Miramistin is a Russian-made medicinal product with a broad antiseptic effect. It can be used both for treatment and for the prevention of fungal, viral and bacterial diseases. Miramistin is great for the throat, colds, and those that are sexually transmitted.
Drug creation
The drug began to be developed back in the 70s under the name "Infasept". Scientists tried to create a unique antiseptic for treating the skin of Soviet cosmonauts and their equipment. Infasept was supposed to help fight harmful microorganisms, pathogenic fungi and viruses that multiply well and live in such confined spaces. Experts from many cities created unique developments that for some time were never claimed.
After conducting a series of tests of the drug, in 1991, Miramistin was registered as a means of preventing individual sexually transmitted diseases. In the future, the properties of the drug began to be studied more deeply, and soon the areas of application of the drug became: traumatology, surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, burn practice, dentistry, ENT practice, urology, for which appropriate permits were obtained. Studies have also discovered the beneficial effects of antiseptics on antibiotics.
The first test batch of Miramistin, which was then still called Infasept, was released in 1993. Although it totaled 30 thousand bottles, they were hardly introduced into the country's pharmacies for 8 months. The first, like the second and third, the party was unprofitable, and only in 1996, after the sale of 50 thousand bottles, the drug finally began to make a profit.
1995 was a significant year for the drug. Its production was separated into a separate independent direction and the Infamed company was opened. She had to go through many of the risks of Russian business.
Pharmacological properties of the drug
"Miramistin" has a pronounced bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The tool most effectively copes with gram-positive bacteria that affect the reproductive system and provoke human immunodeficiency. The drug affects yeast-like, ascomycetes, dermatophytes, pathogenic fungi.
What are the advantages of Miramistin?
- The drug has antimicrobial activity, can simultaneously act on viruses, microbes and fungi.
- The antibacterial agent has a wide range of clinical applications. They treat them with sunburn, treat sexually transmitted diseases.
- The drug reduces the resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics, stimulates the immune response.
- It has a characteristic anti-inflammatory effect.
- Prevents infection in wounds and burns.
- Does not damage skin cells.
- It has a regenerative effect.
- It does not irritate the skin and has allergenic properties.
- Miramistin is simple and convenient to use, dispensed without a special prescription.
Drug effectiveness
Numerous studies of antiseptic agents have proven almost 100% effective "Miramistin", but subject to all conditions of processing technology and timing of use.
Being one of the best drugs, it is used for prevention and treatment in surgery, traumatology, otolaryngology, dermatology, dentistry, urologists, venereology, gynecology and obstetrics. The drug has no side effects, so it is prescribed for both pregnant women and children. It prevents any complications and accelerates recovery.
Numerous laboratory studies have studied the drug Miramistin. That this is an excellent tool for treating diseases of the reproductive system, many know. He is not afraid of gonococcus, chlamydia, genital herpes, pale treponema, fungal infections, etc.
Contraindications may be isolated individual intolerance to the components of the drug. To date, none have been identified.
How to use "Miramistin"
What kind of drug is this, we already know, now we need to figure out in which specific cases it is used and how to use it correctly.
The tool is used in the form of an ointment or solution.
Local application: a napkin is moistened and applied to an infected wound or burn surface, forming a bandage. After the patient has undergone surgery, for example osteomyelitis, the wound must be irrigated with a solution through the drainage.
Emergency prevention of sexually transmitted diseases involves washing the genitals and treating them with a cotton swab. Women should be douched with “Miramistin” (5-10 ml), men no later than 2 hours after an accidental intercourse, 1 ml of the drug is administered intraurethrally. Also, women with inflammation of the genital organs are recommended to introduce a swab moistened with Miramistin.
Purulent otitis media is treated by instillation of 2 ml of the drug into the ear canal. “Miramistin” for throat is used for laryngitis and tonsillitis, rinsing 4-6 times a day. With sinusitis, doctors also recommend using this drug. It is necessary to rinse the maxillary sinus and spray Miramistin in the nose.
The study of the drug in children
Children are much more prone to acute respiratory infections. Scientists have conducted a whole study regarding children's use of the drug. It was attended by 60 children with acute symptoms of nasopharyngitis. Twenty of them received the drug by endonasal electrophoresis, twenty did inhalations with Miramistin, the rest did not take such a medicine at all.
Treatment efficacy was evaluated based on dynamic observation data. After 4 procedures, the cough in children became smaller and softer, the outflow of nasal secretion and nasal congestion improved after 2 inhalations with Miramistin. By the middle of the course, only 4% of children aged 5 to 12 years had breathing problems. Swelling of the nasal mucosa decreased in all children by the end of the study. In addition to the procedures provided for by the study, each group of children took Miramistin in the nose.
The results of the study pleased both scientists and children and their parents. A very high solution efficiency was established, with an absolute absence of side effects. Doctors have established the feasibility of using electrophoresis, inhalation with "Miramistin" quickly eased the general well-being and accelerated the dynamics of recovery. They began to be widely used in pediatrics, recommended in children's institutions "Miramistin" for children. The instructions for use are simple, it is always described in the insert for the drug.
Gargling
Sore throat can be a symptom of serious illness. Therefore, it is recommended to eliminate it in time. An excellent treatment is Miramistin, a throat spray. Spray the throat several times a day, and then refrain from eating for an hour. People who used Miramistin (spray) left positive reviews. At the end of the first day of use, pain was reduced in 80% of patients. Also with this tool you can gargle and throat.
Since the drug is very strong, it is necessary to strictly observe the proportions. For adults and children over 14 years of age, one procedure should take from 10 to 15 ml of solution. Children from 7 to 14 years old - 5-7 ml, from 3 to 6 years old - 3-6 ml, children under 3 years old are diluted 1: 1 with water and Miramistin. Gargling is recommended at least 4 times a day, the treatment itself lasts from 5 to 10 days.
It is necessary to carry out the procedure after eating, then within 30 minutes you can not drink or eat. When treating a throat, as well as in the prevention of diseases, it is forbidden to use cold Miramistin. Rinsing should be carried out with the drug at least at room temperature, it is better if it is slightly warmed up. Otherwise, treatment can lead to even more sore throat. The drug can be alternated with other means, for example, with decoctions of herbs or soda solution.
Analogs of Miramistin
There is no analogue of this drug. But if for some reason another drug is needed, you can replace it with “Chlorhexidine”. This solution is also designed to gargle, but in fact the antiviral effect is needed exclusively for viral diseases such as flu or stomatitis. But after tooth extraction, with gingivitis or periodontitis, it is enough to rinse the oral cavity with a tool such as Chlorhexidine.
The antimicrobial activity of Miramistin is lower than that of Chlorhexidine, but the price is higher. Its only advantage over the latter is its effective effect on viruses, therefore it is Miramistin that helps with herpetic stomatitis . That this is one of the best drugs to date, most doctors will say.
The composition of the drug
Topical antiseptic is sold without a prescription, is available in 150 ml bottles. There is a spray nozzle in the package, which allows not only rinsing the oral cavity, but also spraying the exact amount of medicine on the inflamed areas.
Miramistin contains purified water, benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride nitrate, a dye, a flavor.
Output
Miramistin is a chemical antiseptic. Along with the high effectiveness of the drug, it does not act destructively on the mucous membranes. They are used to irrigate or rinse wounds, gargle, instill a nasal passage, treat inflamed areas, and moisten tampons for lotions.
Today, one can safely distinguish Miramistin from other drugs. That this is one of the best and most effective medicines, we have already seen. Now everyone knows the most effective way to get rid of a runny nose, tonsillitis, bronchitis or other colds.