The drug "Furacilin" is a popular drug that has an antimicrobial effect. It belongs to the group of disinfectants and antiseptics.
The drug "Furacilin", the instruction to which describes its form of release, is implemented in a network of pharmacies in the form of ointment and aerosol, solution and tablets. The main active element of the drug is nitrofural, which is a fine crystalline powder of a yellowish or yellowish-greenish tint.
The drug is used to get rid of pathogens of dysentery bacillus and gas gangrene, salmonella and large viruses, giardia and staphylococci. The activity of the drug manifests itself even when other antimicrobial drugs are powerless, not containing nitrofural or its derivatives. Aqueous solutions lose their medicinal properties during prolonged storage. The drug serves for internal as well as external local use and has an effect aimed at stopping the activity of viruses and bacteria.
Five to six days after the start of use of the drug, the population of microbes in the human body dies out. The drug is deprived of the ability to sterilize, however, in antimicrobial terms, the drug "Furacilin" is an antibiotic. According to its action to kill microbes, the drug is similar to the streptocide sulfonamide drug.
The drug "Furacilin", the instruction to which explains the main indications for use, is prescribed for:
- dysentery, acute or chronic;
- infected wounds;
- ulcers;
- burns;
- bedsores;
- otitis media of a purulent nature;
- stomatitis;
- tonsillitis;
- conjunctivitis.
Also, the drug is recommended in the presence of foci of a purulent-inflammatory nature in the field of the paranasal sinuses, pleural and articular cavities.
The drug "Furacilin", the instructions for which should be carefully studied before using it, has a number of contraindications. The drug is not prescribed for various kidney diseases, allergic dermatoses, bleeding and hypersensitivity to its constituent substances.
The drug "Furacilin", the instruction to which warns of undesirable side effects that are possible when using it, can cause allergic manifestations on the skin, as well as dermatitis. A long course of treatment can provoke neuritis. Internal use increases the risk of symptoms of allergic manifestations, as well as the appearance of vomiting, nausea and loss of appetite. If adverse events occur, use of the drug should be discontinued.
The drug "Furacilin", the method of use of which is described in sufficient detail in its instructions, is most often recommended for stomatitis, tonsillitis, acute respiratory infections and gingivitis for rinsing the mouth. With sinusitis, sinusitis and frontal sinusitis, the nose is washed with an aqueous solution of the drug.
The drug is widely used in the treatment of conjunctivitis. An aqueous solution containing the drug was instilled into each eye for seven days. Internal administration of the drug is indicated for getting rid of dysentery. The dosage should be from two to four tablets taken four to five times a day. Treatment of purulent otitis media requires the use of an alcoholic solution of the drug. The cotton wool impregnated with it is laid in the ears.
To achieve a greater effect, it is also recommended to instill an external auditory canal three times a day, one or two drops of an alcoholic solution of the drug. The use of the drug is recommended for frostbite, burns and purulent wounds. In these cases, a drug diluted in water or saline is used.