Instructions for use of the drug Mederma gel for scars (Mederma for scars) 20g

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Mederma is used to treat:

• Minor damage to the skin caused by laser therapy, dermabrasion and other aggressive cosmetic procedures;
• Stretch marks (striae), the presence of which is provoked by hormonal disorders, pregnancy, endocrine lesions, sudden changes in body weight, as well as taking steroids;
• Small scars caused by injuries, burns, tattoo removal, surgical interventions, including removal of birthmarks and moles;
• Minor skin defects resulting from acne.

It should be noted that the use of Mederma is considered most effective in smoothing scars that formed no more than a year ago. To remove more mature skin defects, it is possible to use the drug as part of complex therapy.

Price for the drug

One of the disadvantages of the drug is its price - it is much more expensive than some similar products. Mederma can be bought without a prescription; the price in different regions of the country ranges from 600 to 700 rubles. To be treated for the full minimum course, i.e. for at least three months, you will have to shell out about 10,000 rubles.

Numerous patient reviews confirm the effectiveness of Mederma gel. The positive effect of the drug in the treatment of scars, scars, acne and other skin damage has been proven in practice. However, Mederma does not provide a 100% guarantee of getting rid of scars, promising only an improvement in the condition of the skin. The gel is most effective when used on scars up to one year old. Old scars, whatever one may say, require serious treatment, including laser correction and aggressive peelings. In such cases, Mederma can be used as part of a complex treatment.

Directions for use and dosage

In accordance with the instructions supplied with Mederma, the drug is used exclusively for external use, after complete healing of wounds on the treated areas of the skin. It is recommended to rub the medication into the affected areas with soft circular or zigzag movements along the length of the stretch mark or scar, with light pressure directed from the center to the edge, for at least 3-5 minutes, until the Mederma gel is completely absorbed.

Such applications should be carried out 3-4 times a day; the course of treatment for small scars left after acne, burns, as well as for skin stretch marks is from three to six months. For cosmetic and post-operative scars and scars, treatment can last from six months or more.

Side effects

Clinical trials showed interesting results regarding adverse reactions - practically none were observed. In exceptional cases, individual reactions may cause itching, flaking, and dryness. The most serious side effects are a burning sensation and increased temperature in the area where Mederma is applied.

If any unpleasant sensations occur, you should stop using the drug and consult your doctor.

Mederma can be used in combination with other drugs.

special instructions

Mederma gel should be used for external use only.

It is necessary to avoid getting the medication into the eyes; if this happens accidentally, you need to immediately rinse them with plenty of running water.

The drug is recommended for use for smoothing only cosmetic scars and stretch marks; for extensive skin defects, its use is not effective.

Do not apply cosmetics to areas with open, unhealed wounds.

Composition and active ingredients

Mederma is a non-greasy gel that does not leave stains on clothes.

Table: active ingredients of the gel and their effect

Contratubeks or Fermenkol - which is better?

Manufacturer: HIGH TECHNOLOGIES (Russia)
Release form: cosmetic gel

Active ingredient: collagenolytic collagenases (proteases)

Fermenkol is a new generation enzyme medicine used in the treatment of skin defects. The use of Contratubeks will be a priority in the postoperative period or after a recent injury. It is more effective because it has an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal effect and prevents vascular thrombosis in the scar area. Such comprehensive care for damaged skin promotes better skin restoration.

A properly selected analogue of Contratubex will not only prevent the formation of scars after injuries and surgical procedures, but also significantly improve the condition of old keloid scars.

Reviews from patients and specialists

Many people who have already tried this remedy for scars on themselves were very satisfied, but, as always happens, there are both good and bad reviews about Mederma cream on the Internet. It must be borne in mind that this remedy is not a panacea that can get rid of a scar to ideal skin condition.

The gel can work in completely different ways, depending on the type and age of the scar. You should not place high hopes on it, that a miracle will happen and the scar will resolve, so as not to be disappointed, however, there are also brilliant results from the correct use of the cream.

• “I used Mederma to get rid of blemishes and scars from acne treatment. My face was covered with terrible marks, and I couldn’t get rid of them. I was very tormented by this problem until I was given advice to use Mederma. Following the instructions, I smeared the problem areas of the skin with this product in a circular motion. And after two months of use, I saw that the scars had decreased and became less noticeable. This drug helps much better than peeling, which makes the face peel off. Moreover, I smeared it twice a day, just to be sure. No side effects! Super! (Author of review: Elena, Pskov)
• “If I had known about the existence of Mederm earlier, I would not have spent a lot of money on methods that did not work at all. Since childhood, I have had scars on my forearm due to injury, and the onset of summer was torture for me, because they became visible. I am grateful to fate for meeting a doctor who gave me advice to try this gel. I used it for about three months and the scars began to slowly go away, smooth out, even out... (Author of review: Yana, St. Petersburg)
• “I had abdominal surgery about two years ago and started using this cream on the scars after surgery. At first I had discomfort from using the cream - itching. But after a week, either the side effects disappeared, or I got used to them, but I no longer felt any discomfort. What I want to say is that the scars remain, but they have become noticeably smoother. The skin became lighter and the purple and bluish tints disappeared. I have spent two packages so far, but I will definitely buy more and resume treatment after a while. I also want to say that my treatment was not consistent, because you need to apply the cream every day, and sometimes I forgot. I'll try to be more consistent and follow the instructions. Gel helps! Not very fast, but it helps!” (Author of review: Oksana, Moscow)
• “I am not a fan of various newfangled drugs, but after using Mederma, I was finally convinced of this. It cannot be that scars go away with the help of all sorts of ointments, gels, and creams. It is very expensive for the average person, it lasts for a maximum of 7-8 days, and must be used within six months. I was simply horrified at how much I had to pay for this newfangled “treatment.” And it’s not a fact that it will help. Yes, it’s better to resort to surgery or some other procedures. Of course, this is just my opinion. Perhaps someone can boast of a stunning result, but not everyone and the cream will definitely not help everyone and not with deep scars and old stretch marks.” (Author of review: Olga Maksimovna, Moscow)
• “After giving birth, I was left with strong dark stretch marks. I didn't know what to do with them. A friend recommended Mederma gel, which helped her a lot. At first, I did not observe a visible effect, but after prolonged use, probably about six months, I began to notice that the skin in the area of ​​stretch marks began to turn pale and almost merged with its color. Of course, small defects still remain, but I’m happy with the result!”

Solcoseryl

Manufacturer: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Germany GmbH (Germany)
Release form: gel, ointment for external use

Active ingredient: protein-free extract from the blood of healthy dairy calves

Solcoseryl for external use is a medicine that helps stimulate metabolic, regenerative and trophic processes in tissues. The product helps to increase collagen synthesis. The drug is effective for external injuries, burns, frostbite. This analogue of Contratubex gives a good therapeutic effect for bedsores and trophic ulcers.

Contratubeks or Dermatix - which is better and more effective?

Manufacturer: MEDA PHARMACEUTICALS SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)
Release form: silicone gel for external use

Active ingredient: mixture of polymeric organosilicon compounds (polysiloxanes)

Both drugs have equivalent indications, but a different mechanism of action. Dermatix gel will be best for scars that have formed recently, especially if they are present on the face. For formed keloid scars, Contratubeks will be more effective, and it is also more affordable.

According to patient reviews, the analogue is well tolerated and does not cause discomfort or side effects. Its use is possible for pregnant women and during lactation.

Camelox

Manufacturer: JSC VERTEKS (Russia)
Release form: gel for external use

Active ingredients: allantoin, sodium heparin, onion extract, bromelain, rosemary essential oil

The Russian analogue of Contratubeks, Camelox gel, can be used to treat any type of scars. Thanks to the combined composition of the active ingredients of the drug, the following occurs:

• stimulation of regenerative processes of the skin;
• softening and increasing its elasticity;
• stimulation of collagen production;
• limiting the proliferation of cellular structures of scar tissue.

The drug can be used at any stage of scar formation, not only for treatment, but also as a prophylactic agent to prevent its formation.

Methyluracil

Manufacturer: JSC BIOSINTEZ (Russia)
Release form: ointment for external use

Active ingredient: dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine

Methyluracil belongs to the group of tissue regeneration stimulators. This analogue of Conratubex ointment for scars and scars helps to normalize metabolic processes in cellular structures, accelerates the growth of granulations and the formation of epithelium at the site of the wound surface. The medication inhibits the breakdown of proteins and stimulates the renewal of structural parts of cells.

Kelo-cote

Manufacturer: ADVANCED BIO-TECHNOLOGIES (USA)
Release form: silicone-based gel

Active ingredient: polysiloxane, silicon dioxide

Kelo-coat gel is used to treat keloid and hypertrophied scars of various origins. They can replace Contratubeks gel, which, when applied to the scar, forms a waterproof and airtight film. Under such a framework, collagen synthesis is normalized, which does not allow the scar to grow. The medication reduces itching, discomfort, the severity of scars, and restores the color of the skin.

Contratubeks or Imoferase - which is better for scars

Manufacturer: PETROVAX PHARM (Russia)
Release form: cosmetic cream

Active ingredient: hyaluronidase

Both medications help the patient get rid of skin defects and scars. This is especially true if they are on the face. Imoferase is a cheaper analogue of Contratubex for scars. Its effectiveness remains at a high level and is no less than the activity of the base drug.

Imoferase copes well with fresh skin defects, which within 1–2 months can be completely eliminated or become less noticeable.

Levomekol

Manufacturer: NIZHFARM (Russia)
Release form: ointment for external use

Active ingredient: dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine, chloramphenicol

Levomekol is a combination product for external use. The medication has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, regenerating effects. A cheap analogue of Contratubes purchased in Russia stimulates regeneration, maturation of granulations and epithelial growth in the wound surface.

The active ingredients of the ointment easily penetrate deep into tissues without damaging biological membranes. The antimicrobial activity of the ointment remains in the presence of pus and the presence of necrotic masses.

Analogs of Contratubeks

The pharmaceutical market is represented by a wide range of Contratubex substitutes for external use. Among them there are analogues of domestic production and foreign companies. These drugs are sold in the pharmacy chain in the form of:

• generics;
• synonyms;
• combined means.

These medications are successfully used in practice, allowing doctors to select with maximum efficiency the appropriate analogue that gives a high therapeutic result.

Table of Contratubeks analogues with price and country of origin.

The price of Contratubeks analogs varies over a wide range. Among the large number of preparations for external use, you can purchase analogues of Contratubex gel cheaper. These medications are not inferior to foreign drugs in terms of treatment effectiveness.

What else can replace Contratubes ointment, what analogues? You can supplement the list of medications with the following medications:

• Clearwin;
• Curiosin;
• Mepiform patch;
• Cicatrix;
• Heparin ointment;
• Dolobene;
• Dermatix ultra;
• Imoferase;
• Venitan.

You can purchase analogues of Contractubex ointment for scars from this list, cheaper or more expensive, depending on the manufacturer. What else can replace Contratubes, which drug in comparison will be the best for the treatment of scars?

Mederma

Manufacturer: Merz Pharma (Germany)
Release form: gel for external use

Active ingredient: cepalin, allantoin

The drug for external use Mederma is a combined biologically active agent with anti-inflammatory and reparative effects. Due to the active substances of the drug, hydrophilicity and tissue softening are stimulated. This process leads to smoothing of the collagen fibers that form the basis of the scar and inhibition of its synthesis processes.