In pharmacies, many antiseptic products are produced that differ in the specifics of use and cost. Many of them have long been used to disinfect skin wounds. This is exactly how green is. The instructions for using this medication are quite simple. The nuances of using the tool are presented in the article.
Release form
Instructions for brilliant green are usually indicated on the tank. This tool is released in the form of an alcohol solution - 2% and 1%. It is found in glass bottles, the capacity of which is 5 l, 1 l, 25 ml, 10 ml and 5 ml. As can be seen from the reviews, people are in demand for the latest options.
They release it in the form of a fine-grained powder, which is in a package of 1 g. In pharmacies, you can find this drug in the form of a felt-tip pen, which is convenient to use because it cannot spill or spatter.
The solution has a mild antiseptic effect. With it, the destruction of gram-positive microbes, pathogenic fungi occurs. The medicine disinfects open skin wounds without damaging the tissues. Absorption is moderate, due to ethanol disinfection is ensured. The solution destroys staphylococcus, diphtheria bacillus and other microbes. The dye stimulates recovery, so wounds heal faster.
Structure
In the instructions for the green leaf, its components are presented. It consists of:
- Brilliant green.
- Ethanol.
- Purified water.
The first component is often included in drugs for treating skin wounds. For example, it is in “corn fluid”, where salicylic acid is included in addition to brilliant green. Zelenka is tried on when treating corns and calluses, as well as for treating wounds - cracks, abrasions, scratches. Judging by the reviews, the tool is in demand among most people.
Characteristic and action
The tool is a dye. It is presented in the form of a green-golden powder or golden-greenish lumps. It is considered almost insoluble in alcohol and water, but soluble in chloroform. The solution has a saturated green color.
Brilliant green is considered a highly active and fast-acting antiseptic. According to reviews, many people use it to treat wounds. The bactericidal effect affects microorganisms, blocking their spread. These include diphtheria bacillus, Staphylococcus aureus, some fungi.
Indications
The instructions for Zelenka have a list of cases when it can be used to disinfect wounds. The medicine is used in the treatment of post-traumatic and postoperative wounds. It is also necessary in the following cases:
- Inflammation of the hair follicles.
- Erysipelas.
- The development of pyoderma.
- Infectious inflammation of the skin of the eyelids.
The solution is used in the prevention of infection in the presence of barley, carbunculosis, chickenpox, and herpes infection. This tool is considered safe, so it is used even for newborns. For example, brilliant green is useful for treating an umbilical wound in order to accelerate skin regeneration.
For older children, the solution is used for insect bites. In this situation, the medicine has not only an antiseptic effect, but also dries out rashes and reduces the degree of itching. According to reviews, the tool is indispensable at home.
Contraindications
Contraindications are indicated in the instructions for use of zelenka. The solution should not be used if you are hypersensitive. Experts do not recommend applying the product to severely bleeding wounds and affected wetting areas of the skin. According to reviews, after using the solution, irritation and burning may appear, but it passes very soon.
Interaction
According to the official instructions for use, the solution of brilliant green is incompatible with antiseptic agents, the active components of which are:
- Alkali.
- Iodine.
- Chlorine.
This means that they cannot be used together.
Application
Diamond green is part of some types of adhesive plasters with a bactericidal effect. The instructions for the solution of brilliant green say that it can be used as an impregnation of bandage dressings.
The medicine is applied externally with a thin layer on the wound of the skin. In this case, you need to capture a small area of healthy tissues. The procedure can be carried out 2-3 times a day.
The solution has a mild odor of alcohol. According to reviews, in pharmacies usually sell drugs for 10-25 ml. Apply zelenka with a special swab or cotton swab. It can be produced in the form of dropper tubes with a capacity of 1-10 ml, which are applied pointwise, so they can not stain clothes. The cost is 10-30 rubles.
Zelenka is sold in the form of a powder of golden green color and a glossy texture. It is slightly soluble in water, has no pronounced smell. Before use, it is dissolved in 57 ethyl alcohol. In its original form, the shelf life is not long.
special instructions
The instructions for zelenka on the bottles contain basic information on use. Special instructions must be taken into account:
- With contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, lacrimation and burning may appear.
- The solution can not be taken orally, otherwise acute intoxication and hypoxia will appear.
- When applied to the affected area of the skin, the agent penetrates into the general bloodstream in small quantities.
The solution can be applied during pregnancy and lactation. The medicine is stored at temperatures up to +25 degrees. Shelf life is 2 years.
Analogs
By similar means include:
- "Antisept"
- Bonaderm
- "Hydrogen peroxide"
- Septil
- Vitasept
- "Bioantisept"
- "Methylene blue."
- "Hydroperite".
- "Ichthyolum".
- Chlorophyllipt.
- "Sterillium".
- Manisoft.
- "Medosept".
- "Farmasept".
How to eliminate green spots
An unpleasant consequence of using the product is green spots on the skin and clothing. Over time, they are removed from the skin themselves. To speed up the process, you can use hydrogen peroxide or other means with alcohol. Acetone and bleach are suitable. Such products can only be used for completely healthy skin.
If zelenka got on clothes, then removing stains will be more difficult, since this drug is a very stable dye. To eliminate contamination from the material, it is advisable to take the item to dry cleaning. At home, bleach or acetone is used. But this method is ideal only for cotton. For other fabrics, it is better to choose stain removers.
Diamond green is a drug with high efficiency and low cost. It is only necessary to apply it carefully so that you do not have to solve the problem of removing stains from skin and clothing.