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

Acne treatment.

Pharmacological effect

Pharmacological action – comedolytic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.

Erythromycin causes a bacteriostatic effect. Zinc stabilizes cell membranes, has an astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, and reduces the production of sebaceous gland secretions.

Pharmacodynamics

Erythromycin has a bacteriostatic effect on microorganisms that cause acne: Propionibacterium acne and Streptococcus epidermidis. Zinc reduces the production of sebaceous gland secretions and has an astringent effect.

Pharmacokinetics

The complex connection of the drug components ensures good penetration of the active substances into the skin. Zinc is primarily bound to the follicular epithelium and is not resorbed into the systemic circulation.

A small part of erythromycin undergoes systemic distribution and is subsequently excreted from the body.

Special instructions

When using the drug, cross-resistance to other macrolide antibiotics, lincomycin, and clindamycin may occur.

It is necessary to avoid getting the drug in the eyes or on the mucous membrane of the mouth and nose, because this may cause irritation and burns.

Active ingredient

Zinc acetate, Erythromycin

Composition

Active ingredients:

erythromycin;

zinc acetate dihydrate micronized;

Solvent:

diisopropyl sebacate,

ethanol

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to zinc or other components of the drug

Side Effects

Local reactions – burning sensation, irritation, dry skin.

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

Interaction

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

Storage conditions

At 15–25 °C

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

LEO PHARMA AS, Denmark