Zinerit, 30 ml

Pharmacological action – comedonolytic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.

Eritromycin causes a bacteriostatic effect. Zinc stabilizes cell membranes, has astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, reduces the production of sebum secretion.

Pharmacodynamics

Eritromycin acts bacteriostatically on the microorganisms that cause acne: Propionibacterium acne and Streptococcus epidermidis. Zinc reduces the production of sebum secretion and has an astringent effect.

Pharmacokinetics

The complex bonding of the ingredients of the product ensures good penetration of the active ingredients into the skin. Zinc is mainly bound to the follicular epithelium and is not resorbed into the systemic bloodstream.

A small portion of erythromycin is systemically distributed and subsequently eliminated from the body.

Indications

The treatment of acne.

Active ingredient

Composition

Active ingredients:

erythromycin;

Zinc acetate dihydrate micronized;

Solvent:

diisopropylsebakat,

ethanol

How to take, the dosage

Externally. Tilt the bottle with the prepared solution downwards and with a light pressure on the applicator apply a thin layer to the entire affected area of the skin twice a day: in the morning (women – before applying makeup) and in the evening (after washing).

The rate of application of the solution is adjusted by the applicator pressure on the skin. The approximate single dose is 0.5 ml. After drying the solution becomes invisible.

The course of treatment is 10-12 weeks (improvement possible after 2 weeks).

Interaction

To date, no clinically significant interactions of Zinerit with other drugs have been established.

Special Instructions

Cross-resistance to other antibiotics of the macrolide group, lincomycin, clindamycin may occur when using the drug.

Contact of the drug in the eyes or on the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose should be avoided since this may cause irritation and burns.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to zinc or other ingredients of the drug

Side effects

Local reactions – a burning sensation, irritation, dryness of the skin.

As a rule, these reactions are mild and do not require withdrawal of the drug and/or symptomatic therapy.