Tsindol (chatter) for chickenpox – suspension for external use

Chickenpox is considered one of the mildest childhood diseases. Apparently, this is why, despite the existence of the chickenpox vaccine, many adults believe that in childhood it is necessary to get sick yourself in order to develop your own immunity.

For most children, chickenpox is truly a mild illness. But still, complications after chickenpox do occur. The most common is skin damage (suppuration, swelling and scars). To avoid it, special anti-inflammatory drugs are used, for example, Tsindol.

Composition and release form

The medicine is produced in the form of a suspension (dash) for external use. It is packaged in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 125 ml. The loosened suspension looks like flour diluted with water.

The main active ingredient is zinc oxide. There are 12.5 g of oxide per 100 ml of suspension. It is zinc that provides anti-inflammatory and drying effects. Other ingredients: starch, ethyl alcohol, talc, glycerin and distilled water.

The medicine does not require any special storage conditions; the bottle is stored in a cool, dark place, out of reach of children.

Suspension composition

The active ingredient of Tsindol is zinc oxide (zinc oxide) - white crystalline powder (ZnO). Also included are additional components:

• talc – Mg3Si4O10(OH)2;
• potato starch;
• glycerol (glycerol) – C3H8O3;
• ethyl alcohol (ethanol 70%) – C2H5OH;
• purified (distilled) water.

Principle of action for chickenpox

The drug is used topically to reduce the intensity of pathological processes. The medicine has a wide range of healing effects on the skin:

• anti-inflammatory effect allows you to quickly remove swelling and redness;
• absorbent properties help draw toxins out of the skin;
• the mash dries up the bubbles and reduces their size until they disappear completely;
• the drying effect prevents the bursting of bubbles and subsequent painful sensations;
• the antiseptic disinfecting properties of the drug help destroy pathogenic cells and disinfect the skin;
• after application, a barrier layer is formed on the surface, protecting against further infection.

Colorless liquids for treating rashes

The rash in patients with chickenpox can be lubricated with the following liquid products:

• Calamine lotion. This product contains the mineral calamine and zinc oxide, which helps relieve itching, cool and dry the skin a little, and protect blisters from bacteria.

• Salicylic alcohol. Treatment with such a medicine helps dry out the vesicles and accelerate regeneration processes in the skin.

• Suspension Tsindol. This drug, which is based on zinc oxide, effectively relieves itching, provides drying and faster healing of blisters. It is inexpensive, so it is in great demand among parents.

• Tea tree oil. Treatment with this product will protect the skin affected by chickenpox from bacteria and reduce the severity of the inflammatory process.

• Potassium permanganate solution. This product is prepared from crystals of potassium permanganate, thoroughly stirring them in water until a pale pink liquid forms. The solution is lubricated into the bubbles for an antiseptic effect.

• Baking soda solution. Mix soda with warm water and treat inflamed skin to relieve itching and dry out the rash.

• Hydrogen peroxide. Treatment with such a colorless antiseptic helps prevent infection of the vesicles.

Such preparations are mainly applied pointwise using cotton swabs. If you need to lubricate a large area of ​​skin at once, it is convenient to use cotton pads for application.

Indications

The medicine is used for superficial skin damage, including inflammatory processes. In addition to chickenpox, it is prescribed for diaper rash, dermatitis, cuts, burns, eczema, bedsores, herpetic rashes and streptoderma, insect bites.

The medicine is prescribed from infants to adults and is used exclusively for external use.

Features of the drug "Fukortsin"

Before treating chickenpox with Fukortsin, you should familiarize yourself with its features. This transparent, colorless liquid "Castellani" is used externally and acts in the fight against fungi and bacteria. It has a pronounced phenolic odor and can be red in color, which remains on the skin in the form of pink spots. After treating the ulcers with this medication, the patient may feel a slight burning sensation.

The drug Fukortsin

Fukortsin is used not only for the treatment of chickenpox, but also for the treatment of ulcerative lesions, abrasions, wounds, pustules, erosions and fungal infections. In childhood, it is prescribed with caution exclusively by a doctor, since children have increased sensitivity to the components of the medication. You should also use it with caution because it contains phenol, a toxic component that can harm your baby. The colorless solution "Fukortsina" is used for spot treatment of areas of the skin where there are ulcers.

Side effect

When the bubbles are lubricated, the medicine is absorbed by the surface of the skin. If parents smear the child much more often than indicated in the instructions, an overdose effect may occur. Side effects can also occur with normal dosage, as an individual reaction of the body.

The following side symptoms were noted : increased itching and redness, urticaria, rash. If such symptoms appear, the use of Tsindol should be stopped, as well as the use of other drugs with zinc oxide.

Folk remedies for chicken rash

Traditional medicine is often used for chickenpox. There are various prescription medications for treating the disease.

Facilities:

1. You can strengthen your immune system by drinking honey and lemon every day.
2. Rubbing with a soda solution (a spoonful of soda in a glass of water) will help cope with severe itching.
3. Blueberries will help you quickly cope with the disease. They are consumed in pure form or drunk with blueberry juice.
4. Drinking a tablespoon of celery juice three times a day will help you cope with the disease faster.
5. To reduce inflammation and relieve itching, take baths with herbal decoctions - chamomile, nettle, yarrow.

On the Internet you can find various traditional medicine recipes for the treatment of chickenpox. This treatment should be used with caution to avoid allergic reactions.

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Cautions

Studies have proven the safety of the drug, so it is recommended for use even for newborns and during pregnancy. However, like any medicine, Tsindol should be used with caution:

• do not allow the suspension to come into contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes, make sure that the child does not rub the eyes with lubricated hands;
• the suspension is not intended for oral administration, so keep it out of the reach of children;
• remember that Tsindol is not intended for lubricating blisters on mucous membranes, for example, in the mouth;
• if you notice that zinc has dried out your skin too much, use a moisturizer after washing off the remnants of the drug;
• It is not recommended to use other local agents on the same skin area simultaneously with Tsindol.

Treatment approaches

The choice of remedies for chickenpox depends on the severity of the disease in the patient, as well as the available indications and contraindications for the use of various medications. There is no need to take any medications for chickenpox in cases where the disease proceeds without complications and without serious symptoms.

However, doctors believe that the number of adverse effects can be reduced by treating the elements of the rash with sprays, ointments, fucorcin, potassium permanganate, brilliant green and other external agents.

In addition, attending physicians may prescribe other medications aimed at combating the symptoms of an infectious disease:

• medications with a sedative effect: Calamine, Tsindol, etc.;
• antiviral drugs for chickenpox that have a pronounced antiherpetic effect, for example, Acyclovir, Miramistin;
• antihistamines: Loratadine, Erius;
• immunomodulatory medications: interferon preparations, Cycloferon, etc.

It should be noted that in each specific case of illness, only the attending physician determines the necessary medications for chickenpox, based on data from questioning and examination of the patient.

Tsindol: instructions for use for chickenpox

Before using the drug, it is recommended to take a cool shower or bath with a small amount of soda. The suspension is applied topically. The child's skin is washed and dried with a soft cloth. Then the procedure will be as follows:

1. Shake the bottle until the mixture is homogeneous.
2. Apply the suspension in a thin layer to the skin using a cotton pad or cotton swab.
3. Then you need to wait a few minutes until the mixture dries. After this, you can carefully put on your clothes.
4. After 2-3 hours, wash off the drug with water without using detergents.
5. Before each lubrication procedure, you need to wash off the remnants of the previous application with warm water.
6. You can repeat the procedure up to 5-6 times a day.

You need to remember that the sooner you start using some external means against rashes, the faster the pimples will dry out and all skin traces of the disease will disappear.

With chickenpox, one of the most unpleasant and annoying symptoms is constant itching. A natural remedy for itching, according to doctors, is a cool bath. This is the answer to the question of many parents, is it possible to bathe a child with chickenpox. Remember that you should not rub the rash areas.

After a cool shower or bath, gently pat baby's skin and then apply Tsindol in a thin layer. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and astringent properties of the suspension, a protective film is formed, redness and itching are reduced, and the healing process is accelerated.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug Tsindol

Pros of the talker:

1. Low price. On average, a bottle costs 60-70 rubles.
2. The product is safe to use in children of any age, including in the first year of life.
3. Absence of a large number of contraindications.
4. Good tolerance.
5. Inability to absorb drug components into the systemic circulation.
6. No pungent odor.
7. The ability to restore damaged skin in a short time.
8. The ability to quickly stop the inflammatory process.
9. Visual effect one day after the first use.
10. Antiseptic properties that prevent bacteria from entering wounds.
11. Strengthening local immunity, preventing the virus from entering tissues.

There are practically no disadvantages of Tsindol in the treatment of chickenpox. The only significant disadvantage of the suspension is the likelihood of developing an allergy to its components. It is recommended to apply a small amount to the skin first. Full manipulations can be carried out an hour after the specified test. To combat allergic manifestations and relieve itching, Suprastin can be used (for children, the dosage is determined as part of a tablet).

Ointment

Tsindol is not available as an ointment. However, for ease of use, you can get the product in this consistency. To do this, the suspension is left to stand in a lighted room until sediment forms. Then the liquid is drained, and the thick sediment is mixed with baby cream in equal proportions. The resulting zinc ointment is easier and more convenient to apply pointwise to damaged areas.

You can also buy ready-made zinc oxide-based ointment at the pharmacy; use it in the same way as a suspension.

Cost of colorless and effective products

All of the above products can be purchased in city pharmacies or from online sources. The price of a colorless green solution for chickenpox, Castellani Gefe-B solution, varies from 150 rubles to 250 rubles per bottle, depending on the place of purchase.

An alcohol solution of salicylic acid 1% costs a penny, ranging from 20-30 rubles per bottle.

It is almost impossible to buy medical alcohol 60% in a pharmacy today.

The most expensive remedy is tea tree essential oil. The price of 100% essential oil ranges from 900 to 2000 rubles, depending on the volume of the bottle and quality, as well as the place of sale.

Tsindol for chickenpox in children: reviews

The advantage that all parents note is the budget price with good performance.

Olga from Kemerovo treated her 4-year-old child. The woman smeared the pockmarks pointwise; she notes that smearing the already burst blisters gave the child discomfort and a burning sensation due to the presence of alcohol in the preparation. Whole bubbles dried up when lubricated, and the swelling quickly disappeared. Olga lubricated the pimples twice a day at first, on the third and fourth days - only at night, and then the pimples became covered with dry crusts and stopped causing discomfort.

Marina from Bryansk believes that using a cotton pad to apply the suspension is inconvenient and uneconomical if large areas of skin are affected. The woman poured the mash into her palm and gently ran her hand over the itchy areas. Marina writes that the baby’s itching disappeared instantly, and only after applying Tsindol the child was finally able to sleep normally and not itch.

Katya from Tula did not like that the drug dried out in the form of white spots on the skin surface. On the other hand, the dried suspension is easily washed off with warm water, and the child still looks better than when using brilliant green. The strong smell of medicine also raises questions in the woman. You can get used to it, but for people sensitive to odors, this may be an obstacle to using the product.

Oksana writes that the main thing in the treatment of chickenpox is to achieve rapid healing of the skin, drying out, and then the complete disappearance of vesicular pimples. According to the woman, Tsindol coped with this task perfectly, much better than the traditional green stuff. In addition, Tsindol dries the skin less and effectively relieves itching.

Doctors themselves consider the product cheap and effective, economical in consumption. For example, pediatrician Elena Borisova recommends Tsindol as a universal drug with a wide range of effects.
The doctor is convinced that the suspension is especially suitable for relieving redness and itching, reducing inflammation and releasing fluid from papules.

Colorless antiseptics

Today, pharmaceutical companies offer several antiseptic drugs that are more effective in treating chickenpox rash. Here are some of them:

• Castellani Hefe-B solution is the name of the colorless brilliant green for chickenpox. Although, perhaps, the effect of this drug is somewhat different. In fact, this is the same Fukortsin, but without the characteristic red color, or any color at all. Therefore, using this product, you don’t have to worry about colored spots. The composition of this drug is very different from the composition of brilliant green: 95% ethyl alcohol, water-based phenol, boric acid, resorcinol and acetone. Considering that some components (in particular phenol) are able to penetrate the epidermis, the use of colorless Castellani solution is impossible on large areas of the skin. This can lead to various toxic manifestations: headache, dizziness, weakness, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, etc. The drug, as we noted, is toxic, which precludes its use in children under 12 years of age. This product has good antiseptic properties, and when treating the rash, it slightly dries out the vesicles and also relieves inflammation. This drug is especially active against fungi. Colorless Castellani liquid is recommended to be applied 2-3 times a day to areas of the epidermis affected by exanthema using a cotton swab and swab. In case of individual sensitivity to the constituent components of the drug, the use of the product is not recommended;
• An alcohol solution of salicylic acid is another colorless analogue of brilliant green for chickenpox. It is a solution of salicylic acid and ethyl alcohol. Given the difference in the ethyl alcohol/salicylic acid ratio, it is recommended to start using a 1% solution, since a 2% solution can cause serious chemical burns. This drug has a pronounced antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial effect, dries out chickenpox vesicles and slightly relieves inflammation. It is forbidden to treat healthy areas of the skin with this product! It is necessary to treat chickenpox rashes with this remedy 2-4 times a day, using cotton swabs or swabs (preferably cotton swabs). Side effects: burning in local areas of the skin, peeling, redness. It is not recommended to use salicylic alcohol if you are hypersensitive to the constituent components of the drug;
• Medical alcohol 60%. Considering that the alcohol solution of brilliant green is 99% ethyl alcohol 60% and 1% antiseptic from the group of anilic dyes, it can be argued that brilliant green is alcohol with the addition of a dye. Therefore, ethyl alcohol 60% is a real colorless analogue of brilliant green for chickenpox;
• Tea tree essential oil. This remedy is obtained by distilling melaleuca (tea tree) leaves with water. Essential oils contain more than 100 types of terpenes (hydrocarbons), and some of them are serious antibacterial components. Due to this, tea tree oil has antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial and antibacterial effects. Considering the plant origin of this product, it can be used at any age. Today, tea tree oil is available in different concentrations, so before purchasing, you need to find out what concentration of oil you need (for the treatment of chickenpox rash, a 100% concentration will have the best effect);

Analogs

In Eastern Europe, before, and even now, brilliant green was used to lubricate skin blisters.

However, the brilliant green solution, like its alternative, the fucorcin solution, does not affect the virus that caused the disease. Lubricating pimples with brilliant green has diagnostic value: to see when the last pimple appears and the child will no longer be contagious. Therefore, each parent has the right to decide for himself the questions of how to smear chickenpox in children, except brilliant green, and whether it is necessary to use any colored indicator mixtures at all. After all, “non-contagiousness” can be determined in another way - by the appearance of dry crusts on all pimples. Anti-inflammatory drugs, unlike brilliant green, are therapeutic agents that alleviate the dermatological manifestations of the disease.

In addition to Tsindol, parents often recommend Calamine lotion. The active ingredient in Calamine is the same zinc oxide plus zinc carbonate.

Whatever you choose, Tsindol or Calamine for chickenpox, both drugs have a similar spectrum of effects. In Europe, the symptoms of the virus are often relieved with Israeli Calamine; in Russia, the cheaper domestic Tsindol is common.

In case of a complex course of the disease, antiviral ointments, such as Acyclovir, are prescribed. Self-use of antiviral drugs is not advisable, so consult your pediatrician before use.

If the rash affects the mucous membranes, Miramistin solution is used. It is used for rinsing, lubricating or irrigating the mucous surface.

How the drug works

The medicinal properties of Tsindol are due to its composition. The emulsion is made from:

• zinc oxide;
• ethyl alcohol;
• medical talc;
• starch;
• glycerin;
• distilled water.

When applied topically to the skin, an antiseptic:

1. Creates unfavorable conditions for the development of pathological microflora, which helps to avoid infection of wounds formed when scratching itchy vesicles.
2. Promotes rapid healing of wounds, because it has a positive effect on the regeneration of the epidermis;
3. Forms a kind of protective barrier on the treated area of ​​the skin, which prevents infection.
4. Has an astringent effect.
5. Relieves local manifestations of inflammation - redness and swelling.

These properties of the drug components made it advisable to use Tsindol for chickenpox in adults and children. The nice thing is that when the solution gets on the skin, there are no unpleasant sensations.

Video about the treatment of chickenpox

In Dr. Komarovsky’s studio, visitors, together with a famous pediatrician, examine in detail the consequences of the disease and the correct methods of treatment.

Although chickenpox is considered a mild disease, the accompanying symptoms cause severe discomfort to the child. And if there are any safe remedies that relieve itching and prevent the appearance of scars, then parents are simply obliged to use them. Share your stories of how your children suffered from chickenpox, what brought relief during the illness, and what you would never recommend. Your experience will help others reach recovery more easily and quickly.

Causes and consequences of the first symptoms of chickenpox

Chickenpox symptoms appear quite unexpectedly, especially if the parents of the infected child are not prepared to face the infection. Most often, a child is exposed to the virus in the community of a preschool institution. There it spreads very quickly, through airborne droplets.

Moreover, adults can also catch chickenpox. After all, in crowded places and enclosed spaces there are often many unprotected people who have not previously had type 3 herpes.

Is it possible not to treat the skin?

The use of local remedies for chickenpox is not a prerequisite for treating such an infection. If you take care of hygiene (bathe your child several times a day, change clothes, wash your hands) and avoid scratching the blisters, the chickenpox rash will heal without a trace and without any treatment. However, if the rash is very itchy and causes great discomfort to the baby, or there is a high risk of infection in the wounds, skin treatment is desirable, because it will help alleviate the condition of the baby and prevent bacterial complications.

You can learn even more about chickenpox from Dr. Komarovsky’s program.

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special instructions

During storage of Tsindol, a small sediment may form at the bottom of the tube. This nuance is considered normal and is described by the manufacturer in the instructions. Before each use of the solution, the tube must be shaken thoroughly.

Once opened, the shelf life of the solution is reduced. If you do not use the product for six months, it becomes unsuitable for further use.

Special instructions when using Tsindol are the following recommendations:

• when treating the skin with a solution, a short-term increase in burning sensation may occur (this condition is not a sign of side effects);
• There are no age restrictions for the use of Tsindol;
• the remaining suspension can be washed off with warm water (the procedure must be done as carefully as possible, otherwise you can injure blisters and increase the risk of scars on the skin);
• It is not recommended to use the drug in combination with medications that contain zinc oxide;
• the drug is used for external treatment of the skin; if chickenpox provokes the formation of blisters in the baby’s mouth, then other means are used to eliminate them;
• Tsindol does not interfere with the action of drugs of other categories used in the complex treatment of chickenpox.

Indications for use in adults and children

Skin rashes of various nature are the main factor for prescribing Tsindol

Tsindol is used if the skin has rashes of various origins with elements of inflammation, which also includes a rash caused by chickenpox. A specific prescription is made by a dermatologist if:

• diaper rash;
• dermatitis;
• bedsores;
• cuts;
• burns.
• ulcers;
• eczema;
• herpes;
• streptoderma.

Chickenpox is a disease that is easy to diagnose on your own. The main symptom is a skin rash accompanied by fever. The rashes are small pink spots with a clear outline, which, starting with a few pieces, spread throughout the body. Subsequently, bubbles with clear liquid appear on them. Tsindol is designed to eliminate the spread of the rash throughout the body and relieve the itching that accompanies it. Treatment is carried out in parallel with other therapeutic prescriptions of the doctor.

Children have the habit of scratching chickenpox rashes, thereby promoting the proliferation of bacteria throughout the body and their penetration into the wound. The suspension, along with eliminating inflammation, restores damaged cells, making the skin smooth.