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Dekasan for inhalation with a nebulizer is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of colds and viral diseases. It is used as an independent remedy, as well as as part of complex therapy. It is combined with many medications prescribed for the treatment of dry, wet cough, runny nose, and sore throat. Refers to combination products. Produced by YURIA PHARM LLC, Ukraine.
Features of the action
The medication is a combination drug, although according to the instructions it is classified as an antiseptic drug. Intended for topical use. For diseases of the respiratory system it is prescribed by inhalation.
Properties of the medicine:
- antiseptic;
- antiviral;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antifungal;
- antimicrobial;
- antibacterial.
Indications for use are:
- flu;
- acute respiratory infections;
- ARVI;
- COPD;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia.
The drug can be used at home after consultation with specialists.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics.
an antimicrobial antifungal drug that concentrates on the cytoplasmic membrane (CPM) of a microbial cell and combines with the phosphatidic groups of membrane lipids, disrupting the permeability of the CMP of microorganisms. decamethoxin has a pronounced bactericidal effect against staphylococci, streptococci, diphtheria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, capsular bacteria and a fungicidal effect against yeast, yeast-like fungi, pathogens of epidermophytosis, trichophytosis, microsporia, erythrasma, some types of mold fungi (Aspergillus, penicillium), protistocidal effect against trichomonas, lamblia, viruscidal effect. highly active against microorganisms resistant to antibiotics. the formation of decamethoxin-resistant forms with long-term use occurs slowly and does not exceed the effective concentrations of the drug. bacteriostatic (fungistatic) concentrations are similar to its bactericidal (fungicidal), virusicidal, protistocidal concentrations. During treatment with the drug, the sensitivity of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms to antibiotics increases. Pharmacokinetics. The drug is practically not absorbed by mucous membranes, intact skin and wound surfaces.
Instructions for inhalation for adults
Treatment begins at the first signs of the disease. The standard dosage is 2 ml at a time. If there is a clear clinical picture, the dose is increased to 5 ml. The duration of inhalation for adults is no more than 20 minutes.
How to breathe Dekasan through a nebulizer
- pour the required amount of the drug into the chamber - 2-5 ml;
- take a comfortable sitting position;
- put on a mask or insert a mouthpiece into your mouth;
- turn on the inhaler;
- inhale through your mouth or nose, hold your breath for 2 seconds, exhale;
- finish inhalation after 15-20 minutes;
- for 1 hour do not drink, do not eat, do not go outside in any weather.
Use the product up to 3 times a day. The duration of the course depends on the severity of the disease. On average, breathing procedures are carried out for 7 days.
Possibilities of aminocaproic acid that many do not know about
Aminocapronka is a unique remedy, the advantage of which does not stop only at its antithrombotic (fibrinolytic) and hemostatic effect.
For some reason, only these properties are described in most instructions for using ACC.
This drug will be useful in otolaryngology. ACC strengthens blood vessels and reduces capillary fragility. Aminocapronka also exhibits a pronounced antiallergic effect.
How often during the flowering period, when hay fever rages, adults and children complain of stuffiness, itching in the nose and sneezing. I don’t want to constantly put drops in my nose, and they aren’t always cheap. Aminocaproic acid can help in such a situation and cope with allergy symptoms. It can be dripped into the nose or inhaled.
Local application quickly eliminates annoying itching, burning, leaking “water” (liquid, flowing snot). The patient sneezes less, appearance and general condition improves significantly. When using ACC, there are no side effects such as drying of the mucous membrane and constriction of blood vessels. This allows the drug to be widely used in patients with vascular disorders.
Scientific studies have confirmed that aminocaproic acid exhibits antiviral activity, and this makes it possible to have a comprehensive effect on respiratory infections. There is no need to buy antiviral drugs and cold medications separately.
This is interesting! Not everyone knows that aminocaproic acid can be used from birth. In maternity hospitals, ACC was and is used after gastric lavage. Some newborns, during childbirth, have swallowed amniotic fluid and vomit brownish vomit.
If this situation does not normalize on its own, the baby’s stomach is washed out using a special soft probe. At the end of the procedure, aminocapron is administered to reduce the likelihood of possible bleeding after the procedure.
Dekasan for inhalation for children
According to the instructions, it is prohibited to use the drug through a nebulizer for children under 12 years of age. However, under the strict supervision of specialists, the medicine is prescribed at an earlier age. Inhalations with Decasan for children last no longer than 15 minutes. On average, the procedure lasts 5 minutes. The regimen and dosage are selected individually. In the first days of the disease, breathing through a nebulizer is allowed 3 times a day. After feeling better, leave 1 procedure in the first half of the day.
Dosage for children
| Age | Dekasan (ml) | Saline solution (ml) | Number of procedures per day |
| 1-6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 7-12 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Over 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
The drug is available in pharmacies without a prescription, but before use you should consult a specialist.
Note!
The description of the drug Decasan on this page is a simplified author’s version of the apteka911 website, created on the basis of the instructions for use.
Before purchasing or using the drug, you should consult your doctor and read the manufacturer's original instructions (attached to each package of the drug). Information about the drug is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to self-medication. Only a doctor can decide to prescribe the drug, as well as determine the dose and methods of its use.
Treatment of various diseases through a nebulizer
The combined remedy is used for various diseases of the respiratory system. The rules for carrying out the breathing procedure are identical in all cases.
Inhalation of Decasan for cough
The product dries out the mucous membranes and may cause increased coughing. Not recommended for tracheitis, laryngotracheitis with severe attacks of dry cough. Decasan inhalations are prescribed for bronchitis. Breathing procedures should be done in between the administration of other medications. First, mucolytics are used, after 1 hour an antiseptic is administered.
Treatments for a runny nose
Common colds and mild runny nose are treated with steam procedures, sprays, and aerosols . However, if you have a nebulizer at home with the ability to regulate aerosol particles, you can use an antiseptic. The drug is poured into the chamber of the inhaler. Cannulas or a mask are used. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Inhalation of Decasan for a runny nose is done for at least 15 minutes. You cannot drink or eat for 30 minutes after the procedure.
For sinusitis
Severe sinusitis is treated comprehensively. Inhalation procedures with a nebulizer are prescribed as an additional method. Antiseptics help destroy pathogenic microflora. When breathing through a nebulizer, the active substances penetrate into the deep parts of the nasal cavity. Cannulas or a mask are used as a nozzle. It is prohibited to carry out treatment in the presence of purulent discharge.
Inhalation with Decasan for laryngitis
For sore throat and sore throat, lozenges and sprays are prescribed. Inhalation treatment with an antiseptic will be effective if an appropriate inhaler is available. The nebulizer should generate large aerosol particles - from 10 units. In this case, the active substances remain on the surface of the larynx. If the device produces small particles, they fall into the lower parts of the respiratory system. A similar situation occurs with inhalation of Decasan for angina. Procedures are strictly prohibited at high temperatures, purulent formations, and fungal infections.
Decasan for inhalation for adenoids
An antiseptic is prescribed as an additional medicine. Treatment begins after confirmation of the diagnosis and consultation with specialists. The drug does not directly affect the cause of the disease and reduces painful symptoms. Breathing procedures with a nebulizer are carried out if an appropriate apparatus is available.
Indications
Treatment of pustular bacterial and fungal skin diseases, microbial eczema, purulent-inflammatory lesions of soft tissues (abscess, carbuncle, phlegmon, boil, infected wounds, panaritium); dental diseases (stomatitis, ulcerative-necrotic gingivitis, dystrophic-inflammatory form of periodontal disease I–II degrees in the acute phase). indicated for lung abscess, bronchiectasis, cystic hypoplasia of the lungs, complicated by suppuration, chronic bronchitis in the acute phase, chronic tonsillitis, tonsillitis, carriage of staphylococci and diphtheria bacilli, ulcerative colitis, paraproctitis.
For surgical infectious and inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity (peritonitis of various etiologies) and in pulmonology, Decasan is used for washing the abdominal and pleural cavities.
In urology, the drug is used for urethritis (for instillations into the urethra), balanaposthitis (for baths), prostatitis (for microenemas), cystitis (for instillations into the bladder), and for irrigation of the bladder in the postoperative period.
In gynecological practice, Dekasan is used for the treatment of candidiasis of the vaginal mucosa, inflammatory diseases of the external genitalia of microbial etiology, prenatal sanitation of the birth canal, and treatment of postpartum endometritis.
Decasan is used to disinfect the skin of medical staff's hands and rubber gloves when examining patients and performing medical procedures, small-scale surgical interventions, pre-sterilization disinfection of medical instruments and diagnostic equipment made of metal, rubber, polymeric materials and glass.
Analogs
The drug has no direct analogues. The active substance is decamethoxin. Means with similar effects:
- Miramistin;
- Saline solution;
- ACC;
- Dioxidine;
- Furacilin.
Each medicine has indications and contraindications. The issue of replacing one medication with another should be discussed with a specialist.
Precautions and contraindications
Aminocaproic acid is not used in case of individual intolerance; in such cases, it is necessary to select analogues. There are also other contraindications, here is a list of them:
- severe liver pathologies,
- tendency to thrombosis, especially in the area of the peritoneum and lower extremities,
- lupus erythematosus (systemic disease),
- bloody discharge from the urinary tract,
- embolism,
- coronary heart and cerebral vascular disease,
- disruptions in the functioning of the circulatory system,
- serious pathologies of the heart and blood vessels,
- heart defects,
- decompensated renal pathologies,
- renal failure,
- cerebrovascular accident (stroke),
- persistent hypotension.
Aminocaproic acid is not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You should not risk the child’s health, therefore, as analogues for inhalation, it is better to use safe products that will definitely not cause harm. In any case, consultation with a therapist or otolaryngologist is necessary.
Efficacy of inhalation therapy
Today, dekasan is increasingly used for nebulization. Using a portable device, inhalations are performed, which have virtually no contraindications, and are very effective for colds and other respiratory diseases.
The high efficiency of inhalation with a nebulizer is due to the fact that the drug is converted into fine particles and enters directly into the area of inflammation, causing the death of parasite cells. Moreover, this drug does not concentrate on the membranes of human cells.
How to rinse correctly
For a course of treatment to be effective, it is not enough to just calculate the dose. You also need to rinse correctly, following the instructions:
- pour Dekasan into a glass ( it is important to choose a glass that you won’t mind using for a while only for rinsing and that no one else in the family will take - this is necessary to prevent the possibility of infection);
- rinse your mouth thoroughly with it so as to wash away the infection from the tongue and cheeks from the inside;
- take a little medicine into your mouth and tilt your head back;
- open your mouth and, holding your throat so as not to accidentally swallow Dekasan, begin to pronounce some long vowel sound - “a-a-a”, “o-o-o”;
- continue for about thirty seconds - in order to determine the time, you can count to yourself to thirty or sing a verse of your favorite song to yourself;
- lower your head and spit out the medicine.
You need to continue until the Dekasan in the glass runs out.
It is very important not to do everything too quickly, otherwise the drug will not have time to have any beneficial effect.
For children
The nebula medicine gently and carefully eliminates diseases of the respiratory tract, envelops the mucous membrane, and protects against the onslaught of pathogenic microorganisms. This is why Decasan is often prescribed by pediatricians. The active components from the nebulizer solution, unlike other nasal drops for disinfection, will be delivered precisely to the affected layers of the bronchial tree. At the same time, children can do their usual activities and move actively during the procedures.
This method allows you to prevent possible adverse effects of therapy, because The mucous membrane in children up to a certain age is not fully developed. Of course, procedures should be carried out only after consulting a qualified pediatrician and the dosage should be observed.
Important! The solution for inhalation for children must be diluted more strongly than for adults, starting with 1/2 a single dosage.
Interaction with other drugs
Decasan increases the sensitivity of resistant strains of bacteria to:
- antibiotics;
- antimicrobial drugs.
The antiseptic exhibits a cationic effect, therefore it is not combined with components that have cationic activity (soap).
Reference! Decasan is widely used in many areas of medicine. In particular, surgery. Indeed, even when combined with antibiotics, it significantly increases the sensitivity of resistant strains of microorganisms.
Reviews
As a rule, patients who have undergone a course of conservative treatment with this pharmaceutical drug leave positive reviews on thematic forums. It is interesting that information about the medicine and reports on the completion of appropriate therapy can be found in various fields of medicine, because Decasan enjoys a good reputation in gynecology, surgery, urology, internal medicine and pediatrics.
Separately, it should be noted reviews related to the elimination of respiratory nosological entities using this pharmaceutical drug. Of course, most grateful patients advocate for the nebulizer form of the medicine, because in this way the course of conservative sanitation becomes much more convenient and takes less time. The period of manipulation itself is also characterized on the positive side; patients can calmly work at the computer or engage in other extraneous activities.
