Rosamet — ointment for acne, comedones and pustules

Drugs, actively influencing the acne quite a lot. One of them also includes a gel Rosamet used against pustules, papules, and acne and comedones. It is made on the basis of metronidazole and therefore the likelihood of allergic reaction or side effect is minimized. The tool is only used locally and combined with other drugs allowed doctors.

Reviews left by people for a long time applying Rosamet testify to its effectiveness. Instruction manual clearly States the dosage and methods of application. The price of the drug depending on the pharmacy network varies from 120 to 160 roubles.

Composition

In this medicine the active principle is metronidazole and excipients there are presented paraffins, waxes and glycerin, and alcohols and water.

Application

Rosamet is used for the treatment and prevention of erythema with the presence of pink or vulgar acne, vulvovaginitis, papules, and pustules balanopostita under inflammation.

Pharmacological properties

Mechanism to effectively fight acne and comedones, completely unknown, however, clearly established that it has nothing to do with the life cycle of Demodex mites. It is also not the effect components of the drug on the quantity or qualitative composition of secretions produced by the sebaceous glands.

It is believed that metronidazole is the owner of a high level of activity against oxidants. During clinical studies it was found that Rosamet significantly lowers the amount of reactive oxygen species produced by neutrophils. Also noted a decrease in the level of hydroxyl radicals and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide. These chemicals can cause the inflammatory reaction of the skin in the area of localization of damage, likely because they provide antioxidants.

Method of application

Metronidazole is distributed on dry, previously cleaned surface. Procedure of cleansing the skin involves washing with water at room temperature and any cosmetic soap. The drug is applied to the transparent layer twice a day and massage gently with fingertips until complete absorption. Treatment needs to be repeated for one or two months. The time interval between the cleansing of the skin and treatment of the affected Resumecom must be at least fifteen to twenty minutes.

The maximum therapeutic effect is achieved, usually, in a month, and the duration of the course averages about three months. However, depending on the individual, this period may vary, both upwards and downwards. Thus, the treatment of papules, pustules and erythema in the presence of vulgaris or rosacea.

Treatment of vulvovaginitis and balanoposthitis is manufactured using a special applicator that is used for intravaginal administration. The application of the drug is as follows: the desired amount of ointment or cream is distributed at the site of inflammation. The lesions are localized in the small labia, the glans, the foreskin, the eve of the vagina. Distribution of medicines is performed using a swab, your finger tipsor applicator. Handling a problem area is one or twice during the day, the duration of the period of exposure should be about seven to ten days.

Side effects

In clinical trials found that when using Rosamma side effects are extremely rare and are expressed in insignificant degree. However, in exceptional cases, may cause hives or skin rashes. May also be other lesions peeling or burning of the skin, hyperemia, and lacrimation.

Interaction

Use of metronidazole is topically, as a consequence, creates a very low degree of concentration of the drug in the skin. Therefore, the probability of entry Rosamma with other tools in a chemical reaction is very small. In the case of co-administration with warfarin or indirect anticoagulants increases their effect.

Special instructions

Rosamet assigned exclusively for outdoor use. You should avoid getting the drug on mucous membranes, especially be careful to avoid contact with the eyes, because may experience an allergic reaction, manifested by redness and increased lacrimation. If you avoid applying the gel on the mucous membrane of the eyes has failed, then quickly rinse with plenty of warm running water.

If you experience a skin reaction in the form of inflammation of the tissues is required to reduce the number of treatments. In case of severe forms of allergic reactions should temporarily abandon the use of the drug. During the use of metronidazole should be as small as possible to be exposed under the rays of the sun, avoiding their negative impact.