Pathogenic microorganisms can attack the human body not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Moreover, this can happen at any time when the defenses are weakened. With a large number of bacteria, drugs that can stop their growth are excellently fighting. Such drugs are called antiseptics. They are presented in a wide assortment in the pharmacy network and are distinguished by the ability to act on certain microorganisms. This publication will consider the features of the work and use of the drug “Miramistin”. Customer reviews of this tool will also be presented.
What is this drug?
"Miramistin" is a drug related to cationic antiseptics. The effect of the medication is aimed directly at eliminating the inflammatory process that is caused by various harmful microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi. The drug is able to destroy the outer shell of pathogenic microflora, as a result of which it dies instantly.
The composition of the drug
The tool has a fairly simple composition. The main active ingredient is the substance of the same name - miramistin. The second ingredient is purified water. Thanks to it, one or another concentration of the product is created, suitable for therapeutic purposes. Also in the composition may be additional substances that act as auxiliary components.
Release Forms
According to reviews, Miramistin is available in three forms. In the form of a solution, spray and ointment. All of them are available for purchase in pharmacies.
- Solution. In this form, the preparation is a clear, odorless liquid. When shaken, forms a thick foam. The solution is usually used to treat throat and wounds. Some manufacturers equip Miramistin with a special applicator, which is convenient to use for solving urological problems.
- Spray. In fact, this is the same solution without color and odor. But it differs in that a spray nozzle always comes with it. It is more convenient for treating wounds, irrigating the mucous membranes and treating young children. If necessary, the spray can be removed and stored separately by screwing the bottle cap.
The solution and spray are usually produced in plastic bottles of 50, 100, 150, 200 and 500 milliliters.
- Ointment. This is a more concentrated form of the drug. It is a dense substance of opaque white color. This form of Miramistin is usually used to treat skin pathologies, prepare lotions and treat wounds. The ointment is available in aluminum tubes of 15 and 30 grams.
Indications for use
As the reviews show, the instruction for Miramistin contains complete information about the indications and contraindications. According to her, the drug is effective in the following cases.
- In surgery (for the treatment of purulent wounds, postoperative abscesses, trophic ulcers, frostbite, 2nd and 3rd degree burns, pressure sores and fistulas).
- In venereology (for the treatment and prevention of genital herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and candidiasis).
- In obstetrics and gynecology (for the treatment of postpartum infectious diseases and injuries, inflammatory processes of the genital organs: endometritis, vaginitis, cervicitis and others).
- In dermatology (with dermatomycosis, keratomycosis, onychomycosis, pyoderma, foot mycosis, candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes).
- In urology (for the complex treatment of urethritis and urethroprostatitis of non-specific and specific origin).
- In otolaryngology (to eliminate inflammatory processes: sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, laryngitis and sinusitis).
- In dentistry (to eliminate stomatitis, periodontitis, gingivitis and the treatment of dentures).
Also, according to reviews, Miramistin is often used to treat shallow wounds on the skin. This allows you to disinfect the affected area and prevent the formation of pathogenic microflora.
When to apply a solution or spray?
It is proved by reviews - "Miramistin" for women in the form of a spray or solution is often prescribed for gynecological problems. The drug eliminates and prevents the occurrence of inflammation on the genitals (vulvovaginitis, endometritis) of suppuration and wound surfaces on the perineum and vagina that occur after birth injuries.
These forms of the drug are used in traumatology and surgery to stop purulent-inflammatory processes that affect the musculoskeletal system. In combustiology, the drug is common for the treatment of thermal injuries and the preparation of burn areas of the skin for plastic surgery. In dermatology, venereology and urology, solution and spray are widely used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases.
Also, these forms of the drug are prescribed to patients by otolaryngologists and dentists. They advise them for the treatment of removable dentures, for stomatitis, periodontitis, periodontitis, gingivitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media. They also successfully use Miramistin for angina. Reviews show that people use the solution and spray most often.
In what cases is an ointment suitable?
"Miramistin" in the form of an ointment is prescribed by dermatologists for the treatment of dermatomycosis, mycosis, onychomycosis and thrush. Surgeons treat this wound with the first phase of the wound healing process (trophic ulcers, purulent foci, pressure sores). In addition, they advise using it as a prophylactic to avoid the re-development of infection. Miramistin ointment is also used in combustiology for the treatment of frostbite, thermal injuries of the 2nd, 3rd degree and preparation of burned areas before plastic surgery.
Contraindications to the drug
As you can see, the tool is effective in many areas of medicine. However, there are some contraindications, in the presence of which it is impossible to use Miramistin (reviews and instructions for the drug prove this). Solution and spray should not be used by people with hypersensitivity. Ointment is contraindicated in patients with intolerance to the components that make up the drug. Both the one and the other form of Miramistin are not recommended for treating babies. Also, there are no official data on the effects of ointment on the unborn child and mother during the period of gestation and lactation. Therefore, experts in such cases are advised to use a solution or spray.
Use spray for children
As numerous reviews show, parents often buy Miramistin for children. But some people are interested in what age the effect of a solution or spray on a child is permissible.
In general, experts consider this medicine to be safe for humans, so babies should not be harmful. However, the instructions for the drug itself say that the use of a spray for a child is possible only from three years old. If there is a need to use Miramistin at an earlier age, then you must first communicate with the attending pediatrician on this topic. Indeed, to date, not enough research has been conducted that would prove the harmlessness of the drug for children.
Also, the spray is not recommended for babies for another reason. According to reviews, Miramistin is used very often for the throat. However, the instructions do not indicate any side effects when swallowing the product. It is clear that an adult will not do this on purpose. But with a child, the occurrence of such a situation is likely. For this reason, some doctors recommend the use of this drug for children only from the age of six.
Side effects
Some customers in their reviews on the use of Miramistin note that sometimes a mild burning sensation can occur, which practically does not cause serious discomfort. This feeling is not very long, after a while it disappears by itself. Mild burning is the only side effect that not all patients experience. There is no information about an overdose in the reviews, exactly as in the instruction itself.
Ways to use the solution and spray
There are several ways to use the drug in the form of a solution and spray. So, the instructions contain the following information.
- In case of skin pathologies, it is necessary to moisten “Miramistin” with a sterile dressing and put it on the affected area. If there was surgery necessary to treat osteomyelitis, then you need to act differently. First treat the wound with the drug, using drainage, and then put on a tampon.
- For the treatment of purulent otitis media, 2 milliliters of the drug should be injected into the external auditory meatus three times a day.
- Miramistin has proven itself very well in gynecology (patient reviews prove this). The solution must be treated with an intravaginal swab and injected into the female genital area. Repeat the procedure every 4 hours. Each time a new swab should be used.
- To eliminate urological pathologies, 2-5 milliliters of the drug three times a day should be injected into the urethra. To prevent sexually transmitted diseases, the genitals can be washed with a solution. If there was unprotected sexual intercourse, then douching should be performed using Miramistin. For women, the dosage is 5-10 milliliters, and for men - 1 milliliter. But it is worth noting that the tool will be effective only if it is used within two hours after unprotected contact.
- According to reviews, Miramistin for the throat is used very often in case of sore throat, laryngitis and other similar diseases. For their treatment, the drug can be used in three ways: rinse, irrigation, or inhalation can be done. In the first case, it is necessary to take a sufficient amount of the drug (usually 10-15 milliliters are required). This dose should be diluted in a glass of water. After that, you can gargle. The procedure is repeated during the day from 4 to 6 times.
You can just irrigate the throat. To do this, open your mouth, direct the tube of the spray nozzle to the affected area and press the cap to dispense the medicine. For adults, 2-3 clicks are needed, and for small patients, one will be enough. The procedure should be repeated 3-4 times a day.
Inhalations with Miramistin are also effective. Patient reviews say that for this procedure, you must have a nebulizer. Miramistin should be used in its purest form. For one session, 4 milliliters of solution will be required. There are 3 procedures per day. Their duration is determined by the doctor. Usually, for adults, sessions are prescribed for 10-15 minutes, and for children - for 5-10 minutes.
You can be continuously treated with Miramistin for no more than ten days. Judging by customer reviews, it is possible to talk about the effectiveness of the drug on the fourth day of therapy. If no improvement is observed by this time, then another remedy should be chosen.
Use of ointment
Miramistin ointment is usually prescribed for the treatment of burns, wounds and nail fungus. It must be applied neat to damaged areas. After that, they need to cover with a bandage. In the presence of festering wounds in hard-to-reach places, turunds soaked with "Miramistin" are laid in them. Reviews show that in such cases they are much more effective than the liquid form of the drug.
The wounds of the first phase must be treated once a day, the second - once every 2 days. The infectious process, which is deeply concentrated, should be treated not only with Miramistin ointment, but also with another antibacterial drug. Processing should be carried out twice a day.
If the nail plate is infected with a fungus, then the affected areas should be removed first. After that you can apply Miramistin ointment. The procedure is carried out 4-5 times a day. The drug is recommended to be combined with antifungal agents. Usually, treatment takes 5-7 weeks.
Purchase and storage of Miramistin
The preparation does not contain any substances, the acquisition of which is especially controlled. Therefore, Miramistin will sell any pharmacy without a receptor form.
The manufacturer recommends keeping the drug in a dark place where the temperature does not exceed +25 degrees. Also, it does not need to be shaken excessively or frozen. These tips will help maintain the full medical properties of the product. According to reviews, Miramistin Spray and the solution, subject to conditions, can be stored for 3 years, and ointment - 2 years from the date of manufacture.
The cost of the drug varies depending on the form of the drug, volume and region of sale. On average, the price of ointment starts from 130 rubles, and the solution varies from 230 to 850 rubles.
General impression of Miramistin
In general, buyers leave positive reviews about the drug, noting its effectiveness. Recovery with Miramistin is much faster than with similar means. Patients like this drug because it helps with various diseases. However, they highlight a significant, in their opinion, flaw. This is a relatively high price.
Analogs of Miramistin
In the reviews, buyers note that for want of a better one sometimes has to look for a replacement for the drug. The following agents with antiseptic properties are considered analogues.
“Chlorhexidine.”
“Octenisept.”
“Protargol.”
- The Hexicon.
- "Ichthyol ointment."
It should be understood that there is no complete analogue of Miramistin. The instructions for use and patient reviews contain information in which cases a particular drug will be effective. So, "Chlorhexidine" has only antiseptic properties, so it is not able to fight microbes. The same applies to Ichthyol Ointment. Octenisept can fight bacteria, yeast-like fungi, and certain viruses. Protargol is effective against fungi and germs. "Hexicon" in the form of candles copes with inflammation and sexual infections.
The cost of analog drugs varies widely and can be both high and low. The price is in the range of 15-1500 rubles.
Which drug is most suitable can only be determined by the attending doctor. Therefore, before starting treatment, you should consult with him.