Oflocain (lidocaine hydrochloride, ofloxacin) ointment 15 g.

Description

Oflocain composition
Main active ingredients: ofloxacin, lidocaine hydrochloride. 1 g of the drug contains 1 mg of ofloxacin and 30 mg of lidocaine hydrochloride.
Auxiliary components: propylene glycol, poloxamer, macrogol.

Release form
Available in the form of an ointment. Comes on sale packed in tubes of 15 grams.

Pharmacological properties
This drug Oflocain belongs to the group of combined topical antibacterial drugs used to treat purulent wounds, on a hydrophilic, water-soluble basis.
The effect of the application is due to the properties of the main active ingredients – lidocaine, ofloxacin.
Oflocain has a bactericidal effect due to its ability to stabilize bacterial DNA chains. Produces a broad spectrum antimicrobial effect, but mostly gram-negative, aerobic, anaerobic, fungal monocultures and microbial associations. Shows an effect on strains that are resistant to antibiotics and sulfonamides.
Lidocaine has such a mechanism of action, due to which it has the ability to block sodium channels. Such properties make it possible to stabilize the neuronal membrane, helping to reduce its permeability, and arresting the ability to conduct impulses. As a result, it has a quick analgesic effect.
Due to the fact that the preparation contains several active components, they complement each other, produce an increased effect from its use.

Indications
This drug Oflocain is used for local symptomatic therapy of complicated infected wounds in the 1st phase of the wound process of different localization and origin.
In particular, for treatment:

• amputation stumps of limbs;
• wounds after surgical treatment of purulent foci;
• bedsores, trophic ulcers;
• postoperative complicated wounds and fistulas;
• abscesses and phlegmon of the maxillofacial area after their surgical treatment.

Also used for the prevention and treatment of suppuration:

• burn wounds;
• purulent-inflammatory skin diseases caused by bacterial microflora sensitive to ofloxacin.

Contraindications
Not applicable if the patient has hypersensitivity (allergy) to one of the components that make up the drug.

Application during pregnancy and lactation
Treatment of pregnant and lactating women with this drug is contraindicated.

Method of administration and dosage
Oflocain is for topical use.
After sanitizing surgical treatment of wounds and burns, the ointment is applied directly to the wound surface, after which a sterile gauze bandage is applied. It is permissible to first apply the ointment to the dressing material, and then to the wound surface.
With tampons soaked in ointment, fill the cavities of purulent wounds after their surgical treatment, and gauze turundas with ointment are injected into the fistula passages.
In the treatment of purulent wounds, the ointment is used once a day, in the treatment of burns – daily or 2-3 times a week, depending on the intensity of purulent discharge.
The positive dynamics of treatment is determined by the attending physician, depending on the dynamics of cleansing the wound from purulent exudate and the timing of the relief of the inflammatory process.
When treating dermatological diseases, apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected skin 1-2 times a day or to a gauze bandage followed by application.

Overdose
Overdose cases have not been recorded at the moment.

Side effects
The drug is usually well tolerated and rarely causes side effects.
In case of an allergic reaction, side effects such as:

• irritation at the injection site;
• allergic urticaria;
• hyperemia;
• itching.

If you experience any unusual side effects as a result of taking this drug, you should consult your doctor about possible changes in the treatment regimen.

Storage conditions and periods
The shelf life of the drug is no more than 2 years.
This medicinal product should be stored in a dry place out of the reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 15 ° C.