Contractubex: cheap domestically produced analogues

Cheap analogues and substitutes for the drug contractubex: ointments, gels and creams

Contractubex is a pharmacological product designed to eliminate scars, burns, stretch marks, pimple marks and acne. Contractubex is a German-made drug that costs more than 500 rubles. Therefore, many people are looking for something to replace it so that the cost is lower and the quality of the medicine is not inferior to the German original.

There are no synonyms for Contractubex. This is a unique drug in its composition. But you can find modern cheap analogues of Contractubex of Belarusian or Russian production.

Russian-made analogues

Table: generics from domestic manufacturers.

Name of the drug	Average cost in rubles	Description
Camelox	250-300	Camelox is an oil designed to prevent the formation of stretch marks on human skin. It contains vitamin E, which improves the appearance of the skin.
Clearvin	120–140	Used to remove blemishes and scars on the skin. This is an Ayurvedic pharmacological remedy that improves blood circulation and restores the water balance of the skin. Thanks to this, it prevents the appearance of stretch marks and acne on the human skin.
Venolife	430–450	Composition: • Troxecrutin. • Dexpanthenol. • Heparin sodium. • Trometamol. • Carbomer. • Phenylethanol. It is made in the form of a gel. Used for chronic lymphostasis, trophic ulcers, hematomas.

Other foreign analogues

List of imported substitutes:

Venitan Forte

Venitan-Forte is used to treat superficial thrombosis. An inexpensive generic is manufactured in Germany and costs 250-300 rubles. Its use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended. Dolobene . A drug intended for the treatment of joints. Thanks to dimethyl sulfoxide, the active ingredients of the drug (heparin, dexpanthenol) penetrate the skin more easily and promote the healing of external lesions on the skin.

Dolobene is available in the form of a cream. Its cost varies between 230–350 rubles. Additional excipients Dolobene:

• Citronella essential oil. • Pine essential oil. • Rosemary essential oil. Hepatrombin . Average cost 120–135 rubles. Produced in the form of a cream by a Serbian pharmacological company.

Indications for use:

• Prevention of venous disease. • Phlebeurysm. • Hematomas.

Used to promote the healing of post-operative scars. Solcoseryl . Produced in Switzerland. Average price 220–250 rub. used for first and second degree burns, frostbite, minor injuries and venous ulcers.

Solcoseryl promotes the regeneration of skin tissue and accelerates the healing process of wounds. Stimulates cell profiling and migration. Available in the form of an ointment. Graphites Cosmoplex S is a German drug, costing from 316 rubles. The product is used to treat acne, diathesis, eczema, dermatosis, alopecia.

• Anti-inflammatory. • Antipruritic. • Regenerating. • Antimicrobial.

Clearvin	120–140	Used to remove blemishes and scars on the skin. This is an Ayurvedic pharmacological remedy that improves blood circulation and restores the water balance of the skin. Thanks to this, it prevents the appearance of stretch marks and acne on the human skin.
Venolife	430–450	Compound: • Troxecrutin. • Dexpanthenol. • Heparin sodium. • Trometamol. • Carbomer. • Phenylethanol. It is made in the form of a gel. Used for chronic lymphostasis, trophic ulcers, hematomas.

Vaseline . Belarusian pharmacological product that moisturizes and softens scars. Average price 30 rub.
Alantan . Polish ointment costing from 75 rubles. for 1 tube. Alantan contains allantoin and dexpanthenol. The product promotes the healing of wounds and scars. Alantan is used for sunburn, small wounds and cracks.
Acerbin . An Austrian drug produced in the form of a solution for external use. Acerbine is a dermatological drug intended for the treatment of wounds and ulcerative lesions. The average cost ranges from 83 to 95 rubles.

Rating of the best remedies for scars

Nomination	place	Name of product	price
The best creams for scars and scars	1	Clearvin	105 ₽
2	Epitonex	491 ₽
3	Kelofibrase	1 500 ₽
The best ointments for scars and scars	1	Dexpanthenol	139 ₽
2	Solcoseryl - ointment	318 ₽
The best gels for scars and scars	1	Contractubex	569 ₽
2	Fermenkol	588 ₽
3	Dermatix	2100 ₽

Ukrainian substitutes

Table: analogues of Ukrainian production.

Name of the drug	Average price in rubles	Description of the pharmacological product
Heparin ointment	60–75	Heparin ointment contains sodium heparin and benzocaine. Heparin ointment has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Used when the integrity of the skin is damaged. Heparin ointment is the cheapest identical analogue of Contractubex.

Dermofibrase300–350Dermofibraze is the best Ukrainian analogue of Contractubex at a cheaper price. The indications for use of both drugs are the same.
Dermofibrase simulates scars and cicatrices after acne, burns, stretch marks and surgery.

It is aimed at relieving redness, swelling, itching, pain and inflammation. The cream contains:

• Silicone. • Bodyaga. • Camphor. • Menthol. • Urea. • Allantoin. • Dexpanthenol.

The last two components are present in Contractubex.

Lidaza26–30Manufactured in powder form for injection solution. Used for scars, contractubes and hematomas. Aekol24–30Aecol consists of retinol acetate, alpha tocopherol, menadione, beta carotene. Aekol is produced in the form of oil.
It is used for trophic ulcers, second and third degree burns and purulent-necrotic wounds.Algofin65–80Algofin is an ointment used for purulent, trophic, radiation damage to soft tissues in different locations.
It is approved for use during pregnancy. Children under 12 years of age are not recommended to use the ointment. Altan ointment60–70Composition: altan, dimethyl sulfoxide. Altan ointment is used to treat wounds and ulcerative lesions. Wundehill87–100Wundehil – propolis-based ointment. Used for thermal burns, bedsores, hematomas, psoriasis, neurodermatitis.
It can be used to treat cracked nipples during breastfeeding. But the drug must be prescribed by a doctor. Levomekol17–20Composition: chloramphenicol, methyluracil. Levomekol cannot be called a complete analogue of Contractubex, but they have similar indications for use.
Levomekol is the best replacement for the cheap drug Contractubex due to its spectrum of action.

Levomekol is used for infected burns, boils, carbuncles, bedsores and ulcers.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that cheap analogs do not differ in quality from the German Contractubex. They are also effective and safe for human health.

How are the drugs similar?

Mederma and Contractubex have the following similarities:

They should not be used if you are intolerant to their compositions.
The products do not affect the ability to drive a car, so they can be used by drivers without any restrictions.
The effect of drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been studied.
Both products are made in Germany.
They should not be applied to open wounds or inflamed areas. They can be used only after the skin epithelization process has been completed.
To achieve a better effect, the use of Mederma and Contractubex gels can be combined with physiotherapy: electrophoresis and phonophoresis.

Contractubex - analogues

Contractubex

– an effective drug for eliminating defects such as scars, scars, stretch marks. The only drawback of this drug is its fairly high cost, which does not allow some patients to use this drug for a long time. In this article we will try to figure out what can replace Contractubex in order to save money and at the same time achieve a similar result. Those. Let's consider cheaper analogues of the gel (ointment, cream) Contractubex.

Gel Venitan Forte

Analogue for active substances. This product, like the drug Contractubex, contains sodium heparin. This substance softens hardened scar tissue, stimulates the restoration of skin cells, and has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.

In addition, Venitan Forte gel also contains allantoin, a substance that increases the effectiveness of the other components of the drug, has a soothing and antipruritic effect, accelerates metabolic processes in tissues, thereby promoting tissue renewal.

Venitan forte also contains a component that has a positive effect on scar tissue - dexpanthenol. This substance has a pronounced epithelializing effect and helps increase the regenerative abilities of tissues.

To treat scars of various origins, this remedy should be applied to the problem area three times a day every day. The course of treatment ranges from 1 to 6 months depending on the severity of the defect.

Camelox gel with allontoin

The drug is recommended for correcting cicatricial changes in the skin, improving the appearance of scars that occur after acne, furunculosis, burns, injuries, etc., as well as stretch marks. The composition of Camelox gel with allontiin also coincides in several components with Contractubex. It includes:

aloe extract – has a regenerating, keratolytic, anti-inflammatory and softening effect;

onion extract and bromelain – have a pronounced fibrinolytic effect, improve the appearance of altered tissues;

allantoin;

rosemary essential oil – improves microcirculation in tissues and promotes their regeneration, relieves inflammation, and has an antioxidant effect.

The product is applied to scar surfaces previously moistened with water up to 4 times a day for 3 to 12 months (the treatment period is determined by the “age” of the scar). The gel can also be applied under a bandage at night.

Recommended for scars of various origins (stretch marks, keloid scars, scars after acne, burns, surgeries). The drug contains the following active substances:

dexpanthenol;
allantoin;
leek and onion extracts;
silicone;
bodyaga extract;
camphor;
menthol;
urea.

This cream acts on scar tissue as a resolving and softening agent, helps to subside inflammatory processes, whitens and eliminates dryness.

The drug can be used a week after the wound has healed. For fresh scars, the drug is simply rubbed into the scar tissue, and for old scars, it is recommended to apply it under an occlusive dressing. The duration of treatment is from 3 to 6 months.

Gel and ointment Solcoseryl

This remedy can also be recommended for various types of scars. The main active ingredient of Solcoseryl

is a protein-free extract from the blood of calves - a substance that has a powerful regenerating effect. This substance also activates metabolic processes in tissues, improves blood microcirculation, and stimulates the transport of glucose into cells. Additional components of the drug:

calcium lactate (retains moisture in cells);
propylene glycol (softens);
cholesterol (component of the structure of cell membranes).

The drug should be applied daily to the affected areas 2 - 3 times a day. The course of treatment is determined by the “age” of the scar.

Comparison of addiction between Solcoseryl and Contractubex

Like safety, addiction also involves many factors that must be considered when evaluating a drug.

So, the totality of the values of such parameters as “o syndrome” in Solcoseryl is quite similar to the similar values in Contractubex. Withdrawal syndrome is a pathological condition that occurs after the cessation of intake of addictive or dependent substances into the body. And resistance is understood as initial immunity to a drug; in this it differs from addiction, when immunity to a drug develops over a certain period of time. The presence of resistance can only be stated if an attempt has been made to increase the dose of the drug to the maximum possible. At the same time, Solcoseryl has a fairly low “syndrome” value, just like Contractubex.

Composition of Contractubex

onion extract;
heparin sodium;
allatoin and other excipients.

In addition, Contractubex can also be used for acne, as it accelerates the process of skin regeneration. Moreover, it can be used regardless of skin type. This drug gives a more attractive appearance to the skin in case of formation of postoperative scars and stretch marks. Removes discomfort and pain, regulates the process of cell reproduction. Under the influence of the components of the drug, the scars soften. The structure of the skin is evened out, it becomes more elastic. In addition, when using the ointment (gel), the mobility of the affected areas increases: joints and tendons. To obtain the desired result, a small amount of the substance is needed, but it should be applied several times a day.

Comparison of the effectiveness of Solcoseryl and Contractubex

Contractubex is more effective than Solcoseryl - this means that the ability of the drug substance to provide the maximum possible effect is different.
For example, if the therapeutic effect of Contractubex is more pronounced, then with Solcoseryl it is impossible to achieve this effect even in large doses.

Also, the speed of therapy is an indicator of the speed of the therapeutic action; Contractubex and Solcoseryl are also different, as is bioavailability - the amount of the drug reaching the site of its action in the body. The higher the bioavailability, the less it will be lost during absorption and use by the body.

Effect of Contractubex

anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect;
stimulates cellular regeneration of skin cells;
antithrombotic and keratolytic effects.

The main indications for the use of Contractubex are: keloid and hypertrophic scars (injuries), acne, furunculous diseases, ankylosis (joint damage) and much more. More detailed pharmacological action and indications for use of the drug can be found on our website.

Pharmacological action of individual components of the drug:

The active substances contained in onion extract reduce inflammation in the treated area. They regulate the process of cell reproduction, thereby reducing the growth of damaged tissue. Since it is she who forms a hard scar or scar. Onions have a bactericidal effect, that is, they eliminate pathogenic microflora. Consequently, the drug Contractubex is used for various injuries or after operations. Reduces the risk of suppuration of the damaged area. Heparin sodium salt is widely used in medicine and has an antithrombotic effect. Its chemicals affect the circulation at the macro and micro levels. In dermatology and cosmetology, this component is used for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory effects.

Contractubex excludes:

swelling;
pain;
arterial hyperemia in the affected area of the skin;
high temperature;
regulates cell reproduction.

Also, heparin moisturizes the skin: saturates it with water; this effect cannot be achieved naturally. Thereby softens the connective collagen-containing components of the tissue. Consequently, the therapeutic effect normalizes the appearance of the scar. Provides faster healing of damaged skin. Allantoin - accelerates the process of restoration of the skin epithelium, thereby promoting healing. Thus, germs and bacteria will not be able to penetrate the surface of the skin.

Thanks to the keratolytic effect, trophic processes are stimulated. This substance softens the scar itself, reduces the unpleasant sensations of itching and discomfort.

Thanks to allantoin, new layers of epithelium are formed and the circulatory system improves. Thus, active substances can penetrate the skin faster.

How to use Contractubex

Contractubex gel is applied externally to the surface of the skin: specifically to the defective area, in a layer 0.5 centimeters thick. Apply until the gel is completely absorbed. The area of the skin, with a single application, should be 20 - 22 centimeters. Contractubex should be used two or three times a day to obtain the necessary therapeutic effect. In addition, before use, it is necessary to cleanse the skin of dirt and excess subcutaneous fat, especially the skin of the face and neck. To enhance the result, you can treat the surface with formic alcohol. You need to rub in for at least a minute and create slight pressure by pressing. For fresh scars, a longer course is recommended - four weeks. In an unfavorable clinical situation, for example, if there are dense, old scars. Then it is necessary to increase the effectiveness of the drug - use an occlusive dressing. Or cling film, which does not require additional fixation and is more convenient. To do this, it is necessary to thoroughly soak the bandage with ointment, then leave it overnight to enhance the reparative process. In addition, ointment should be applied to long-standing dense scar tissue for 6-12 months.

Additional instructions for the drug:

If the scar tissue is fresh, then ultraviolet rays, cold and intense massage should be avoided, as this may affect the result of skin restoration.

Contractubex for children

Contractubex can also be used in childhood. Girls and boys often experience acne, pimples, acne and others. There are practically no contraindications or problems with tolerability in children.

Contractubex during pregnancy

Contractubex is not absorbed into the human circulatory system, therefore the substances cannot spread. The drug is also used for stretch marks, in the postpartum period or after surgery. But according to research, the results from the drug are low. The drug can also be used during lactation; it is safe. But it is necessary to consult with doctors, since there is damage to the skin that cannot be restored.

The best ointments for scars and scars

Ointments for the treatment of scars are recommended to be applied morning and evening, and if possible, once at night if the ointment has a fatty base. The best option for using the ointment would be a night ointment bandage, which will allow any product to be deeply absorbed and have an effect for several hours. It is among the ointments that there are the most popular and cheapest representatives, which are indicated not only for the treatment of scars and wounds, but also for accelerating the regeneration and healing of wounds in the stage of scarring and the appearance of granulations.

Dexpanthenol

Rating: 4.9

This drug is known for its dermatotropic and provitamin effect. Dexpanthenol helps improve tissue nutrition, enhance the regenerative abilities of the skin, and improves cellular nutrition. This means that Dexpanthenol is able to prevent hypoxia deep in the skin; it normalizes the consumption of oxygen by skin cells, which reduces the synthesis of collagen by fibroblasts. As a result, the growth of newly formed scars and cicatrices is reduced.

Dexpanthenol is widely used in various sprays, creams for the treatment of burns and wounds. In this case, the ointment will be light yellow, with a slight odor, and is a source of pantothenic acid. In addition to the treatment of fresh scars and their prevention, Dexpanthenol is applied to burns and scratches, postoperative sutures, and trophic ulcers. It is used for diaper dermatitis and pimples in children, and for treating cracked nipples in nursing mothers. Dexpanthenol in the form of an ointment can simply be applied to dry skin to moisturize it.

The dosage regimen for this drug is on average 3 times a day, possibly at night, lightly rub the ointment into the surface of the skin. It is advisable not to apply Dexpanthenol to wet wounds. This product is produced by the domestic company Vertex; 100 g of ointment can be purchased for 500 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Dexpanthenol can be considered not only an ointment exclusively for scars, but also a universal cosmetic and therapeutic agent. It can be used in children and pregnant women, and has long been proven in practice to be highly safe in a variety of branches of medicine. Side effects and allergic reactions to it rarely develop, but it should only be taken into account that this ointment should be used on infected, and even more so, festering wounds and trophic ulcers only after they have been thoroughly cleaned with preparations containing antiseptics or antibiotics. After all, Dexpanthenol is a remedy for improving skin trophism, but it is not able to fight microorganisms, especially in the active phase, alone.

Solcoseryl - ointment

Rating: 4.8

Solcoseryl ointment belongs to a group of drugs or products that are also capable of restoring skin trophism and accelerating healing, or epithealization. Healing involves the restoration of the skin, and not scarring at all. With normal healing, there should be no scarring, and Solcoseryl, just like other reparants, for example, methyluracil ointment, helps physiological healing. Solcoseryl is produced by the Swiss company ICN, and Solcoseryl consists of the same substance as the well-known Actovegin in ampoules for intravenous administration. This is purified and protein-free blood serum of dairy calves, dried, standardized and distributed in an ointment base.

This protein set is necessary for the skin to stimulate healing, and solcoseryl ointment has a protective, regenerating and wound-healing effect. It is applied, in addition to fresh scars and scars, for minor skin injuries, for mild burns of 1st and 2nd degrees, including burns from solar radiation, and for frostbite. The drug is applied two to three times a day, possibly at night for several hours under an occlusive dressing. Before use on possible infected wounds, it is necessary to carry out surgical treatment, or wait until granulation appears. One package of ointment of 20 grams in a tube will cost from 260 to 310 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Solcoseryl is considered a biological drug that is completely safe, applied topically, has low allergenicity, has no symptoms of overdose and practically no individual intolerance occurs. The disadvantage of Solcoseryl is the lack of an antibacterial component in it. Therefore, the ointment can be a tasty prey for pathogenic microbes, especially if the newly formed scar tissue shows signs of inflammation. In this case, treatment with Solcoseryl should be stopped and antibacterial and antiseptic treatment of such scars and scars should be undertaken.

Side effects of Contractubex

In most cases, there were no negative consequences with prolonged use of Contractubex. But despite this, there are isolated cases of side effects of the ointment. Itching, burning, irritation, hyperpigmentation, urticaria, erythema, and atrophy of normal skin may occur on the skin. As for the human immune system, an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity may occur. Common side effects may occur: swelling, pain in the area where the drug is applied. Shallow pustular rashes that can occur in the area of infectious skin lesions. It should be noted that with regular use of the product, mild itching may occur, which may appear within an hour. Usually, after some time, such symptoms disappear.

Choice of drug

Both products have an anti-scar effect, so either of them can be used to remove scars that have arisen after injuries, burns, surgery, and post-acne marks. People who have severe contracture of joints and tendons due to scars are recommended to use Contractubex.

The gel is convenient to use at home, and the patch can be used at work: it does not stain the skin and its effect lasts up to 6-12 hours .

Although the products can be purchased without a prescription, they should not be used without first consulting a specialist.

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Analogues of Contractubex

Since the pharmaceutical product has a high price on the market, the search comes down to cheaper analogues. Similar pharmaceutical drugs may not have the same effect. You can use the following products: Aekol, Vinilin, etc. These drugs belong to a lower cost category.

Contractubex or Dermatix

Dermatix is a silicone gel that restores damage to the skin. The cosmetic effect is achieved as a result of good hydration of the skin, that is, water balance. In addition, it removes skin pigmentation and discomfort. However, these two drugs do not completely remove scars, especially old ones. But they have a good therapeutic effect. In addition, Dermatix is convenient to apply to problem areas, for example, joint surfaces, face, and is also absorbed quite quickly.

Contractubex or Mederma

These two drugs are similar in their properties, but still have differences. Mederma has the following properties:

It should be used for acne, acne, also removes the effects of laser resurfacing, and removes minor skin damage. In addition, it is used for postoperative care. It should be noted that the effectiveness of this drug has not been proven. The drug should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.

Comparison of side effects of Solcoseryl and Contractubex

Side effects or adverse events are any adverse medical event that occurs in a subject after administration of a drug.

Solcoseryl has almost the same level of adverse events as Contractubex. They both have few side effects. This implies that the frequency of their occurrence is low, that is, the indicator of how many cases of an undesirable effect of treatment are possible and registered is low. The undesirable effect on the body, the strength of influence and the toxic effect of Solcoseryl are similar to Contractubex: how quickly the body recovers after taking it and whether it recovers at all.