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introduction
Ebenol® is a non-prescription ointment for the treatment of skin conditions from the pharmacy. The drug contains as an active ingredient Hydrocortisone at a concentration of either 0.5% or 0.25%. The drug is also available in the form of a spray. Ebenol® can provide relief from insect bites or sunburn, for example. However, the cream must not be used for many skin diseases such as herpes or acne. Small children and pregnant women should also not be treated with Ebenol® if possible. The medicine should only be used for a short time and not longer than two weeks. In the case of unclear skin symptoms, the advice of a doctor should be sought first.
application areas
Ebenol® is a drug intended for external use of mild inflammatory skin diseases. On the one hand, it is intended to promote the healing process and, on the other, to alleviate symptoms such as itching and swelling. Typical areas of application for the lower-dose cream (0.25% Hydrocortisone) are for example insect bites or sunburn. Ebenol® can also alleviate the symptoms of a contact allergy. However, it is particularly important to identify and avoid the cause of the allergy (e.g. nickel or latex).
The medicine can also be used in the treatment of specific skin conditions such as psoriasis (psoriasis) and neurodermatitis can be used after consultation with the treating dermatologist. The higher dosage (0.5% Hydrocortisone) chosen. Ebenol® as a cream is also suitable for use on dry skin. The spray is preferable for skin that is very oily or hairy. The use of the spray is also recommended for touch-sensitive areas.
Ebenol against pimples
Ebenol® is not suitable for treating pimples. The cream with the contained Hydrocortisone In the case of acne, it can even worsen the complexion and lead to more pimples.Various other treatments are available, including special creams to combat pimples. In the case of pronounced skin complaints and a high level of suffering, a dermatologist can be visited, who can prescribe an appropriate medication if necessary.
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Even with a sunburn
In the case of light to moderate sunburn, the skin can be creamed or sprayed with Ebenol®. Among other things, it helps against the often excruciating itching. The cream should be applied thinly to the affected areas and may be used for a maximum of two weeks. Most important, however, is to protect the skin from further exposure to the sun with clothing, headgear and staying in the shade.
In addition, cooling measures such as quark compresses can provide relief and support healing. However, if you have severe sunburn that affects large parts of the body or if blisters form on the skin, you should see a dermatologist. Ebenol can even delay the healing process and must therefore not be used without medical advice.
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Ebenol® against herpes
Ebenol® must never be used for herpes. The active ingredient contained Hydrocortisone inhibits the inflammatory reaction and thus also the body's own defenses of the immune system. However, this is necessary to fight the viruses that cause the herpes. If skin areas affected by herpes are creamed with Ebenol®, the skin's ability to defend itself is restricted and the viruses can even multiply more easily. The clinical picture is therefore most likely to even worsen. For herpes there are special creams that contain a special active ingredient against viruses. The dermatologist can prescribe these if necessary.
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Ebenol - use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ebenol® should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is especially true for the first three months of pregnancy. In exceptional cases, use in the further course of pregnancy may be possible after consultation with the doctor. But even then, in particular, long-term or large-area application should be avoided. If the use of Ebenol® is necessary during breastfeeding, breastfeeding should be stopped if necessary. If possible, the baby should not come into contact with the skin areas that have been creamed.
Use of Ebenol® in the intimate area
The use of Ebenol® in the genital area should be avoided and, if so, only after consulting a doctor. The skin is very sensitive there and the cream or spray can have a negative effect. Contact with the mucous membranes of the anus, urethral outlet and vagina should be avoided in particular. The use can, among other things, favor a fungal infection.
Skin diseases in the genital area should therefore be examined promptly by your family doctor or, if necessary, a dermatologist. Caution is also advised when using contraceptives that contain latex, such as condoms or diaphragms. The use of Ebenol® can reduce its functionality due to the additives contained in the cream. This can possibly reduce the security of the contraception.
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Side effects of Ebenol®
Side effects from treatment with Ebenol® according to the specifications are very rare but, as with all drugs, possible. Around 1 in 10,000 users experience an allergic skin reaction in the area where the cream is applied. In particular, when used over a longer period of time than the specified two weeks, the skin may thin, the pigmentation change and hair growth may increase.
With very large or long-term use, the active ingredient Hydrocortisis can also be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin and cause side effects in the body. In addition, the incorrect use of Ebenol® on wounds can hinder their healing. If the drug is used for skin diseases that should not be treated with hydrocortisone, the clinical picture can worsen. These include, for example, fungal infections or diseases caused by viruses such as herpes or genital warts.
Interaction with other drugs
The active ingredient of Ebenol®, hydrocortion, can in principle lead to a large number of interactions with other medicaments, for example taken as tablets. However, since Ebenol® as a cream or spray only works locally in the skin area where it is used when used properly, these interactions are not to be feared. The drug is usually well tolerated. Inadequate use is most likely to pose a risk. This includes when Ebenol® is used for skin conditions that are aggravated by it, such as acne or infectious diseases. Excessive and long-term use that exceeds the specifications can lead to the active ingredient being absorbed into the blood through the skin and thus ultimately trigger interactions with other drugs.
Contraindications
If there are some counter-signs, Ebenol® must never be used. This applies, for example, if you have an allergic reaction to the active ingredient or other component of the cream or spray. Furthermore, Ebenol® must not be used for various skin diseases, as it has a negative impact on the course of the disease. These include viral diseases such as chickenpox, herpes and shingles, as well as fungal infections. Particular care should be taken with skin conditions that affect the face such as acne, inflammatory redness of the face (rosacea) and sores that surround the mouth (perioral dermatitis).
Skin symptoms associated with syphilis and tuberculosis must not be treated with Ebenol® or similar drugs. Since it is often not possible for laypersons to classify skin symptoms, the advice of a pharmacist or doctor should be sought in case of doubt. Under no circumstances should you try your own treatment with Ebenol® if you are unsure, as existing skin diseases can worsen or spread. In addition, it should not be used on open wounds or in skin folds.
Active ingredient
Ebenol® contains as an active ingredient Hydocortisone. It is a hormone that is also naturally produced by the body (in the cortex of the adrenal glands). The hydrocortisone contained in Ebenol® is manufactured synthetically and has an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect when applied externally on the skin, as it slows down the reaction of the body's own defense system on site. This reduces symptoms such as swelling, itching, redness and overheating. Since the active ingredient is applied directly to the skin, the effect only takes place there and when used properly, there are no side effects to fear such as with cortisone treatment, for example with tablets.
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Ebenol® in combination with cortisone
The active ingredient of Ebenol® is Hydrocortisone, which in common parlance is often only called Cortisone (strictly speaking, these are two forms of the hormone that are chemically somewhat different). Ebenol® always contains (hydro) cortisone. The various Ebenol creams on offer only differ in the concentration of the active ingredient. The weaker form contains 0.25% and the stronger 0.5%.
dosage
Ebenol® is available in an ointment with a dosage of the active ingredient Hydrocortisone of 0.25% and 0.5%. The spray also contains 0.5% active ingredient. The application can initially take place once or twice a day. In the course of this, Ebenol® should only be used once a day. It is applied thinly to the previously cleansed skin and rubbed in gently. The duration of application should not be longer than three weeks.
price
The price of Ebenol® depends on the pack size and the concentration of active ingredients. It is between € 5 and € 12. Medicines are often cheaper to buy in internet pharmacies, but at the expense of a lack of advice from a pharmacist.
Is Ebenol Prescription Free?
You don't need a prescription to buy Ebenol®. However, it is a pharmacy-only drug. Even if a doctor's visit is not necessary to receive Ebenol®, however, if in doubt, the advice of a doctor should be sought first. Especially with unclear skin diseases or if you have no experience with the use of Ebenol®, a doctor should first be asked for advice to be on the safe side.
Alternatives
In addition to Ebenol®, there are various other creams, ointments and sprays that contain the same active ingredient and can be used alternatively. Unless they have the same concentration Hydrocortisone the effect does not differ from that of Ebenol®. Further alternatives depend on the symptoms and the cause of the skin appearance. For itching insect bites, ointments without it can also be used Hydrocortisone and other active ingredients are used for this. A slight sunburn usually heals quickly with cooling measures such as quark compresses and protection from further solar radiation.
