Application of Radevit ointment for the face, medical indications and contraindications

Radevid ointment is a product of the Russian company ZAO RETINOIDS FPPP. This is a remedy for combating skin diseases, injuries, wounds, and ulcers. The cream has healing and disinfecting properties.

The active ingredients used here are retinol, tocopherol and ergocalciferol. But they are better known under the simple names of vitamins A, E and D2, respectively. The composition of the drug is a unique, patented development. This means that exact analogues cannot be found. The cost of this product is only about 300-400 rubles.

Despite the fact that the drug is unique in its composition, the company does not raise prices for it. This pricing policy allowed the company to earn the recognition of many buyers.

Composition and release form

The main components are the main ones because they provide all the benefits. However, they will not reach their full potential without a set of supporting ingredients. The following components help the absorption of vitamins in Radevid:

• ethanol;
• water;
• wax in the form of an emulsion;
• glycerol;

and some other components. Only together can all this help in the treatment of diseases.

The composition contains ethyl alcohol, but this does not prevent the ointment from having an antiallergic effect. It is often used to prevent unwanted reactions.

The release form here is quite standard. This is a simple ointment in an aluminum tube, which comes in a box with instructions. Available in 10, 15, 20 or 35 grams. This spread makes it possible to choose the optimal volume without overpaying for unused surplus.

Indications and instructions for use

To get maximum effect, you should follow the following rules:

1. When treating seborrheic or atopic dermatitis, it is recommended to apply simple and occlusive dressings in particularly severe cases. The skin should be clean, nothing should interfere with the work of the drug. For atopic skin and very dry skin, it is still better to use Bepanten-Derma.
2. For psoriasis, treatment is similar. A thin layer of ointment is applied to painful areas and covered with an airtight bandage. Long-term treatment, as well as how much to use, should be obtained from a specialist. In this case, the bandage is kept for 2-3 hours. However, if prescribed by a doctor, this time can increase to 10 hours. Elidel can also be used for psoriasis.
3. To treat wounds or ulcers, the ointment should be applied 2 times in one day: in the morning and in the evening. It is applied in a thin layer to painful areas and rubbed in with light massaging movements until completely absorbed.

Radevit is used to treat a considerable number of diseases. But to fight effectively, you need to follow the instructions for each individual case.

The steps should be very simple. Excessive zeal can lead to irritation, which will negate the treatment.

1. Vitamin A in the composition helps in the treatment of ichthyosis. To do this, apply a thin layer of cream over the entire infected skin. The dosage, as well as the duration of use, should be checked with your doctor. It is unlikely that it will be possible to treat such diseases according to the instructions.

In all cases, before use, it is necessary, if possible, to treat the desired area with an antiseptic. This will achieve the greatest effect. The course of treatment averages about 2 weeks, but this depends on medical recommendations. Two out of four cases involve the use of special dressings, so it’s worth considering how to make them at home yourself:

1. Clean the desired area of ​​skin from dirt and dead particles.
2. Dry.
3. Treat with an antiseptic.
4. Apply the required amount of the drug to a cotton pad and apply to the affected area.
5. Wrap with plastic wrap.
6. Secure with a plaster or bandage. If a bandage was used, then you need to wrap it from the edges to the center.

The treatment may not seem simple, but do not forget that all this time the patient is in comfortable conditions, maintaining his legal capacity.

General information

The ointment is a combined preparation that can relieve inflammation and accelerate tissue regeneration. It reduces itching, softens the skin, restores moisture balance and the keratinization process, and strengthens the barrier mechanisms of protection against negative external factors.

Most recently, the Russian pharmaceutical research and production enterprise Retinoids updated its packaging design, adding the word “Active” to the name.

Composition of the ointment

Despite the slight innovation, the composition of the ointment remained the same:

• Vitamin A improves blood circulation, accelerates regeneration processes, promotes gentle exfoliation, and evens out the microrelief. It is able to restore cellular structure and protective membranes, strengthen barrier mechanisms of protection against ultraviolet radiation. Retinol reduces pigmentation, normalizes sebum secretion, and effectively treats acne. Restores normal moisture levels in tissues, prevents the appearance of abnormal cancer cells;
• Vitamin D3 stimulates the formation of the stratum corneum and the outer skin barrier, which protects against the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms. Regulates the functions of the sebaceous glands, protects against the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation, accelerates the healing of wounds and cracks. Protects against the appearance of cancerous tumors, is effective against psoriasis, acne and rosacea (a chronic disease affecting the skin of the face), vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and other dermatological diseases;
• Vitamin E is involved in metabolic processes, stimulates the growth of elastic fibers, and has a tightening effect. Restores the optimal level of moisture in cells, eliminates fine wrinkles, smoothes microrelief. Tocopherol improves blood circulation, normalizes complexion, removes excess moisture, eliminating puffiness. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it eliminates pimples and blackheads and stops the inflammatory process. In addition, the vitamin is able to bind and remove toxic compounds and free radicals from cells.

Auxiliary components are wax, petroleum jelly, glycerin, ethyl alcohol and butylated hydroxytoluene.

Due to the fact that vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble prohormonal steroid, many are interested in the question of whether Radevit ointment is a hormonal drug or not. Manufacturers answer negatively and assure that the drug can be used without fear of serious side effects. In addition, medicinal ointment can be used after a course of hormone therapy.

It prevents relapses of skin diseases and restores normal hydrobalance in cells and tissues. However, the simultaneous use of hormones and Radevit is undesirable, due to a decrease in the effectiveness of the ointment.

Use for the face in cosmetology

A complex of vitamins helps the body fight signs of aging. This made the ointment attractive to girls aged 25-30. It smooths out fine wrinkles, moisturizes the skin, and nourishes from the inside. It is recommended to apply it only once a day, before bed. The product does not stain laundry and does not leave any foreign sensation on the face. In addition, it can be used when in difficult conditions: frost, dry air, wind, dust-polluted air, etc.

Application to the area around the eyes is unacceptable. Too delicate areas of the skin may be irritated due to the alcohol content. Failure to comply with this rule can lead to redness, swelling, and irritation of the lacrimal glands.

If any unpleasant consequences occur, you should stop using the drug. Individual intolerance may appear unexpectedly.

Contraindications

Situations in which the use of Radevit is strictly prohibited include:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• excess of any vitamins in the body;
• a course of taking one of the vitamins contained in the drug;
• acute inflammation;
• hypersensitivity to some components of the cream;
• increased work of the sebaceous glands;
• unknown origin of the wounds that were planned to be treated;
• treatment of the consequences of bacterial infections.

The list is quite impressive, but if you think about it, all these points are a slightly different profile. There are many products on the market to which all this does not apply, but their actions will differ.

This list is subject to change. Sometimes, at the discretion of the specialist, it can be supplemented or reduced if necessary.

Similar drugs

A complete analogue of Radevit Active ointment does not exist today. There are products that also contain vitamins that can improve the condition of the skin:

• to heal cracks and wounds, you can use “Bepanten” or “Panthenol”;
• preparations containing vitamin A: “Videstim”, “Isotrexin”;
• products with similar properties: “Zinc paste”, “Skin-cap”, “Sulfur ointment”.

If you are used to using expensive cosmetic creams that contain various beneficial ingredients, I will not argue about their effectiveness.

High-quality cosmetics can really work wonders, albeit at a considerable cost. The ointment is a medicinal drug, and you can purchase it at a pharmacy at an affordable price (from 350 rubles to 450 rubles).

In addition, you need to understand the difference between a cosmetic and a medicinal product. The latter contains an optimal concentration of useful components and, before entering the consumer market, undergoes a huge number of clinical trials. That is why the effectiveness of “Radevit” is difficult to doubt.

However, precisely because the ointment is a medicinal product, I do not recommend using it without the prior approval of a specialist.

Cheap analogues

Despite the fact that the cream is in a fairly budget price segment, some may not be able to afford it. For such cases there are analogues:

1. Beloderm is produced in Croatia. The active ingredient here is betamethasone. Most of the functions of the drugs are different, but the main actions are the same: anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, treatment of redness and itching. For the same symptoms, Sudocrem can also be used. Beloderm is available in tubes from 15 to 40 grams, in this regard it does not lag behind its competitor. But if we talk about price, then Beloderm is far ahead: for 15 grams you will have to pay only about 90 rubles.
2. Videstim is produced in the same form and portions as Redavit. Retinol plays the role of the active component. It stimulates the active natural regeneration of skin cells, which makes the treatment process almost invisible. But this plus also has a side effect in the form that this drug is unlikely to overcome serious illnesses. However, for 85 rubles it would be foolish to expect the same efficiency.
3. Lorinden is available only in 15-gram packages. There are versions with the letter A and C. They differ in composition and, as a result, in action, but in general both are intended for the treatment of affected epidermis. One of the active ingredients is flumethasone pevalate. The second component is either salicylic acid or clioquinol for versions A and B, respectively. The cost of the drug is approximately 380 rubles, but considering that this is a 15-gram tube, the price is lower than that of the hero of the article.

Some of them may be even better than Radevit for some people.

What cosmetologists say about the effectiveness of Radevit ointment

Its composition is natural. It contains useful substances and is free of aromatic fragrances and dyes. The drug gives good results not only in the fight against wrinkles, but also in flaking and dry skin.

Experts urge you to come for a consultation before using the ointment. Despite the fact that Radevit is one of the effective cosmetic products, its use can be harmful. Still, this is not a simple care cream, but a medicinal ointment. Its purpose requires an individual approach.

Cosmetologists say that you should take its use during menopause and menopause seriously. If the sweat glands are too active, you will have to abandon the product altogether. Compared to anti-aging cosmetics, the consistency of the cream is not as thick and greasy.

Despite this, the product moisturizes and nourishes the skin well.

Radevit should be used with caution. It can clog pores

Patients sometimes complain of a feeling of discomfort and a constant feeling of a creamy texture on the skin. Radevit has a wide spectrum of action.

Reviews from cosmetologists say that the ointment can be used to prevent the appearance of wrinkles on the face, moisturize hands and lips. It is also used for complex treatment of dermatological diseases

To get maximum results from application, it is important to follow specific instructions and become familiar with contraindications and side effects.

conclusions

1. Radevit is a powerful remedy for treating a large number of skin diseases.
2. The treatment is very simple and painless.
3. Many variations in packaging size make the use of the drug more convenient.
4. Careful adherence to the instructions will increase the effectiveness of treatment.
5. The tool has a relatively low cost for the functionality it offers.
6. The wide list of contraindications cannot be ignored.
7. Despite the low cost, there are analogues on the market for a lower amount. One of the options is Skin Cap cream.
8. The active version of the cream differs slightly from the original, but the effect is noticeable to the naked eye.