Locoid: instructions for use (ointment, cream, emulsion): price, analogues, reviews

Lokoid is a local complex preparation with anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and antipruritic action. The remedy is prescribed to fight psoriasis, allergies, eczema and dermatitis.

Composition and form of release

Locoid is available in the form:

• 0.1% white ointment. The active ingredient is 1 g of hydrocortisone. Auxiliary components: petroleum jelly and polyethylene.
• 0.1% white cream. The main substance is 1 mg of hydrocortisone. Additional ingredients - alcohols, stabilizers, paraffin.
• 0.1% emulsion. The active ingredient is 1 mg of hydrocortisone. Auxiliary components - citric acid, water.

pharmachologic effect

Locoid has an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates swelling and itching, which is necessary for skin diseases. Hydrocortisone accumulates in the surface layer of the dermis, providing a pronounced therapeutic effect. In the future, it is excreted from the body through the kidneys and intestines in full.

Indications

Locoid is recommended for conditions such as:

• eczema;
• dermatitis: atopic or seborrheic;

• allergy;
• psoriasis.

Instructions for use for adults

Locoid cream. It is prescribed topically for the treatment of subacute and acute skin diseases.

Depending on the severity of the pathological process and its localization, the drug is applied 1 to 3 times a day to problematic parts of the body. To improve the penetration of the product into the skin, an additional light massage with the fingertips is recommended.

In case of a positive effect, the drug is used up to 3 times every 7 days. The weekly dosage of the medication should not exceed 60 g.

Locoid ointment. It is prescribed topically for the treatment of subacute and chronic skin diseases, in particular, with signs of infiltration and excessive dryness of the epidermis.

Depending on the severity of the clinical appearance, the drug is applied 1 to 3 times a day to problematic parts of the body. To facilitate the penetration of the product, additional stimulation of the skin with massaging movements is recommended. With the development of positive dynamics, the ointment is used up to 3 times every 7 days.

In cases of complications, for example, a large accumulation of dense psoriatic plaques, the drug is applied under occlusive dressings. The weekly dosage of the medication should not exceed 60 g.

Emulsion Locoid. It is prescribed topically for the treatment of acute skin diseases, in particular, with wetness and scalp.

Depending on the severity of the symptoms and the localization of the pathological process, the drug is applied 1 to 3 times a day to the lesions. Additionally, light massage of the treated areas is recommended to facilitate the penetration of the drug. When a therapeutic effect appears, the frequency of use of the emulsion is reduced to 3 times a week.

In cases of complications, for example, extensive foci with wetness, an occlusive dressing is recommended. The weekly dosage of the drug should not exceed 60 g.

If there is no improvement in the symptoms of the disease within 14 days after the start of treatment with Lokoid, you should consult a specialist in order to clarify the diagnosis.

Instruction for children

Lokoid is approved for use in children over 6 months of age.

If the drug is used on the face or with a combination of occlusive dressings, the course is recommended to be shortened as much as possible.

In children, glucocorticosteroids cause adverse reactions more quickly, and most often they include suppression of the adrenal glands. This factor affects the secretion of growth hormone. Therefore, in the case of long-term treatment with Lokoid, it is recommended to monitor the child's body weight and growth.

Instruction for pregnant women

During lactation, the use of the drug is also limited, since there are no reliable data on the intake of the active ingredient in breast milk.

Side effects

Consider the adverse reactions to the drug Locoid in the table.

Classification	Description
FREQUENT	Skin irritation, increased blood pressure, fat deposits in the shoulder girdle.
RARE	Increased skin pigmentation, hypertrichosis, rosacea-like dermatitis, slow wound healing, adrenal gland disorders.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to use Lokoid under the following conditions:

• fungal and bacterial skin diseases;
• benign and malignant tumor process;
• chickenpox, herpes, shingles;
• acne, rosacea;
• individual intolerance to Lokoid.

Is it a hormonal agent?

Analogs

If the drug did not suit the patient for some reason, the doctor should be engaged in the choice of an analogue. Structural substitutes for Lokoid are:

• 1% hydrocortisone ointment;
• Latikort;
• Courtade;
• Acortin;
• Solu Cortef;
• Sopokolrt N.

Advantan or Locoid which is better?

The effectiveness of these drugs is about the same, they are created on a hormonal basis and are intended as a quick or emergency aid in relation to inflammatory processes on the skin. The concentration of the active ingredient - the hormone in both products is the same - 0.1%, that is, they can be considered interchangeable and choose any for treatment, depending on the preferences of the specialist or himself the patient.

The only difference is that Advantan is allowed for children from four months, and Lokoid - from six. But pediatricians are usually inclined to prescribe Locoid, since it causes drug dependence to a lesser extent.

Price of funds

The drug has an affordable price category - about 350 rubles per package of 30 ml in Russia and 96 hryvnia in Ukraine. All forms of drug release have almost the same cost.

Reviews

The drug is endowed with both positive and negative responses. Let's consider them in more detail.

Anna, 38 years old. “I have suffered from allergic dermatitis for a long time. Hands were very itchy and blistered. Many drugs and folk remedies were found to be ineffective. Relief came only for a short period of time. Recently, the doctor prescribed Locoid cream. The improvement is noticeable from the first days - itching disappears, the skin is cleansed. In just 2 weeks, the dermatitis has completely "gone". Recommend".

Svetlana, 29 years old. “Locoid was prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of psoriasis. The drug costs 320 rubles for 30 ml of ointment. Its action was noted immediately - the foci of peeling decreased, redness and pigmentation gradually disappeared, itching completely disappeared. There were no side effects, despite the hormones in the composition. I am happy with the drug. "

Alena, 35 years old. “For the first time I encountered an allergy on the skin, the itching was unbearable. The pharmacist advised Lokoid as an emergency drug. Unfortunately, the remedy did not help me - the disease went away almost on its own in a week. I didn’t see any effect from the drug ”.

Despite the fact that most people speak positively about Lokoid, it is highly undesirable to use it without a doctor's recommendation. With the wrong therapy, complications can be much sadder than the disease itself.