Dosage form
YAM BK ointment is produced in Russia. In appearance it is a dense, brown-brown mass with a strong odor. The paste is packaged in plastic jars from 10 g to 1 kg or polymer tubes from 10 to 550 g.
The drug is stored in a dry place, protected from the sun, in the manufacturer’s bottle under a tightly closed cap at a temperature of 0 – 30℃. Shelf life 24 months from the date of issue. A jar weighing 50 g costs about 100 rubles.
special instructions
Before you start using Yam BK ointment, you should remember that it has a very pungent and rather unpleasant odor. Moreover, it remains on the skin for a long time even after the drug is washed off.
Due to its greasy consistency, the ointment is poorly absorbed on the skin, but it stains linen and clothes very well and quickly. And it is incredibly difficult to wash off.
After applying the medicine, you must wash your hands with soap and water several times. If you detect the slightest allergic reaction, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Do not use ointment containers after it runs out for any purpose.
Author - Anna Mikhailova, dermatologist-cosmetologist of the first category, specialist at the Academy of Scientific Beauty. Especially for the site “Treating Acne”.
Medicinal properties
Yam BC is prescribed for skin diseases as an antiseptic, exfoliating, astringent, wound-healing, drying, regenerating, bactericidal agent with a pronounced acaricidal and fungicidal effect.
- Sulfur upon contact with organic substances of the epidermis forms pentathionic acid and sulfides. These compounds improve blood supply to tissues, increase local immunity, exfoliate crusts, and trigger regeneration mechanisms. At the same time, they suppress the vital activity of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and scabies mites.
- Zinc oxide dries, heals tissue, stops the inflammatory process, and absorbs toxic waste from pathogenic microbes and parasites. After application, it forms a thin film on the surface of the lesion, which protects against external irritants and microbes.
- Salicylic acid reduces inflammation, pain, itching, exfoliates scales and crusts, and destroys harmful microorganisms.
- Birch tar improves blood microcirculation, cell nutrition, blocks the spread of skin mites and fungi, resolves swelling and inflammation.
- Phenolic-free creolin disinfects and has pronounced acaricidal and antifungal properties.
- Gum turpentine increases blood circulation, alleviates discomfort, pain in the affected area, and disinfects.
Lanolin and petroleum jelly soften, form a protective film, retain moisture, and prevent skin dryness, which can be caused by medication components.
What does it help with?
Yam BC is prescribed for parasitic dermatitis, eczema:
- Ringworm – microsporia, trichophytosis. Fungal skin infection.
- Scabies – sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis, cheyletiosis, psoroptosis. The disease is caused by sarcoptoid and psoroptoid mites.
- Eczema is a non-parasitic inflammatory skin disease.
Before using the ointment, it is important to determine the cause of the skin problems, otherwise the treatment will not bring results. If an animal has been diagnosed with ringworm or scabies, then it is necessary to disinfect the room, care items, and protect the pet from re-infection. When eczema develops, the cause of the inflammation must be eliminated, otherwise it will return.
Reviews from dog breeders
YAM ointment has a sharp, specific odor.
Galina, Tula. I was looking for an ointment for dogs against lichen, and the pharmacy offered YAM. I doubted it at first, but still took the risk. I realized that you need to apply the product in a very thin layer, it is better not to smear it on healthy skin, it can cause irritation. It helps quite well, but probably not suitable for very sensitive animals.
Andrey, Dolgoprudny. The dog was found to have trichophytosis, and in large quantities. At first I used shampoo, but there was no result. I decided to buy something stronger; the veterinary pharmacy offered YAM ointment. Well, what can I say, the product works, but the smell is killer. I smeared the dog for a month, then they took a scraping again - everything was normal. If anything happens, I will use the ointment again, it seems to be safe.
Alsou, Kazan. Our Labrador caught scabies and within a few days scratched his neck and ears until they bled. We went to the veterinarian, but immediately recommended Yam ointment, he said that this is the best remedy for demodicode for dogs. I heard that the ointment causes a negative reaction in some animals, but everything went well for us. We were treated for 2 weeks, repeated studies showed that we got rid of the tick.
Instructions for use
The method of treating animals is the same regardless of the cause of the skin lesion:
- Mix the paste thoroughly as it separates into its components.
- Apply a thin layer evenly over the entire affected area, rubbing lightly and covering up to 4 cm of healthy skin around the lesion. There is no need to trim the fur, soak it, remove scales or crusts.
- If the treatment area is accessible for licking, cover the treated area with a bandage or wear a protective collar.
- Repeat treatments 1 – 2 times a day every day. The procedures are stopped when the papule disappears and the epidermis is restored.
The standard course of treatment for lichen and scabies lasts 7–10 days.
A more specific period depends on the size of the lesion. During this time, the itching gradually goes away, the crusts separate, the epidermis is restored, and new hair begins to grow.
10 days after the final treatment, control microscopic analyzes are performed. If parasites are detected, the course is repeated.
The treatment time for eczema depends on the size of the papule, the intensity of inflammation and is prescribed by the attending physician.
Yam BK ointment. Instructions for humans
The ointment can only be applied externally, that is, to the skin. Before use, it is advisable to wash with tar soap. With its use, the effectiveness of treatment increases several times.
Then you need to mix the ointment well in the jar. After this, you can begin to apply to the skin. It is best to do this pointwise, that is, only at the site of the inflammatory process. When applied to the entire surface of the lesion, lightly rub the ointment into the skin.
YAM BK ointment for demodicosis can be applied once or twice a day. Moreover, in the first three days of treatment, the drug should be kept on the skin for no more than 5 minutes. On the fourth day, this time can be increased to 10 minutes, and by the end of the week to 15 minutes.
It is not recommended to leave the ointment on the skin for more than 15 minutes. This can cause severe irritation and even burns to the skin. After the application time has expired, the ointment should be carefully removed from the skin. This can be done using a cotton pad, which must first be moistened in vegetable oil. After this, you need to wash your face with warm water.
The full course lasts from 1 to 2 months. But improvements can begin within a week from the start of use.
After 14 days from the start of treatment, you should visit a doctor to undergo a microscopic analysis - scraping from the skin. this will help to understand whether the drug has an effect on the causative agent of the disease - demodex mites.
We answered the question of how to use Yam BK ointment for people.
Advantages and disadvantages
Based on reviews from animal owners, we can summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the medicine.
Pros:
- The medicine effectively copes with fungus, mites, and quickly restores damaged tissues.
- Easy to apply, fits tightly onto the skin. There is no need to cut the wool, soak it, or remove scales or crusts, as with most external products.
- Does not give side effects. Safe for animals except cats.
- There are no restrictions on age or physiological state.
- Sold in all pharmacies, inexpensive.
Minuses:
- The ointment is almost not absorbed and leaves greasy marks on the skin and fur.
- Doesn't wash off well with water or shampoo. You can quickly clean it with vegetable oil.
- It is difficult to wash, so you have to constantly monitor where your pet is sitting or lying.
- The strong odor lingers for a long time and fades away slowly.
Side effects and contraindications
Before using YAM ointment for dogs, you should carefully read the instructions included with each package. The product does not have an irritating or sensitizing effect. Suitable for treating animals of any age and breed, there are no contraindications.
YAM ointment is suitable for treating animals of any age and breed; there are no contraindications.
An individual allergic reaction to the components of the drug is possible. Signs of allergy appear immediately after use, including itching, nausea, and local swelling. Antihistamines will help relieve symptoms.
Important. When applied to damaged skin of an animal, itching may increase, which disappears a few minutes after application. After the microcuts heal, the unpleasant symptoms disappear.
Similar drugs
The closest in therapeutic effect and composition are veterinary ointments based on sulfur:
- Simple sulfur. It is prescribed for the same diseases, but works less well. The advantage of the drug is its absolute safety for all animals, including cats.
- Sulfur-tar. Contains almost the same components as YaM BC, but in different proportions. The main active ingredients are sulfur and tar. Auxiliary - salicylic acid, zinc oxide, Lysol, turpentine.
YAM BK ointment is an effective, safe, affordable product with a unique composition. It is useful to keep the drug on hand in your home first aid kit.
Composition of the product
The instructions for use indicate that Yam BK ointment is produced on the basis of 2 active ingredients - zinc oxide and sulfur. The content of each component in 100 g of product is 10 g. Additionally, the drug contains:
- distilled water;
- petrolatum;
- salicylic acid;
- Birch tar;
- lanolin;
- turpentine;
- Lysol
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