The yellow solution called “Furacilin” has established itself as a powerful antiviral drug. The product for external and local use is used for various infectious lesions of the oral cavity and external defects of the body. The finely crystalline powder has a bitter taste, but is odorless, slightly soluble in water and alcohol and completely insoluble in ether. It belongs to the group of nitrofurans.
What is Furacilin for?
The drug is prescribed to be taken in order to prevent the start of the decomposition process on the surface of open lesions, for washing the nose, throat and eyes, when cavities become infected with microbes.
Indications include:
- purulent wounds;
- burns;
- bedsores;
- cuts, cracks in the skin;
- inflammatory processes of the outer part of the eye;
- inflammatory reactions in the oral cavity.
Also, each individual form of the drug may have its own indications.
Application in dentistry of furatsilin:
- Restoration of gums after installation of implants and dentures;
- Therapeutic therapy for wounds, ulcers, inflammation;
- Treatment of throat diseases that may spread to the oral cavity;
- Treatment of fistula in the gum;
- Rinse for gum disease;
- Application for swelling, dissolution of seals after injection;
- Treatment of plaque in the corners of the mouth after candidiasis.
How to gargle with Furacilin for a sore throat
The drug has proven itself well for tonsillitis and sore throat. Furacilin is not a replacement for primary treatment, but can significantly improve your well-being. With constant rinsing, harmful organisms and pus will gradually come out. The constituent elements are not absorbed into the blood, so it can be taken at any age and during pregnancy.
To rinse your throat, you need to crush the tablet and fill it with 100 ml of water. To enhance the effect of the solution, add 2 tsp to it. hydrogen peroxide (3%).
You need to gargle for 3 minutes. For one procedure, it will be enough to use ½ cup of solution. Before use, you need to rinse your mouth with baking soda.
Ointment
Furacilin is also available in the form of an ointment. In this case, it effectively helps with burns, hypothermia, and also with purulent wounds. The composition of the ointment is slightly different from the solution. Contains additional components that have a calming and softening effect. The skin is smoothed, damaged tissues are regenerated, wounds and scars heal quickly.
In pharmacies you can purchase the product in tubes of 10 or 50 ml. Inside contains instructions for use. For minor surgical operations, ointment is prescribed to restore and remove the inflammatory process. It is often used to relieve inflammation of the ear canal.
Is it possible to use Furacilin during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the medicine can be taken in the form intended for local use, since the constituent components with such use will not be able to penetrate the blood. When gargling, do not allow the product to enter the body. But it still wouldn’t hurt to consult a doctor first.
The drug can be prescribed for bacterial infection of the oral cavity, pharynx, and sinusitis. Also, an aqueous solution will be effective for vaginal candidiasis.
Pills
Furacilin tablets are used for self-preparation of solutions. Perfectly relieves symptoms of sore throat and nasal congestion. Tablets are convenient for storage. At any time, the patient has the opportunity to prepare a rinse solution for himself, which is very convenient. This can be done at work, at a party or on the road.
To prepare, grind the tablet to a powder and dissolve it in hot water. Use warm to rinse the nose, mouth and throat. Do not rinse with hot water to avoid damaging the mucous membrane.
What diseases does Furacilin treat?
More often, an antimicrobial drug is prescribed when the throat hurts due to seasonal colds. It is recommended when a person is infected:
- staphylococcal sore throat;
- acute or chronic form of tonsillitis;
- glossitis (local inflammation of the tongue);
- stomatitis (damage to the mucous membrane in the mouth);
- gingivitis (infection of the gums).
Furacilin is also prescribed for purulent otitis, conjunctivitis, bedsores, bacterial and fungal infections of the nasal cavity and other infectious diseases.
For sore throat
In acute tonsillitis, the tonsils become inflamed. The disease is accompanied by:
- high temperature;
- sore throat;
- redness of the mucous membrane;
- swelling of the tonsils;
- accumulation of plaque on the tonsils.
In severe cases, infusion therapy is used and immunoglobulins are administered. In acute tonsillitis, purulent plaque always forms in the oral cavity. It is removed mechanically. Rinsing with furatsilin solution relieves pain. The procedure helps to destroy microbes, and the healing process is shortened.
For pharyngitis
Inflammation of the lymph and tonsils is accompanied by a sore throat. Treatment with furatsilin up to three times a day is prescribed to relieve inflammation and acute symptoms along with other antiseptics.
Instructions for treating wounds with furatsilin
For effective use, follow the instructions:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before treating wounds. Then use sterile gloves. Prepare the necessary materials (bandage).
- Rinsing minor injuries (abrasions, scratches) is done by first moistening a cotton swab with the solution.
- To treat the oral cavity, carefully wipe the desired area of the mucous membrane. Sometimes it is recommended to rinse.
- A bandage moistened with Furacilin solution is applied to the affected area.
- Deep wounds are washed. A small stream of liquid at room temperature is directed into the injury cavity.
- The course of application is selected individually, usually until the healing stage.
Following the instructions will help increase the effectiveness of wound treatment and shorten the rehabilitation period.
If you cannot treat wounds with Furacilin solution on your own or if unexpected reactions of the body occur, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
Is furatsilin allowed during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, furatsilin is approved for external use. The solution is recommended to be used for washing for preventive purposes and for the treatment of bacterial infections. Thrush often accompanies women during this period; furatsilin can reduce its manifestation and relieve the inflammatory process.
When breastfeeding, furatsilin is used externally with caution.
This is due to the fact that after using it, the milk may have a bitter taste and the baby will refuse the breast. Therefore, use during this period should be strictly monitored by a doctor to avoid negative consequences. This article is for informational purposes only, please consult your doctor for details! Ask your doctor about contraindications and side effects.
Solution
Furacilin solution can be purchased at the pharmacy in ready-made form. However, if you travel often and carry it with you, then it would be more advisable to buy tablets and make the solution yourself. They are easier to store without worrying about packaging.
The solution is used to treat throat problems: pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases. If you plan to treat only at home, then buy a ready-made solution. It will already be cooked in the correct proportions. You will be sure of its sterility, and the packaging will be sealed.
When preparing yourself, you must carefully follow the instructions. Because if the solution turns out to be too concentrated, you can damage the mucous membrane, which is already inflamed. If the concentration is insufficient, the drug may not have the desired effect.
By rinsing with furatsilin, negative microorganisms are eliminated from the mucous membrane. When preparing the solution yourself, do it for 1 procedure so that it is always fresh. The drug should be stored in a cool, dark place.
How to make a solution of furatsilin
Ready-made liquid cannot always be bought at a pharmacy. More often Furacilin is found in tablets. The treatment regimen, duration, and dosage form are determined by the doctor, and each patient’s prescriptions are different. The doctor takes into account individual characteristics. Usually 1 – 2 tablets are crushed to a powder and stirred in a glass of warm water.
For faster dilution, it is recommended to use boiling water. For stomatitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, a solution is prepared to rinse the oropharynx: per 100 ml - 2 mg (1 tablet) of furatsilin. The duration depends on the nature of the localization of the infection. Take a small sip of the prepared product, throw back your head and rinse your larynx for 2 – 3 minutes.
Trade names
The active substance in known dosage forms is nitrofural (a word synonymous with “furatsilin”). Pharmaceutical companies now produce antimicrobial agents under different names:
- "Chlorhexidine";
- "Kombutek";
- "Lifuzol";
- "Miramestin";
- "Betadine";
- "Antiseptol".
There are also other names. The drugs are over-the-counter and it is recommended to follow general recommendations on storage conditions for drugs and use.
Composition and dosage form of the drug
The main active antiseptic substance in Furacilin is nitrofural. It affects gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial flora. Auxiliary components of the tablets are sodium chloride and croscarmellose, stearic acid and povidone.
Other forms of the drug include distilled water, ethanol, medicinal plant extracts, and petroleum jelly.
Available without a prescription:
- Tablets in 1 or 2 blisters. Packaging with 10 or 20 mg of furatsilin. Used to prepare medicines. Application: rinsing wounds, throat, nose.
- Alcohol solution. Produced in bottles of 10, 20, 200 ml with different concentrations of the active substance. 70% of the content is ethanol. Before use, it is heated, applied to a cotton swab and inserted into the cavity of the nasal or ear canal.
- Ointment for local treatment of affected areas. Available in a jar or tube of 25 g of product. Use: externally. For an effective result, it is necessary to apply the ointment 2-3 times a day in a thin layer. Allergic reactions may develop; it is recommended to consult your doctor before use.
- Furacilina spray. Available in a 45 ml spray bottle. Contains oakberry and thyme extract. Used to irrigate wounds of the throat and mouth in the treatment or prevention of inflammation.
- Water solution. Containers of 200 and 400 milliliters are suitable. Used at home and in medical institutions. Allows you to provide the necessary volume for washing with antiseptic liquid in case of large scale lesions.
Furacilin is available in powder for self-preparation of the medicine. Used in veterinary medicine. The weight of the package with the substance is 1 kilogram.
Can children rinse their mouths?
Children from the age of six can already independently perform many hygiene procedures, including rinsing their throats. But it is better for adults to be present so that the child does not swallow the contents. If he has not mastered sanitary skills, then antibacterial lozenges are recommended instead of rinsing.
Mechanical treatment is used for a one-year-old baby. From two years old, the baby is given a rinse. A weak solution of furatsilin is taken into a special “bulb” for douching. The head is slightly tilted forward and the mouth is sprayed.
A safe method for treating the oral cavity for children is inhalation with Furacilin. Sessions cannot be performed without agreement with the pediatrician. If approved by a doctor, inhalations are done using a fresh solution each time. Depending on the degree of the disease, the doctor prescribes the number of sessions and the individual concentration of the drug. Its saturation should be low.
Paste
Furacilin in the form of a paste is used for prevention in the summer. It protects the skin from exposure to high temperatures. Often used in chemical plants where toxic chemicals are produced.
The paste must be applied in a thin layer to exposed skin. Can be used on the face. The composition does not contain harmful substances. Has an anti-inflammatory effect. After application, a thin film is formed that protects the skin from exposure to harmful substances. Wash off with plain water and soap.
