Minancora is an antiseptic, antipruritic, mildly analgesic and healing ointment that can be used to prevent and treat wounds, chills, bedsores or insect bites. This ointment has zinc oxide, benzalkonium chloride and camphor as its active ingredients.
In addition to Minancora, the same laboratory has other specific products to combat blackheads and pimples that is the Minancora Action line.
What is it for
The traditional Minancora ointment can be used to dry pimples, chilblains, rashes, minor burns and bedsores. It is also indicated to aid in the treatment of insect bites, hives and minor skin injuries such as cuts on the shave. It can also be used as a deodorant because it prevents bad smell in the armpits and feet and prevents dryness of the skin.
The entire Minancora Action line is indicated for the treatment against blackheads and pimples.
Product price Minancora
Product prices may vary depending on the region and the store where it can be found, but here we indicate the approximate price:
- Ointment Minancora: about 10 reais;
- Minancora Action Cream: about 20 reais;
- Facial tonic lotion: about 30 reais;
- Minancora exfoliating sponge - 30 units: about 30 reais;
- Soap in astringent bar: about 8 reais.
These products can be bought in pharmacies and drugstores and although it can be bought without a prescription, it is advisable to ask the pharmacist if this product is indicated for what is intended to be used. If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor.
How to use
- To heal small wounds: Apply a thin layer of ointment to the skin, enough to cover the affected area 2 times a day. Before applying the ointment, the skin should be well washed and dry and it is not advised to pass the ointment directly onto open wounds because it can cause irritation, itching and redness.
- To combat the bad smell of the feet: After the bath completely dry the feet, especially between the fingers apply a small amount of the cream Minancora relief for the feet, until the product is completely absorbed by the skin and only put on socks after the skin is dry.
- As an armpit deodorant: After bathing, dry the armpits and apply a small amount of the ointment in this region. Its regular use also helps to lighten the armpits.
- To dry pimples: Apply the Minangora exactly on top of each spine until it dry or use the entire Minancora line for pimples. In this case, you should start by washing your face with the facial soap and exfoliate the skin using the exfoliating sponge, dry the following face and apply a moisturizing facial cream.
Main side effects
Side effects are very rare, but burning, redness, itching, blistering, and peeling of the skin may occur.
When not to use
All Minancora products are contraindicated for children under 2 years of age and for people who are hypersensitive to any component of the formula.
