Hydrocortisone ointment for mosquito bites

Hydrocortisone ointment from mosquito bites for a child is used in the presence of a strong allergic reaction to insect attacks. Independent uncontrolled use of a hormonal drug is prohibited. Requires strict adherence to the timing of therapy, dose.Frequent, long-term use of the tool leads to addiction, causes side reactions, complications.

Composition

The active component of hydrocortisone ointment is a hormonal substance from the group of glucocorticosteroids - hydrocortisone. The substance has a pronounced anti-allergic effect, removes the external symptoms of allergy, increases the body's resistance to the influence of negative factors. Auxiliary components of the drug soften the skin, prevent moisture loss, create a protective film on the surface.

In the composition there are:

• petrolatum;
• lanolin;
• pentol;
• nipazol;
• nipagin;
• stearic acid;
• purified water.

Important!

As a part of Hydrocortisone ointment, there are no aggressive, irritating components, but there are substances that, if used improperly, cause side effects.

Act

The main purpose of the drug is to eliminate the allergic reaction, restore the skin, prevent relapse.

Properties of the drug:

• relieves itching, burning;
• eliminates puffiness, feeling of tightness;
• stops inflammation;
• removes redness;
• restores water balance;
• enhances local immunity.

After contact with the damaged areas, the ointment is quickly absorbed and concentrated in the epidermis. Partially active substances enter the systemic circulation. When used correctly, the tool does not cause side effects, exceeding the dosage, frequency, duration of use of the ointment provokes a number of undesirable effects.

Indications

Indications for use ointment Hydrocortisone

The drug is used to treat acute, chronic diseases of the skin associated with the presence of an allergic reaction. Assign a remedy for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, insect bites.

Important!

It should be understood that Hydrocortisone mosquito ointment is used in emergency cases when there is a strong allergic reaction. In most cases, allergy to mosquito bites is limited to a small red blister, severe itching. It takes several days, does not require special treatment.

Severe allergy to mosquito bites in a child has the following symptoms:

• large red spots in bite spots;
• puffiness;
• additional rash;
• itch;
• fever;
• an increase in skin lesions over several days.

After how many days will mosquito bites: in this case, hydrocortisone from mosquito bites will eliminate unpleasant symptoms in almost one day, restore the epidermis within 3 days.

Application

The maximum course of therapy is 4 weeks. If you are allergic to mosquitoes, there is no need for so long to be treated. Enough 7 days of therapy with a daily reduction in the dosage of the hormonal drug.

• On the first day, the affected areas are treated up to 3 times. Relief occurs after 10 minutes, when the active ingredients are fully absorbed.
• On the second day, you can see a positive dynamics of recovery, the bite sites are treated 2 times.
• As the painful symptoms disappear, approximately from the third day, 1 treatment is carried out before bedtime.

If the situation requires the continuation of therapy, on the fourth day it is recommended to reduce the dosage by mixing Hydrocortisone ointment with any baby cream. After the disappearance of all signs of allergy, the epidermis should continue to be lubricated with a regular moisturizer for a couple of days.

Hydrocortisone ointment for mosquito bites

Special instructions:

1. Apply the drug point or thin layer with extensive lesions of the epidermis.
2. At the time of therapy should avoid direct sunlight on the treated skin.
3. During pregnancy, the tool is used under the supervision of specialists, if there is an urgent need for therapy.
4. During the feeding period, hydrocortisone ointment is prohibited. At the time of therapy should transfer the child to artificial feeding.
5. It is forbidden to use the drug for more than 1 month for adults, more than 10 days for children.
6. Under special control, the therapy of children under 12 years old is carried out.
7. In the presence of a secondary infection, hydrocortisone ointment is used in conjunction with local antibiotics.

Important!

When treating allergy from mosquito bites, you should not do occlusive dressings in order to avoid overdose. The course of therapy with Hydrocortisone mosquito ointment is a maximum of 7 days. Complicated dermatitis with a secondary infection is treated for about 2 weeks.

Contraindications

The main contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance to the components. Allergy is manifested in enhancing unpleasant symptoms.In order to avoid unpleasant manifestations, a sensitivity test should be carried out before active use. A small amount of funds applied to the elbow bend or under the knee.

Other contraindications:

• children up to 2 years;
• open wounds;
• primary viral, fungal infection.

It is forbidden to use the drug in the presence of side effects, as well as, if there is no desired result within 3 days of self-therapy. In this case, stop treatment, consult a specialist.

Contraindications to the use of hydrocortisone ointment

Side effects

Develop when exceeding the dosage, long-term use for more than 14 days for children, adults for more than a month.

• thinning of the skin;
• dehydration;
• peeling;
• color change;
• atrophy;
• perioral dermatitis;
• allergic reaction;
• systemic side effects.

In case of violation of the application instructions, a renal, hepatic failure is observed, and acne appears.

Price

Hydrocortisone ointment is produced by several companies in Russia - Nizhfarm, Biochemist Saransk, Ukraine, and many other countries.Price depends on the manufacturer, the average range - 35 rubles. per tube with a capacity of 10 g. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Efficiency

Reviews of hydrocortisone mosquito ointment mostly positive. The drug has high efficiency, fast action, there are no side effects with short use.

The child was 2 years old, bitten by mosquitoes. At first, she did not attach any special significance to this, she treated it with calendula tincture, and that was all, she used to help well. relieve itching. At night, the son woke up, literally tearing wounds. The body was covered with large red spots. A pediatrician prescribed hydrocortisone ointment for mosquito bites. Get rid of allergies for 3 days.

Valentina, Moscow

When there is a strong itch after mosquito attacks, I don’t even think how to smear mosquito bites - I immediately treat the affected areas with hydrocortisone ointment. I put the minimum amount of point. It takes all 5 minutes. And after a day of use, the skin becomes completely healthy. Very effective drug.

Inna, St. Petersburg

Hydrocortisone ointment is one of those. remedies for biteswhich should be in the home first-aid kit, if one of the family members has an increased tendency to allergies, extremely sensitive skin. Given that the child ointment is applied in extreme cases, for this age group should be chosen remedies for bites for childrenwhich are presented both national options, and pharmaceutical preparations.