September 19, 2020
Today, almost everyone prefers to have a drug such as Miramistin in their home medicine cabinet. As the instructions for its use say, it allows you to solve problems from many areas of medicine: dentistry, dermatology, gynecology, urology, surgery. It is very convenient that the product is suitable for children of any age category and even newborns. Today the editors of the portal UltraSmile.ru. will tell you for what purpose the medicine is most often prescribed in dentistry.
A few words about the history of the creation of the drug
"Miramistin" as a drug first began to be developed in the distant 70s. At first, it was promoted as a composition that was supposed to be used at interorbital stations to disinfect the skin of astronauts and to treat objects, things, and workplaces around them. However, after the collapse of the USSR, research on the active antiseptic substance miramistin was suspended; they were returned to them again in the late nineties. It was then that the medicine first began to be put on sale, but to solve narrow-profile problems (for example, the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases). There was no talk of him as a child at all.
Miramistin allows you to solve problems in many areas of medicine
Later, additional studies were carried out, which allowed specialists to expand the list of areas of application of the drug. And its safety, almost one hundred percent effectiveness and the absence of contraindications, except for individual intolerance, made it possible to use Miramistin for children.
Today the drug is produced by a production facility located in the Moscow region. The medicine is in demand in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Armenia. They also plan to sell the product in China soon1.
Now let’s look at the cases in which doctors at dental clinics recommend using the drug. You need to understand that Miramistin is equally often prescribed in both pediatric and adult dentistry as an additional measure to the main treatment. It is not a panacea, but the instructions for its use state that, in combination with other measures, it helps get rid of various problems.
Features of use
Miramistin must be spat out after treatment of the oral cavity, but in case of accidental ingestion, there is no need to worry.
People who have been diagnosed with a catarrhal form of gastritis, provoked precisely by an imbalance of the positive microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, should use the solution more carefully.
During dental treatment of teeth, gums or oral mucosa, a burning sensation may occur - this is a normal reaction. You just have to remember that the drug should be used only for local treatment. Accordingly, if it is necessary to act exclusively on a small area of the gum, then it is better to use a tampon rather than completely rinse the oral cavity.
For children
According to the official instructions, Miramistin can be used from 3 years of age.
Pediatricians recommend using it as a spray, that is, spraying it on the mucous membranes of the mouth, gums, and teeth.
Another option is to use a silicone toothbrush soaked in Miramistin (at the rate of 15 milliliters of water and the 0.01% solution itself).
You can buy a special finger brush in pharmacies. Up to 3 years, Miramistin is used only as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision.
During pregnancy
There are no restrictions during pregnancy regarding the use of Miramistin. But to prevent an allergic reaction, a hypersensitivity test is performed before using it. To do this, apply a few drops of the solution to the skin in the wrist area (where the pulse can be measured) and rub thoroughly.
If no allergic reaction occurs within 10-15 minutes (inflammation, redness, blistering, rash), then Miramistin can be used according to the instructions for use.
During lactation, the use of Miramistin is also allowed.
Inflammation of periodontal tissues
The drug is used for antiseptic treatment of the oral mucosa during the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis and periodontal disease. In combination with other measures (for example, taking antibiotics, brushing teeth from plaque and tartar, plasma lifting and injections of hyaluronic acid, bioactive gels), the product helps relieve inflammation and swelling of tissues, get rid of bleeding and increased sensitivity of the gums.
The drug is used for periodontitis
In what cases are rinses ineffective?
Knowing what to rinse your mouth with when your gums are inflamed is not enough to cure their inflammation. Various mouth rinses (even the strongest ones), as well as various gels for gums, are only auxiliary means, and will never be able to cure inflammation on their own once and for all. There are 2 main types of gum inflammation – gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the initial stage of inflammation, the main symptoms of which are: swelling, redness or bluishness of the gums, pain and bleeding when brushing teeth, bad breath. With periodontitis, these symptoms are accompanied by mobility of teeth, suppuration from periodontal pockets, atrophy (destruction) of the bone tissue around the teeth.
The causes of the development of gingivitis and periodontitis are soft microbial plaque, as well as hard supra- and subgingival dental deposits. In fact, the main cause of inflammation is insufficient oral hygiene. Antiseptic rinses are actively used to treat gum inflammation, but they are only an aid. The main treatment, after all, is the removal of dental plaque by a dentist, after which, ideally, a course of gum treatment is carried out.
If dental plaque has not been removed, and you have started using antiseptic rinses and anti-inflammatory gels, the symptoms of inflammation will certainly decrease for some time. But the inflammation will certainly gradually return again as soon as you finish the course of rinses and applications. The danger of using anti-inflammatory rinses and gels in this case is that they only mask the symptoms of the disease (and the inflammation progresses unnoticed).
In complex therapy for the treatment of gum diseases, you can use not only rinses and gel applications, but also special anti-inflammatory toothpastes for gums, which will very quickly help you reduce bleeding and swelling of the gums. Some of these pastes are also suitable for long-term prevention of inflammation.
Purulent pathologies
Often, patients come to dental clinics with a fistula, gumboil, purulent cyst, enlarged granuloma, abscess, osteomyelitis, or even phlegmon. All of the listed pathologies, as a rule, are the result of advanced dental diseases (caries, pulpitis, periodontitis). To get rid of them, doctors perform root canal treatment on the diseased unit or remove the tooth. If there are ulcers in the oral cavity, they are opened with surgical instruments and a drainage is installed through which the pus is washed out.
Treatment is also carried out in the presence of a fistula
For better release of purulent masses, experts often prescribe rinsing with Miramistin, since the drug has a drawing property. It also dries wound surfaces, prevents bacteria from entering them, and promotes rapid healing. Plus, it stops the signs of the inflammatory process and allows the patient to return to normal faster.
Dentists prescribe it precisely for its ability1 to activate local immunity, reduce the inflammatory reaction of tissues and help accelerate the process of their regeneration, and stabilize the pathological process. At the same time, there are no allergic reactions, discomfort, taste disturbances, or changes in enamel color to the drug.
What else can you use?
An effective alternative to Miramistin can be Asepta Active mouth rinse. This remedy combines a combination of anti-inflammatory, analgesic components, benzydamine and the antimicrobial component chlorhexidine.
This composition complements the antiseptic effect of the mouthwash by quickly relieving pain, which significantly increases the effectiveness and speed of treatment of gum inflammation.
Chlorhexidine
A 0.05% aqueous solution is used to rinse the mouth .
Directions for use: take 1 tablespoon of the product into your mouth, rinse for 1 minute 2 times a day (preferably morning and evening), about one hour before brushing your teeth.
Treatment time is no more than 10 - 12 days. The medicine is not diluted. You need to rinse continuously for a minute.
An excellent remedy that has high antimicrobial activity and copes well with painful sensations.
When can you rinse with Novocaine?
For pain relief, a medicinal solution is used with a percentage of anesthetic from 0.25% to 2% in ampoules or bottles.
To prepare a rinse solution you need to take 200 ml of novocaine, the white of one egg, 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix everything. The resulting mixture must be kept in the mouth, in the place of discomfort. Repeat several times until the pain goes away.
Important! Under no circumstances should you swallow the solution.
Novocaine has a weak analgesic effect. It has a slight effect on inflammatory processes in tissues. Very toxic and causes allergies.
How to take other medications: Furacilin, Chlorophyllipit
Furacilin is a ready-made solution for rinsing based on sodium chloride, the concentration of which 0,002 %.
Use the product up to 5 times a day. Hold in mouth for 2 - 3 minutes , then spit out. The composition can be used for up to 10 days.
Before starting the procedure, you should rinse your mouth with soda solution to achieve the best effect.
Furacilin is an excellent antiseptic with a slight analgesic effect.
Chlorophyllipt is an antimicrobial agent based on natural eucalyptus.
A diluted alcohol solution is usually used to irrigate the oral cavity. The product is not used in its pure form, since there is a risk of burns on the mucous membrane.
Important! The drug should be taken with great caution, as its action causes an allergic reaction.
Chlorophyllipt has a mild effect on pain.
Rotokan
Rotokan is an alcohol tincture consisting of medicinal plants: calendula, chamomile and yarrow.
dissolve a teaspoon ( 5 ml in 1 glass (200 ml) of warm water. Rinse for 2 - 3 minutes, several times a day. The course of treatment is from 2 to 5 days.
Important! Do not use alcohol tincture undiluted.
Rotokan is quite suitable for pain relief and disinfection.
Stomatophyte
Stomatophyte is an anti-inflammatory agent, a liquid extract consisting of 7 different medicinal plants.
Photo 1. The drug Stomatofit in a 50 ml bottle is an anti-inflammatory agent for the oral cavity, consisting of seven medicinal plants.
The rinse solution is prepared as follows: 7.5 ml of extract is diluted in 1/4 cup of warm water. The procedure is carried out several times. The course of treatment is about two weeks . Repeated treatment is possible only as prescribed by the dentist.
Stomatophyte is a good medicine, but its anti-inflammatory effect is insignificant, so the relief of pain is weak.
Stomatitis
The drug is a broad-spectrum antiseptic, fights all types of bacteria, copes with the herpes virus and Candida fungus, which is why it is so often prescribed in the complex treatment of stomatitis, especially herpetic and candidiasis. However, if you suspect stomatitis, you should not prescribe this medicine to yourself or your child, because it is not always effective. So, with an allergic type of pathology, the remedy will not work, and it is almost impossible to determine without the help of a doctor what type of disease you have developed.
The photo shows stomatitis
How the drug works
This drug is a drug that has a bactericidal effect when applied topically. Numerous studies have proven that the product is effective against most known pathogens of stomatitis - it affects bacteria, pathogenic fungi, and most viruses that can damage the mucous membrane.
At the same time, the active substance of the drug does not interact with the epithelium lining the oral cavity and does not damage the cell structure.
The medicine has a huge advantage - the drug is sold in pharmacies, ready for use, and it can be used as prescribed by a doctor without any additional manipulations. You do not need a prescription to receive Miramistin.
Prevention and treatment of postoperative complications
The product promotes rapid tissue regeneration, strengthens local immunity, eliminates symptoms of the inflammatory process, disinfects, and washes pathogenic microbes from wound surfaces. Therefore, it is recommended to use it for oral baths and rinses after tooth extraction as a prevention of complications such as alveolitis, gumboil, phlegmon, and osteomyelitis. They are also prescribed treatment if such complications do arise.
The photo shows alveolitis
A remedy is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of complications after the following surgical procedures in the oral cavity: trimming the frenulum of the tongue, dental implantation, bone grafting, vestibuloplasty.
How to rinse your mouth with Miramistin: features of successful therapy
There are a large number of different types of microorganisms in the external environment. Some of them have no effect on the human body, others cause many diseases. Innovative drugs are being created to combat them. One of these was Miramistin, which is widely used in various fields of medicine for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.
How to use Miramistin for mouth rinse
Before starting to use an antibacterial agent, you must carefully study the instructions to determine the required dosage.
When using Miramistin for rinsing the mouth, the following rules should be observed:
- Mix 10-15 ml with warm boiled water in a 1:1 ratio.
- Before rinsing, hygienically brush your teeth and rinse your mouth to remove any remaining food.
- Rinse your mouth for 2-3 minutes, tilting your head back slightly.
- Do not allow the medicine to penetrate the nasal passages and do not swallow the medicine.
- Do not eat or drink for 1-1.5 hours after the procedure.
- Rinse your mouth 3-4 times a day.
You can treat inflamed gums using a tampon soaked in the solution. Wounds after tooth extraction are treated with bandage compresses, but only after the blood clot has hardened.
If a spray is used, then before use it is necessary to remove the cap from the spray nozzle and screw the nozzle to the bottle. To activate the nozzle, press the sprayer, after which the product is ready for use.
Sometimes after using the product you may experience a burning sensation. Usually this does not have any consequences and goes away on its own.
For acute tonsillitis and pharyngitis, irrigate the oral cavity 3-4 times a day. The dosage depends on the age of the child: for children 3-6 years old, it is enough to press the sprayer once, for children 7-14 years old, it is necessary to press it twice. The course of treatment lasts 4-10 days.
By following the rules for using Miramistin and alternating it with other antibacterial agents, you can quickly get rid of the disease. But before starting treatment, you must consult your doctor.
Relief of teething symptoms
Treatment with this remedy helps relieve symptoms of a local inflammatory process in the oral cavity (swelling and redness of tissues, itching and irritation, bleeding) caused by the growth of permanent and baby teeth in children, as well as the difficult and long eruption of wisdom teeth in adults. The product also helps prevent infection during this difficult process.
The drug is also used for teething
Wisdom teeth often have pathologies of growth and eruption, which can lead to the development of a purulent process such as pericoronitis (inflammation of the gums above the wisdom tooth). For this disease, doctors also often prescribe rinsing with the drug Miramistin as part of complex treatment.
As for the youngest children, it is recommended that they treat not only their mucous membranes, but also their nipples and teethers with the drug in order to prevent pathogenic bacteria from entering the oral cavity.
Miramistin: analogue
When you find out how much Miramistin costs, you really want to find something cheaper. It’s a pity, but the drug Miramistin does not have an analogue. However, Miramistin is indispensable only for the treatment of herpetic stomatitis, and as for the treatment of the throat, gums, and skin wounds, there is a good alternative.
- If you need an antiseptic without an antiviral effect, a 0.05% Chlorhexidine solution is perfect. After all, in fact, a rinse solution with an antiviral effect is needed exclusively for diseases of viral origin, for example, with the herpetic form of stomatitis.
- For inflammation of the gums and for the treatment of the throat - as in the previous case, antiviral activity is not needed here, but only a pronounced antimicrobial effect is needed. Therefore, the announced drug will be very effective for this pathology. Moreover, Chlorhexidine is also produced in the form of a spray, which is most convenient in the treatment of tonsillitis, etc.
Miramistin or chlorhexidine: what is the difference
The antimicrobial activity of Miramistin against most pathogenic bacteria is very high, but it is slightly lower than that of Chlorhexidine. The only significant advantage of Miramistin over Chlorhexidine is that it is effective against herpes viruses and therefore it can be used for the herpetic form of stomatitis (but if you do not have stomatitis at all, or any other form of stomatitis, then this does not matter).
However, if you need an antiseptic for the youngest patients, then you need to take into account that Chlorhexidine has a bitter taste, and is usually not liked by small children. In addition, when using Chlorhexidine, temporary darkening of the teeth and tongue is possible due to staining of bacterial plaque. But if there is no plaque on the teeth, then their staining will not occur.
Important: however, Chlorhexidine benefits not only due to its slightly higher antimicrobial activity. The most important thing is that after rinsing or irrigating with this antiseptic, a thin film of Chlorhexidine remains on the surface of the mucous membrane, which lasts for several more hours. Miramistin does not have such an effect.
Thus, miramistin or chlorhexidine, which is better, will depend on the form of the disease, the age of the patient and the cost you are willing to pay. After all, Chlorhexidine is also much cheaper - from 20 rubles for a solution and about 60 rubles for a spray (100 ml volume).
Rubbing with orthopedic and orthodontic devices
Most often, an unpleasant symptom occurs at the stage of getting used to the structures. Out of habit, orthopedic and orthodontic devices interfere, squeeze, rub and even injure the delicate tissues of the oral cavity, causing the appearance of various wounds, ulcers and chafing. During this period, it is very important to prevent pathogenic bacteria that cause an infectious inflammatory process from entering such wounds. It is necessary to promote rapid tissue healing and strengthen local immunity. Miramistin copes well with all its goals.
If the mucous membrane is damaged, Miramistin is also used
However, if you feel severe discomfort one or several months after starting to wear orthopedic and orthodontic devices, this may be due to improper installation, or a discrepancy between the selected and manufactured structures and your anatomical features. Here the drug will not help much, and to eliminate the problems you need to see a doctor.
How to use the product correctly?
The best results are achieved by rinsing. At first glance, the rinsing procedure seems quite simple, but not everyone knows the specifics of using Miramistin. An important rule is to follow the prescribed dose, taking into account the patient’s age. Do not forget that this is a medicine, and not a simple medicinal tea.
It is important to strictly follow the instructions for the drug
Sequencing
To achieve the desired effect, you should follow several rules.
Rule | Description |
Dosage | Do not under any circumstances exceed the dosage of the drug. Children under 14 years of age need to dilute the liquid with water (2-3 tablespoons). |
Proper rinsing | While rinsing, you need to tilt your head back slightly. Microorganisms along with the drug can accidentally penetrate the nasal passages, which will only increase the number of existing problems. In the worst case, you can “earn” otitis media. Gargling should be done very carefully. There is no need to blow bubbles, hiss and strain your throat like a small child. This will not increase the effect of Miramistin. When rinsing, try to keep the lower jaw slightly forward. This way, the Miramistin composition will be able to penetrate hard-to-reach places. |
Swallowing medication | Do not swallow the product after rinsing. A person will not get poisoned this way, but you should not bother your stomach with unnecessary chemicals. The product must be spat out. |
Storage | You should not store the product in the refrigerator - the storage location should be maintained at room temperature. Half an hour after rinsing, you should not eat or drink water or other liquids. Otherwise, the film of the medicine along with the food will end up in the stomach, and the effect will be zero. You need to wait for Miramistin to begin its anti-virus action, which begins 10 seconds after rinsing. |
Treatment frequency | It is recommended to rinse your mouth for 2-4 minutes 2-3 times a day. For children, 30-40 seconds will be enough. The treatment course with an antiseptic lasts from 5 to 7 days. If during this period the patient does not notice any improvement, it is worth re-making an appointment with the attending physician to prescribe a new treatment. |
It is important to rinse your mouth correctly
The recommendations are quite simple and will not cause difficulties if you follow them. Do not forget that any microorganisms can adapt to any conditions. At some stage of the disease, the effect of the drug may stop. To prevent this from happening, you should alternate rinsing with an antiseptic and herbal infusions or soda-saline solution.
Dissolve 3 potassium iodine and 1 tsp in 1 glass of warm purified water. soda and salt. Stir everything well and leave to infuse for 15 minutes, after which you can use the product for its intended purpose.
Infusions of sage or chamomile also do not conflict with Miramistin. Alternating them will help achieve the desired result.
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You can alternate rinsing with Miramistin and herbal infusions
Recommendation ! Along with the antiseptic, a special nozzle should come in the package. You can also purchase a dropper, but it is usually difficult to capture the required amount of liquid. As an alternative, a regular spoon will do. Using these devices, it will be easy to determine the correct dosage.
Features and scope of use of the drug in children under one year of age and older
As mentioned above, Miramistin is actively used not only in dentistry, but also in other areas of medicine. Interestingly, today it is most often purchased for children from birth to one year, as well as for older children. It’s not surprising, because it allows you to cope with a whole list of problems.
Prevention and treatment of infectious viral diseases
ARVI, acute respiratory infections, sore throat and influenza occur more often in children than in adults. Why? Due to weak immunity and the desire to taste everything that is in their way. For example, in kindergarten, children can lick other people's toys, and after a walk they can put their fingers, which contain bacteria and infectious agents, into their mouths.
At the first suspicion of viral and infectious diseases, it is necessary to use “Miramistin” for children, where the kit includes a special nozzle. Mothers of babies from birth to one year and older find it convenient that the medicine is equipped with an applicator for the throat and other mucous membranes. The sprayer allows you to carry out the procedure safely, comfortably, and in doses.
So, if you use Miramistin for the throat of children, then we will tell you how to use the drug. Simply insert the spray head into your baby's mouth and press the bottle on top 2-3 times. These manipulations can be repeated up to 3-4 times a day. At the same time, parents will not have to worry that the child has swallowed the liquid, because, according to the manufacturer, it is safe, since it is not absorbed into the body, but is excreted naturally.
"Miramistin" is actively used not only in dentistry
“I constantly give Miramistin to my child when the slightest signs of a cold appear. My daughter is 2 years old, but she calmly tolerates it when I drop it into her throat and nose. Once the doctor even prescribed drops into the eyes. The drug is tasteless, like ordinary water, colorless. Always helps my daughter out. But when I use it myself, I notice that it doesn’t help with ARVI at all. I think it's better for bacterial infections."
Polina, babyblog.ru
“My pediatrician does not recommend taking Miramistin into the throat and nose through a spray bottle for children under 2 years of age. The sprayer works very powerfully, the stream is supplied under strong pressure. For very young children, it can damage something inside or injure, cause pain, or it can seriously frighten them. It’s better to drip through a pipette..."
Krasnova Svetlana, review from the forum deti.mail.ru
After recovery, use Miramistin for the throat for another 5-7 days. Give it to children before going out to public places, kindergartens, schools, shopping centers and hospitals. This will provide protection and help strengthen weakened immunity.
“Miramistin” is not the only remedy for children that will save you from colds, sore throat and sinuses. With timely treatment, it, of course, allows you to cope with the disease 3-5 days earlier than usual. But for sore throat, flu, acute respiratory infections, it is important to use it only in combination with other medications prescribed by the doctor: antipyretics, vitamins, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics (the drug enhances the effect of antibiotics on various pathogens). The child also needs to be provided with bed rest and no stress.
Pustular diseases and infections
Such pathologies are mainly characteristic of newborns and children under 1 year of age. Their immunity is too weak to fight streptococci and staphylococci that live on the skin and foreign objects. In the absence of preventative and treatment measures, bacteria from the surface of the skin quickly penetrate into its deeper layers, because in babies it has a loose structure and is very thin. To prevent this, apply the drug externally to the affected areas up to 2-3 times a day. It will defeat any bacteria and fungi, and will also reduce the inflammatory process if it appears.
Such pathologies are mainly characteristic of newborns
For treating wounds, burns, abrasions and scratches
Children are restless people. They constantly injure the skin, fall and hit. To prevent even the slightest microcracks and wounds on the skin from becoming suppurated, they need to be disinfected in a timely manner, and Miramistin will do a very good job for this purpose. The spray, according to the instructions for use, will help avoid suppuration by completely absorbing purulent exudate, and will also promote rapid regeneration of damaged skin cells, which is especially important for children.
The drug is used for abrasions and scratches
Another advantage of the drug is that it is completely transparent, which means that, unlike iodine, brilliant green or fucorcin, it will remain invisible, and children will not stain their clothes with it.
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“Miramistin today is often used as a children's drug, although it is not exactly that. Many pediatricians consider it a sacred duty to prescribe it for all diseases. Yes, and mothers buy it over the counter, and then give it to their children if they suspect any disease, sprinkle it on rashes and pimples, use it for prevention, for a runny nose. Of course, the manufacturer assures that this is not an antibiotic and there is no addiction to it. However, with frequent and unjustified use, the child’s body becomes immune to the main active ingredient of the drug, and this is what fails at the most necessary moment,” says pediatrician V.A. Olkhovskaya.
For the treatment of insect bites
The whole danger of bites in children comes down to the fact that children begin to actively scratch the sore area with their hands and introduce infection into the resulting wound. Also, babies' skin is very delicate, so a large swelling, rash or irritation may appear at the site of the bite. To prevent this from happening, simply spray the preparation onto the bite area and leave it until it dries completely.
The drug is good for insect bites
As part of complex therapy against dermatitis
Miramistin is hypoallergenic and can be safely used in combination with other drugs. They can be used topically to treat rash-prone areas. The course of use in this case is determined by the attending physician.
“We use Miramistin spray in all situations. It is good for children and adults. If I notice a red throat in myself or my sons, or if my throat is sore, then we immediately start spraying several times a day. We have been using it for many years in a row, so the instructions are somehow not really needed anymore. I know that there will be no harm from it. This is a proven remedy. And I also really like that it comes in a large 500 ml bottle. lasts a very long time!”
Caramel, review from the deti74.ru forum
The drug is also well suited for the treatment and prevention of diaper rash in babies who wear diapers. It is completely hypoallergenic, there are no dyes, preservatives or fragrances. It contains only the active ingredient miramistin and purified water. The drug improves local immunity, accelerates the regeneration of skin cells, eliminates irritation and redness.
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- According to the official website www.miramistin.ru
- Kalantarov G.K. Features of the course of catarrhal gingivitis during treatment with “Miramistin” // Medical and pharmaceutical journal “Pulse”. - year 2012.
Expert “Children who often suffer from acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections have weak local immunity and are susceptible to the development of caries and gingivitis. After all, bacteria from the throat and nose easily spread into the oral cavity and settle on the gums and enamel. At the same time, children's saliva cannot resist them, since it contains few protective enzymes. Treatment with antiseptics during illness and for several days after it is a necessary preventative measure, including dental diseases.” Dentist-therapist Elena Vladimirovna Orlova
How is the drug released?
There are several different forms of release of the drug. This allows you to choose the most convenient option for use for each individual patient. It is better to rinse your gums with Miramistin in the form of a solution, and, for example, use the ointment during the treatment of herpetic manifestations on the skin.
Solution
One of the most effective and convenient forms of the drug. Proper use allows you to cover the entire inflamed part of the gum or mouth. In addition, the solution can be used not only for rinsing, but also for making lotions and performing douching and wiping. The downside is that it is difficult to use for treating young children, since it is difficult for them to keep the liquid in their mouth and not swallow. For kids, it is better to choose other release options.
Spray
This is the same antiseptic solution, only the packaging is different. A special nozzle on the lid allows you to spray the medicine in hard-to-reach places on the gums, for example, when treating a small child who cannot rinse his mouth on his own. In this method, it is not always possible to cover all problem areas with Miramistin, unlike rinsing, when the entire oral cavity is susceptible to antiseptic influence.
Ointment
Miramistin in the form of an ointment is not used for gum inflammation, since this form is practically not fixed at the site of application, and there is a risk of swallowing the drug. In addition, the components of the ointment affect only the upper balls of the gums, without penetrating into deeper structures, so the therapeutic effect is practically absent. Ointment forms will be appropriate for the treatment of herpetic rashes on the skin.
Comments
Miramistin is really good, but it’s just expensive, almost 400 rubles for 150 milliliters. What is the best way to replace it?
Cherkassova Dilyara (09.10.2020 at 23:29) Reply to comment
- Dear Dilyara, in terms of the principle of action and set of positive properties, budget drugs such as Chlorhexidine and Furacilin are similar to Miramistin. But before using them, do not forget to consult your doctor, because they have a number of contraindications.
Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (10/13/2020 at 09:14) Reply to comment