Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic ointment "Travocort": instructions for use

"Travocort" ointment instructions for use characterize as a combined agent included in the pharmacological group of isoconazole derivatives. The active component present in the composition of this preparation effectively suppresses the synthesis of ergosterol of the fungal cell membranes and in a relatively short time blocks the synthesis of proteins of pathogenic microorganisms, thus causing their death. In addition, the combined agent "Travocort" (instruction for use confirms) has a characteristic antiexudative, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and anti-allergic effect. Especially it should be noted that this preparation is intended solely for local use.

An anti-inflammatory cream "Travocort" is produced, the price of which is on average 350-400 rubles, in the form of a white or white-yellow homogeneous mass that contains isoconazole nitrate and diflucortolone valerate. In the role of auxiliary elements are ketostearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, Vaseline, sorbitan stearate, sodium edetate, liquid heavy paraffin and purified water.

To use the antiexudative and antipruritic ointment "Travocort", as a rule, is recommended for the purpose of conducting initial or stage therapy of various fungal infections of the skin surface. In this case, the latter can be accompanied by pronounced eczematoid and inflammatory symptoms. For example, there may be a rash on the interdigital areas of the feet or on the hands. In inflammatory skin processes in the genital area and in the groin area, it is also recommended to start using the antipruritic and antifungal agent "Travocort." Instruction for use recommends applying it also with erythrasis or candidaemia.

Use this anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic cream is strictly prohibited in the case of individual intolerance to isoconazole nitrate, diflucortolone valerate or any other components present in the composition. With established syphilitic, tuberculosis or viral skin lesions, it is also not necessary to prescribe the "Travocort" ointment directly on the areas of application of the medicine. Instructions for use, in addition, do not recommend using it for perioral dermatitis, rosacea and pronounced post-vaccination reactions. Among other things, direct contraindications are shingles, chicken pox and age of up to two years. In addition, it is not recommended to use this antiallergic and antipruritic drug during the bearing of the child, especially in the first three months.

If we talk about the main side reactions, the appearance of which can be provoked by the application of the "Travocort" ointment, first of all it is necessary to allocate a rather high risk of skin atrophy and acneform changes. In addition, there may be erythema, telangiectasia, burning, striae, vesiculation and itching. Very rarely hypertrichosis, folliculitis, and perioral dermatitis can develop .