Contractubex for children: instructions for use

All children are happy to learn about the world around them, but during active games and exploring new horizons they often have cuts, bruises, burns and other injuries. If the damage is deep, it can leave behind scars and scars, sometimes for life. To combat these effects use different local preparations, one of which is Contractubex. At what age is it prescribed for children and how is it used in babies?

Kontraktubex for sale in two versions:

• Gel. This form is assigned to children older than 1 year. It is a light brown or light yellow mass with a peculiar smell. One tube contains 20 or 50 grams of gel.
• Patch. It has a prolonged effect and is used in children from 3 years of age. In one pack is 21 patch size 3x12 cm.

The formula of Kontraktubex gel includes three active ingredients:

• allantoin - at a dose of 10 mg / 1 g;
• heparin - in the amount of 50 IU / 1 g .;
• onion extract - at a dose of 100 mg / 1g.

Additionally, the gel includes flavored oil, xanthan gum, purified water, sorbic acid, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, and macrogol 200.

The patch contains 2 active ingredients - allantoin and cepaline.

The components of Kontraktubex gel act locally on both fresh and old scars (which are more than a year old). Their regenerating, antithrombotic, antimicrobial, and smoothing effects are noted.

The medication prevents the formation of scar tissue in excess and helps to eliminate redness or itching at the site of injury. As a result of exposure to Contractubex, the scars become softer and more invisible, and the skin becomes smooth.

The patch also noted the property to prevent the formation of scars or scars to smooth. The active ingredients from the inner layer of the patch are released for several hours and get inside the skin, and the outer layer protects the damaged area from moisture loss.

Kontraktubeks apply when:

• keloid or hypertrophic scars - the consequences of injuries, surgical treatment, burns;
• atrophic scars, for example, after a boil or chickenpox;
• contractures of tendons or joints;
• stretch marks;
• phimosis.

In addition, both the gel and the patch are prescribed for prophylaxis after injury or surgery, in order to prevent the appearance of pathological scars.

The tool is not used if the child has hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Some children may experience redness, itching, swelling, or other local reactions after gel treatment or sticking the patch. Sometimes treatment with this drug provokes atrophy of the scar.

1. The gel is applied to the scar from 1 to 3 times a day, rubbing the medicine with massaging movements with a little pressure.
2. The duration of the gel is determined by the stage of healing of skin damage. If the scars are fresh, the treatment is carried out from 4 weeks, and with old scars, treatment is prescribed for 3-6 months.
3. To enhance the effect of the gel in the treatment of tight old scar, the skin before treatment is advised to steam. It is also possible to use an occlusive dressing and physiotherapy.
4. If the gel is applied to fresh scars, the treated skin should be protected from exposure to low temperatures and ultraviolet radiation.
5. When treating the skin on the face, care must be taken that the gel does not fall on the mucous membranes of the mouth or eyes.
6. The patch is glued to the scar once a day for 6-12 hours (it is possible at night). The duration of the use of this form of the drug is usually 3 months.
7. To make the result of the treatment more pronounced, it is advised to start using the patch immediately, as the wound is epithelialized or after the sutures are removed. If this form of Contractubex is used for very small scars, the patch is allowed to be cut into small pieces that completely cover the scar area.

You can buy a gel or plaster at a pharmacy without a prescription. The average price of a tube with 20 g of gel is 550-600 rubles.

Keep Contractubex at home is recommended in a dry place where the drug will not reach the small children. Storage temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius.

The sealed gel tube can be stored for up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. After opening the tube, the drug should be used within 6 months.

The shelf life of the patch in unopened packaging is 3 years. If it is cut to obtain smaller pieces, the residue should be used within 2 weeks.

On the application of Kontraktubex there are many good reviews. According to parents, it is very easy to apply the gel, the drug is quickly absorbed into the skin and does not stain things.

The patch is more often chosen for the treatment of small and medium scars. In addition, this form is more in demand for fresh scars, and for the treatment of chronic scars are usually bought gel.

As for the shortcomings, in most cases they complain about the high cost of drugs. Also, there are negative reviews, which indicate the lack of effect with old scars.

Local remedies such as Dermatiks, Kelo-Kot, Mederma, Medgel, Zeraderm Ultra, Bepanten other.

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