“Etericide” is a unique medicine based on water-soluble fish oil products. It can be used to eliminate various types of pathogenic bacteria. The antiseptic drug "Etericide" instruction recommends use in the treatment of wound surfaces. Due to the antimicrobial properties of the solution, it is often also used to treat the common cold in babies. Let us consider in more detail the composition and features of the use of the drug.
General description of the tool
"Etericide" refers to the group of antimicrobial drugs and has a wide range of effects on pathogens that cause purulent processes. The tool has a natural origin. It is based on fatty acids, aldehydes and peroxides - substances derived from fish oil. These components are able to inhibit the vital activity of pyogenic bacteria.
The drug is available in the form of a solution for external use and is packaged in glass bottles of 50 and 250 ml. The therapeutic effect of the drug extends to antibiotic-resistant staphylococci, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia. Means "Etericide" application instruction (the price of the medicine will be indicated later) allows use in pediatric practice.
Indications for appointment
The antimicrobial solution is produced by the Ukrainian pharmacological company Pharmstandard Biolek (Kharkov). According to the annotation, the solution is suitable for the treatment of the following ailments:
- carbuncles;
- trophic ulcers with suppuration;
- burns;
- long non-healing wounds;
- boils;
- postoperative wounds complicated by infection.
If it is necessary to rehabilitate carriers of meningococcus, it is also recommended to use the Eteritsid solution, instructions for use.
The price of the drug depends on the volume of the package and ranges from 350-870 rubles. However, to find this drug in pharmacies is almost impossible. It should be borne in mind that “Etericide” has no analogues in composition. If necessary, the solution is replaced with drugs that have a similar therapeutic effect. One such remedy is Dekasan.
"Etericide" in the nose of children
The pharmaceutical industry produces a fairly small number of drugs that are of natural origin and are considered safe for the body. "Etericide" just belongs to this category and is absolutely non-toxic. Many pediatricians recommend using it to treat the common cold in children.
"Etericide" instruction is positioned as an antibacterial drug of local action, and therefore it is often prescribed for the treatment of sinusitis of varying severity and rhinitis in acute respiratory viral infections. It is instilled into children like normal nose drops. At the same time, the therapeutic effect of this drug manifests itself much faster than with other popular drugs. A significant improvement in the condition of babies is observed already on the 3rd day of using the medicine.
How to apply?
Already at the first signs of a viral infection, you can begin to use the oil solution "Etericide". Drops with a cold should be used several times a day. Doctors usually recommend instilling 1-2 drops in each nasal passage. Another method of using the solution involves laying turundas moistened with a drug. The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes. This option is more suitable for the treatment of runny nose in adults.
Applying both saline and the antimicrobial agent "Eteritsid" with a cold, you can significantly speed up the healing process. Before instilling the main medicine, the nasal cavity should be cleaned of accumulated mucus using saline or seawater preparations.
Side effects and contraindications
According to the official instructions, a medicine of natural origin can be used with almost no restrictions. The only contraindication is intolerance to fish oil or its components.
The “Etericide” instruction allows the use for the treatment of the common cold in infants, because the drug is well tolerated. Side effects in the form of itching, burning or swelling of the mucous membrane are observed in extremely rare cases. Similar situations usually arise precisely against the background of intolerance or hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug. You should abandon the further use of the solution in the event of pathological symptoms and consult a specialist to correct the treatment regimen.
Does the drug help?
For the treatment of the common cold, one of the most effective is considered to be the Etericide drug. They instill it in the nose of the children to avoid drying out of the mucus, which is liberally liberated during the period of the disease. In addition to moisturizing, the oil solution is able to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms that enhance the inflammatory process.
According to reviews, it is possible to cope with the symptoms of a cold with a medication within a few days. If you start using the solution immediately from the first days of the disease, you can prevent the development of complications and strengthen the immune system at the local level.
Analogs
"Dekasan" - the main analogue of the antimicrobial agent "Ekteritsid". The instruction positions it as a highly effective antiseptic drug, which is widely used in medical practice. The medication is able to affect both gram-negative and gram-positive pathogenic microorganisms.
The active component of the drug is decamethoxin - a substance that can disrupt the integrity of the membrane of target cells. The solution has a selective therapeutic effect and does not affect the cells of the human body. With a runny nose and SARS, the analogue of "Etericide" is recommended for use in inhalation therapy.
The procedure should be carried out using a nebulizer. The device will break the solution into microparticles and deliver them to the damaged areas of the mucous membrane of the respiratory system. Inhalation with Dekasan with a cold is carried out twice a day. Previously, the drug is diluted with saline.