Stomatitis is a rather unpleasant disease that affects the oral mucosa. It is an inflammatory process in the mouth, accompanied by the formation of sores on the oral mucosa, covered with white coating or film.
There is a disease as a result of the work of immunity, which fights with unidentified stimuli. Disease can suffer both children and adults. If stomatitis is triggered, ulcers can spread to adjacent areas of the mucosa, so that an effective drug Sodium tetraborate( borax in glycerin) can prevent this from being invaluable.
Sodium tetraborate( sodium tetraborate) is a chemical compound of boron and sodium salt, which is widely used in industry and medicine. As a medicine drill used for treatment:
- thrush( candidiasis);
- of stomatitis;
- diaper rash and decubitus;
- tonsillitis, pharyngitis;
- is used in some drugs to treat upper respiratory tract diseases.
The preparation is available in the form of a solution containing: sodium tetraborate decahydrate - 20%, glycerin - 80%.Has an antiseptic effect, and also stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria. The solution is intended for external use only, if there are indications for its use.
Contents
- Goals of using borax in glycerin for stomatitis
- Instruction for use
- Use in pediatric practice
- Intended for infants
- Additional information - it is necessary to know!
- What do they say in the vastness of the network?
Objectives of using borax in glycerin for stomatitis
Sodium tetraborate is a very common and effective treatment for stomatitis, with proper use, the drug completely destroys painful ulcers in the mouth a week after the application.
Due to its antiseptic properties, sodium tetraborate eliminates the cause of the lesion and prevents the spread of bacteria in the oral cavity. Glycerin in the composition softens crusts and promotes faster healing of sores.
Stomatitis can occur in acute and chronic form, there are quite a few varieties of the disease:
- aphthous appears as a complication of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- vesicular is an infectious disease caused by a virus containing RNA;
- allergic - a reaction to the use of allergy products or dental prosthetic structures;
- herpetic - a disease provoked by the herpes virus;
- catarrhal occurs when non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
- traumatic is caused by mechanical injuries of the oral cavity, burns;
- ulcer is a complication of catarrhal stomatitis.
The action of borax in glycerin is aimed at decontamination and blockade of harmful bacteria and infection, so the drug is effective for treating any kind and form of stomatitis. In some cases( allergic stomatitis, herpetic), additional therapy may be needed( antihistamines, antibiotics).
Application Sodium tetraborate is assigned to eliminate symptoms in diagnosed stomatitis - ulcers, aft, erosion. In addition to antiseptic and antibacterial properties aimed at the destruction of infection, the drill has a tightening effect, due to which the wounds heal faster. In addition, the medication restrains the process of decay of infected tissues.
Instruction for use
Sodium tetraborate is available as a 20% borax solution in glycerin, the volume of the vial is 30 g. One bottle is enough for the entire course of treatment. You can apply the solution for a pinpoint effect on each ulcerative formation or for complete treatment of the affected mucosa.
Before use, the oral cavity should be rinsed with plain water. If the sores are covered with crusts, they must be removed, previously softened with oil( dog rose, flax).After removing the crusts, the solution will penetrate into the wound unhindered, with maximum impact.
A cotton disc( tampon) should be moistened with a borax solution and wipe the affected area of the mouth with it. For spot treatment of ulcers 
a cotton swab moistened with solution is suitable. It is recommended to carry out treatment 2-3 times a day for 4-7 days.
To improve the effectiveness of treatment, it is recommended to alternate the treatment of the oral cavity with a brown rinse with broths of herbs - chamomile, sage, yarrow. These plants, which have antiseptic and antibacterial properties, will significantly reduce the period of treatment of stomatitis.
For the treatment of advanced stomatitis, it is possible to prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs that will help to eliminate the infection from the inside.
Use in pediatric practice
The likelihood of stomatitis in children is much higher than in adults. And if an adult is able to endure discomfort and pain during meals and hygienic procedures, then this disease is very difficult for children to endure.
Prescribe Sodium tetraborate to a child can only be a pediatrician who diagnosed stomatitis. To apply the product it is necessary:
- thoroughly wash hands with antibacterial or household soap;
- wound a piece of gauze or bandage on the finger, moisten it with a solution and wipe it gently with the child's oral cavity from the plaque, trying not to rub the ulcers( if any);
- if the child does not interfere with the procedure, you can treat each sore with a cotton swab dipped in a borax solution.
This is a rather painful procedure for children - Sodium tetraborate causes a burning sensation on the affected areas of the mucosa. But the effect does not force itself to wait, and after a short period of time painful wounds heal.
Intended for infants
Treatment of breastmilk brown in glycerin is possible only under the strict supervision of the pediatrician. The procedure is best performed after feeding, not more than twice a day. To clean the baby's mouth from plaque, it is necessary to moisten the bandage wound on the finger with one or two drops of the medicine. If necessary, the bandage should be changed to clean and repeat the procedure.
During the treatment of an infant, care must be taken to ensure the sterility of the feeding bottles and the mammary glands( nipples).
Additional information - it is necessary to know!
The borax solution in glycerin is strictly forbidden to be taken by mouth, the preparation is intended for external use only.
Contraindicated to use the drug during pregnancy and lactation, patients with hypersensitivity to its components. Do not handle strongly affected tissue and mucous membranes.
The drug is contraindicated for small patients, but, if necessary, pediatricians still appoint it. Excessive use of the drug may cause an overdose.
What do they say in the vastness of the network?
Reviews of Sodium tetraborate in the context of stomatitis treatment are only positive, as you can see for yourself.
At the doctor's reception, it was discovered that the child had candidal stomatitis. For treatment, a borax in glycerin was discharged. She smeared her mother tongue with a cotton wand 2 times a day. For a couple of days it's all over.
Maria, 22
Diagnosed with stomatitis - it was impossible to eat or drink. Kamistad did not help, therefore, on the advice of a pharmacist, acquired sodium tetraborate. I applied a cotton pad moistened with a solution to ulcers. The solution itself is sweetish, thick. Ulcers were in 3 days.
Nina, 37
The advantages of the drug include its easy accessibility - it is sold in almost every pharmacy at a very low price( 15-25 rubles). 
A huge plus is a high efficiency, confirmed by doctors and patients.
The main drawback of the drug is toxicity, so use it with caution.
Stomatitis brings discomfort to a person's life and breaks his habitual rhythm of life. The borax in glycerin is an effective remedy for disease control, time-tested.