The human body can cope with many harmful microorganisms. But sometimes the immune system is not able to cope, and therefore he needs additional help in the form of drugs. Gel "Metrogil" is used in the treatment of vaginal diseases, there is a form of funds for the treatment of skin rashes. This is a universal drug, which, according to patients, is easy to use and effective.
What it is?
Gel "Metrogil" is a synthetic medicine that has an antiprotozoal and antimicrobial effect. It has a component metronidazole, which has a negative effect on the simplest microorganisms, anaerobic infections. The medicine is prescribed after the tests are carried out and the pathogen is determined. The drug is released in the form of:
- solution for injection;
- gel;
- pills.
According to reviews, the Metrogil gel helps to cope with many problems, including on the skin. You just need to follow the instructions for the procedures and doses.
Structure
The basis of the Metrogil gel is metronidazole, which is able to fight many pathogenic bacteria that develop with inflammation on the skin, blockage of the sebaceous glands. Components enter the DNA of viruses and destroy cell structure from the inside. In addition to the main substance, the gel consists of:
- carbomer 940;
- purified water;
- sodium hydroxide;
- edetate disodium.
Is it an antibiotic?
Gel "Metrogil" is not among the antibiotics, although it has an antibacterial effect. The main component is bacteriostatic, it has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, antioxidant properties.
According to experts, the medicine can be used in the treatment of many pathologies that have arisen from microorganisms of bacteria. The gel can be used for a long time, while it does not become addictive.
Act
As stated in the instructions, the Metrogil gel has an antimicrobial effect, therefore it is used for acne and to eliminate vaginal pathologies. Procedures with this medicine kill parasites that develop without access to oxygen.
The gel is active from pathogens at the cellular level, it inhibits the synthesis of nucleic acids in bacterial molecules. Thanks to this mechanism, the medication eliminates infectious ailments. There is a gel for external use for acne and a vaginal type of medication to eliminate urogenital pathologies. In the dental field, Metrogil Denta gel is used, which, according to doctors' reviews, is also effective and safe.
When is it used?
As indicated in the instructions, the Metrogil gel is prescribed for external use when it is necessary to cure an infectious skin lesion. It is effective in:
- seborrhea;
- hard to heal wounds;
- eczema
- acne.
The drug helps in the treatment of demodicosis (elimination of a subcutaneous tick). It is prescribed for hemorrhoids, bedsores, cracks in the anus. The use of the Metrogil Dent gel is known in the treatment of such ailments as stomatitis, periodontal disease, periodontitis, alveolitis, gingivitis. The vaginal form is used for urogenital trichomoniasis and vaginosis.
Gynecology
According to reviews, using the Metrogil gel is simple, you just need to read the instructions. Due to the ability of the drug to get rid of protozoa and bacteria, it is prescribed in gynecology. To combat ailments, the same ability to destroy the DNA of virus cells is used, leading to their death.
A medicine in the gynecological field due to the antiprotozoal, antibacterial action in the form of a gel is used in the treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis, vulvovaginitis. Only a doctor should prescribe the gel.
For face
The gel based on metronidazole for the face is presented in the form of a thick white mass, which is used to process the skin in a small amount. The sore spot of the skin and hands should be washed and dried before the procedure.
According to dermatologists, the gel treats acne, demodicosis, trophic ulcers, seborrhea, eczema. The drug covers the tedious area with an even layer for 20-30 seconds. After soaking the gel, cosmetics are allowed to be applied on top.
"Metrogil Dent"
Instructions for the gel "Metrogil Dent" will allow you to properly perform the treatment. First you need to eliminate plaque from the teeth. Then the mucous membranes are soaked with gauze. This is required so that the tool is fixed on the surface reliably. It is advisable to use the drug after eating in the morning or in the evening. The duration of the course is from 5-7 days to 10.
According to doctors, the use of "Metrogil Dent" is necessary in combination with other treatment methods. It is advisable to contact a hygienist. He will be professionally cleaned. Rinses with antiseptics are also prescribed. If the disease is serious, in which there is a strong reproduction of bacteria, doctors can also prescribe antibiotic treatment.
It is necessary to comply with the recommendations presented, otherwise there will be a temporary effect. Some external manifestations will be eliminated. But inside the gums, inflammation will continue, which can cover the remaining tissues, including those that hold the tooth in the socket.
How is the treatment performed? It is necessary to brush your teeth, rinse your mouth with a solution of Chlorhexidine. Then you need to dry your teeth and gums, squeeze a little funds on your finger and apply to the gum area where it covers the teeth. It is necessary to process the gum from the external and internal sides.
Then you can’t drink for 30 minutes and eat for 2 hours. Do not be afraid that part of the product will penetrate with the saliva into the esophagus. Spitting is not required. The drug is not able to harm the stomach. Before going to bed, you must perform the procedure again, not forgetting to brush your teeth in advance and rinse your mouth.
Application rules
The gel has several purposes, so the use in each case is different. During the treatment of skin ailments and with vaginal use, there are different application algorithms. Do not treat gynecological problems without consulting a specialist. The doctor will establish the duration of the course, dose, taking into account the diagnosis.
Vaginal gel
The use of Metrogil gel for gynecological ailments is carried out intravaginally. The right amount of medication is injected into the vagina with a special applicator. Typically, the dosage is 5 g of the drug in the evening and in the morning. The usual duration of treatment is 5-7 days.
The duration of therapy can be increased, it all depends on the type of pathogen, the severity of the disease. During treatment, it is important to exclude sexual contact. The procedures are performed as follows:
- The applicator is removed from the packaging, remove the cap from the tube.
- Then it is mounted on the neck of the tube.
- Hold the tube so that it faces up. Press on the contents to completely fill the nozzle.
- The applicator is unscrewed and removed from the tube, closed with a lid.
- The nozzle is inserted into the vagina, slowly press the piston so that the entire gel is inside.
- The applicator is removed, treated with medical alcohol and stored until the next procedure.
Outdoor application
Numerous reviews indicate the effectiveness of the drug. Instructions for use of the Metrogil gel include the rules for using the drug. The medicine is applied only to the affected areas of the skin, dotted on acne or acne.
Before the procedure, it is important to wash your hands well and apply the product with your fingers. It is necessary to process painful places in the morning and in the evening. The procedures are performed as follows:
- The skin is cleaned with milk, gel, foam or mild soap.
- Then treated with an alcohol-free lotion.
- The gel is applied in a thin layer, rub a little and leave until absorbed.
According to patient reviews, the gel in a short time allows you to get rid of acne. Such procedures are not only effective, but also painless.
During pregnancy
According to the instructions of the Metrogil gel, expert reviews, it should not be used in the first trimester, and in 2, 3 the drug is prescribed only in rare cases. Only a doctor can prescribe a medicine and on the condition that the benefit for the woman will be greater than the likely risk for the baby.
It is advisable not to use the drug during lactation, since the main substance can pass into breast milk. It is preferable to end the feeding during treatment with the help of Metrogil.
Action enhancement
As an antimicrobial catalyst, sulfonamides are considered. When combining “Phenytoin” and “Metrogil”, the expulsion of the second agent is accelerated, which reduces the concentration of metronidazole in the blood.
People receiving a long period of high doses of lithium-containing agents should be aware that an increase in plasma lithium concentration is likely when combined with Metrogil. Increased effectiveness for the elimination of acne allows complex use with other anti-acne drugs.
Interaction
Based on clinical studies, it was found that the interaction of the drug with other drugs is small due to the low concentration of the drug in the blood. Mutual effects are observed if the following drugs are taken at the same time:
- Drugs with indirect anticoagulant effect. When combined with metronidazole, the prothrombin period increases.
- With the administration of disulfirs, Metrogil cannot be used, as this leads to side effects in the nervous system.
- The likelihood of side effects increases if cimetidine is taken at the same time.
According to the reviews of doctors, it is important to pay attention to the interaction of drugs. The medicine should be taken only if it is absolutely safe.
When can not be used?
There are several factors that preclude the use of Metrogil. It can not be used with:
- liver failure, epilepsy, leukopenia, drug allergies;
- 1 trimester of pregnancy, breastfeeding;
- under the age of 12 years, and Metrogil Dent cannot be used up to 6 years;
- drinking alcohol.
Usually, medication is easily tolerated, side effects appear in rare cases. With external use, the concentration in the blood is not large. The negative consequences include:
- skin irritation - edema, redness, itching, urticaria;
- peeling, feeling of tightness.
Judging by the reviews, many people undergo treatment without negative consequences. But if side effects appear, you should consult a doctor.
Analogs
Instead of "Metrogil" can be used similar drugs, which include metronidazole. These drugs are included in the group of antiprotozoal, they inhibit the activity of bacteria. As a treatment for acne, purulent acne, the use of:
- Rosex.
- "Rosameta."
- "Metroseptol".
Cost
Drug prices are different everywhere. It can be purchased at a regular pharmacy or online. In Moscow, the following rates apply:
- 170 rubles - for vaginal use (30 g);
- 180 rubles - external use (30 g);
- 200 rubles - Metrogil Dent (20 g.).
Thus, treatment with this gel is effective in many cases. He helped most people cope with the disease. For a positive effect, it is important to adhere to the instructions and recommendations of the doctor.