Infectious lesions of the skin and mucous membranes are often diagnosed in medicine. Doctors often prescribe antibacterial drugs for topical use. One of these is Microcid. Instructions for use of the medication should be studied before using it.
Characterization and description of the drug
According to the instructions for use, “Microcid” is a liquid for external use, which has an antibacterial effect, in one milliliter of which is the filtrate of the culture fluid of the fungus Penicillium vitale Pidoplichko et Bilai.
The drug is placed in bottles with a capacity of 100 milliliters, which are clogged with a plastic stopper.
The drug is prescribed for such pathologies and conditions:
- inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous epithelium;
- infection of wounds;
- stomatitis;
- cystitis;
- vaginitis of bacterial origin;
- cervical erosion;
- burns;
- otitis;
- abscesses and phlegmon;
- tonsillitis;
- panaritium;
- paronychia;
- psoriasis;
- chronic lichen;
- carbuncle;
- impetigo.
Some people confuse this medication with the Mycocide drug, so pharmacies often ask for the Microcid spray and instructions for use for familiarization. But in the form of a spray, Mycocide is released - an antifungal agent intended for the treatment of fungal infections of the legs. Do not confuse these two drugs.
“Microcid” or “Microcid liquid”?
There is also the drug “Microcid of the Russian Federation liquid”, the instructions for use indicate that this agent is used to disinfect surfaces, objects and devices, equipment for bacterial, viral and fungal infections in medical institutions, ambulances, etc. .
The composition of this drug includes 1-propanol and 2-propanol, water. According to the instructions for use, "Microcid liquid" is a German drug with antimicrobial activity. It belongs to the class of low toxic substances, it is not a drug.
Are “Microcid” and “Microcid-D” the same thing?
Do not confuse these two drugs. According to the instructions for use, Microcid-D is a disinfectant used to disinfect livestock and poultry facilities, animal care products, their cages and houses, as well as equipment.
The preparation contains such components as glyoxal, alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, perfumes and dyes, water. It has antimicrobial activity, toxicity belongs to the class of moderately hazardous substances, is not a drug.
The effect of the drug
According to the instructions for use, "Microcid" effectively fights many pathogenic microbes, strains of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The drug is used externally, it is not absorbed into the blood.
The effect of the medication is determined by those substances that are formed as a result of the vital activity of the fungus Penicillium vitale Pidoplichko et Bilai. These include hydrogen peroxide and δ-lactones of gluconic acid.
The use of "Microcide"
The instructions for use for "Microcide" describe what is used externally in the form of tampons moistened with medicine, lotions under a bandage. They must be changed once a day. They also irrigate open wound cavities with a liquid, using a syringe, and purulent wounds and cavities are washed. Also, the vagina can be douched with medicine twice a day, the drug must first be diluted in boiled water (1: 6).
According to the instructions for use, Microcid cannot replace surgical intervention (if necessary). The drug is diluted with water, the temperature of which should not exceed 40 degrees. The therapeutic agent should be in constant contact with the affected tissue.
Application restrictions
Contraindications to the use of the medication are:
- high susceptibility to the components of the drug;
- tendency to allergic reactions;
- childhood.
The drug can be used during the period of gestation and breastfeeding, as it does not enter the systemic circulation. The drug does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions.
Adverse Reactions and Overdose
Typically, the drug is well tolerated by patients. In some cases, burning and irritation may appear at the site of contact of the drug with the skin or mucous epithelium. An allergic reaction rarely occurs in the form of urticaria, hyperemia and itching.
With prolonged use of the drug, superinfection develops, side reactions begin to appear. With prolonged intravaginal use, fungal microflora begins to be activated.
Additional Information
It is not recommended to use "Microcid" in conjunction with other drugs, as its effectiveness will decrease. You can mix the medicine with a solution of novocaine 1% or 0.5% (1: 1).
Store Microcid in a dry, dark place. Air temperature should not exceed 20 degrees. Shelf life is two years from the date of release of the medication. If the bottle was opened, then it is stored in the refrigerator for no more than three days.
Analogs
The medication is produced by a Ukrainian company. Buying the drug today is quite difficult in pharmacies of the Russian Federation. According to the instructions for use, Microcid is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription, but most often in Russia its analogues are used.
Analogs of the medicine:
- "Altargo."
- Bactroban.
- "Baneocin."
- Iruxol.
- Synthomycin.
- "Tyrosur."
- "Fusiderm."
- "Fusicutan."
- "Chitosan."
Before buying a medication, you should consult a doctor.
Conclusion
The antibacterial drug "Microcid" is intended for the treatment of infectious pathologies of the skin and mucous membranes. Do not confuse this medicine with disinfectants such as Microcid RF Liquid and Microcid-D. These drugs are not medicines, but are intended for the disinfection of rooms, equipment, etc.