Protargolum solution is an antiseptic preparation intended for local use in ophthalmology, otolaryngology and urology. This tool belongs to the group of anti-inflammatory drugs with a characteristic disinfecting and antiseptic effect. After the protargol solution is applied to the mucous surface, it begins to form a protective film that helps to reduce redness, narrowing of blood vessels and lower the threshold of sensitivity. Thus, this antiseptic drug effectively helps with a variety of diseases of a bacterial nature and at the same time, unlike antibiotics, it is not able to cause dysbiosis or any other serious complications.
This anti-inflammatory drug is available in the form of a brown-yellow or brown powder, odorless, from which 1-5% drug solution is subsequently prepared.
The composition of this drug includes a special protein compound that contains silver ions - silver protein. It is this substance that is the main component of such a tool as a solution of protargol. The composition of the finished medicine is also supplemented with a small amount of purified water.
The manufacturer mainly recommends using this antiseptic agent as part of the complex treatment of diseases such as pharyngitis, otitis media, rhinitis or conjunctivitis. With adenoids, doctors quite often prescribe a solution of protargol. The instruction recommends its use in case of urethritis or cystitis. In addition, you can use this anti-inflammatory drug as an effective prevention of blepharitis in babies. In addition, positive results are noted with the use of this antiseptic drug for the treatment of gonorrhea.
The use of protargol solution is strictly contraindicated in case of individual intolerance of silver proteinate by the patient, as well as an allergic reaction to any of its derivatives. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to prescribe this anti-inflammatory drug during the lactation period or during pregnancy. Also, the manufacturer does not recommend the use of
protargol solution
for children under the age of five. The latter is due to the fact that this antiseptic drug contains a metal that can accumulate in the body and subsequently cause various disorders in the functioning of internal organs.
If we talk about undesirable reactions and possible side effects that can be triggered by the use of this tool, it should be said about the high risk of burning and itching in the area of its application. In addition, mucosal drainage, migraine-like pain, hyperemia of the mucous membrane of the eyes, drowsiness, dizziness, swelling of the larynx, various kinds of rashes, atopic dermatitis or anaphylactic shock can be noted.