Hydrocortisone ointment for mosquito bites

Hydrocortisone ointment from mosquito bites for a child is used if there is a strong allergic reaction to insect attacks. Independent uncontrolled use of a hormonal drug is prohibited. Clear adherence to the timing of therapy, dose is required. Frequent, prolonged use of the drug leads to addiction, causes adverse reactions, complications.

Composition

The active component of hydrocortisone ointment is a hormonal substance from the group of glucocorticosteroids - hydrocortisone. The substance has a pronounced antiallergic effect, relieves the external symptoms of allergies, increases the body's resistance to the influence of negative factors. Auxiliary components of the drug soften the skin, prevent moisture loss, create a protective film on the surface.

The composition includes:

• petroleum jelly;
• lanolin;
• pentol;
• nipazole;
• nipagin;
• stearic acid;
• purified water.

Important!

Hydrocortisone ointment does not contain aggressive, irritating components, but there are substances that, if used incorrectly, cause side effects.

Act

The main purpose of the drug is the elimination of an allergic reaction, the restoration of the skin, and the prevention of relapse.

Properties of the drug:

• relieves itching, burning;
• eliminates puffiness, a feeling of tightness;
• stops inflammation;
• removes redness;
• restores water balance;
• enhances local immunity.

After reaching the damaged areas, the ointment is quickly absorbed, concentrated in the epidermis. Partially active substances enter the systemic circulation. With proper use, the product does not cause side effects, exceeding the dosage, frequency, duration of the ointment application provokes a number of undesirable effects.

Indications

The drug is used to treat acute, chronic skin diseases associated with the presence of an allergic reaction. Assign a remedy for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, insect bites.

Important!

It should be understood that hydrocortisone mosquito ointment is used in emergency cases when there is a strong allergic reaction. In most cases, an allergy to mosquito bites is limited to a small red blistersevere itching. Passes within a few days, does not require special treatment.

A severe allergy to mosquito bites in a child has the following symptoms:

• large red spots in the bite;
• swelling;
• additional rash;
• itching;
• fever;
• an increase in skin lesions over several days.

How many days will mosquito bites pass: in this case, hydrocortisone from mosquito bites will eliminate unpleasant symptoms in almost one day, restore the epidermis within 3 days.

Application

The maximum course of therapy is 4 weeks. With an allergic reaction to mosquitoes, there is no need to be treated for such a long time. 7 days of therapy with a daily reduction in the dosage of the hormonal drug are enough.

• On the first day, the affected areas are treated up to 3 times.Relief occurs after 10 minutes, when the active components are completely absorbed.
• On the second day, you can notice a positive dynamics of recovery, bite sites are treated 2 times.
• As the painful symptoms disappear, from about the third day they carry out 1 treatment before bedtime.

If the situation requires continued therapy, on the fourth day it is recommended to reduce the dosage by stirring Hydrocortisone ointment with any baby cream. After the disappearance of all signs of allergies, you should continue to lubricate the epidermis with an ordinary moisturizer for a couple more days.

Special instructions:

1. Apply the agent pointwise or in a thin layer with extensive damage to the epidermis.
2. For the duration of therapy, direct sunlight should be avoided on the treated skin.
3. During pregnancy, the drug is used under the supervision of specialists if there is an urgent need for therapy.
4. During feeding, the use of hydrocortisone ointment is prohibited. At the time of therapy, the child should be transferred to artificial feeding.
5. It is forbidden to use the drug for longer than 1 month for adults, more than 10 days for children.
6. Under special control, children under 12 years of age are treated.
7. In the presence of a secondary infection, hydrocortisone ointment is used in conjunction with local antibiotics.

Important!

When treating allergies from mosquito bites, do not make occlusive dressings to avoid overdose. The course of therapy with hydrocortisone mosquito ointment is a maximum of 7 days. Complicated dermatitis with a secondary infection is treated for about 2 weeks.

Contraindications

The main contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance to the components. An allergy is manifested in enhancing unpleasant symptoms. In order to avoid unpleasant manifestations before active use, a sensitivity test should be performed. A small amount of the product is applied to the elbow bend or under the knee.

Other contraindications:

• children under 2 years old;
• open wounds;
• primary viral, fungal infection.

It is forbidden to use the drug in the presence of side effects, as well as if there is no desired result within 3 days of self-treatment. In this case, stop treatment, consult with a specialist.

Side effects

Develop when the dosage is exceeded, prolonged use for more than 14 days for children, adults more than a month.

• thinning of the skin;
• dehydration;
• peeling;
• color change;
• atrophy;
• perioral dermatitis;
• allergic reaction;
• systemic side effects.

In violation of the instructions for use, renal, liver failure is observed, acne appears.

Price

Hydrocortisone ointment is produced by several companies in Russia - Nizhpharm, Biochemist Saransk, Ukraine, and many other countries. The price depends on the manufacturer, the average range is 35 rubles. per tube with a capacity of 10 g. Shelf life 2 years from the date of manufacture. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Efficiency

Reviews of hydrocortisone ointment from mosquitoes are mostly positive. The drug has high efficiency, quick action, there are no side effects with short-term use.

The child was 2 years old, bitten by mosquitoes. At first she didn’t attach much importance to it, she treated it with tincture of calendula and that’s all, before she helped relieve itching. At night, his son woke up, literally tearing apart his wounds. The body was covered with large red spots. The pediatrician prescribed hydrocortisone ointment for mosquito bites. We got rid of allergies in 3 days.

Valentina, Moscow

When a severe itching appears after mosquito attacks, I don’t even think how to smear mosquito bites - I immediately treat the affected areas with hydrocortisone ointment. I apply the minimum number of points.Everything goes in 5 minutes. And after a day of application, the skin becomes completely healthy. A very effective drug.

Inna, St. Petersburg

Hydrocortisone ointment is one of those remedies for bites, which should be in the home medicine cabinet, if one of the family members has an increased tendency to allergies, extremely sensitive skin. Given that the child is using ointment in extreme cases, you should choose for this age category bite remedies for children, which are represented by both folk options and pharmacy drugs.