The Boyko mix is a combination of drugs that is designed to have an analgesic, mild anti-inflammatory and sedative effect.
The composition of the mixture is smartly variable, it may vary slightly depending on the indications and complaints of the patient. The classic combination of components and various variations will be discussed below. It is also worth noting that the components included in the mixture are very inexpensive, affordable, effective and have a small number of contraindications.
Classic Boyko mix
The most popular, "classic" composition includes the following drugs:
- 2 ml of the drug "Analgin";
- 1-2 ml of Diphenhydramine;
- Vitamin B12 - 0.5-1 ml.;
- 2 mg of a 2% solution of Novocaine.
These medicines must be diluted in saline, usually take 200-400 ml, in one syringe. The route of administration is intramuscularly, but intravenous injections are also possible. For a short time, the maximum allowed number of injections is 3-5, a larger number can cause a number of undesirable side effects. As we have already mentioned, the composition of the Boyko mixture may differ from the classical one, for example, instead of the Diphenhydramine drug, Papaverine is used, or these components are not used at all.
Such ingredients are also used, you need to mix in one syringe:
- 2 ml of the drug "Analgin";
- 5 ml of a 0.5% solution of Novocaine;
- 2 ml of a 1% solution of Diphenhydramine;
- 1 ml of the drug "Proserin";
- 3 ml of vitamin B1.
Mixture Boyko: use, contraindications and indications
In neurology, the mixture is used to reduce and relieve the patient of pain of various etiologies, and since injections have a slight sedative effect, they are used to improve falling asleep and sleep quality, as well as for insomnia. This tool acts very quickly, usually when stopping severe pain, its action lasts for 3-4 hours. What is Boyko's mixture used for? Indications for injection are as follows:
- lumbar or thoracic osteochondrosis;
- intercostal neuralgia;
- sciatica;
- vertebral lumbar ischialgia;
- severe pain syndromes of various etiologies.
The mixture has few contraindications to use, mainly they are associated with individual intolerance to the components included in the composition, especially vitamin B12 and the drug Novocain. If you are allergic to these drugs, the composition of the Boyko mixture can be changed by excluding them. Also, do not use a combination of these drugs in cases where you have pathologies of the blood forming organs, severe gastrointestinal problems, severe cardiovascular diseases.
Mix Boyko: reviews and price
The cost of all the drugs included in the composition is very affordable, the components can easily be purchased at the pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. One injection, on average, will cost the patient 10-15 rubles. Those who experience constant back pain recommend Boyko's mixture as a reliable tool that works almost instantly, giving relief for several hours. But note the disadvantages of this tool. So, we already mentioned that it’s impossible to use Boyko’s mixture constantly, its effect lasts several hours, and also gives a sedative effect - this is important for those who drive a car or work in production with heavy machinery. We hope our article has helped you in choosing an effective
pain medication. But remember that the final diagnosis, as well as medications for treatment, can only be determined by a doctor.