The non-hormonal medicine Kartalin is recommended for the treatment of chronic forms of dermatoses - eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, allergic and atopic dermatitis. The drug has a pronounced keratolytic effect, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and helps accelerate regeneration processes. The composition does not contain hormonal substances, so the medication is allowed for use in childhood, during pregnancy (in the third trimester), and during breastfeeding. The composition contains ingredients of plant origin that relieve the negative symptoms of skin pathologies in the patient. Instructions for use of Kartalin, pharmacological action, indications and contraindications, cheap analogues - we will consider further.
Composition of cartolin cream
Kartalin is considered a fairly safe cream for the treatment of skin diseases, since it does not contain hormonal components. This product is a source of:
- Fat grease.
- Lysozyme.
- Bee honey.
- Several medicinal herbs (a series of tripartite and medicinal chamomile flowers).
- Vitamin A.
- Several healing oils (lavender and eucalyptus).
- Salicylic acid.
Not so long ago, Kartalin ointment was also on sale in jars. But now such a product is not being produced - in pharmacies you can only find cream in tubes.
Treatment for adults. Kartalin
Poor ecology, chronic stress, increased workload and other unfavorable factors have led to an increase in the number of skin diseases.
Today, every modern person can face this unpleasant problem. To solve this problem, manufacturers offer various means. Among the most effective are the drugs included in the Kartalin line. With their help you can quickly get rid of psoriasis and other skin diseases. The line of these medicines is represented by the following drugs:
- Kartalin-A ointment;
- Kartalin-A+ cream;
- non-hormonal cream Kartalin;
- Kartalin shampoo.
All drugs included in this line are non-hormonal and safe for health. They are officially tested and approved for use. These medicines are intended for topical use. They are used to treat psoriasis, as well as other pathologies of the epidermis. They contain only natural products. Although Kartalin has a minimal number of contraindications, it should be used as prescribed by a doctor.
Action
Kartalin effectively treats many dermatological ailments, providing a complex healing effect:
- Keratolytic (promotes softening, dissolution and rejection of dead epidermis).
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Antipruritic.
- Restorative (regenerating).
Manufacturers claim that Kartalin is capable of providing a lasting healing effect. Its use does not lead to addiction, and also does not contribute to the accumulation of medicinal components in the body. The ointment does not cause local irritation and cannot provoke skin atrophy.
Features of therapy
So, Kartalin ointment and instructions for use. The medicinal substance is applied to the affected areas of the skin. The product is applied, not rubbed in. It should be absorbed into the skin on its own. Improvements appear after 1-2 weeks of therapy.
At the beginning of treatment, it is possible to completely get rid of psoriatic plaques - only characteristic spots remain from them. Instructions for use of Kartalin cream note that the drug is used until the skin is completely cleansed.
Instructions for the use of Taktivin injections and analogues
Scheme for using the drug:
- For the first ten days, the ointment is applied to the affected areas once a day.
- Starting from the 11th day, the medicine is used twice a day.
- After a month of use, apply for another month - frequency - once a day.
The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the severity of the symptoms. Some patients are recommended to be treated for 2-3 months, while others use the drug for 5-6 months.
For information: against the background of a large lesion of the skin, the ointment is applied in stages - first the lower extremities are treated, after three days - the arms, the following days the whole body can be smeared. A beneficial effect is observed after 10-14 days of regular use.
During treatment, it is recommended to avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays, as this can lead to an excess of vitamin D in the body. To increase the effectiveness of the therapeutic course, it is necessary to normalize the diet. Fatty, smoked, spicy foods are excluded from the menu.
It is not recommended to apply the ointment to the skin of the face. If such a need arises, then the medicinal substance is applied in a very thin layer - you cannot rub it in. Avoid contact of the product with the skin around the eyes. If hyperemia and swelling develop, treatment is stopped immediately.
During pregnancy, the drug is used only in the third trimester for strict medical reasons. Can be used during breastfeeding - only under the supervision of a medical specialist. The product is used in pediatric practice, the use is similar for adult patients. During treatment, it is prohibited to drink alcoholic beverages and you must stop smoking.
Use for psoriasis
Kartalin is often recommended for patients with psoriasis. Despite the high cost of this medication, its use sometimes gives a truly healing effect:
- Removes itching.
- Reduces the area of psoriatic plaques and promotes their disappearance.
- Relieves inflammation.
There is evidence online that the use of Kartalin allows one to achieve long-term remission in psoriasis - up to 1.5-4 years. Moreover, the medicine is suitable even for treating children.
Analogues and price of the drug
Mild side effects associated with the use of Kartalin do not require interruption of the medication course. If pronounced negative effects have developed or the use of the drug does not help get rid of the symptoms of psoriasis, a similar medicine is selected.
Kartalin ointment does not have structural analogues - drugs containing the same active components. Analogs for therapeutic effects are represented by the following medications:
- Akriderm is a medicine for external use. Recommended for the treatment of non-allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema. Contraindications: tuberculosis of the skin, chicken pox, children under one year of age, pregnancy, lactation, trophic lesions of the skin, acne vulgaris, skin manifestations of syphilis;
- Momat is a drug with the same indications for use as Kartalin. Not prescribed for bacterial, fungal and viral lesions of the skin; for perioral dermatitis, syphilis, tuberculosis, pregnancy, breastfeeding, in childhood - up to two years;
- Dermovate cream is a good analogue that helps get rid of psoriatic plaques on the skin. The effectiveness of the drug for psoriasis is over 80%. Do not use for skin cancer, acne vulgaris, or hypersensitivity to the composition. The product combines well with other medications.
It is worth knowing: for patients who have a history of a tendency to develop allergic reactions, Kartalin is prescribed in combination with antihistamines - Ebastine, Tavegil, Loratadine, Suprastin, etc.
There is a lot of information about Kartalina on various medical forums. Most patients indicate that the product helps get rid of flaking and helps cleanse the skin in the first week. Side effects are rare. You can buy the cream for external use at the pharmacy, the price is $20-25.
Side effects
Kartalin cream is usually well tolerated by patients. However, the manufacturer strongly recommends:
- Before using the medication, carry out a simple allergy test - apply a little product to clean skin in the elbow bend and wait a day, assessing the body’s reaction.
- In parallel with the use of the medicine (during the first month of therapy), take antihistamines every day, for example, Loratadine, Claritin, Cetrin, etc.
Indications and contraindications for use
Instructions for use of Kartalin ointment highlight the following indications for the use of the medication: allergic/atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, some types of neurodermatitis.
Important! Kartalin ointment is a symptomatic drug for skin pathologies and does not in any way affect the causes of the development of the disease. It can be used as a single agent or as part of complex treatment.
Clinical studies have shown that the remedy for psoriatic manifestations is 95% effective. In only 5% of clinical situations the drug does not give the desired result, as a result of which it is necessary to select analogues of Kartalin.
Contraindications for use:
- Hypersensitivity to the drug as a whole or to individual components of the drug;
- Children's age - not used for children under three years of age;
- Use in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy is not recommended.
The drug is used cautiously against the background of impaired liver and kidney function in the patient. No cases of overdose have been reported. The medication combines well with other medications.
Ointment Kartalin - A
Non-hormonal ointment Kartalin - A consists of herbal components and is produced on the basis of solid oil. In the European Union, this ointment is recognized as a medical product intended for external use. It is used to treat psoriasis, allergic skin inflammation, atopic dermatitis, as well as chronic eczema, in which the integrity of the upper layer of the epidermis is preserved.
This non-hormonal ointment is made from plant components based on solid oil. The substances included in its composition have a mild effect on the source of inflammation. They gently remove dead skin cells from the upper layer of the epidermis, opening access to the surface of the skin to various bioactive substances. The use of this ointment creates a pronounced keratolytic effect, ensuring a reduction in hyperkeratosis and separation of keratinized pieces of skin.
Treatment of children
Use of Kartalin for the treatment of skin diseases in children
The ointments, creams and shampoos included in the Kartalin line can be used to treat not only adults suffering from various dermatitis, but also children. Their use is permitted for children over three years of age. For children under three years of age, the use of drugs from this series is contraindicated.
Another contraindication to the use of Kartalin for the treatment of children is the child’s individual intolerance to one or more components present in the composition of the drug. Cases of overdose with its use have not been registered, however, the drug should not be used more often than recommended in the instructions in order to avoid a decrease in its therapeutic effect.
In children, psoriasis is most often treated with Kartalin cream or ointment. This chronic disease of a non-infectious nature today often develops in childhood and is accompanied by the formation of dry red spots that rise above the surface of the skin. These plaques gradually increase in size. Their appearance is accompanied by itchy skin, sometimes they even bleed, so they bring a lot of unpleasant sensations to the child.
Treatment of the disease with other creams and ointments is usually ineffective. To avoid hormonal treatment that is harmful to the child’s health, you can use Kartalin ointment or cream. These products reduce itching and effectively remove red papules from the skin without causing addiction.
Mode of application
For the treatment of children, these drugs should be used in the same way as for the treatment of adult patients. The drug is applied to the affected areas twice a day, allowing it to be freely absorbed into the skin. Treatment should be continued for several months.
We should not forget that the treatment of psoriasis in children should be carried out comprehensively. The use of kartalin to increase the therapeutic effect should be combined with the following therapeutic effects:
- Diet. The diet of a sick child should be balanced. Fried, fatty, chocolate, citrus fruits, and fast food should be excluded.
- Taking enterosorbents. You should regularly cleanse the body of toxins using enterosgel, polysorb or other enterosorbents.
- Using a special shampoo. After treating the child’s head with Kartalin ointment or cream, the remaining product should be washed off from the skin and hair using a special shampoo.
With proper use of the products included in the Kartalin line, in combination with regular intake of enterosorbents and adherence to a special diet, it is possible to achieve stable remission, as well as a significant improvement in the condition of a sick child, up to the complete disappearance of his symptoms of psoriasis or other skin diseases.
