Dimexide in gynecology is widely used due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and light anesthetic properties. Apply it externally.
It helps to cope with infectious and inflammatory diseases of the external female genital organs. In addition, this drug enhances the effect of the use of other drugs.
What diseases is Dimexide used in gynecology for?
The drug is indicated for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the cervix (such as cervicitis, vulvovaginitis and others), the vagina, and also the external genitalia. It is effective in combating ailments of fungal, viral, bacterial and caused by protozoa origin.
Dimexide in gynecology is used to treat cervical erosion. It is also effective in restorative therapy for patients suffering from genital cancer .
In all the above cases, the drug "Dimexidum" should not be used separately, it is recommended to do this as part of complex therapy. The drug is prescribed by a specialist, all medical procedures should be carried out in a clinic or other medical institution.
The pharmaceutical agent in question is capable of exerting a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect due to the suppression of the action of biologically active substances that are the causative agents of the disease (for example, prostaglandins). It also significantly reduces itching and swelling of tissues, eliminates discharge. In addition, Dimexide is used in gynecology because of its antimicrobial effect (it penetrates directly into the cells of pathogenic microorganisms through membranes ).
The ability of the drug to transport the drugs dissolved in it through the mucous membranes and skin integuments without violating their integrity is especially appreciated. At the same time, the therapeutic effect of drugs is significantly increased, and they themselves accumulate in the tissues. However, this property also has negative aspects, since as a result of this, not only the therapeutic, but also the side effect of drugs can be enhanced.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Dimexide is not used
- with coronary heart disease (with frequent attacks of angina pectoris, after myocardial infarction);
- with severe ailments of the kidneys and liver, accompanied by malfunctions in their functioning;
- with pronounced atherosclerosis;
- if the patient suffers from cerebrovascular accident (ischemic stroke);
- with ophthalmic diseases (cataract, glaucoma).
The drug "Dimexide" during pregnancy is also contraindicated. Do not use it during lactation, as well as if the patient's age is less than fifteen or more than sixty years.
As for the side effects, when used correctly, they are not observed. Undesirable consequences of using the drug occur only in case of individual intolerance to its components. They are manifested in the occurrence of edema and a feeling of itching. Rarely enough bronchospasm develops, since the medication in question has a characteristic garlic odor, which not all patients can tolerate.
Before carrying out the procedure using this tool, it is necessary to conduct a test for sensitivity to the drug. For this, a drop of Dimexide, previously dissolved in water in a ratio of one to one, is applied to the forearm (its inner side). If redness or swelling does not occur, tolerance to the drug is satisfactory.
It should be remembered that the use of this medication is made exclusively as directed by a specialist.