Compress Dimexidum. How do the children on my knee, neck, festering wounds, joints, gynecology, at the spur of pneumonia and other diseases

Dimexide is a synthetic drug. It is used topically in therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. The main purpose of the drug - is the elimination of the inflammatory process, microbes and bacteria, pain of skin, muscle, joint and bone tissues.

Medication is used to make poultices. Depending on the type of pathology is necessary to make a lotion with different concentrations of the drug.

Release form and cost

Dimexide produced in 2 main forms:

Pharmacological release form	Short description	Package type and capacity	Price range (in rubles).
Concentrate. The composition contains a main component 99%	It has a liquid crystalline form with a sharp smell of garlic. At temperatures below 18 degrees drug crystallizes.	Darkened glass vials of a volume of 50 and 100 ml. Additionally available in bottles weighing 20 kg	27-46
Gel at a concentration of the active member 25 and 50%	It has a uniform, transparent texture with a valid yellowish tinge. Odor mild, similar to garlic flavor.	Tubes made from aluminum and weighing 30 to 40 g	148-169

Gel-based ointments are produced. Their appearance, size, and shape of the package will depend on the manufacturer.

Structure

Depending on the manufacturing mold changing components of the drug composition and the concentration of the basic substance.

Constituent medicament	Concentrate	Gel	Description of the action
Active substance	Dimethyl sulfoxide 99%	Dimethylsulfoxide 25 and 50%	Fights inflammation, pain symptom has an antiseptic effect. Also improves the suction of additional drugs.
additional components	—	carmellose	For combining the components and impart the desired consistency.
nipazol	Prolong the shelf life of the medicament additionally have antiseptic properties.
nipagine
Purified water	To give the right consistency.

Ointments with dimethyl sulfoxide in the composition contain varying its concentration and additional elements. The number and list of components are determined pharmaceutical company.

The mechanism of action of the drug

Compress with Dimexidum allowed to do at home in compliance with the dosage and concentration of the main component.

In the right proportions drug has the following effects on the treated area:

• activity reduces the radicals (Substances causing premature aging and cell death with accompanying swelling, a large amount can cause the development of inflammatory and neoplastic process) and provides them destructive act. This reaction can eliminate swelling and inflammation in treated area, and normalize metabolic processes in the tissues;

  

• by acting on the nervous system cells (Decreases their momentum) is a reduction of pain symptoms;
• It prevents the growth of germs, bacteria and fungiThat accelerates the process of reducing the damaged portion and reduces the effect of the inflammatory response;
• after applying means occurs vasodilationThat improves the absorption of the drug and medicines used together. This operation allows to reduce the concentration of aggressive external medicaments without compromising therapeutic effects;
• normalizes collagen formation in the body cells and improves food. As a result, the skin quickly becomes healthy appearance;
• It accelerates the production of white blood cells (Destroy infection) and macrophages (carried capture and digestion of bacteria, viruses and dead cell debris). This action accelerates the recovery process;
• It lowers the temperature index the site of inflammation;
• It helps dissolve blood clots and blood clots.

After application of the medicament or the use of compression, the main component after 8 min penetrates into the bloodstream. This action is felt appearance garlic odor from the oral cavity. The maximum effectiveness of the drug observed after 5-7 hours. The depth of penetration of the drug into the tissue depends on its concentration.

Dimexidum excreted from the body together with the faeces, urine and sweat contents. Shallow part leaves the body through the pulmonary system. Complete withdrawal observed after 36 hours. It has no cumulative effect.

Indications for use

Compresses Dimexidum gel and are indicated for use in the following pathologies:

• injury to muscle and joint tissues, ligaments;
• violating the integrity of the skin and pustular ulcer formations, burns;
• fungal infection (skin, mucous membrane of the genitals);
• painful symptoms of neurological or joint pathology;
• infectious diseases of the urogenital system;
• pathological changes of activity of brain cells;
• soft tissue swelling of various natures;
• disruption of the functioning of the lymphatic system;
• subcutaneous and intraarticular hemorrhage;
• abnormalities vessels from thrombosis probability;
• inflammation of the salivary glands;
• infectious diseases accompanied rashes on the skin;
• severe hair loss, baldness;
• scar removal and recovery of skin elasticity;
• inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract the occurrence of any nature;
• in the treatment of infectious nature, to speed up the recovery process;
• to reduce the dosage of medications aggressive in the combined use of drugs.

Dimexidum applied prophylactically and to accelerate the healing process before and after surgical interventions, in particular in transplantation.

Contraindications

Compresses based Dimexidum not be used if the following deviations:

• kidneys, liver and heart;
• heart attack or stroke in a recent time;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• the age limit to 12 years;
• elevated intraocular pressure or cataracts;
• intolerance to substances included in the medication.

Dimexide refers to drugs with a high risk of developing allergies. Before use, recommended to carry out the test reaction. After 60 years of recommended use of funds under the supervision of a specialist.

Instructions for use to compress solution

Compress Dimexidum should be done each time with fresh solution. It is important not to disturb the allowable concentration of drug (depending on the application and shape of the pathology severity). The undiluted drug may cause skin burn.

At home, the solution is prepared by mixing the boiling water temperature of 40-70 degrees and concentrate. Mix ingredients in a container made of glass or porcelain.

Required amount of water (ml)	The required amount of concentrate (ml)	Ready solution in percentage (relative to the concentrate)
18	2	10
8	2	20
6	2	25
14	6	30
6	4	40
10	10	50
2	18	90

Prepared gauze bandage soaked in the resulting solution, so that the liquid does not drip or allocated for fixing compress. Above the bandage is applied cloth and a piece of soft tissue (it will prevent leakage of excess solution on the undamaged skin area). For longer storage of heat in the compression can fix over a towel or diaper.

The desired concentration of solution with Dimexidum assigned attending technician, as determined by the duration and frequency of treatments per day and the total duration of therapy.

Using arthrosis and coxarthrosis

When preparing these diseases compress with 50% of the drug content. Bandage curing time is 25-50 min with a multiplicity use 2 times a day. The course of treatment up to 10 days. Possible adjustment of treatment by a rheumatologist for individual indicators.

This treatment is used for sprains, contusions arthritis and severe muscular or articular tissue.

Compress bursitis of the knee joint

To prepare compress require 50% Dimexidum solution. The bandage is required to hold up to 60 min with a multiplicity of applications to 2-3 per day. The course of treatment 10-15 days (adjusted for the patient's condition).

Since the disease is accompanied by strong painful symptoms, then allowed to add into ampoules novocaine solution with 50-60 ml final solution. This compress is also assigned for low back pain. Instructions for use is similar.

Compress with epicondylitis of the elbow joint

Compress with Dimexidum eliminates the inflammatory process, improves circulation and helps relieve pain symptoms. For the treatment, a solution containing 50% of the drug.

Required overlapping diapers / towels on top of the compress. The holding time to 60 min. Multiplicity use bandages and duration of therapy is chosen according to the testimony. Sometimes a single use. Compress helps to improve the state in violation of the functioning of the locomotor system.

Bandages on joints with bruises and hematomas

Compress helps to eliminate the swelling, reduce inflammation and pain symptom in severe bruises and sprains. Depending on the wound type (open or closed) and the severity of damage to muscle tissue and blood vessels, the concentration of the solution can vary from 20 to 50%. Open wounds allowed to use only 20% of funds.

The bandage is required to impose on the damaged portion by 40-60 min. Repeat 2-3 times during the day, preferably at regular intervals. The course of therapy of from 3 to 7 days. According to the dynamics of treatment duration of treatment is adjusted traumatologist.

Compress Dimexidum with festering wounds

Dimexidum to eliminate pustular formations on the skin is diluted to obtain 30-40% solution. If the abscess large size, the recommended usage compress a concentration of 40% at 30 min to 3 times a day. The duration of therapy depends on the formation of resorption. Do bandage more than 15 days is prohibited.

For small rashes or festering wounds sufficiently means (30%) applied using a cotton swab to place the boil to 3 times a day. Dimexide destroying infection, reduces inflammation and promotes the rapid resorption of purulent accumulations.

Compress Dimexidum with heel spur

To eliminate the pain symptoms under the heel spur is used to compress 20% concentration Dimexidum. To enhance the analgesic effect recommended to add Novocaine solution, Analgin (percent ratio determined by the physician) or treating the skin to anti-inflammatory agent overlaying dressing.

Compress to keep 30-40 minutes. Multiplicity is not more than 2 times per day. Duration of treatment is determined by the attending specialist.

Compress Dimexidum pneumonia

Using Dimexidum can reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation and contributes to the destruction of viruses and bacteria. To prepare 35 ml compress required finished 50% solution with 10 ml of 2% Novocain ampule with sodium diclofenac.

Bandage soaked in the finished vehicle, it is necessary to impose on the chest area (front or rear) or on foot. Be sure to insulate the diaper or a shawl. Shoot compress in 40 min. The duration of the procedure to be under a blanket.

As the temperature increased rates of use of compression is prohibited.

Compresses Dimexidum gynecological diseases

Dimexide for therapeutic purposes is used to eliminate pathologies in the female reproductive organs and the urinary bladder. Means reduces inflammation, destroys pathogenic microflora, and also improves the action of candles used in the treatment.

To prepare the solution needed Dimexidum dissolve in water in a ratio of 1: 5. If necessary, add antibiotics or fresh juice of aloe leaves (Proportions specified gynecologist when assigning procedure).

Swab soaked in a solution is introduced into the vagina. It needs to be made of sterile cotton wool alone. Purchased swabs used during menstruation, are not suitable. They often are present additives which may react with components of the solution. In the critical days are not carried out the procedure.

The residence time of the tampon and the duration of the therapeutic course selected individually according to the severity of disease.

Compress Dimexidum gout

Dimexide helps relieve inflammation and pain symptoms. For compresses uses a solution containing 50% of the drug. Multiplicity applying 1 time per day for 30-40 min. Course duration of 10 to 40 days. In the treatment of more than 15 days is necessary to monitor the condition of the patient.

Dimexide with lymphadenitis

The compress can reduce inflammation, relieve pain and improve the blood supply to the symptom. Used solution with 20-30% content Dimexidum. The dressing should be maintained for at least 60 min but not more than 4 hours. compress over the need to wrap up warm neck scarf, non-irritating to the skin. The procedure is carried up to 2 times a day for 10 days.

Application of osteochondrosis

Compress Dimexidum do osteochondrosis allowed to completely eliminate symptoms. In the treatment of more than 14 days requires examination by a specialist. To compress use solution with 20% content Dimexidum. Multiplicity of procedures 2-3 times a day.

You can use 20% of the vehicle without the use of compression. The solution was applied using a cotton pad.

Appointment with intervertebral hernia

To relieve inflammation and pain symptoms you need to apply the compress to the site, where the hernia. The solution should contain 50% Dimexidum. The residence time of from 60 minutes to 4 hours. At day hold no more than 2 treatments (depending on the time wearing compress). The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist on the dynamics of the patient.

Application Dimexidum with Novocaine

When adding novocaine solution Dimexidum enhanced antiinflammatory and analgesic properties. To prepare the means required to connect 60 ml of the ready 50% solution with 20 ml Novocain. Compress is recommended to use the period of night sleep from 14 to 20 days. Used for diseases with a pronounced symptom of pain and inflammation.

Compress Dimexidum and diclofenac

Diclofenac also enhances anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, further promotes the reduction of temperature. To prepare the solution must be dissolved in 50 ml of water and 10 ml vial Dimexidum Diclofenac.

Packs of this composition can be used to complete recovery. It is recommended to clarify the multiplicity of procedures and duration of the treating specialist.

Compress lidocaine with Dimexidum

A solution to these components can be used for a long time (preferably under medical supervision after 15 days of application). Means enhances anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

To prepare the solution needed to combine with 50 ml of water and 30 ml Dimexidum vial Lidocaine. When severe pain, you can use 2 ampoules a last resort. Dwell time compress 30 to 60 minutes.

Dimexidum compresses and hydrocortisone

Compress Dimexidum can do together with hydrocortisone, this formulation enhances the basic properties of the drug. To prepare the solution needed to connect Dimexidum with water in a ratio of 3: 5 and the ampoule hydrocortisone. To enhance the analgesic agents is permissible to add vials of Novocain.

The duration of the procedures, their multiplicity and the dwell time shall be appointed individually by the testimony.

Lotions with Dimexidum and Lydasum

This composition is used to eliminate gynecological diseases. The proportions of components depending on the type of disease and its severity. According to him the gynecologist determine the course of therapy.

Compress Dimexidum and dexamethasone

Dexamethasone enhances the basic properties Dimexidum. Compress with this composition avoids severe pain and inflammation. Compresses are allowed up to 14 days, with a multiplicity of application 2-3 times daily for 30 min. To prepare the solution needed to connect with Dimexidum 9 ml of water and 60 ml ampoule Dexamethasone.

How to compress Dimexidum child?

For children older than 12 years on the basis of Dimexidum compresses are used to relieve inflammation, accelerate recovery from infectious diseases and relieving pain symptoms. Pediatricians application of the solution is indicated for respiratory diseases and increases lymph nodes, as well as to accelerate the healing of wounds and abrasions.

For compresses used Dimexidum solution with a concentration of 20 and 10% (as a solvent can be used in similar proportions saline). It is important to test the pre-reaction of the body to an allergic reaction in the morning. The procedure itself is performed in the evening, before going to the child's night's rest.

Compress child superimposed on a back (necessary to exclude heart region), neck (dressing should not be in contact with the thyroid gland) or on the damaged skin area (depending on the type of disease).

Duration of incubation compress from 40 to 60 minutes. 1 time per day. After eliminating the need to bandage the treated area of ​​skin to wipe dry with a clean towel. Duration of the course is assigned a pediatrician on the dynamics of treatment.

It is important not to leave a compress for the whole night because of the likelihood of side effects and the risk of burning the skin. For best effect, use the comprehensive treatment.

Side effects

Side effects from the use of compression based on Dimexidum occur in rare cases. The most common effect is a manifestation of allergic symptoms as itching and skin irritation. To eliminate their development recommended applying the solution on the inside of the elbow for 7-10 min.

Additional adverse reactions to the use of compression:

• dryness of the skin portion, the places where superimposed compress;
• garlic odor from the oral cavity and on skin. It can cause gagging;
• respiratory failure due to the development of bronchospasm;
• in rare cases, dizziness and headaches.

Prolonged use of a solution with a high concentration may cause skin burn. When integrated application Dimexidum aggressive drugs necessary to reduce the dosage of second medicaments. Otherwise may develop adverse reactions included in the list of aggressive drugs.

Dimexide can be used for therapeutic purposes only after 12 years. Compresses possible using water or saline. To enhance the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect is permissible adding to the solution additional drugs. The duration of incubation and compress a course of treatment is determined by a specialist.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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