The drug "Dimexide" (solution) describes the instructions for use as an external anti-inflammatory agent. The medication is available in the form of a clear, colorless liquid with a slight specific odor or without it. The active substance is dimethyl sulfoxide.
Mechanism of action
The drug has the ability to neutralize hydroxyl radicals, improve metabolism in inflammatory foci. To the beneficial properties of the drug "Dimexide" (solution), the instructions for use also include its antimicrobial, analgesic, local anesthetic effect. The tool exhibits moderate fibrinolytic activity. The drug penetrates well through the mucous membranes, skin, membrane of microbial cells (increasing their sensitivity to the influence of antibiotics) and other biological membranes.
Appointment
The drug "Dimexide" (solution), the instructions for use recommends in the complex treatment of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. In particular, therapy is prescribed for patients with ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, reactive synovitis. An effective medication for deforming osteoarthrosis, erythema nodosum, limited scleroderma. The drug is prescribed for patients with foot mycosis, lupus erythematosus, thrombophlebitis, and eczema. Instructions for use also include trophic ulcers, sprain, burns, acne, purulent wounds, bruises, indications of Dimexidum (solution). In skin plastic surgery, the drug is used to preserve skin homotransplants.
How to prepare a solution of "Dimexidum"?
In the treatment of various pathologies, the drug is used in various concentrations. Dilute the product with water. Treatment of erysipelas is carried out with a 50% solution. To obtain it, the medicine and water are mixed in a ratio of 1: 1. The resulting mixture is applied twice to three times a day, 50-100 ml. With diffuse streptoderma, eczema, a 40/90% solution is used. To obtain a forty percent concentration, 6 parts of the drug are mixed with 4 parts of water. In this ratio
use the Dimexidum solution for a compress. 90% of the mixture is obtained by adding 2 parts of water to 18 parts of the drug. For pain syndromes and for local anesthesia, a mixture of 25/50% is used. In these conditions, compresses are applied 2-3 times a day, using the drug in a dose of 100-150 ml. To obtain a 25% concentration, 6 parts of water are mixed with 2 parts of the product. A low-drug mixture is used to treat purulent-septic lesions, inflammatory and necrotic cavities and foci.
Contraindications
The drug "Dimexide" (solution) does not allow the instructions for use during pregnancy or during feeding, with glaucoma, angina pectoris. Therapy is not recommended for patients with cataracts, hypersensitivity, severe atherosclerosis. Contraindications Dimexidum (solution) instructions for use also include a coma, stroke, kidney or liver failure of a serious nature, heart attack.