The drug "Gramitsidin S" is an antimicrobial drug related to biological antiseptics of microbial origin. The tool is widely used in ENT practice, dentistry, ophthalmology. The medication is an antibiotic, has a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect. The medicine is effective against staphylococci, streptococci, meningococci, pneumococci and other microbes. Under the influence of the drug, the permeability of the membrane of the pathogenic cell increases, which leads to a violation of its stability and death. When absorbed, the drug enhances salivation, due to which the oral cavity and pharynx are cleansed of inflammatory exudate and pathogens.
Release form
They release the medication in the following forms:
Ampoules containing 2.5 or 10 ml of the drug.
Paste in cans or aluminum tubes of 30 g. In addition to gramicidin C (2% solution), the product contains lactic acid, an emulsifier, and distilled water.
Absorption tablets that contain 1.5 mg of the drug. Auxiliary components - methyl cellulose, milk sugar, sugar, calcium stearate. A package may contain 10 or 20 tablets.
Indications for use
The medicine "Gramicidin C" is used for:
infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues and skin, including infected and purulent wounds;
superficial pyoderma;
pyoderma-complicated mycosis of the feet ;
ulcerative skin lesions;
phlegmon;
furunculosis;
carbuncles;
pressure sores;
microbial eczema (acute stage);
skin burns;
joint injuries;
epiemach;
gingivitis;
stomatitis;
conjunctivitis;
osteomyelitis;
keratitis;
blepharitis;
inflammatory diseases of the vagina and cervix.
Also, the medication can be used as a local contraceptive.
How to use the drug "Gramitsidin C"? Instructions for use
Paste. Apply the preparation on a sterile gauze cloth and apply to the wound surface. Change the bandage after 2-4 days. If the medication is used as a contraceptive, then using a special syringe, 5-6 g of paste is injected into the vagina.
Solution. Pre-dilute the solution with sterile distilled water (1: 100), you can use ordinary boiled water. Use for douching in the treatment of purulent-ichorous metritis and vaginitis. Also, tampons are moistened in the solution, rinsed, washed, irrigated with dressings. After preparation, the resulting composition is stored for no longer than 3 days. If necessary, and according to the doctor’s testimony, using 70% alcohol, you can prepare an alcohol solution. Also, if you dilute one ampoule 25 times in vegetable oil, you can get an oil solution.
Tablets. Gramitsidin tablets are widely used for the treatment and prevention of throat ailments. For this purpose, 2 tablets are absorbed 4 times a day. The course of treatment should last no more than 5 days.
Side effects
As a rule, the drug "Gramitsidin C" is well tolerated. In rather rare cases, allergic reactions can develop, manifested by skin itching, rashes, fever, urticaria, edema, contact dermatitis, anaphylactic shock.
Contraindications
The medication can not be used with individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, allergic reactions, dermatoses. It is undesirable to use the drug during pregnancy, while breastfeeding is canceled.
Storage conditions
Gramitsidin C should be stored in a cool dark place. Shelf life depends on the form of release of the drug:
bottles - within 5 years;
ampoules - for 10 years;
an aqueous solution must be used within 3 days after preparation;
oil and alcohol solutions can be stored for a long time.
special instructions
An intravenous drug solution cannot be administered, as this can provoke the occurrence of hemolysis and phlebitis. You should also know that this drug enhances the effect of other drugs that have a bactericidal effect.
Finally
Many diseases can be cured using the drug Gramitsidin. Reviews about the drug are mostly positive. However, before using it, specialist advice is required.