Miramistin 0.01% 150ml

Miramistin user manual

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Composition

Miramistin contains active ingredient - miramistin, as well as purified water. Other substances in Miramistin are not included.

Form of issue

The medicine is available in the form of a solution that is applied topically. It is a clear liquid without color, which foams if it is shaken. Miramistin solution is contained in polyethylene bottles of 50 ml, 100 ml, 150 ml or 200 ml, which are embedded in cardboard boxes. The kit also includes a spray nozzle or a spray pump. The form of release for use in a hospital is 500 ml bottles.
Candles, Miramistin tablets are not available.

pharmachologic effect

The summary indicates that Miramistine has an antimicrobial effect, including on hospital strains that show resistance to antibiotics.
The agent provides a bactericidal effect against certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic. Including acting on hospital strains, which are noted for multidrug resistance to antibiotics.
Also antiseptic provides antifungal effects, affecting Ascomycetes, which belong to the genus Aspergillus and Penicillium, it also affects yeast and yeast-like fungi, dermatophytes, on a number of other pathogenic fungi, including the fungal microflora, which has resistance to chemotherapeutic means.
Wikipedia indicates that Miramistin has an antiviral effect, showing activity against complex viruses, namely the human immunodeficiency virus, the herpes virus, etc.
Also, the remedy is active in relation to pathogens, which are transmitted to a person through sexual contact.
The use of Miramistin helps prevent the infection of burns, wounds, accelerates the process of tissue repair, stimulates the manifestation of protective reactions in local application, activating the absorbing and digesting function of phagocytes. The drug increases the activity of monocyte-macrophage system. Also, pronounced hyperosmolar activity is observed, due to which the wound and perifocal inflammatory processes are effectively stopped. In the treatment with Miramistin, a rapid adsorption of purulent exudate occurs, which promotes the active formation of a dry scab. In this case, granulation and viable cells of the skin are not damaged, nor is marginal epithelialization inhibited.
Allergic and local irritant effect does not.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Has antimicrobial effect. When applied topically, the product is not absorbed through the mucous membranes and skin. In the systemic circulation, the active substance practically does not enter.

Indications for use

The following indications for the use of Miramistin are determined:
    In traumatology and surgery is used to prevent suppuration, to treat purulent wounds. Used in the therapy of purulent-inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
    In obstetrics and gynecology, indications for use are as follows: treatment and prevention of suppuration of wounds and injuries received during childbirth, treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes of genital organs. How to apply in gynecology Miramistin, in detail tells the doctor at the appointment.
    In venereology and dermatology is appointed for the purpose of treatment and prevention of dermatomycosis, pyoderma, also used in candidiasis of skin and mucous membranes in particular, from thrush.
    In urology, Miramistin is prescribed for urethritis and urethrostrostitis. Practiced treatment of the drug with urethritis acute, and chronic form.
    In dentistry is appointed to prevent the treatment of infectious and inflammatory processes occurring in the oral cavity. Miramistin is treated with stomatitis (it can be used for stomatitis in children), gingivitis, periodontitis. Also removable dentures are treated with the device.
    In otorhinolaryngology it is used for genyantritis, for otitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis of chronic form. Myramistin is prescribed for angina. In particular, the drug is used in complex therapy for pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, as well as angina in children from the age of three.
    It is also used in the treatment of deep and superficial burns, in the preparation of wounds received as a result of a burn, to dermatoplasty.
    The solution is used for individual prophylaxis of the development of diseases that are transmitted to a person sexually.

Contraindications

Contraindications to treatment with this drug are noted in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In other cases, no contraindications were found.

Side effects

Side effects with miramistin treatment are rare. Sometimes, it may cause a slight burning sensation in the place that has been treated with the remedy. As a rule, the burning sensation goes away quickly, and no cancellation is required. Also, side effects may manifest as allergic reactions.

Instructions for use Miramistin (Method and dosage)

If the patient is prescribed Miramistin, the instructions for use should be carefully followed. Before applying the solution contained in the package with the nozzle-sprayer, it is necessary to remove the cap and attach the nozzle to the bottle. The nozzle needs to be activated by pressing the nebulizer again, after which the medicine can be used.
In the treatment of wounds and burns, the solution is used for irrigation of burns and wounds, and a preparation for wetting gauze tampons is also used.
In gynecology in postnatal days, vaginal irrigation is practiced, which is carried out for 5-7 days. If a child is born by a cesarean section, the vagina is treated with Miramistin before the operation. During the operation, the solution processes the uterine cavity, as well as the incision made on it. Next, after the operation, tampons with a solution are injected into the vagina like candles for one week. Tampons should be kept in the vagina for two hours.
If purulent maxillary sinusitis is prescribed Miramistin spray, the instructions for use provide that the drug should be washed with the maxillary sinus during the puncture. How to wash your nose at home, you should check with the doctor who prescribes the drug.
In tonsillitis, purulent maxillary sinusitis, pharyngitis, you should either carry out throat irrigation using a special nozzle, or rinse. How to gargle with Myramistin depends on the intensity of the symptoms of the disease. As a rule, 10-15 ml of the product is used for one rinse. Also, the agent can be used for inhalations.
Instructions for use Miramistine for children with tonsillitis or acute pharyngitis provides irrigation. For children about 6 years of age, irrigation is carried out with a single push, in day irrigation is carried out 3 or 4 times. Children from 7 to 14 years of age are given irrigation by double pressing, frequency - 3-4 times a day. Duration of treatment is from 4 to 10 days.
Miramistin in angina is used to treat both adults and children in the form of rinses and inhalations. With angina, children rinse 4-5 times. Miramistin for inhalation nebulizer can be used only with the appointment of a specialist. The fact is that inhalation with Miramistin through the nebulizer is very fine spraying, which can sometimes cause an allergic reaction.
Miramistin in the nose can be instilled only after the appointment of a doctor. Whether it is possible to drip in a nose this agent, depends on individual features of current of illness. Using a medicine for the common cold, it should be borne in mind that this solution can irritate the nasal mucosa. Especially cautiously should use the remedy for a cold in children, given what Miramistin is, and what properties the solution has.
Patients with stomatitis and other dental diseases should rinse the mouth 3 to 4 times a day. How to rinse your mouth, depends on the disease, but basically one rinse is used 10-15 ml of the remedy.
The solution is used to treat affected surfaces if it is necessary to get rid of acne.
The Miramistin package with the urological nozzle is used in urology and venereology. How to do syringing, and under what conditions it is advisable to use it, you should check with your doctor.
Miramistin Spray is injected into the urethra during therapy of urethritis and urethroprostatitis. Injection is carried out 1-2 times a day in a dose of 2-3 ml of the agent for 10 days.
It should be noted, applying Miramistin, that this remedy is also used for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. However, it is effective only if it is applied no later than two hours after sex. You should clearly know how to use the solution for this purpose: in the urethra you need to inject the drug for 2-3 minutes: men are administered 2-3 ml of the drug, women - 1-2 ml in the urethra and 5-10 ml in the vagina. It is also necessary to treat the skin on the genitals, thighs.
Miramistin with thrush, as well as with inflammatory diseases of the sexual organs of a woman is administered intravaginally, for which the solution is wetted with a tampon. With thrush, women also undergo douching, which should be done for seven days.
Is it possible to drip into the ear Miramistin, depends on the disease and the intensity of the symptoms. If the patient is diagnosed with purulent otitis, 2 ml of the solution should be injected into the external auditory meatus.

Overdose

There is no information about an overdose of Miramistin.

Interaction

To those who seek an answer to the question, Miramistin is an antibiotic or not, it should be noted that this remedy is only an effective antiseptic. Nevertheless, it should be taken into account that with the simultaneous treatment of these drugs and antibiotics, there is an increase in the antifungal and antibacterial action of the latter.

Terms of sale

In the pharmacy Miramistin can be purchased without a doctor's prescription.

Storage conditions

When storing the solution, the temperature should not exceed 25 ° C. It is necessary to protect drugs from children.

Shelf life

You can store the drug for 3 years.

special instructions

The mutagenic effect of drugs in the study was not revealed.
Do not allow the product to get into the eyes. Miramistin for eyes is used exclusively after the appointment of a specialist. At the same time about whether you can rinse your eyes with this solution, and how to do it correctly, you must always find out from your doctor. For the treatment of eye diseases, Ocomistin is used based on miramistine.
Since this drug has a wide range of effects, it is prescribed for mixed fungal and bacterial infections. As a rule, this occurs at the first stage of therapy, before the diagnosis is established.

Miramistin analogues

Miramistin analogs are preparations of Chlorhexidine, etc. The price of analogues can be higher and lower. However, only the specialist can determine definitively what Miramistin can replace in each particular case.

Which is better: Miramistin or Chlorhexidine?

Often in search of a drug that can replace Miramistin, a comparison of this drug is done with the drug Chlorhexidine. Answering the question, what is the difference between Chlorhexidine and Miramistine, experts note that Chlorhexidine is more toxic, and also provokes the development of more pronounced side effects. These drugs have a different composition, although the indications for use are almost the same. But doctors consider Miramistin safer and more gentle means, why it can be prescribed for the treatment of children. In this case, Chlorhexidine has more pronounced antimicrobial activity.

Children

Miramistin for children is prescribed in acute form of pharyngitis, as well as with exacerbation of the chronic form of tonsillitis. Miramistin's spray instruction for children provides that the remedy for children under 3 years of age is prescribed only according to the indications. Children under one year of treatment with the solution should be under the supervision of a specialist.
Carefully dribble Miramistin in the nose to the child with a cold, as possible irritation of the mucous membrane. Inhalations using this drug are rarely prescribed for children. With chicken pox in children, the affected skin surface can be treated with a solution. When conjunctivitis in children, it is advisable to use other drugs, since Miramistin can trigger the development of allergic reactions.
Miramistin for infants is used for irrigation with a spray nozzle. For babies, the product can also be used to treat surfaces that require disinfection.

Miramistin in pregnancy and lactation

Miramistin at pregnancy, and also at thoracal feeding can be applied at presence of corresponding indications. If a throat rinse is performed during pregnancy, or is buried in the nose during pregnancy Miramistin, the likelihood of absorption of the active substance into the bloodstream is unlikely. Therefore, for the throat, as well as for disinfection of the affected surfaces in the process of bearing the child, Miramistin can be used. How to use the medicine, you should ask the doctor in detail. During pregnancy during treatment, this drug should be periodically observed by a specialist.

Reviews about Miramistin

In the network often there are positive responses to Miramistin. Patients note that this drug is really a very effective antiseptic. Women write about its use in gynecology, which made it possible to quickly cure infectious diseases of the genitals.
Reviews about Miramistin for children indicate that the solution allows you to accelerate the healing process of wounds, it is effective in angina and other diseases. Reviews about the spray for children almost do not contain information about side effects. In rare cases, parents write about the manifestation of a brief burning sensation. Many users write and that the solution helped them quickly get rid of acne, speed up the healing of burns.
Given the fact that the medicine is a universal antiseptic, Miramistine is often used for the throat. Using it to rinse with angina, users note that in a few days there is a marked relief of the condition. Also a good effect appears after spraying the solution in the throat of the baby and even in the throat of the baby. Often gargling makes it possible to ease the condition a little after the first use. Sometimes patients ask if it is possible to swallow a solution, to which doctors warn them against such actions.