Medication "Gramicidin C" - an antimicrobial drug related to biological antiseptics of microbial origin. The tool is widely used in ENT practice, dentistry, ophthalmology. The drug is an antibiotic, has a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect. The drug is effective against staphylococci, streptococci, meningococci, pneumococci and other microbes. Under the action of the drug, the permeability of the pathogenic cell membrane increases, which leads to a violation of its stability and death. When resorbed, the drug increases salivation, due to which the oral cavity and pharynx are cleared of inflammatory exudate and pathogens.
Issue form
The medicine is released in the following forms:
- Ampoules containing 2, 5 or 10 ml of medicine.
- Paste in jars or aluminum tubes of 30 g. In addition to gramicidin C (2% solution), the product contains lactic acid, emulsifier, distilled water.
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Lozenges containing 1.5 mg of drug. Auxiliarycomponents - methylcellulose, milk sugar, sugar, calcium stearate. The package may contain 10 or 20 tablets.
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Indications for use
The drug "Gramicidin C" is used for:
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues and skin, including infected and purulent wounds;
- superficial pyoderma;
- complicated by pyoderma fungal infections of the feet;
- skin ulcers;
- phlegmon;
- furunculosis;
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carbuncles;
- pressure sores;
- microbial eczema (acute stage);
- skin burns;
- wounded joints;
- epiemah;
- gingivitis;
- stomatitis;
- conjunctivitis;
- osteomyelitis;
- keratite;
- blepharitis;
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inflammatory diseases of the vagina and cervix.
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Also, the medication can be used as a local contraceptive.
How to use Gramicidin C? Instructions for use
- Pasta. Apply the drug on a sterile gauze and apply to the wound surface. The bandage is changed after 2-4 days. If the medication is used as a contraceptive, then using a special syringe, 5-6 g of the paste is injected intovagina.
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Solution. The solution is preliminarily diluted with sterile distilled water (1:100); ordinary boiled water can also be used. Used for douching in the treatment of purulent-ichorous metritis and vaginitis. Also, swabs are moistened in the solution, rinsed, washed, irrigated with bandages. After preparation, the resulting composition is stored for no longer than 3 days. If necessary, and according to the testimony of a doctor, using 70% alcohol, you can prepare an alcohol solution. Also, if you dilute one ampoule 25 times in vegetable oil, you can get an oil solution.
- Pills. Gramicidin tablets are widely used for the treatment and prevention of throat ailments. For this purpose, 2 tablets are dissolved 4 times a day. The course of treatment should last no more than 5 days.
Side effects
Gramicidin C is generally well tolerated. In quite rare cases, allergic reactions may develop, manifested by skin itching, rashes, fever, urticaria, edema, contact dermatitis, anaphylactic shock.
Contraindications for use
The drug can not be used in case of individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, allergic reactions, dermatoses. It is undesirable to use the remedy during pregnancy, breastfeeding is canceled for the period of treatment.
Storage conditions
Store Gramicidin C in a dark, cool place. The expiration date depends on the form of release of the medication:
- vials - within 5 years;
- ampoules - for 10 years;
- water solution must be used within 3 days of preparation;
- oil and alcohol solutions can be stored for a long time.
Special Instructions
Intravenous drug solution should not be administered, as this can provoke the occurrence of hemolysis and phlebitis. You should also be aware that this drug enhances the effect of other drugs that have a bactericidal effect.
In closing
Many diseases can be cured by using Gramicidin. Reviews about the drug are mostly positive. However, before using it, a specialist consultation is required.
