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Solcoseryl is a stimulant drug for the rapid healing of damaged tissues, which should be in the medicine cabinet in every family. It is available in the form of an ointment, gel and solution for injection.
Solcoseryl in the form of an ointment and gel is used for:
- various abrasions, scratches;
- mild burns1;
- frostbite;
- hard-to-heal wounds.
The average price of the drug is about 2-3 thousand rubles, which is quite expensive for most people. We have selected analogues of Solcoseryl, which are cheaper, but no less effective.
List of top 10 analogues and cheap substitutes for Solcoseryl according to KP
1. Panthenol
Panthenol ointment is a popular wound healing agent. Dexpanthenol and vitamin E in the composition provide rapid tissue regeneration in case of burns, scratches, trophic ulcers, bedsores, diaper rash, nipple cracks2. Panthenol also effectively fights dry skin, helps protect exposed areas of the body from chapping.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to dexpanthenol.
2. Bepanten Plus
Cream and ointment Bepanthen Plus also contains dexpanthenol, a vitamin of group B, which has a healing effect, as well as chlorhexidine, a powerful antiseptic to fight bacteria, viruses and fungi. The drug is used to treat abrasions, scratches, cuts, minor burns, chronic and surgical wounds. Bepanten plus accelerates wound healing and protects them from infection2.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine, severe, deep and heavily contaminated wounds (in such cases it is better to seek medical help)3.
3. Levomekol
Levomekol ointment is a combination drug that has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Due to the content of antibacterial agents, the ointment is indicated for the treatment of purulent wounds at the very beginning of the infectious process. Levomekol also has a regenerating effect and promotes rapid healing.
Противопоказания: pregnancy and lactation, hypersensitivity to the components in the composition.
4. Contractubex
Gel Contractubex contains a combination of Allantoin, heparin and onion extract. Allantoin has a keratolytic effect, stimulates tissue regeneration, prevents the formation of scars and scars. Heparin prevents thrombosis, and onion extract has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Gel Contractubex is effective for resorption of scars, stretch marks. Also, the drug is used to treat and prevent scars after surgery or injury.
Противопоказания: individual intolerance to the components of the drug, pregnancy, lactation, children under 1 year of age.
5. Methyluracil
The composition of the ointment contains the active substance of the same name – the immunostimulant methyluracil. Most often, the drug is prescribed for the treatment of sluggish wounds, burns, photodermatosis. Methyluracil has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves cell regeneration.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to the components of the ointment, children under 3 years of age. Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
6. Baneocin
Baneocin is available in two dosage forms – in the form of a powder and an ointment. The drug contains 2 antibacterial components at once: neomycin and bacitracin. Due to the combined composition, Baneocin has a powerful bactericidal effect and is effective against most bacteria. Baneocin is used to treat infectious lesions of the skin and soft tissues: boils, carbuncles, infected eczema. Drug resistance is very rare. Baneocin is well tolerated, and the active substances are not absorbed into the blood.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to the components in the composition, extensive skin lesions, severe heart and kidney failure, perforation of the eardrum.
7. Oflomelid
Another combination drug for the treatment of infected wounds and ulcers. Oflomelid ointment contains methyluricil, lidocaine and the antibiotic ofloxacin. Methyluracil stimulates tissue regeneration. Lidocaine has an analgesic effect, ofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug.
Противопоказания: pregnancy, lactation, age up to 18 years, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
8. Eplan
Eplan is available in 2 dosage forms – in the form of a cream and a solution. Contains glycolan and triethylene glycol, which have protective and regenerating properties. This effective replacement for Solcoseryl protects the skin from damage, prevents scarring, and restores the protective functions of the skin. Also, the drug reduces pain, improves blood circulation and relieves swelling in the area of inflammation, bruising. Eplan can also be used for insect bites – it relieves itching well.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug.
9. Argosulfan
The active substance is silver sulfathiazole. Argosulfan is an antibacterial drug that is used externally to treat skin diseases. Silver sulfathiazole is an antimicrobial agent that is used to treat purulent wounds. Also suitable for the speedy healing of wounds and preparation for surgical interventions.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, prematurity, infancy up to 2 months.
10. “Rescuer” balm
Another popular remedy for treating wounds, burns and shallow frostbite is the Rescuer balm. It has a completely natural composition: olive, sea buckthorn and essential oils, vitamin A and E, without the addition of dyes and flavors. The balm has a bactericidal effect – it cleans wounds from pathogenic microorganisms and promotes the rapid healing of damaged tissues after abrasions, scratches, burns. “Rescuer” can also be used for sprains, bruises, hematomas – while the balm is best applied under an insulating bandage.
Противопоказания: No. It is not recommended to apply to chronic wounds, as well as during trophic processes in tissues.
How to choose an analogue of Solcoseryl
It should be noted right away that there is no equivalent analogue of Solcoseryl. All of the above preparations contain other active substances, but also have a regenerating effect and are used to treat wounds, abrasions, burns and bruises.4.
What additional components can be in the composition of substances:
- Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic;
- dexpanthenol (vitamin of group B) – stimulates tissue regeneration;
- antibiotics – inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria;
- lidocaine – has an analgesic effect;
- heparin – prevents thrombosis.
Reviews of doctors about the analogues of Solcoseryl
Many therapists and traumatologists speak positively about Bepanten Plus, which not only stimulates tissue regeneration, but also has an antibacterial effect due to the content of chlorhexidine. Doctors also recommend Baneocin powder or cream for use. The powder is convenient to carry with you for a walk with a child. This will almost immediately prevent infection of the wound.
At the same time, experts emphasize that, despite the large number of remedies for the treatment of wounds, abrasions and burns, only a doctor can choose the necessary drug.
Popular questions and answers
We discussed important issues related to effective and inexpensive analogues of Solcoseryl, with therapist, dermatologist Tatyana Pomerantseva.
When can Solcoseryl analogs be used?
What happens if you stop using Solcoseryl and switch to an analogue?
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