Oxolinic ointment 0.25% tube 10 g

Instructions Oxolinic ointment 0.25% tube 10 g

Composition

active ingredient: oxolin;

1 g of ointment contains oxolin (calculated as anhydrous substance) 2.5 mg;

excipients: mineral oil, white soft paraffin.

Dosage form

Ointment.

Main physicochemical properties: white or light yellow ointment. During storage, a pinkish tint may appear.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Means acting on the sensory organs. Antimicrobial agents. Antiviral agents. ATX code S01A D.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Oxolin has antiviral activity against DNA and RNA viruses: adenovirus, influenza virus, herpes simplex and herpes zoster. The mechanism of antiviral activity of the drug is the chemical interaction with guanine residues of viral nucleic acids, as a result of which the nucleic acid becomes functionally inactive.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied to the skin and mucous membranes, the drug is rapidly absorbed, partially penetrates the blood and parenchymal organs (liver, kidneys, spleen). Oxolin is relatively quickly excreted from the body with urine and does not accumulate in the organs.

Indication

Treatment of viral rhinitis, prevention of influenza.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to oxolin and other components of the drug.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

Simultaneous intranasal use with adrenomimetic agents may cause drying of the nasal mucosa.

Application features

The ointment is not intended for application to the mucous membrane of the eyes. The drug should not be applied to damaged skin.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Does not affect.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

There are no safety data, so it is not recommended to use the drug during these periods.

Method of administration and doses

Treatment of viral rhinitis: apply the drug to the nasal mucosa 2–3 times a day for 3–4 days.

Flu prevention: during the peak and maximum outbreak of the epidemic (usually within 25 days) or when in contact with flu patients, apply the drug to the nasal mucosa twice a day (morning and evening).

Children

There are no data on the safety and efficacy of use in children.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported so far.

Symptoms: possible burning sensation on the nasal mucosa and rhinorrhea.

Treatment: stop using the ointment, wash off the remnants of the drug with warm water.

Adverse reactions

At the site of application of the ointment, a short-term burning sensation, rhinorrhea, and blue discoloration of the mucous membrane may occur.

Expiration date

3 years.

Do not use the drug after the expiration date indicated on the package.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 10 °C in a place inaccessible to children.

Packaging

10 g in a tube in a pack.

Vacation category

Without a prescription.

Producer

LLC "SKP "Pharmaceutical Factory".

Location of the manufacturer and its business address

Ukraine, 12430, Zhytomyr region, Zhytomyr district, Stanyshivka village, Koroleva st., bldg. 4.