This is an automatically translated article.
Curiosin is a transparent, colorless, non-staining gel that contains zinc hyaluronate as the main ingredient. Users often wonder what is curiosin gel? Uses of the drug curiosin will be presented in this article.
1. What is Curiosin gel?
Curiosin is prepared as a topical cream containing zinc hyaluronate. Curiosin is classified as an emollient, cleansing and protective agent for the skin.
2. What is the use of curiosin?
In terms of use, thanks to zinc hyaluronate - a substance that works on the skin, helping to keep the skin intact, regenerate and heal wounds. Therefore, the drug curiosin is effective in the treatment of chronic wound healing due to different causes such as diabetic ulcers, etc. . Specifically, curiosin gel is indicated for the following cases:
Damaged skin (eg dry skin, scaly skin, radiation irritation,...). Superficial wounds such as those from minor trauma (eg, scratches, scrapes, or cuts) or minor burns (first- and second-degree burns). Chronic wounds such as foot ulcers are caused by various pathological causes and by prolonged sitting still. (need monitoring and supervision of medical staff)
3. Dosage and how to use curiosin
Curiosin gel is a drug for external use, with damaged skin, skin diseases, minor injuries as follows:
Clean and dry the skin to be treated with physiological saline or rubbing bacteria if necessary before applying the medicine. Then, apply curiosin in a continuous thin layer (about 1 mm thick to the wound surface). (if necessary, a clean aid such as a cotton swab or tongue scraper can be used). You should apply it on and around the wound as it helps to reduce inflammation and protect the skin around the wound. After you have applied curiosin, you can either let the gel dry on its own or cover the wound with a bandage. Maintain a daily routine of cleaning the wound and applying curiosin. After wound healing, regular use of curiosin gel can also help avoid recurrence. If the wound is bleeding, it is necessary to stop the bleeding and wait for the bleeding to stop before applying the medicine. For minor burns, cool the burned surface under cold running water before applying the medicine. Particularly for long-term wounds (such as leg ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, etc.), it is necessary to follow the instructions and supervision of medical staff. Because with infected wounds, long-term wounds, the doctor / nurse will have to clean the infection and gently wash the damaged skin with water or physiological saline and then wait until the bleeding stops. when using drugs.
4. Possible side effects when using curiosin
Curiosin can cause some side effects including skin redness, mild stinging or burning sensation. However, these side effects are usually mild and only appear when you first use the first few applications.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have symptoms such as skin inflammation, redness, persistent itching, signs of infection or no signs of healing after several uses.
In fact, you may experience some other side effects. Rare adverse events have been reported including increased granulomatosis and partial necrosis but have occurred only over very small areas of the wound. However, it has not been confirmed whether it is related to drug use or not?
5. Be careful when using curiosin
Before taking curiosin, you should be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
You are pregnant or breast-feeding because you need to have your dose adjusted in these cases. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in curiosin; You are taking other medicines;
6. Curiosin drug interactions
Curiosin may change how other medicines you are taking work or increase the effects of side effects. To avoid drug interactions, it is best to tell your doctor/pharmacist of all medicinal products or supplements that you are taking. In addition, you also do not arbitrarily take the drug, stop or change the dose of the drug without the guidance of the doctor / pharmacist.
Comorbidities can also affect the effect of the drug, so you should carefully report your medical history to your doctor.
Curiosin is formulated as a topical cream containing zinc hyaluronate. Thanks to the zinc hyaluronate - a substance that works on the skin, helping to keep the skin intact, regenerate and heal wounds. Therefore, to ensure effective use, users need to carefully read the instructions and consult a doctor.
Follow Vinmec International General Hospital website to get more health, nutrition and beauty information to protect the health of yourself and your loved ones in your family.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.