About medications in gynecology
Miramistin in gynecology how to use. Miramistin is a drug with antiseptic properties, used in the form of a solution and as an ointment. As a rule, a cotton swab is taken and soaked in the drug, after which it is inserted into the vaginal cavity.
This antiseptic drug has a special property; it acts extremely selectively, that is, it has a negative effect on the skin or mucous membrane. At the same time, it has an effect on pathogenic microorganisms and does not cause an allergic reaction in the patient.
Sometimes there is a slight burning sensation at the site of use of this product, but it goes away on its own in a short period of time and is absolutely safe, so the drug can be used in the future. Miramistin has a number of useful properties such as: increasing local immunity, anti-inflammatory effect and accelerated cell regeneration.
Like any antiseptic, Miramistin kills germs.
Release forms
The drug is available in several forms for ease of use. This makes it possible to purchase the option that is suitable for the treatment process. The drug is sold freely in pharmacies, but it is better to have a prescription from your doctor - this will protect against overdose and unpleasant consequences.
Miramistin is available in the following forms:
- Solution 0.01% for external use in a polyethylene bottle. The product is ready for use - does not require additional dilution steps. The cost of the drug with a volume of 500 ml is from 760 rubles.
Miramistin with gynecological attachment - A 150 ml bottle with a concentration of 0.01% costs from 360 rubles. For ease of use, a special attachment is included in the package.
- Miramistin with a capacity of 50 ml in a working concentration of 0.01% on sale starts from 200 rubles. The package contains a nozzle with a sprayer.
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Action
Miramistin with a gynecological attachment is part of a group of powerful antiseptics that can destroy gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The drug effectively fights diseases caused by such pathogens.
Miramistin's constituent substances are active against many venereal pathologies - chlamydia, trypanosomiasis, trichomoniasis and gonorrhea. The active substance of the drug has a detrimental effect on many fungal pathogens, helping to eliminate unpleasant consequences - thrush, dermatophytosis.
Incoming substances trigger the process of an immune response to various mechanical damage. The use of Miramistin accelerates the healing of wounds, burn sites and postoperative sutures.
When taken together with antibiotics, it blocks the harmful effects of pathogenic bacteria on the body. In this case, resistance to drugs in pathogenic microflora is reduced several times.
During the formation of exudate on an open wound, Miramistin helps the rapid removal of pus and subsequent healing.
The incoming components are not absorbed into the blood, which has a positive effect when used by pregnant women and children. This property of the drug is actively used by gynecologists in identifying vulvovaginitis, cervical erosion, postpartum injuries and for preventive treatment after childbirth.
Miramistin is a colorless solution with a slight hint of yellow and a specific odor. The active ingredient of the drug is Miramistin.
The composition is represented by Miramistin and purified water: 1 ml of the drug corresponds to 0.1 mg of Miramistin. The effect of the substance is due to the high absorption of pathogenic microorganisms into the cell membranes, which is detrimental to them.
Douching with an antiseptic
An antiseptic can also be used for douching. Is it worth doing this procedure before you visit a gynecologist? Definitely not. In this case, the doctor will not be able to conduct a full examination if you clean the vagina of bacteria.
In this case, making a correct diagnosis will be extremely difficult. For douching you will need a douche bulb, or an ordinary Esmarch mug. Rubber tubes or a syringe must be thoroughly disinfected with alcohol, and then rinsed with boiled water.
The tips of the Esmarch mug are usually boiled. You must be sure that the medical instruments are completely sterile.
This procedure must be carried out extremely carefully.
Contraindications
Miramistin should not be used if there is an individual intolerance to the active substance. This can provoke a severe allergy attack and Quincke's edema.
Children under 3 years of age are not recommended to use the drug. At this age, Miramistin can be prescribed by the attending physician, subject to a better therapeutic effect with less negative impact. In this case, the solution is additionally diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. During the treatment period, the child is under the strict supervision of a pediatrician.
What does Miramistin protect against?
The effect of the drug is detrimental to:
- Many aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
- A number of pathogenic fungi, including yeast and yeast-like fungi.
- Some viruses, in particular the herpes virus.
- Most pathogens that cause sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, trichomonas, gonococci, etc.
Among other things, the drug also affects hospital strains of pathogenic bacteria that are highly resistant to antimicrobial therapy. Therefore, Miramistin in such cases helps to increase the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy.
How to use Miramistin in venereology
The solution effectively prevents sexually transmitted diseases. However, it should be remembered that Miramistin will provide the expected result only if it is applied within two hours after sexual intercourse.
To prevent sexually transmitted diseases, a bottle with a special urological attachment is used. It is recommended for men to inject 2-3 ml of solution into the urethra, for women - 1-2 ml. Additionally, the drug is administered into the vagina in a volume of 5-10 ml using a gynecological applicator. The skin of the external genitalia is also treated with the solution. After treatment, it is recommended to refrain from urinating for 2 hours.
What is Miramistin used for?
The drug is widely used by doctors of several specialties:
- Traumatologists and surgeons use the solution to prevent the suppurative process, as well as to treat purulent wounds.
- Obstetricians and gynecologists prescribe Miramistin for the treatment of postpartum and postoperative sutures, as well as as part of the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs.
- Dermatovenerologists use the product for the auxiliary treatment of fungal diseases such as dermatomycosis and mucosal candidiasis.
- Urologists treat acute and chronic urethritis and urethroprostatitis with Miramistin.
- ENT doctors prescribe the drug as part of complex therapy for tonsillitis, laryngitis, otitis, and inflammatory diseases of the sinuses.
- Dentists use the solution to treat stomatitis, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Miramistin is also a means of preventing inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity.
The drug is also used to treat burns and for antiseptic treatment of wounds before dermatoplasty.
Finally, Miramistin is a popular and very effective means for individual prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
Analogs
Miramistin with a gynecological attachment is an effective remedy in the fight against a number of diseases in women. But sometimes intolerance to the active substance is revealed, so the doctor decides to replace it with a similar drug.
Chlorhexidine, which has similar properties to Miramistin, is usually used. But the drug cannot be used in childhood due to its pronounced antimicrobial effect.
Okomistin and Septomirin have low medicinal properties compared to Miramistin. They are used in conjunction with other analgesic and antimicrobial drugs.
The drug has a wide range of uses in medicine. Gynecologists give the product high marks, prescribing it even to pregnant women for the treatment of candidiasis and other unpleasant pathologies. Obstetricians leave positive reviews about the solution’s effect on open wounds and inflammation.
Girls and doctors agree on the ease of use of the drug - a special attachment greatly facilitates the use of Miramistin. It can be used independently at home. The product goes on sale ready-made, so it does not require additional manipulations with dilution.
Miramistin helps to cope with many serious diseases of the pelvic organs, and with a gynecological attachment, use is greatly simplified. There is no need to engage in breeding or preparation for other manipulations.
The active ingredient of the drug has a strong antimicrobial and bacterial effect, which allows you to relieve inflammatory processes with the presence of purulent exudate. The safety of the product has been proven by clinical trials, patient reviews and medical statistics.
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Precautionary measures
To avoid undesirable consequences, the drug must be used in compliance with certain rules. In case of individual intolerance to the components of the medicine, its use for intimate hygiene and treatment of various diseases is strictly prohibited. Otherwise, complications may occur that manifest themselves in the form of allergic reactions.
If after carrying out hygienic procedures a burning sensation is observed in the perineal area, then it is necessary to urgently rinse with clean water. In the future, the use of the drug for intimate hygiene is prohibited.
At what age can Miramistin be used for children?
According to the instructions, the solution is prescribed for the treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis for children over 3 years of age. As a rule, in childhood, the throat is irrigated with Miramistin using a spray. The dosage of the drug increases in proportion to the age of the child. Duration of use is from 4 to 10 days, the period depends on the severity of the disease.
Do not drop the solution into the child’s nose - this can lead to irritation of the mucous membranes.
Many parents are interested in the question of whether infants can be treated with this drug. The list of contraindications for Miramistin does not include infancy, so the use of the drug is possible. However, you should not self-medicate: before use, you must consult a pediatrician.
Instructions for use
The action of Miramistin is aimed at destroying the membranes of bacteria, which contributes to their death. Despite this, the drug has virtually no effect on the membranes of human cells. The medication has a pronounced antimicrobial effect. Therefore, it is used to combat not only gram-positive, but also gram-negative microorganisms. If the medicine is used topically, it is not able to be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes.
The drug is used for the treatment of not only gynecological, but also dermatological, dental, otolaryngological, venereological, surgical and other pathologies. The drug should not be taken if you are hypersensitive to its components. If Miramistin is used simultaneously with antibiotics, then the resistance of microorganisms to the latter will be significantly reduced.
Since the medication is not able to influence a person’s memory and psychomotor reactions, after its use it is allowed to drive vehicles and operate complex mechanisms. To avoid various diseases of infectious etiology in the vagina, it is recommended to use medication in the form of irrigation. It is allowed to insert intravaginal tampons. In gynecology, electrophoresis of the medication is performed.
The use of the drug in pediatrics is not recommended. In childhood, using the medicine for hygiene procedures is strictly prohibited. After using Miramistin, in rare cases, a burning sensation may occur. You should not be afraid of this condition, as it goes away on its own within 30 seconds.
Miramistin is a universal medicinal antiseptic solution. That is why this drug is widely used to treat various pathological conditions. It is also recommended to use the product for genital hygiene. The drug is completely safe, which makes it possible for anyone to use it.
