Olazole

Olazol is a medicine used in the treatment of ulcers and wounds.

Indications Olazole

It is indicated for the treatment of infected wounds (including long-term non-healing burns), microbial eczemas, skin plastic surgery (free type), and also for trophic ulcers - in children from 2 years of age, as well as in adults. In addition, it is used in proctology and gynecology - for acute or chronic (with relapses) gardnerellosis, proctitis (also for the chronic form of this pathology of various origins), cervical erosion and anal fissures.

Release form

It is produced in the form of an aerosol in 60 g cans. Each individual package contains 1 can.

Pharmacodynamics

The medicine is a combination drug, has antibacterial (active against many gram-negative and gram-positive microbes, rickettsia with brucellae, spirochetes with chlamydia, and in addition to this, bacteria that cause the production of pus), anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it reduces exudation, helps restore tissue and promotes accelerated wound epithelialization.

Dosing and administration

Before use, shake the aerosol can 10-15 times, then remove the cap and put on a special spray nozzle. When performing the procedure, slowly press on this nozzle. Before and after the procedure, rinse the nozzle using boiled water.

In case of external application.

It is necessary to try to clean the wound surface as much as possible from accumulated pus and dead tissue, and then evenly cover this area with foam (a layer of about 1-1.5 cm). This should be done daily or every other day. To eliminate burns and wounds in adults, use the aerosol 1-4 times a day, and in children - 1-2 times a day (the number of procedures depends on the type of inflammatory process and the stage of restoration of the affected tissues).

Applying medication internally.

During the treatment of gynecological pathologies (cervical erosion, gardnerellosis), before the procedure, it is necessary to clean the vagina from mucus (douche using a disinfectant solution - chamomile or furacilin solution (1 to 5000) or solutions of soda (2%) and chlorhexidine (0.02%)). Then it is necessary to insert the nozzle into the vagina (approximately 1.5-2 cm) and press on it until it stops, then immediately stop pressing. This procedure is recommended to be performed twice a day. The therapeutic course lasts 8-30 days.

When eliminating proctitis, a cleansing enema is first performed (calendula or chamomile decoction is used). Then a nozzle is inserted into the anus (2-4 cm), pressing is performed until it stops and then stopping the pressure. This procedure should be performed once a day. The entire course usually lasts about 2-3 weeks.

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Use Olazole during pregnancy

The medicine should not be used by pregnant women or during lactation.

Contraindications

Contraindications include: intolerance to levomycetin, as well as other components of the drug, and other amide drugs with local anesthetic action. It cannot be prescribed to children under 2 years of age.

Side effects Olazole

Using the aerosol may cause the development of the following side effects:

• immune system organs: manifestations of allergies;
• local reactions: the appearance of swelling, rashes, itching and severe burning, some changes in the area of use, as well as the development of hyperemia;
• short-term (2-3 minutes) transient increase in discomfort in the anus after the drug is administered. The urge to empty the bowels may also occur.

The aerosol contains lanolin, a substance that can provoke a local skin reaction (for example, the development of contact dermatitis).

Interactions with other drugs

It is prohibited to combine Olazol with other antimicrobial drugs that are applied locally (or intravaginally).

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Storage conditions

The aerosol must be kept in a place inaccessible to small children. Temperature indicators - maximum 15°C.

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Shelf life

Olazol is permitted to be used for a period of 2 years from the date of release of the aerosol.