<p>Dresin Ointment is used to treat minor wounds and skin infections. The detailed uses of Dresin Ointment are as follows:&lt;br/&gt; • Heals cuts and abrasions: Dresin Ointment effectively treats lacerations and scraped skin layers.&lt;br/&gt; • Manages diabetic and pressure ulcers: It is used in treating diabetic foot ulcers and bedsores.&lt;br/&gt; • Treats skin infections: Dresin Ointment is helpful in managing impetigo, boils, and carbuncles.&lt;br/&gt; • Supports post-surgical healing: It aids infection control after surgeries, cosmetic procedures, and episiotomies.&lt;br/&gt; • Soothes treatment-related ulcers: Dresin Ointment is also used for ulcers caused by radiation or chemotherapy.&lt;br/&gt;</p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Dresin Ointment is a dermatological combination used to treat and prevent skin infections in lacerations, abrasions, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo, boils or carbuncles, and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. It consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers, and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of the ulcer, promoting healing.

FAQs

What is the use of Dresin Ointment ?

Dresin Ointment is used to treat minor wounds and infections. It effectively treats lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), abrasions (where the top layer of skin is scraped off), diabetic foot ulcers, bed sores, impetigo (red sores on the face), boils or carbuncles, and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. It is also used in infection control during post-surgical dressing, post-cosmetic and plastic surgery and post-episiotomy (surgical cut during childbirth) dressing.

How does Dresin Ointment work?

Dresin Ointment is an antiseptic and antibiotic combination that contains Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Dresin Ointment works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes and forming a protective layer on the affected skin areas, thus promoting healing.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Dresin Ointment ?

Dresin Ointment should be used with proper caution and under the guidance of a doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or thyroid diseases, a weak immune system, anaemia (a condition characterised by a low number of blood cells), or a history of seizures. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine.

How to store Dresin Ointment ?

Store Dresin Ointment at room temperature. Do not freeze or expose to heat. Keep Dresin Ointment away from sunlight and temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Can I use Dresin Ointment for longer periods?

Your doctor will decide on the duration of using Dresin Ointment . However, if you notice unusual side effects, such as a drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the skin and mucosa, stop using Dresin Ointment and consult your doctor immediately.

Can I use Dresin Ointment with other medicines?

Please consult your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines before starting Dresin Ointment . However, products containing an enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid and taurolidine may interact with Dresin Ointment and should not be used simultaneously.

What are the side effects of Dresin Ointment ?

The common side effects of Dresin Ointment include dry skin, itchiness, burning, redness and irritation at the application site. These side effects typically resolve gradually during treatment and do not require medical attention. However, consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.