Dimexide or DMSO - an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic preparation, has long been successfully used for removal of inflammation with pain in the joints, sprains and traumatic injuries of the skin and soft tissues. Medication has a very peculiar smell, which is the manifestation of adverse treatment.
What is the reason
Let's look at why you may receive the breath during therapy Dimexidum.
One of the positive attributes of the drug are its properties active penetration through intact skin and mucous membranes. This property is used in medicine and cosmetology for the transport of other drugs via Dimexidum into the skin.
When conducting Dimexidum application enters the bloodstream within 8-10 minutes, and the maximum concentration of its accumulated during 2 to 8 hours. Complete excretion of the drug from the blood occurs via the urinary tract and bile duct as dimethylsulfide, that goes with the exhaled air. That it causes an unpleasant smell after Dimexidum. As described dimethyl sulfide is a volatile compound having a specific smell garlic. Number of exhaled substances depends on how much Dimexidum enters the bloodstream when applied.
It is believed that such side effects may occur when a large lesion area treated drug, a high concentration of the drug and using a child with a small weight.
The appearance of the garlic smell, during the treatment period, a rare event, and when it appears it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Side effects of the drug
In addition to the occurrence of unpleasant odor during therapy may develop Dimexidum:
- allergic reactions (rash, skin redness and stinging sensation dermatitis);
- increased dryness of the skin in the use of tools;
- diarrhea;
- hyperpigmentation;
- nausea and retching;
- headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances.
With the development of adverse symptoms should consult a doctor, who will appoint the replacement of analogue if necessary.
Features
Dimexide should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding and in children under the age of twelve years.
After applying Dimexidum is breath, which is associated with the release of exhaled air through a metabolites of the drug - dimethyl sulfide, which is a harmless substance with the specific smell. This side effect may occur when using the drug in a high concentration at which it It enters the blood and promotes the formation of large amounts of dimethylsulfide caller garlic flavor from mouth.
The drug should not be stored at a temperature below 18 degrees because it can crystallize. In this case, the container with the solution warmed on a water bath until the disappearance of the crystalline precipitate.
To remove the smell Dimexidum necessary to reduce the amount that is used to compress, for example: to make a solution with a lower concentration, pressing the cloth prior to application to the damaged surface. If these methods do not help, but you should consult a physician who will prescribe other means for application.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/dimexid__18456
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