Pure ichthyol is a product of natural origin, dark brown in color, thick structure and rich tar-meat odor. It is made using the dry distillation of minerals - oil shale (solid caustobioliths, which contain the most sulfur). Industrial processing produces a resinous substance - shale (ichthyol) oil. The final product is obtained by exposure to aggressive sulfuric acid and neutralization with ammonia.
Pure ichthyol is a product of natural origin, dark brown in color, thick structure and rich tar-meat odor.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
What is ichthyol ?
The pharmacopoeia states that this substance is ammonium bituminous sulfonate salt , obtained from resins (derivatives of oil shale). In medicine, drugs based on this component began to be used back in the 80s of the 19th century for the treatment of gout, rheumatism , etc. Pure ichthyol is not used; ointments and suppositories are made on its basis for use in medical practice.
Medicines containing this component have local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and keratoplasty effects . Also, ointment and suppositories can improve blood circulation in the skin. The substance moderately irritates nerve endings, thereby reducing their sensitivity, leads to denaturation of protein molecules, and regulates normal vascular tone.
The drug is not absorbed into the systemic circulation and has only a local effect on the skin or mucous membrane.
pharmachologic effect
Inhibits the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms: streptococci, staphylococci and yeast-like fungi of some strains. Stops the process of keratinization of the skin, stimulating regeneration. Accelerates metabolic processes at the cellular level. It has antiseptic, keratostatic, analgesic and antipruritic effects, eliminates the symptoms of purulent inflammation.
When applied to the rectal area, it relieves pain, restores the outflow of venous blood, accelerates regeneration, and promotes the healing of anal fissures.
It has no effect on gram-negative microflora, so selective use is recommended.
Ichthyol inhibits the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms: streptococci, staphylococci and some strains of yeast-like fungi.
Indications for use
What is Ichthyol ointment for?
The ointment has a fairly wide range of applications; it is prescribed for burns, neuralgia, arthritis, eczema, erysipelas, rheumatism, and for the treatment of acne.
The dosage form of the “suppository” is used for hemorrhoids and other inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.
General information
Ichthyol or Ichthammol (from the Greek "fish") is made from resins by distilling resinous rocks containing parts of fossil fish tissue using sulfur;
According to its chemical composition, it belongs to ammonium bituminous sulfonates.
It has a pungent odor of resin, tar, and sulfur.
Medicines containing ichthyol have an antiseptic and analgesic effect.
Information: in the past, ichthyol was successfully used as a remedy for rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, and migraines.
Instructions for use (method and dosage)
Ichthyol suppositories, instructions for use
For parametritis, prostatitis and metritis, suppositories are carefully inserted into the rectum. According to the instructions for use, ichthyol suppositories are prescribed in the amount of 1-2 pieces per day.
Ichthyol suppositories for hemorrhoids are recommended to be used after an enema.
The course of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Ichthyol ointment, instructions for use
Externally. The drug is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas 3 times a day.
You can put a bandage over the ointment or leave it in the fresh air.
The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- the presence of decompensated oncological diseases of the rectum;
- severe renal failure;
- acute bleeding.
Signs of hypersensitivity to the drug are skin itching, burning, hyperemia, swelling, and finely nodular rash.
If such symptoms occur, you should immediately stop using suppositories, clean the rectal area and take antihistamines.
Attention: hypersensitivity to the drug can be provoked by the intake of alkaloids, iodine, heavy metal salts, zinc oxide, alcohol.
Drug interactions with other medications that the patient uses for topical treatment should be taken into account and learned about them in advance before starting treatment.
Attention: during pregnancy and breastfeeding, medications containing ichthyol should be used with caution. In this case, you should only rely on the competent opinion of a doctor.
Ichthyol suppositories are not used until the age of eighteen, but if necessary, they can be used in the form of applications of ichthyol ointment from the age of 12.
Analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Ichthyol ointment
Antiseptol, Biosept, Vishnevsky Ointment, Bioantisept, Diamond Green, Potassium Permanganate, Manisoft, Tea Tree Oil, Methylene Blue, Fukortsin, Chlorophyllipt, Elekasol.
Reviews
Due to its wide range of applications and low cost, reviews of Ichthyol are extremely positive. The ointment is often used in the fight against acne, inflammation and abscesses. Some people are embarrassed by the unpleasant smell of the product and dry skin after use.
Reviews of Ichthyol suppositories in gynecology are also very good:
“A natural remedy at a cheap price. It was prescribed to me by a gynecologist. After using 2 packs rectally at night, the symptoms of ovarian inflammation disappeared. An ultrasound showed that the dimensions were within normal limits”;
“I have been suffering from inflammation of the appendages for several years. They treated me with everything, but after a few months I had to go to the gynecologist again to prescribe me a new medicine. The most effective drug for me was the one containing Ichthyol. These candles are not expensive, without harmful additives, I use them often.”
The remedy also helps against prostatitis:
“I have prostatitis, I’m 23 years old. When my right side starts to hurt, I put on ichthyol suppositories every other day. I started to feel better. There is an itching in the anus from the suppositories, which then goes away.”
Ichthyol ointment for acne
Ichthyol ointment helps improve the appearance of skin with purulent acne . She pulls out pustules from the deep subcutaneous layer. And this accelerates their maturation and treatment. How to use ichthyol ointment for cosmetic purposes?
- Acne removal - after pulling the pimple, if it has not opened on its own, it is squeezed out or pierced with a needle. Afterwards, the pus is removed and treated with an antiseptic. If necessary, apply ichthyol ointment again. When the pus has completely drained, epithelization (healing) of the skin tissue occurs.
- Cosmetic facial cleansing - ichthyol is applied to the face for 30-40 minutes. A mask of ichthyol ointment shows where inflammatory processes are still occurring and require repeated “cleaning”.
Note: in addition to the cosmetic “cleansing” procedure, in other cases it is not recommended to apply ichthyol ointment to the entire face. It is better to use it point-wise - exclusively on pimples, comedones, boils, and abscesses.
Ichthyol also draws out the contents of clogged sebaceous ducts (comedones).
- Removing blackheads - with oily skin, the sebaceous ducts are buried with the so-called “plug”. It creates the appearance of a black dot. An accumulation of blackheads on the nose, cheeks, cheekbones, and in the nasolabial triangle is called acne. Ichthyol dissolves sebaceous plugs and removes the contents of the duct out. Thus, the cosmetic effect of ichthyol ointment against blackheads is manifested.
- Ingrown hair treatment - uses the ability of ichthyol ointment to remove dirt and grease. Anti-acne agents are often used for therapy. They dissolve the sebaceous fat accumulated in the hair follicle. Thus, ichthyol ointment for ingrown hairs allows the hair to grow outward rather than inward.
- Treatment of chalazion - the ability of ichthyol to unclog sebaceous ducts is also in demand. This disease is associated with inflammation of the sebaceous gland on the eyelid, its blockage and the formation of a compaction or tumor. For chalazion, ichthyol ointment is applied from the outside next to the eyelid (so as to prevent it from coming into contact with the cornea of the eye). It pulls out the formed “barley” and treats inflammation.
Important: after a purulent formation breaks through, the rod must come out when treating a chalazion. Only then will the recovery be complete.
Ichthyol price, where to buy
The approximate cost of 20% ointment with a capacity of 25 grams is 10 rubles.
The price of ichthyol suppositories depends on the pharmacy chain. So the price of Ichthyol suppositories can range from 40 to 60 rubles, 10 pieces per pack.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
ZdravCity
- Vitateka (Vitateka) balm White ichthyol for irritated and problematic skin 30 mlDoctor Muller Pharma s.r.o.
Czech Republic. 45 rub. order - Ichthyol ointment for external use. approx. 10% of bank 25gZAO Yaroslavl f.f.
71 RUR order
- Ichthyol suppositories rectal. 200 mg 10 pcs. JSC Dalkhimfarm
98 RUR order
- Soap Vitateka (Vitateka) White ichthyol 2.5% for the care of irritated and problematic skin 90 gDoctor Muller Pharma s.r.o. Czech Republic.
41 rub. order
- Ichthyol ointment for external use. approx. 20% of bank 25gZAO Yaroslavl f.f.
75 rub. order
Pharmacy Dialogue
- Ichthyol ointment 20% 25gYaFF
27 RUR order
- Ichthyol ointment (tube 20% 25g)BZMP
68 RUR order
- Ichthyol candles (sup. No. 10) DHF JSC
52 RUR order
- Ichthyol suppositories (sup. No. 10) Nizhpharm JSC
77 RUR order
- Ichthyol ointment (can 20% 25g) Tula FF
65 rub. order
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Pharmacy24
- Ichthyol 20% 25 g ointment for external use PAT "Lubnipharm", Ukraine
14 UAH. order - Ichthyol 10% 30 g ointment PAT "Khimpharmzavod" Chervona Zirka", Kharkov, Ukraine
18 UAH order
- Ichthyol Ointment 10% 30 g PRAT "Fitofarm", Ukraine
17 UAH order
- Ichthyol No. 10 candles PAT Monfarm, Ukraine
32 UAH order
- Ichthyol ointment 10% 30 g PrAT FF "Viola", Ukraine
17 UAH order
PaniPharmacy
- Ichthyol ointment Ichthyol ointment 10% 25g Ukraine, Ternopharm LLC
18 UAH order
- Ichthyol suppository Supp. with ichthyol 0.2g No. 10 Ukraine, Monfarm JSC
38 UAH order
- Ichthyol ointment Ichthyol ointment 10% 30g Ukraine, Fitofarm ChAO
21 UAH order
- Ichthyol ointment Ichthyol ointment 10% 30g Ukraine, Red Star OJSC
20 UAH order
- Ichthyol ointment Ichthyol ointment 20% 25g Ukraine, Lubnyfarm PJSC
16 UAH order
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Compound
Rectal suppositories produced, for example, NIZHFARM Russia, are registered as an over-the-counter pharmacological drug for external use and are included in the list of vital medicines.
One suppository contains:
- 200 mg ichthyol (ichthammol);
- 5% sulfate;
- Witepsol, which is a triglyceride thickener.
Other representatives of this pharmacological group, produced in the Russian Federation:
- ichthyol Dalkhimpharm OJSC;
- ichthyol of Tula Pharmacological Factory LLC;
- ichthyol Medhim,
- Ichthyol Biochemist et al.
Each contour cell package of rectal suppositories “Ichthyol” contains 5-10 suppositories.
The cost of one package on free sale starts from 99 rubles.
