Miramistin in all forms of release: indications, instructions and reviews

Miramistin is a drug that has a very large spectrum of action, so it is used to treat a variety of diseases in almost all areas of medicine.

This drug belongs to the group of cationic antiseptics, due to which it has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Has a harmful effect on all kinds of viruses, as well as fungi and bacteria, destroying their outer shell.

A brief historical digression of the

Miramistin was developed back in the early 1980s specifically for the Space Technology program. This was due to the fact that for astronauts stationed at orbital stations, an effective drug was needed that would fight bacteria and microbes.

But this task was difficult, because in this case it was necessary to take into account some non-trivial factors. In particular, the astronauts are in a closed space, in the compartments of the orbital station there is always a high temperature, as well as constant weightlessness. In addition, the medicine was supposed to be safe for health, and at the same time to fight against all kinds of strains of bacteria.

To create this drug, the learned chemists had to synthesize a huge number of compounds in order to obtain the desired result.

After preclinical studies, the drug in mid-1980 was approved for use and released on a broad market.

One of the first results was that Miramistin is very effective in combating sexually transmitted infections, then the drug was used to treat other viral diseases in gynecology and urology.

Somewhat later, Miramistin was used for local therapy for diseases of the ENT organs, for rinsing the mouth, throat and nose.

At the same time, the drug has become widely used in dentistry, as an antiseptic for inflammatory processes caused by bacteria.

Forms and Composition

Formula for active ingredient

Miramistin is available as a solution and spray, which is intended for topical application, each component contains an active component of benzyldimethyl ammonium chloride and additional components. The preparation is contained in special bottles of 50 ml, 100 ml, 150 ml, and 200 ml, which are embedded in cardboard packages.

In addition, the kit includes a special nozzle-sprayer or a spray pump.

Not everyone knows, but also in the series of this there is Miramistin ointment, which is also made based on benzyldimethyl ammonium chloride. The ointment is white in color and is available only in aluminum tubes of 15 or 30 g.

Pharmacological activity

The medicament is intended for the control of streptococci and staphylococci. Also miramistin very effectively helps with the treatment of all kinds of venereal diseases, such as the virus of immunodeficiency, herpes.

In addition, it is used to fight many other bacteria, including chlamydia, trichomonads and gonococci.

One of the distinguishing features of this drug is that it fights against a variety of viruses and fungal diseases. Its effect is that it helps destroy the outer shell of bacteria, which leads to their death.

In dentistry it is used to treat thrush, stomatitis, gingivitis and other diseases, due to the active effect on fungi and bacteria.

And thanks to the fact that Miramistin does not have a sharp odor and is absolutely safe it can also be used to treat children.

Application in dentistry and ENT-practice: indications, instruction

Solution and Miramistin Spray is widely used for the treatment of diseases associated with ENT organs - for rinses with pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, and just with sore throat.

The medicine is also used as an antiseptic in dentistry in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity. The drug is especially effective if the disease is caused by fungi.

In dental practice, the use of Miramistin in the form of rinses is recommended after various manipulations, for example, after tooth extraction, prosthesis or other type of surgical intervention. This is done to disinfect the oral cavity to avoid further infection.

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Other indications for use Miramistine in dentistry:

• herpetic stomatitis;
• gum disease;
• tooth extraction;
• alveolitis( inflammation of the tooth socket);
• periodontitis;
• inflammatory processes in the oral cavity caused by fungi and bacteria.

In addition, the preparation processes dentures. An important property is that the medication is destructive to viruses and bacteria only, without harming the human body.

How does the treatment process go?

Due to its safety, the antiseptic has found application not only for the treatment of adults, but also for children under 14 years old. To do this, use a spray with a special nozzle, which must be inserted into the oral cavity and press no more than 3-4 times.

Before use, the spray bottle must be shaken well several times. Depending on the severity of the disease, the drug is applied for 4-10 days.

The medication is absolutely safe, but on condition that the dosage and number of applications are observed 3-4 times per day.

In case of purulent sinusitis, it is necessary to use 0.01% Miramistin solution, which is washed with maxillary sinuses for its treatment. To gargle with purulent sore throat, pharyngitis, as well as chronic tonsilitis, the same solution or spray with the same content of active substance is used.

With thrush( candidiasis) and other dental diseases, a solution or Miramistin spray is used in the same way as with ENT diseases, but the head of the nozzle should be directed into the oral cavity. The solution can be used to rinse and irrigate the oral cavity.

Baby dosage

Rinse throat with this antiseptic is very well proven in the treatment of childhood diseases, including angina, pharyngitis, and chronic tonsillitis.

Because of its safety, the drug is used to treat children from 3 to 14 years using a spray.

How to use a spray for children:

• a single injection in an amount of 3-5 ml 3-4 times a day - for children from 3 to 6 years;
• twice pressing( 5-7 ml) also 3-4 times a day - for children from 7 to 14 years;
• three or four times pressing( 10-15 ml) 3-4 times a day - children over 14 years old.

The duration of the drug depends on the severity of the disease, but generally ranges from 4 to 10 days, subject to regular use.

Other fields of medicine

Thanks to its wide profile of pharmacological activity, the drug is used in many fields of medicine:

1. In gynecology and urology, Miramistin is used as a preventive agent for diseases that are transmitted by the through sexual contact. These include: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. In addition, Miramistin is used in gynecology to treat the reproductive organs of women after childbirth, as well as sutures after cesarean section. Antiseptic is widely used in gynecology for the treatment of a variety of diseases.
2. In dermatology .In this case, prescribed ointment and solution, which are used to treat skin diseases caused by streptococci or staphylococci, as well as yeast-like fungi. Clinical studies have shown that the drug is very effective in combating fungal diseases on the surface of the stratum corneum.
3. In surgery .The drug is used as an antiseptic for the treatment of burns and frostbite, it is also used to eliminate all kinds of postoperative suppuration.

Features of the application

In this syringe, a solution is extracted that can be treated with internal and external genitals

The solution is applied externally in the treatment of burns or frostbite. To do this, you need to wet a sanitary napkin and attach it to the affected area of ​​the skin.

Also Miramistin solution is prescribed as a preventive agent after unprotected sexual intercourse and for intimate hygiene, for this the woman should treat the external genital organs and do douching of the internal ones.

You can use a tampon moistened with a solution of medicament instead of douching.

For dermatitis or other skin diseases ointment is used. It is used exclusively outwardly, for this, the bandage with ointment is applied to the damaged area, changing it 1-2 times throughout the day.

For the treatment of diseases of the ENT organs, a solution is used, for example, with otitis it is necessary to moisten a cotton swab that is placed in the ear and changed 5 times a day. Rinse throat Myramistin is effective in angina and pharyngitis, and the nose with genyantritis.

How to apply ointment

Ointment is used for surgical purposes to disinfect and treat purulent lesions in the form of wounds, ulcers or fistulas. In addition, it is used to heal postoperative sutures, as well as for other purposes.

Ointment should be applied only after the skin lesion has been treated with disinfectants. After applying it, you must apply a gauze dressing to prevent bacteria from entering the wound.

The duration of the application depends on the state of the damage, the dressing can be applied both once a day and more.

If the bacteria get deep into the wound, then along with the ointment, antibiotics are prescribed.

How inhalations are made

Miramistin is used for nebulizer inhalations in the treatment of diseases associated with the upper respiratory tract, as well as ENT organs.

For inhalations it is necessary to purchase a special device( inhaler), which turns the solution into a spray, and that, thanks to a special tube, gets into the respiratory tract of the child.

Depending on the age, the duration of one procedure is 5-10 minutes. This method of therapy is very effective in the early stages of diseases.

Children under 12 years of age need to dilute the most unsaturated solution( 0.01%) in a ratio of 1: 2 with saline. And children over 12 years of age and adults are given inhalation medication in pure form.

Inhalation in a nebulizer is effective and simple

Side effects and contraindications

The drug has virtually no contraindications. There are rare rare cases of allergy to the active component of the medicine.

Antiseptic has no side effects, occasionally only short-term burning on the treated area, but this phenomenon is short-lived and passes very soon.

As for the overdose, so far no such cases have been recorded.

Bit by bit from all over the world

For many years of practice Miramistin managed to draw numerous reviews, most of which are positive, we offer only a small fraction of them( more disinterested opinions and a detailed review of the doctor can be found here).

Purchase and storage of

The price may vary depending on the region, but the approximate price is 168 rubles per package 50 ml of 0.01% solution, 15 g tube Miramistin ointment can cost about 120 rubles.

The medicine must be stored out of the reach of children, without direct access to the sun. Storage temperature should not exceed +25 degrees.

Shelf life is 3 years.

What can I replace?

Antiseptic drug Miramistin is considered one of the best among similar agents, since it has a wide range of uses and is absolutely safe, but it is quite expensive and, if necessary, it can be replaced with cheaper medicines:

• Chlorhexidine;
• Hexoral;
• Rotokan;
• Chlorophyllite;
• Furacilin;
• Prothorgol;
• Inhaliptus.

These drugs are much cheaper, but there are also analogues, which are not inferior in price to Miramistin, and some are even much more expensive:

• Decosan;
• Octenisept;
• Dioxydin;
• Lizobak;
• Tantum Verde.