"Dimexidum" is widespread and popular among the people. It is most often used in the form of a solution, although it is produced in various forms of release. It has a local analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect and is a "conductor", with the help of which beneficial substances from the compress can penetrate into the tissues, joints and cartilage. Thanks to this action, it became widespread with arthrosis, radiculitis, burns. Women actively use Dimexide as a component for hair and skin care masks. In this article, you will learn about Dimexidum analogues, instructions for use, and best practices.
Release form, cost, composition
"Dimexide" is 99% or 100% composed of a substance called dimethyl sulfoxide. It has a pronounced garlic smell, which is able to soak for a long time in the fabric, wood, hair. The effect of the drug does not depend on the concentration of the active substance (99 or 100 percent). In a liquid solution, the concentration, as a rule, is 100%, in a gel - 99%.
Instructions for use with "Dimexidum" reports that the drug is available in several forms:
- liquid concentrate in glass bottles of 50, 100, 120 ml;
- gel in aluminum tubes of 40 mg;
- rectal and vaginal suppositories (in this case, Dimexide is available with propolis or other emollient);
- ointment - like candles, contains from 30% to 70% dimethyl sulfoxide.
Depending on the disease or the total area of the skin affected by a burn or other wound, various forms of release of the drug are used for treatment. The liquid form is universal - with it you can prepare compresses, dressings, therapeutic baths. The ointment is also good in this regard, but due to the rather low concentration of dimethyl sulfoxide in it, its use in some cases is not effective enough.
The principle of action of "Dimexidum"
According to the instructions for use with Dimexidum, the product in any form of release has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Also, "Dimexide" can be used as an antibacterial agent against certain types of pathological microorganisms.
The use of funds (it does not matter - a solution, ointment or gel) is allowed only externally. It is strictly forbidden to take drugs inside, since dimethyl sulfoxide is a poison that can cause internal burns, bleeding and death. The use of rectal suppositories is possible only because most of the product is propolis, and dimethyl sulfoxide is only an auxiliary component.
The most valuable pharmacological action of Dimexidum is its ability to be a conductor. If a certain amount of dimethyl sulfoxide is added to the compress or mask, the composition will be able to overcome the cell layer of the epidermis, and in some cases (depending on the components and their proportions) even bone tissue can be reached. This action has a minus - if the compress contains toxic components - then the conductor indiscriminately delivers them as well. In such cases, there is an increased load on the liver. If Dimexidum treatment is carried out regularly, and at the same time poisonous components are used, then toxic hepatitis may develop.
Indications for use
Instructions for use with Dimexidum gel indicate that the drug is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases and conditions:
- hemorrhoidal disease;
- erysipelas in any part of the body;
- furunculosis;
- burns and frostbite;
- dermatitis of various origins;
- ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing spondylitis);
- osteochondrosis of any part of the spine, at any stage (used to relieve pain symptoms);
- thrombophlebitis, burns;
- radiculitis;
- arthritis and arthrosis;
- acne - as part of complex therapy;
- dental diseases of an inflammatory and bacterial nature (with caution - even partial swallowing of the drug cannot be allowed);
- wounds, cuts, non-healing superficial and bodily injuries.
According to the instructions for use with Dimexidum, the drug in liquid form can be used in the same cases as the gel. The solution is cheaper in price and more convenient in that it can be added as an integral part to other ingredients of therapeutic ointments and talkers. You can, for example, measure two to three drops of Dimexidum or two tablespoons. This accuracy eliminates the possibility of overdose and reduces the likelihood of getting a burn from dimethyl sulfoxide.
The instructions for use with Dimexidum indicate that the preparation in the form of rectal suppositories is effective in the following diseases:
- hemorrhoids disease;
- anal fissures;
- rectal prolapse syndrome.
Propolis in the composition alleviates even severe pain within half an hour. Dimethyl sulfoxide in the composition has an anti-inflammatory effect on the walls of the rectum, contributes to the rapid healing of cracks and wounds, purulent formations. Instructions for use and reviews of "Dimexide" in the form of candles confirm that the drug is one of the most effective and cheapest for hemorrhoidal disease. Relief occurs already after half an hour or an hour after using the first suppository.
Side effects and contraindications
According to the instructions for use with the Dimexidum solution, there are the following contraindications for use:
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (angina pectoris, atherosclerosis);
- chronic renal failure;
- liver failure (since it is the liver that takes the “blow” when the metabolites of dimethyl sulfoxide are exceeded in the blood);
- period of pregnancy in any trimester;
- period of breastfeeding;
- allergic reaction to dimethyl sulfoxide.
When using the product in conjunction with other ingredients (for example, as part of a mixture for a compress or lotion), it should be noted that all the components of the talker will also overcome the cell barrier and will inevitably enter the bloodstream. For example, if ascorbic acid is in the composition, and the patient is allergic to it, then the probability that a reaction will begin is at least 80%.
Instructions for use with Dimexidum gel states that, in addition to the above contraindications, it is also prohibited for use in the presence of hepatitis, cirrhosis, chronic cholecystitis, liver fibrosis and other chronic problems with this organ.
Regardless of the form of the drug (ointment, gel or solution), contraindications and side effects are about the same, like the price.
Instructions for use with Dimexidum indicate that the following side effects are possible when using any form of drug release:
- dizziness;
- drowsiness;
- headache;
- load on the liver;
- digestive upset.
Drug Interactions and Additional Instructions
The drug in any form of release promotes almost instant penetration through the epidermal barrier into the body of lidocaine, novocaine, analginum, furatsilina, thereby greatly accelerating their action.
According to the instructions for use with "Dimexidum", the product repeatedly enhances the effect of antibiotics - drugs based on streptomycin, penicillin, monomycin. Insulin-based drugs are absorbed faster by the body if dimethyl sulfoxide circulates in the blood. To some extent, enhances the action of drugs based on acetylsalicylic acid.
"Dimexide" enhances the sedative and toxic effects of ethanol on the body. Therefore, during the course of treatment with "Dimexidum" it is worth completely eliminating the use of alcoholic beverages.
Additional instructions from the instructions for use with Dimexidum:
- the compress should not be left longer than one hour;
- if the product is used for the first time, it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction in order to avoid burns and damage to the epidermis dimethyl sulfoxide;
- Considering the possibility of manifestation of such side effects of Dimexidum as slowing down reactions, dizziness, patients are advised to avoid transport control during treatment with this agent.
"Dimexide": instructions for use for joints
For the treatment of this group of diseases, the drug is quite effective. If the patient is tormented by pain and discomfort caused by arthritis or arthrosis, it is worth trying a treatment course of compresses for joints with Dimexidum. Instructions for use contain all the information on the proper preparation of dressings. Compresses with a 50% aqueous solution of the drug are applied to the affected areas.
The exposure time is from half an hour to two hours. One such procedure is performed per day. The duration of treatment is from ten to twenty days.
With severe joint pain, novocaine or lidocaine is added to Dimexidum. Patients often have a question - in what proportion to mix these ingredients, how to breed? Instructions for use with "Dimexidum" recommends the following proportions:
- 30 ml of concentrate "Dimexidum";
- 50 ml of 2% Novocaine;
- 50 ml of "Furacilin" in liquid form;
- 50 ml of 70 degree alcohol.
Other ingredients can be added to the compress solution. Instructions for use with "Dimexidum" does not prohibit mixing the drug with antibacterial, vitamin and healing healing drugs in liquid form. It should be borne in mind that all components of the solution will circulate in the patient’s blood within ten to fifteen minutes after applying the bandage.
Reviews about this treatment of joints are different: depending on the stage and localization of the pathology, treatment can give a bad or good result.
Instructions for use: compress with "Dimexidum" for sinusitis
With sinusitis, both compress and turunda are effective, which must be inserted into the nostrils. The following describes how to treat in both ways.
The following ingredients should be prepared:
- Dimexidum solution 50% - 25 ml;
- "Chlorophyllipt" - 10 ml (1/2 bottle);
- "Benzylpenicillin" - one vial for injection;
- freshly squeezed aloe juice - 10 ml.
Make two short gauze flagella (turundas) yourself and prepare a gauze napkin. Moisten turunds in a solution prepared from the above ingredients. Insert them into the nostrils. Dampen a napkin in a medical solution, squeeze and apply on the patient's forehead. The treatment time is about twenty minutes. If the patient feels a burning sensation and pain, immediately take out the turunds and rinse the nostrils with cool water to avoid dimethyl sulfoxide burns.
What ingredients are needed for a compress? Instructions for use with "Dimexidum" informs that there is no difference - to put turundas or apply a soaked napkin to the nasal sinuses, since through the skin all the ingredients will still enter the bloodstream.
The use of "Dimexidum" in cosmetology
A solution and ointment are widely used to preserve the beauty and youth of the skin and hair. At the same time, many people have a question - how to dilute a solution of "Dimexidum"? Instructions for use warns that to prevent the development of a burn and an allergic reaction, it is worth diluting 100% of the substance with water for injection or with distilled liquid in a ratio of 1 to 20.
That is, one part of dimethyl sulfoxide should account for 20 parts of a neutral liquid.
Depending on the purpose of use, the following ingredients are usually added to a hair mask:
- burdock, castor, olive oil;
- egg yolk, kefir;
- natural mayonnaise;
- quail eggs;
- coconut milk.
Such natural masks are stored for a very short time - not more than a day, so you need to use them immediately after preparation.
The following recipe is used to rejuvenate facial skin and get rid of wrinkles:
- 1 teaspoon of Solcoseryl;
- 1 teaspoon of Dimexidum solution;
- a teaspoon of olive oil;
- a teaspoon of freshly squeezed aloe juice.
Mix all components to a homogeneous consistency. Apply a thin layer to the skin of the face and rinse off after half an hour. The mask has a rejuvenating effect, refreshes and nourishes the skin.
Reviews about the use of "Dimexide" in cosmetology are enthusiastic: for hundreds of women, the mask helped visually rejuvenate, and they began to rejoice at their reflection in the mirror.
Use for furunculosis and burns
As mentioned above, one of the main decisive factors in favor of buying a drug is its price. Instructions for use with "Dimexidum" contains all the data on the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of purulent furunculosis. Compared with other drugs, an ointment and a solution based on dimethyl sulfoxide are much cheaper and at the same time no less effective.
An example of a recipe for a compress for furunculosis:
- three to four teaspoons of Dimexidum solution;
- 50 ml of 2% salicylic alcohol;
- ten ampoules of a one percent solution of "Dioxidin";
- thirty to forty ml of glycerin.
Mix all components until smooth. You can store the finished talker on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, it will not lose its effectiveness for ten days.
Apply to a ripening boil with a heavily soaked cotton pad. Attach with an elastic medical tape or secure with adhesive tape. Change this bandage every three to four hours. After a day, even the deepest abscess breaks with the root out. This is the best tool for preparing a compress solution.
"Dimexide" (instructions for use confirms this) - an effective and cheap tool in the treatment of even the most advanced furunculosis. Of course, he will not replace the procedures of blood purification, but he will help get rid of pain and long-ripening abscesses.
Analogs and substitutes for "Dimexidum"
Both ointment and dimethyl sulfoxide solution can be purchased at a low price. So the need for substitutes in patients, as a rule, does not arise. Dimexidum ointment costs about sixty rubles, and a solution - 90-150 rubles (depending on the volume of the vial).
List of possible substitutes for ointment and liquid form:
- Algasan Doctor Tyss solution;
- ointment "Viprosal B";
- gel for external use "Fitobene";
- canned medical bile;
- Bainwell Intensive.
It is important to pay attention to the concentration of the active substance in analog preparations. Instructions for use with "Dimexidum" reports that only a 100% solution consists of a substance called dimethyl sulfoxide.