Over a period of time, a large number of harmful substances accumulate in the body, which interfere with individual systems to function normally, and also cause various malfunctions. To get rid of toxins and toxins, official medicine suggests using special medications. One such drug is Sodium Thiosulfate. This is a broad-spectrum drug that was previously used to eliminate the effects of heavy metal shipments. Later, the drug began to be used to relieve the inflammatory process, allergy symptoms and other pathologies.
What is this drug?
In chemical terms, it is a salt of thiosulfuric acid and sodium. The unique ability of a substance lies in its ability to find, bind and remove poisons and toxins from the body, which usually accumulate in the tissues of the human body. Thus, "Sodium thiosulfate" has been used in medicine for quite a long time as an effective detoxification drug, as well as an antidote. More recently, doctors began to use it to cleanse the body.
Mechanism of action
As already mentioned above, "Sodium thiosulfate" finds toxins in the tissues and binds them, and then eliminates them. The principle of operation is based on the formation of compounds safe for humans, based on the active components of the drug and hazardous chemicals. The drug is able to eliminate the effect of even extremely harmful substances, which happens with poisoning the body.
"Sodium thiosulfate" differs from many other detoxifying drugs in that it does not fight the disease at the level of symptoms. In other words, it eliminates the cause of the pathology, which lies in the internal state. It is this approach to the treatment of poisoning that is considered the most effective, because if you get rid of only the symptoms, the disease will sooner or later come to light. In the case of the action of "Sodium thiosulfate" you can not worry about the possibility of such a phenomenon.
Indications for use "Sodium thiosulfate"
Today, the drug is used in traditional medicine in the following cases:
- cleansing the liver of harmful compounds that destroy it;
- elimination of rashes and other signs of skin allergy;
- digestive system stabilization;
- improvement of the internal and external condition of hair and nails.
"Sodium thiosulfate" has an excellent antitoxic, desensitizing and anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, all pathologies characterized by symptoms of poisoning are a direct indication for use in the treatment of this drug. Used for allergic reactions, asthma, malfunctioning of the liver and pancreas, with tuberculosis and scabies. Also, the drug cleanses the body (that is, is an antidote) against such substances:
- copper;
- benzene;
- aniline;
- iodine;
- Suleme;
- hydrocyanic acid;
- phenols.
"Sodium thiosulfate" is useful for the body not only because it eliminates the cause of poisoning and symptoms of pathology. After cleansing, the craving for alcohol also decreases, the appearance (condition of the skin, hair and nails) is transformed, and the general physical condition improves with diseases such as cholecystitis, atherosclerosis, and osteochondrosis.
Special attention deserves the use of the drug in the treatment of psoriasis. With the development of this pathology, deep cleansing of the body is required, which can greatly alleviate the patient's condition. After the removal of poisons, the immune system begins to work more stably, and this, in turn, contributes to the achievement of goals in the shortest possible time. Purification with "Sodium thiosulfate" in psoriasis, as in case of poisoning, gives such positive effects:
- purification of blood and lymph, as a result - elimination of poisons from the gastrointestinal tract;
- tissue repair;
- increased peristalsis and liquefaction of the intestinal contents for the rapid removal of toxins;
- slowing down the absorption of toxins of the gastrointestinal mucosa, as a result - preventing the penetration of poisons into the blood.
Contraindications and limitations
The drug can not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding and individual intolerance. However, the doctor may insist on therapy with this drug in the first two cases, if there is a need to save the mother's life.
The drug is excluded for renal failure, hypertension, heart disease, swelling, malignant neoplasms, diabetes mellitus, and pathologies in the work of the stomach. The use of "Sodium thiosulfate" in these cases can lead to irreversible consequences.
Since studies of the effect of the drug on the children's body have not been conducted, it is forbidden to give the drug to the child. Therefore, this tool is not used in pediatrics.
Possible side effects, overdose
In some reviews, "Sodium thiosulfate" is positioned as a powerful tool that should not be taken on its own, without the advice and supervision of a doctor. And there are good reasons for that. The drug can cause an allergic reaction and a sharp decrease in blood pressure, so it is not suitable for self-medication. The medicine should be prescribed exclusively by your doctor. In case of adverse reactions of the body, the doctor should be notified about this, since it will require the replacement of the drug with an analogue.
The most important and terrible symptom of an overdose is a decrease in blood level. The problems of blood supply to the body gradually disable vital organs, which threatens the patient with a fatal outcome. Complicating the problem is that this condition manifests itself quite late. Therefore, if the doctor prescribes "Sodium thiosulfate" in a certain dosage, he should monitor the tests. The patient is strongly advised not to exceed the dosage prescribed by the doctor. If hypotension and other unpleasant signs are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Forms of drug release
"Sodium thiosulfate" is produced in two forms:
- 60% solution for external use;
- 30% solution in ampoules for intravenous administration or oral administration.
Depending on the form of release of the drug, the dosage and treatment regimen change.
Dosage and administration "Sodium thiosulfate"
The solution for external use, as a rule, is used 60 percent. Three times a day, a compress is applied to the affected area of the body. Depending on the severity of the disease, more compresses may be recommended.
If you have chosen the oral route of administration of the drug, the solution is not used in its pure form. It must be dissolved in water at the rate of 2 ampoules per 1 glass. The first half is drunk by the patient in the morning, on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals. The second - in the evening, 2 hours before dinner. The average duration of therapy is 4-5 days. Duration of admission can be extended up to 12 days. It all depends on the severity of the disease, so therapy is selected individually.
When introducing "Sodium thiosulfate" intravenously, it is equally important to consider the patient's condition, his age, severity of the disease, weight and other parameters. Therefore, in this case, the treatment regimen is also selected individually by the doctor. Intravenous administration of the drug is prescribed in severe cases when oral administration of the drug did not give the desired result. For injection, a 30 percent solution of the drug is used. 5 to 50 mg of the substance is administered per injection. The duration of therapy is determined during treatment.
Features
- Since the drug is designed to cleanse the body, it is necessary to prepare for the fact that after taking the drug, nausea, diarrhea, discomfort in the abdomen may occur. These are short-term phenomena that usually occur in the morning, but pass quickly.
- During the course of treatment with "sodium thiosulfate" it is necessary to adhere to a diet. At this time, it is forbidden to eat milk and meat products, bakery products, junk food and other junk food and drinks. Otherwise, therapy will not give the expected result.
- Drink more fluids. Simple water and diluted citrus juice are best.
- During treatment with "Sodium thiosulfate", other drugs are discontinued, since most of them lose their pharmacological effect.
Reviews about the drug
Is cleansing of the body "Sodium thiosulfate" effective and safe? Reviews about the drug, as well as about any other drug, are quite diverse. From the many comments you can understand that most of the girls began to take the drug on their own, without the recommendations and supervision of a doctor, having read on the forums praising reviews of "experienced". This is a huge mistake that can lead to irreversible consequences, and this is what you need to think about in order to cleanse your body in such an inconceivable way at home. Any medicine should be taken under medical supervision! However, many of those who were self-medicating noted a good weight loss, although not everyone was so lucky. The disadvantage is hydrogen sulfide breath. There are often cases when digestion worsened, I had to look for drugs to restore normal gastrointestinal function.
If you study the reviews of patients with psoriasis, which the doctor selected the thiosulfate therapy, we can conclude that the drug really works. But this is with intravenous administration! Though slowly, the disease nevertheless recedes. And this is the best result of well-chosen therapy.