In inflammatory and infectious diseases of the digestive tract and genitourinary system, a drug such as Macmiror is often used. Whether it is an antibiotic or not, how to use it, under what conditions it is not prescribed, and whether it has side effects, the answers to these and other questions will be presented below.
Release form, description and composition of the drug
Most often, the drug "Macmirror" is prescribed to patients in oral form, namely in the form of round and white tablets, film-coated. The drug is placed in blisters and cardboard packaging, respectively. The active active component of such a medication is nifuratel. As auxiliary substances use: rice and potato starch, polyethylene glycol-6000, gum arabic (acacia gum), magnesium stearate, gelatin and talc.
Also, Macmirror is often treated with vaginal suppositories. Their main component is nifuratel, and the auxiliary components are dimethicone, glycerin, gelatin, titanium dioxide, etc.
Another form of the drug in question is a cream for vaginal administration. Its active component is also nifuratel. As for additional substances, xalifin, glycerin, purified water, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylene glycol, carbomer, 30% triethanolamine, propyl parahydroxybenzoate and 70% sorbitol solution are used as them.
The therapeutic properties of the drug, the principle of its action
So, what is Macmirror all the same, is it an antibiotic or not? To answer this question, you should refer to the instructions. It says that the drug is an antiprotozoal and antimicrobial agent. The active substance of all forms of release of this medication is nifuratel. The latter has pronounced antibacterial and antifungal properties. Also, nifuratel is characterized by low toxicity and an extensive spectrum of action in the human body.
According to reviews, the use of "Macmirror" contributes to the violation of the integrity of the membranes of lamblia, amoeba, anaerobic and aerobic bacteria, and also prevents their further reproduction.
The instructions for use of the drug say that the active component of the drug is very rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract, enters the systemic circulation and is distributed to all tissues and organs.
Before using "Macmirror" for giardiasis and other diseases, it should be borne in mind that nifuratel is able to penetrate the hemoplacental barrier, and also excreted in breast milk.
The specified component is metabolized in the liver, and its excretion occurs unchanged along with urine. In this case, nifuratel has a strong antimicrobial effect in the organs of the urinary system.
Is Macmirror medication an antibiotic or not?
Before using the drug in question, a mandatory consultation with the attending doctor is necessary. Self-medication with such a tool is dangerous to health. Also, an improperly used drug can aggravate a patient's already difficult condition.
Answering the question, "Macmirror" is an antibiotic or not, experts say that such a tool exhibits pronounced antibacterial properties. It is highly effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
The medication in question belongs to the group of antibiotics of the nitrofuran series. It is characterized not only by antimicrobial and antibacterial activity, but also by antifungal and antiprotozoal properties.
According to doctors, such a medicine is an antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action. It can be used for various infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Indications for the use of the drug "Macmirror"
According to the instructions and reviews, "Macmirror" is actively prescribed for exacerbation of infectious and inflammatory diseases in the urinary tract and intestines, as well as the mucous membranes of other organs.
The main indications for the use of the drug in question are the following pathological conditions:
- vaginitis, vulvovaginitis, candidiasis, chlamydia and trichomoniasis;
- cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis and pyelitis;
- diseases of the digestive tract that were caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Also, "Macmirror" is often prescribed for lamblia and for intestinal amoebiasis.
The way to use an antibiotic
Macmiror tablets are intended for oral use, while cream and suppositories are for vaginal administration.
Daily dosages of these forms of the drug are described in detail in the attached instructions. As a rule, they depend on the severity and type of disease. For example, with vaginal infections, Macmirror is prescribed 1 tablet three times a day for a week (or 1 suppository before bedtime, or vaginal cream twice a day, for a weekly course).
With intestinal amoebiasis, the drug is used 2 tablets orally 2-3 times a day for 10 days. Oral medicine cannot be chewed. It must be swallowed in its entirety and washed down with plenty of water.
With giardiasis and infectious lesions of the gastrointestinal tract "Macmirror" is prescribed 2 tablets 2-3 times a day (weekly course).
In case of urinary tract infections, the daily dosage of the drug in question depends on the age of the patient. For adults, such a medication is recommended to be used at a dose of 0.3-0.4 g per day (after eating).
In what cases are prescribed to men?
Representatives of the stronger sex, the drug "Macmirror" is prescribed for inflammation of the bladder and urethra, pyelonephritis and urethritis, as well as in the complex treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
The daily dosage of such a tool depends on the nature of the pathological condition of the patient and its stage. The optimal dose of this drug for men is 1 tablet three times a day for 7 days.
Use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
The instructions attached to the drug say that "Macmirror" is allowed to be used during pregnancy, but only for medical reasons. As you know, the active substance of this agent is able to penetrate the placental barrier, however, it does not have teratogenic and toxic effects on the embryo.
With lactation, it is better to refuse to use the drug in question. If the use of the medication is necessary, then the infant should be temporarily transferred to adapted mixtures.
Can I give children?
According to the instructions, Macmirror is often prescribed for children. Usually in pediatric practice, such a drug is used for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract. The daily dosage of the drug depends on the weight of the child, as well as the nature of the pathological condition (from 10 mg / kg to 15 mg / kg body weight, twice a day for 7-10 days).
Drug interaction
The drug "Macmirror", simultaneously used with antifungal drugs (for example, with "Nystatin"), is able to enhance the therapeutic effect of the latter.
With the parallel use of an antibiotic with enterosorbents and antacids, the therapeutic effect of nifuratel is reduced.
The simultaneous administration of an antibacterial agent with other antibiotic drugs or antiprotozoal drugs must be agreed with a specialist.
Cases of overdose, side effects
In some clinical cases, after using the Macmiror drug, the patient’s well-being may noticeably worsen at the very beginning of the course of treatment. The instructions indicate the following side effects that may occur with the use of this drug:
- bitterness in the mouth, urticaria, nausea;
- skin rash, vomiting, swelling or hyperemia of the epidermis, signs of dyspepsia, abdominal pain, heartburn.
In the process of using vaginal cream and suppositories, cases of overdose have not been recorded.
With systematic excess dosages of the oral form of the drug "Macmirror" may increase side effects. In this case, the patient must independently induce vomiting, take sorbents, and then carry out symptomatic treatment (after contacting a doctor).
Contraindications
According to the instructions, the candles "Macmirror Complex", as well as other forms of release of this medication have some contraindications for use. These include the following conditions:
- high sensitivity of the patient to the components of the drug;
- period of breastfeeding;
- the period of gestation (allowed only for medical reasons);
- tendency to allergies.
Similar drugs
The most popular analogues of the drug "Macmirror" are the following drugs:
- "Furazolidone" - oral tablets. They should be taken only after eating, otherwise a laxative effect develops. The daily dosage of such a medicine depends on the diagnosis.
- "Hexicon" - goes on sale in the form of vaginal tablets, suppositories, solution and gel for external use. Such a drug is prescribed for infections of the genital organs, as well as urological, venereal and gynecological diseases.
- "Vokadin" - is available in the form of a solution, suppositories and ointments, which exhibit bactericidal, antiviral and fungicidal properties.
- Chlorhexidine is a local topical antiseptic. It exhibits an extensive spectrum of action, has a minimum of contraindications and side effects.
- "Osarbon" - vaginal suppositories that are highly effective with a diagnosis of vulvovaginitis.
- "Betadine" - is available in the form of ointment, solution and vaginal suppositories. The drug has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Its active active ingredient is able to not only eliminate pathogenic flora, but also accelerate the regeneration of affected tissues.
- "Ecovag" goes on sale in the form of vaginal capsules, which are effective in diseases such as vaginitis, chlamydia, urethritis and other infections of the genitourinary system. Such a medicine acts only locally. Its main and auxiliary components do not penetrate into the systemic circulation.
- "Iodoxide" is a local antiseptic. This drug is available in the form of suppositories, which are intended for intravaginal administration.