Today, ENT organs diseases are often diagnosed in children and adults. Runny nose, adenoids, rhinosinusitis - all this causes a lot of trouble. One of the effective drugs that does not lead to the development of dysbiosis, unlike antibiotics, is Protargol (2% solution). In addition to otolaryngology, the drug is often used in urology and ophthalmology.
Characterization and description of the drug
“Protargol” 2% is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat pathologies of the nose and other diseases in children, including newborns and adults. It can be prescribed to women during the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding, but only by a doctor (self-medication in such cases is strictly contraindicated).
The release form of Protargol 2% - drops, a solution of brown tint. 100 grams of the solution contains 2 grams of silver proteinate - the active active ingredient. Additional components are: purified water, sodium phosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and others. Also, the drug can be produced in the form of tablets for the preparation of a solution. They have a round shape, brown tint, at risk on one side. In addition to the pill, the package contains a bottle of water for injection in the amount of 10 milligrams.
Protargol 2% indication for use has the following:
- otitis media, pharyngitis;
- rhinitis, adenoids;
- conjunctivitis, blepharitis;
- cystitis, urethritis;
- vaginitis;
- cervicitis and adnexitis;
- cervical erosion;
- endometritis or salpingitis.
Thus, Protargol is an antiseptic and decongestant for the nasal mucosa, ear canal, and other mucous membranes. Also, the urethra and bladder are washed with a medication.
Therapeutic effect
2% Protargolum solution is an antibacterial agent. Protein silver, which is part of it, inhibits the growth and development of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, so the drug has a pronounced bactericidal effect. That is why it is widely used in ENT therapy, ophthalmology, gynecology and urology.
The medicine forms a protective film on the mucous membrane of the epithelium, reduces the sensitivity of the skin and mucous membranes, helps to narrow the vessels and suppress the inflammatory process.
With local use of the drug, silver proteinate is slightly absorbed, while its concentration in the blood is extremely low, there have been no cases of poisoning in medical practice.
Drops "Protargol": instructions for use
With pathologies of the organs of vision of an inflammatory nature, children and adults need to dig in their eyes three drops from two to four times a day.
In the treatment of urological infections, a urethra and bladder are washed with a 2% solution of the drug.
In otolaryngology, according to the instructions for use, Protargol drops are instilled into each nasal passage or ear twice a day (from three to five drops). Before the procedure, you need to rinse your nose well, in particular, the child. After that, they put him on his back and bury the medicine. The number of drops is the same as for an adult.
It is recommended to introduce "Protargol" for children and adults in the morning and evening. A persistent therapeutic effect occurs three days after the start of therapy. The course of treatment is 14 days.
Shake well before using the solution. If the drug is presented in the form of tablets, then you need to prepare a solution yourself. To do this, it is bred in water for injection, shaken well for eight minutes. A pipette cap is put on the bottle. After that, the medicine is ready for use.
Usage restrictions
"Protargol" 2 percent has some contraindications:
- high susceptibility to the components of the drug;
- the period of gestation and breastfeeding;
- atrophic rhinitis.
If during the period of lactation there is a need to use the drug, then breastfeeding for the duration of treatment must be stopped, and the child transferred to artificial mixtures.
Side effects
In some cases, Protargol may exhibit 2 percent side effects:
- irritation of the mucous epithelium;
- burning and itching;
- redness of the organs of vision;
- allergic reactions;
- dry mouth
- headache and dizziness;
- drowsiness;
- discoloration of the skin;
- Quincke's edema;
- anaphylactic shock;
- dermatitis.
If manifestation of negative symptoms is necessary, consult a doctor. Perhaps he will prescribe a different treatment.
Excess doses
With the accumulation of a large number of silver ions in the body, the following symptoms may appear:
- slurred speech;
- discoloration of the skin;
- allergy;
- staining the skin in color from gray to dark blue;
- hepatotoxicity;
- cardiomyopathy;
- amnesia.
In this case, the treatment is symptomatic.
Doctors strongly recommend strictly following their recommendations: do not exceed the dosage of the drug and use it for no more than 14 days.
additional information
Before using the medicine, it is recommended that you inform your doctor about the use of other drugs.
"Protargol" 2 percent is not recommended to be used simultaneously with medicines that have papain in their composition. Otherwise, the effect of the latter is reduced. It is necessary to strictly observe the doctor’s prescription, because if the dosage is exceeded and the medication is used for a long time, toxic phenomena will develop.
It is also not recommended to simultaneously use drugs that have alkaloids and adrenaline in the composition.
The drug does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions, therefore, during treatment, you can control cars or other complex mechanisms.
Protargol 2%: storage conditions
The drug must be stored in a dark place where children can not penetrate. The air temperature should not exceed twenty-five degrees. Shelf life is two years from the date of issue. If the bottle was opened, then the drug can be stored for fifteen days, then it must be disposed of.
Doctors say that the medicine should be used only with fresh preparation.
Cost and purchase of medication
You can buy the drug in many pharmacy chains. For this, you do not need a prescription from a doctor. The cost of the medicine is about one hundred and fifty rubles. The medicine is dispensed in glass bottles with a capacity of 10 milliliters with a pipette cap. In urology, a solution of Protargol is used, which is prepared in a hospital setting.
Analogs
The drug has several analogues:
- Azulan
- Argoslfan;
- "Benzamycin";
- Betadine
- "Hexicon";
- Hexoral;
- "Hydroperite";
- Miramistin;
- "Phenol";
- "Etonius."
Quite often, doctors prescribe Sialor drops for children instead of Protargol. This drug has a similar composition and therapeutic effect. But it costs a little more - three hundred and ten rubles.
The doctor prescribes this remedy for such pathologies and conditions in children:
- adenoiditis;
- diseases of the nasal cavity, nasopharynx and sinuses of a chronic nature;
- disease prevention in the autumn-winter period;
- washing the nose before and after surgical interventions;
- hygiene procedures of the nasal cavity in infants.
It is not recommended to prescribe treatment yourself. An analogue drug can be prescribed only by the attending physician.
Reviews of doctors
Many doctors recommend this drug to their patients and often prescribe it in such medical fields as otolaryngology, urology, ophthalmologists and gynecology. This medication belongs to a colloidal solution of silver, it has a powerful antiseptic and bactericidal effect, quickly eliminates inflammation and fights infections.
Doctors say that the drug is effective in combating many pathogenic bacteria. It is widely used in the treatment of purulent diseases, does not provoke the development of dysbiosis.
But doctors focus on the fact that colloidal silver is a strong allergen, a heavy metal that tends to accumulate in the body. Therefore, therapy with this drug should not be long.
But there are doctors who strongly advise against using this medication, especially in the treatment of children.
Patient Reviews
Consumer reviews about the drug are mostly good. Many say that the remedy is quite effective, especially in the treatment of colds in children. It helps in a short period of time to relieve the child of unpleasant symptoms.
Some people remember this drug from the time of the USSR, continue to use it now. Some patients use the drug only in extreme cases.
Some people say that Protargol did not help them at all. There is also evidence that after instillation begins a strong burning sensation, even tears begin to flow. But such a phenomenon is observed extremely rarely, probably, it all depends on the individual characteristics of each organism.
Some patients are afraid to use the drug because of its toxicity. Others are treated with Protargolum in short courses. Many do not like that after opening the bottle, the drug is only suitable for fifteen days. But according to doctors, just such a period is necessary for the treatment of diseases, it is impossible to use the medicine longer.
Conclusion
Protargol 2% has been used for a long time in pediatrics and other branches of medicine. You can buy medicine in many pharmacy chains. But you can store the finished solution for only two weeks.
Doctors often prescribe for children an analogue of the drug - “Sialor”, since it can be used at any time, after dissolving the tablet.
Pediatricians do not recommend self-medication, since the medication is considered toxic. Today there are many reviews about the medicine, some of them are negative. But only the attending doctor can prescribe a treatment regimen, based on the severity of the disease, the presence of concomitant pathologies and the individual characteristics of the body of each patient. It is not prohibited to use the medication in the treatment of children. Subject to all prescriptions and recommendations of the doctor, the drug does not provoke the development of adverse reactions.
Protargol is a medication known to many people. It has anti-inflammatory, decongestant, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent effect. It is indispensable for purulent sinusitis.
But not all doctors speak positively about the medicine. Some argue that silver ions kill pathogenic bacteria when their concentration is more than 150 mcg / L. If the concentration in the body is less, then they only stop the growth of bacteria. After discontinuation of the drug, their reproduction resumes. In addition, not all pathogenic microbes can eliminate the medication, for example, viruses are resistant to the drug.
Also, silver is rather slowly excreted from the body. With prolonged use of the drug, it begins to accumulate, deposited in the skin, mucous membranes, kidneys and spleen, capillaries, bone marrow, cornea and lens of the organs of vision.
Therefore, to use Protargol or not, everyone should decide for himself.