Miramistin is today considered to be the best drug among all able to prevent all sorts of fungal, viral and bacterial infections. It was invented in the 1970s as part of the program "Space Biotechnology" and was intended for use by astronauts. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the development of many good Soviet drugs was suspended. However, scientists managed to keep most of their inventions. Miramistin was licensed in 1991.
Scope of the drug
This drug is widely used in surgery, gynecology, dentistry, otolaryngology, traumatology, etc. With it, you can prevent the development of diseases such as angina, herpes, suppuration, etc. The drug "Miramistin" for children is recommended(for the throat) and for adults if necessary to prevent infections. This drug differs primarily in that it has a powerful disinfectant effect, regardless of where the pathogen is located.
Composition of the drug
Composition of the drug may be different. Its forms and forms are chosen, first of all, depending on what it is needed in this particular case. For example, Miramistin is used as a spray for the throat, ointment in tubes( 5 grams of 5 mg of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt), a liquid preparation for external use( in bottles of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 liters)etc. You can buy this medicine in any pharmacy without presenting a prescription.
Usage for the rinsing of the throat
People who have heard of this drug and are impressed by its extraordinary efficacy are sometimes interested in whether it is possible to gargle with Miramistin. Not only it is possible, but also it is necessary. And especially with such diseases as angina, caries, various fungal infections, herpes, etc. The drug will completely destroy all pathogenic microorganisms, prevent the development of various complications and significantly accelerate recovery. Of course, it is worth using this drug for preventive purposes. For example, with outbreaks of acute respiratory infections and influenza.
So, how to gargle with Miramistin? This procedure is absolutely painless and simple. The medicine is practically tasteless( some people think that it gives off a bit of vodka).With a sore throat they are rinsed 5 times a day until recovery. The drug is kept in the mouth for 2-3 minutes. Adults when rinsing the medicine can not be diluted with water. According to those who used it, the disease can retreat in just three days.
No overdoses of this drug have been registered in Russia today. One of its undoubted merits can be considered also that it is completely absorbed into the skin and mucous, and consequently, does not exert any harmful influence on the human body. Of course, it is not recommended to swallow it. It is intended for external use only.
Miramistin for the throat
It is possible to use Miramistin for children( for the throat and for stomatitis).However, without the appointment of a doctor, it can be used, starting only from the age of three. Use it more often as well as the drug for adults with angina. In this case, the product should be diluted with water. For children 3-6 years, no more than 3-6 ml of the drug should be used per procedure. For 6-7-year-olds - about 10 ml. Doctors recommend alternating the rinses with this medicine with rinses saline( or soda).This will enhance the effect of the drug.
Of course, you need to know not only how to gargle with Miramistin, but how many times a day it should be done. In the treatment of a child, this procedure is performed no more than five times. You can also use Miramistin Spray.
This applies to the treatment of both adults and children. This form of the drug at the moment is considered the most convenient. Today in pharmacies you can buy a special nozzle, designed for standard bottles. In one procedure, two or three clicks are performed.
Usage for stomatitis
Some parents are also interested in how to rinse mouth with miramistin with stomatitis. In this case, the water does not dissolve the drug. For each procedure should be about 10-15 ml. The oral cavity in this case is rinse 4 times a day."Miramistin" suppresses bacteria that provoke the development of stomatitis, and also helps restore the protective properties of the mucous membrane.
Inhalations using
To get rid of catarrhal infections, one should know not only how to gargle with Miramistin, but also how to carry out inhalations. This procedure will help get rid of the disease even faster. For inhalation use liquid "Miramistin" with a nebulizer. The latter allows you to dilute the drug to the required concentration. Water can not be used for this purpose. The duration of the procedure depends on the age of the child. So for a five-year-old baby, the inhalation time should not be more than 15 minutes.
Treatment is recommended for the first signs of ARI development. Effective inhalation and with the appearance of green snot. For older children( up to 12 years), it is allowed to dilute the drug with saline solution. After 12 years, you can apply it in its purest form. With regard to dosages, one procedure usually takes about 4 ml of the drug. Inhalations can be administered up to three times a day.
Is it possible to use the drug to treat children under one year?
Since Miramistin does not have any smell and taste, it is often prescribed even to infants. However, it is very important to observe the dosage. Babies up to a year can spend no more than three procedures a day. Do not forget that an excessive amount of medicine can burn a small baby mucous.
How to store the preparation
Miramistin is stored at a temperature of +25 oC( that is, with the usual room temperature).It is necessary to protect it from exposure to sunlight. And, of course, it should be stored in a place where children can not reach it.
So, how to gargle with Miramistin is understandable. Do this procedure several times a day, delaying the medicine in the mouth for a couple of minutes. Of course, only an expired medicine is worth using. The expiration date is mandatory on the packaging.