To date, there are many antifungal drugs. At the same time, the same tool, but in different people, can both show high efficiency and not give absolutely no result. All this depends on the individual characteristics of a person and his problem. But there is a tool that suits almost everyone. This substance is called dimethyl phthalate. What is it, in what cases is it used and does it have side effects? Answers to these and other questions will be considered in the article.
general information
So, we will talk about a substance such as dimethyl phthalate. What it is? This is an active component that contains O-phthalic acid dimethyl alcohol.
Externally, the product looks like a colorless liquid and has a pleasant smell. The substance is poorly soluble in water and oils, but soluble in alcohols.
Dimethyl phthalate is sold in pharmacies, household goods, and pet stores. It can be presented in the form of a solution, ointment or paste. Depending on this, the cost of the product will vary - from 50 to 500 rubles per package (tube, bottle).
Application
Dimethyl phthalate (what we already know) can be used in medicine and veterinary medicine.
For animals, it is used as a protective agent against ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, gadflies, midges and other insects.
People use it as one of the auxiliary components in getting rid of fungus, as well as for the prevention of tick bites.
Contraindications
There are some situations where the use of dimethyl phthalate is strictly prohibited. Ointment, solution and any other forms of the drug can not be used for children, as well as for lactating and pregnant women. This is due to the ability of a substance to negatively affect human DNA.
In this regard, active development of similar drugs is underway, which will not have such contraindications.
Application rules
Dimethyl phthalate must be applied to the cleaned affected area of the skin and the area around it. To achieve greater efficiency, you can cover it with cotton, put on clean socks or bandage.
The solution is applied to the skin with a piece of cotton wool. After the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly.
If the substance enters the mucous membranes, it is worth rinsing them as soon as possible under a stream of warm running water.
Side effects
Dimethyl phthalate is a low-toxic substance and, when used correctly, very rarely causes side effects. Negative reactions of the body in some cases can occur only in the form of an allergic reaction: rash and itching. If it occurs, it is necessary to wash the product off the skin. In addition, it is recommended that you take an antiallergic drug in the form of tablets or ointments.
Analogs
Can dimethyl phthalate be replaced? There are analogs of the drug in pharmacies, but they will differ in their composition and primarily the active substance. The exception is only repudin, which also contains dimethyl alcohol O-phthalic acid.
Substances that can be considered synonymous with dimethyl phthalate are repellent and plasticizer.
Dimethylphthalate in folk medicine
We examined the substance dimethyl phthalate. What this is already known, it remains to find out how the tool is used in traditional medicine. The following recipe for treating a fungus is most common.
It is necessary to mix in equal parts dimethyl phthalate, raw chicken egg, sunflower oil and acetic acid. The resulting mixture is applied overnight to the skin, covered with a paper towel and bandaged. For greater efficiency, you need to create a greenhouse effect by wrapping a plastic bag. the remaining mask should be stored in the refrigerator.
The mask is highly effective and shows a positive result after a week of use.
Reviews about the tool
What do customers say about dimethyl phthalate? Analogs and the main substance are highly effective and reviews of many people are proof of this.
The drug perfectly fights skin fungus, especially if used in combination with other components of complex therapy. As the reviews show, after several days of using the product, spots, itching and burning in the affected area disappear. And after a while, the problem completely disappears.
The high effectiveness of the drug is also manifested in protection against insects, while not only among animals, but also in humans.
But there are some disadvantages.
Firstly, the product is effective in combating fungus only as an auxiliary component. Unfortunately, he cannot unfortunately get rid of the problem. Although the elimination of symptoms copes very well.
Secondly, it is rather difficult to find dimethyl phthalate on sale, since it is not widespread. But, given its effectiveness, it is worth taking some time to look for it.