Actovegin - instructions for use, dose, side effects, contraindications

Pharmacodynamics:ACTOVEGIN ® - antihypoxant, activates the metabolism of glucose and oxygen. ACTOVEGIN® causes an increase in cellular energy metabolism. Its activity is confirmed by increased consumption and increased utilization of glucose and oxygen by cells. These two effects are conjugate, they cause an increase in the metabolism of ATP and, consequently, increase energy metabolism. The result is the stimulation and acceleration of the healing process, characterized by increased energy consumption.

Indications:

- Wounds and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, such as: solar, thermal, chemical burns in the acute stage, skin cuts, abrasions, scratches, cracks.

- In order to improve tissue regeneration after burns, including after burning with boiling liquid or steam.

- Ulcers of varicose origin or other soaking ulcers.

- For the prevention and treatment of decubitus.

- For the prevention and treatment of reactions from the skin and mucous membranes caused by exposure to radiation.

Contraindications:Hypersensitivity to the drug ACTOVEGIN® or similar drugs.

Pregnancy and lactation:Allowed.

Dosing and Administration:

Outwardly.

The course of treatment is at least 12 days and continues throughout the period of active regeneration. Multiplicity of application - at least 2 times a day.

Ulcers, wounds and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes: as a rule, as a last link in a phased "three-step treatment" with the application of ACTOVEGIN® 20% in the form of a gel and 5% cream, ACTOVEGIN® 5% ointment is applied in a thin layer.

For prophylaxis of bedsores ointment rubbed into the skin in high-risk areas.

In order to prevent the occurrence of radiation damage ACTOVEGIN® 5% ointment is applied a thin layer immediately after radiation therapy and in the intervals between sessions.

If there is no or insufficient effect from the application of ACTOVEGIN® 5% in the form of an ointment, you should consult your doctor.

Side effects:

Usually the drug is well tolerated.

In patients who have a history of hypersensitivity reactions,in rare cases, allergic reactions may develop.

Interaction:It is currently unknown.

Form release / dosage:Ointment for external use 5%.

Packaging:For 20 grams, 30 grams, 50 grams, 100 grams in aluminum tubes with the control of the first opening and a plastic lid. 1 tube with instructions for use is placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions:

At a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children!

Shelf life:5 years. Do not use after expiry date.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:П N014635 / 06

Date of registration:29.02.2008 / 18.05.2012

Expiration Date:Unlimited

The owner of the registration certificate:NIKOMED DISTRIBUTION Sente, LLC NIKOMED DISTRIBUTION Sente, LLC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

NYCOMED AUSTRIA, GmbH Austria

Information update date: & nbsp29.06.2017

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Actovegin® (Actovegin®)