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Imex
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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
Imex is an antibiotic for local use. Long-term application of the drug provides a general bacteriostatic effect, thereby reducing the number of propionibacteria.
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Imexa
It is indicated for the elimination of acne of any form (this especially concerns the types of the disease accompanied by trophic ulcers, inflammatory processes, infected eczema and staphyloderma).
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Release form
It is produced in the form of an ointment applied externally, in 20 g tubes.
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Pharmacodynamics
Due to the general bacteriostatic effect, the number of propionibacteria is reduced. At the same time, regardless of the number of these substances, the process of protein synthesis inside the bacteria is reduced. This allows achieving the following effect:
- the formation of propionibacteria exoenzymes is reduced - lipase, which is the cause of the formation of non-esterified fatty acids, and also hyaluronidase, which increases the volume of protease passing through the follicular epithelium of acne, and at the same time affects the work and structure of cells that form creatine;
- reduces the volume of chemotaxis formation (active substance of propionibacteria) during the passage of lymphocytes with granulocytes into the follicles.
Dosing and administration
The affected areas of the skin should be treated with the ointment 1-3 times a day, lightly rubbing it into the surface. The duration of therapy depends on the course of the pathology and its severity.
Use Imexa during pregnancy
Although there is no information about the harm of using the ointment during lactation or pregnancy, it should be prescribed with a high degree of caution.
Contraindications
Contraindications include intolerance to the substance tetracycline hydrochloride or other elements contained in the drug.
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Storage conditions
The ointment is kept in a place out of reach of children. The storage temperature of the medicine is within 25°C.
Shelf life
Imex is suitable for use for 2 years from the date of production of the ointment.
Manufacturer
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Imex" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.