Ichthyol candles

Previously ichthyol ointment was very often used in the treatment of various diseases. In the modern world, it has almost been forgotten. Many people have heard about the unpleasant sharp smell emanating from it, so they do not want to use it. It depends on the rocks - shales, from which the ointment is prepared.

For the first time, this drug was manufactured by one of the Hamburg firms. In the shale rocks, the remains of fish are preserved. And the ichthyol oil itself is obtained by distilling these shales. Then ammonia is added to it. Then they already get a substance that has a reddish-brown hue, easily dissolves in water and is very poor in ether and alcohol. The smell, of course, leaves much to be desired. But after trying this drug once and knowing its medicinal properties, no one is paying attention to the smell. Just in case, every family in the medicine cabinet should have ichthyol ointment or preparations made based on ichthyol.
If the ointment is already very few people use, then you can meet other medications, which include Ichthyol.

There are a variety of ointments based on ichthyol. They are applied externally. Very good effect they have with burns, various skin diseases, furunculosis. Apply them very easily. You just need to apply a little ointment on the damaged area of the skin and spread it in a very thin layer. Cover the top with a gauze bandage and fasten. Hands must be washed to prevent the ingestion of residual ointments in the eyes, mouth, nose.

Another drug, consisting of ichthyol, is a candle. In most cases, they are used to treat various inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, hemorrhoids, anal fissures.

Ichthyol suppositories are of great use as a local anesthetic, healing, disinfectant, have a good effect when it is necessary to regenerate various tissues.

The only contraindication to the use of such a drug, as ichthyol suppositories , is a strong sensitivity to the components. Some may experience allergic reactions: itching, hives, fever. In other cases they are safe. Ichthyol suppositories in gynecology are excellent in solving many women's problems. They can be used by pregnant, lactating women and children. Just remember that no component of the drug should not get on the mucous membranes, in the eyes. If a woman is breast-feeding a child, it is not recommended to use an ointment with ichthyol in the nipple area, because it can enter the baby's mouth. Ichthyol ointment in gynecology is used for metritis, parametrize, salpingitis. Usually 1 candle is prescribed 2-3 times a day.

Ichthyol suppositories can not be used with other topical preparations containing heavy metal salts, iodine salts, various alkaloids. When they interact, different compounds are obtained, which can lead to unpredictable consequences.

If suddenly an ointment or a candle will be accidentally swallowed by a child or an adult, you should immediately do a gastric lavage. Of course, it will not do much harm, but it's better to be safe and consult a doctor. Because the likelihood of allergies is high.

Ichthyol suppositories are used not only in the treatment of human diseases. Very often and effectively use ointments, solutions and suppositories in the fight against animal diseases. It is known that horses and cows use ichthyol solution for the treatment of reproductive organs, organs of the gastrointestinal tract and even for washing the eyes.

We hope that the article has convinced you of the benefits of ichthyol. In many cases it is better to tolerate its unpleasant smell for a while , than to suffer from any disease.