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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Baktosin is an antiseptic solution. It is used exclusively for external use; it is not suitable for oral or parenteral use. The medicine has excellent antiseptic effects. It eliminates wounds, abrasions and microcracks. It effectively fights burns and insect bites. Baktosin has a wide range of action.
Indications Bactosyne
To use the product correctly, you need to know the main indications for the use of Baktosin. So, in the summer, there are quite a few insects on the street, and even in the apartment. Not all of them are safe. Today, you can find various "mutants". They, in turn, can provoke a negative reaction of the body. The bite site can itch badly, become inflamed, or a lump will appear. Baktosin will cope with all these unpleasant symptoms. It will alleviate the person's condition and even soothe the bite site after a wasp sting.
The medicine has excellent antiseptic properties. Therefore, it disinfects wounds received as a result of a fall or other negative impacts. It can soothe abrasions, microcracks and even skin burns. The main thing is to use the remedy immediately.
This medicine should be in every family's medicine cabinet. After all, it fights problems that can arise every day. Especially if there are children in the house. Baktosin is a good remedy designed to disinfect trauma.
Release form
The medicine has its own special form of release. As a rule, it is a regular solution. After all, it is intended for wound disinfection. Therefore, the medicine is released in PVC bottles. The packaging varies, from 50 ml to a whole liter.
Each bottle is in a special cardboard package. This can protect it from damage. After all, it is not always possible to reliably hide the medicine from children. And anyone can drop it.
Regarding the form of release, there is nothing special to say. Each person decides for himself which bottle to buy. Much depends on the family. So, some people keep such products for prevention and just "just in case". Other families, on the contrary, constantly buy medicines with an antiseptic effect. This allows you to protect children from abrasions and wounds. More precisely, to disinfect them so that microbes cannot penetrate the received "trauma". Baktosin is a reliable remedy that can help each person in solving his "little problem".
Pharmacodynamics
Disinfectant and antiseptic, that's what the pharmacodynamics of the drug say. The drug contains such active ingredients as chlorhexidine digluconate and cetrimide. They are among the strong cations and have the ability to retain their beneficial properties for a long time.
On the treated surface they "hold" their "functions" for a long time and thus do not allow bacteria to penetrate the wound. Subcutaneous absorption is quite low. Depending on how high the concentration of the drug is, its main properties are determined. Thus, the manifestation of bactericidal action depends on this criterion.
Chlorhexidine, which is part of the drug, is highly effective against staphylococci. Antiseptic activity against gram-positive cocci has also been proven. Bacteria that are most sensitive to this drug have also been identified. The main components of the drug are excellent at fighting the main bacteria, fungi and viruses. Therefore, there is no need to doubt that Baktosin is capable of having a positive effect.
Pharmacokinetics
To date, the pharmacokinetics have not been studied. The only thing that can be said about this drug is that it has excellent antiseptic and disinfectant properties. It can be easily used even by children. The drug removes bacteria, viruses and fungi from the affected area. In addition, it accelerates the healing process and soothes burned skin.
The main active ingredients are chlorhexidine and cetrimide. Together, these two components actively fight various bacteria, including staphylococci.
The effect of the medicine depends on how much of it is applied to the affected area. The higher the concentration of the medicine, the longer it maintains its bactericidal effect. But this does not mean that the solution should be applied in large quantities. Do not pour it on an open wound under any circumstances.
It should be used with caution. Because first of all, it is a medicine that can harm the body. Baktosin is an effective remedy that requires moderate use.
Dosing and administration
In order to avoid unnecessary problems, it is necessary to know the method of application and dosage of Baktosin. This drug is an antiseptic solution, which is intended for external use only. It cannot be used orally or parenterally.
To use the drug, you need to dilute one part (5-10 ml) in three parts water. Do not use a drug of increased concentration. In some cases, this can worsen the situation! A cotton swab is moistened in the resulting solution and applied to the affected area. This should be done 1-3 times a day. Keep the swab or bandage for no more than 20-40 seconds. If you feel a burning sensation, you should immediately stop the procedure and consult a doctor.
If there is no water nearby or there is a high risk of bacterial contamination of the entire body, the drug can be used in its pure form. This will improve the current situation and prevent microbes from penetrating deep into the body. The duration of treatment depends on the location of the lesion and the individual characteristics of the body. Therefore, Baktosin can only be used with the permission of a doctor.
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Use Bactosyne during pregnancy
It is difficult to say anything about the use of Baktosin during pregnancy. In fact, in most cases the medicine is used to treat wounds. After all, it has good antiseptic "functions". Such an effect on the mother's body is unlikely to cause any harm.
There is no information regarding the negative impact of this medicine during pregnancy. A similar situation applies to breastfeeding. After all, it does not penetrate the mother's body and is therefore not able to get to the child through milk.
But, despite this, it is not recommended to take the drug on your own. This issue can only be decided by the attending physician. If, in his opinion, a positive result and a potential risk of harm to the mother and child can be provoked, then the use of Baktosin is prohibited.
In no case should you treat the surface of the mammary glands during breastfeeding. After all, this can provoke the penetration of the solution into the child's body. Such influence should not be allowed! In other cases, Baktosin is freely used.
Contraindications
Any drug, like this one, has its own contraindications for the use of Baktosin. Increased sensitivity to the main components of the solution indicates that the drug should not be used under any circumstances. After all, this can provoke a strong allergic reaction.
The product should not be used by people suffering from dermatitis and viral skin diseases. The medicine should not be used for washing the body. In general, when using the medicine, you need to resort to some safety precautions. The product can only be used externally; it should not penetrate the body.
If necessary, the concentration of the medicine is significantly reduced. Avoid contact of the medicine with the eyes. If the medicine gets there, rinse them with water immediately.
Patients with craniocerebral injuries should avoid getting the medicine on the surface of the brain and meninges. There is a risk of complications when using the product to treat the middle ear. In this place, toxicity increases. Repeated contact of Baktosin with the skin should also be avoided.
Side effects Bactosyne
The main side effects of Baktosin are related to improper use. Thus, in some cases, after using the product, a slight burning sensation may occur. There is nothing dangerous about this, the unpleasant symptom will go away on its own in literally 15-20 seconds.
An allergic skin reaction may occur. Itching, burning, dryness and even dermatitis, all of this can be provoked by this drug. As a rule, this happens in rare cases and due to the patient's own fault. People with increased sensitivity to the active components of Baktosin still use it. Naturally, the body does not react to this very positively. In some cases, photosensitivity may develop.
Generalized allergic reaction manifests itself extremely rarely. All this suggests that it is not recommended to use Baktosin on your own. The body's reaction can be anything. Therefore, it is extremely important to consult a doctor. Only after this is it quite possible to use Baktosin.
Overdose
Is it possible to overdose on Baktosin? If you use the product for a long time, an allergic reaction may occur. There is nothing dangerous about this, it is just that the skin reacted to the medicine in a peculiar way. In this case, you just need to wash the affected area with a solution of water and soap.
If a person accidentally swallows the medicine, it can cause a negative reaction from the gastrointestinal tract. Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing and even paralysis of the respiratory muscles are possible. All this can lead to asphyxia. Therefore, in no case should the drug be administered orally or trusted to children.
Depression of the central nervous system is another sign of the drug's effect on the body. All this can be accompanied by convulsions, hypertension, and even the appearance of a comatose state. In such cases, immediate gastric lavage is necessary. Treatment is usually symptomatic and supportive.
In order to avoid problems with the organs of vision, it is necessary to use the product correctly. Do not allow it to get into your eyes. If this happens, rinse them with water immediately. All these rules will help to avoid the negative effects of the drug Baktosin.
Interactions with other drugs
In this case, interactions with other drugs of this medication are possible. But here too there are some small limitations. Thus, it is necessary to understand that the drug is capable of increasing the sensitivity of bacteria to levomycetin, neomycin and kanamycin.
Therefore, it should never be used simultaneously with preparations containing iodine. The medication is completely incompatible with detergents that include anionic groups and gum arabic.
If a person washes the wound with a solution of soap and water before using the drug, then its remains should be washed off thoroughly. Otherwise, this can lead to a negative reaction. The drug can significantly increase the effectiveness of ethanol.
All this suggests that you should never use the product on your own. You need to consult a doctor and follow his special instructions. After all, situations are different, moreover, organisms are individual. All this requires a thorough study of the received "trauma". In addition, the person's condition is taken into account, as well as the fact that he uses other means. After all, Baktosin cannot be combined with many medications.
Storage conditions
Special storage conditions of Baktosin allow preserving the positive qualities of the drug for a long time. In order for the product to serve for more than one year, it is necessary to create certain conditions for it.
Any medicine reacts negatively to increased humidity. Therefore, the place where the drug is stored should be dry and, most importantly, protected from direct sunlight. A quiet, dry and dark place is perfect for this.
The remedy does not like children either. No, it helps them, disinfects the wound, promotes rapid healing and recovery. But children can accidentally drink it. Therefore, the remedy should be kept away from curious children. Otherwise, the consequences can be quite serious.
It is also necessary to monitor the appearance of the solution. If it has changed its color or smell, then most likely the product can no longer be used. You should also pay attention to the expiration date. It is not recommended to use the medicine after its expiration. Otherwise, Baktosin can have the opposite effect and worsen the situation.
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Shelf life
The main and perhaps the key moment of storing the drug is its expiration date. When it expires, the drug should not be used under any circumstances. Due to its unique properties, it can react quite unexpectedly. Thus, the unpleasant symptoms of the affected area, burn or bite can intensify.
But following one rule is not enough. It is important to understand that not only the expiration date is important, but also the storage conditions of the drug. So, a dark and dry place is perfect for the product. Dampness has always been the main enemy of any drug. This criterion should be taken into account.
It is also necessary to pay attention to the external characteristics of the drug. Any changes in the color or smell of the product indicate that it is no longer suitable. It is not recommended to use the medicine in this case. Such an effect can cause a negative reaction of the body.
The shelf life of the drug is 3 years. During this entire time, it is necessary to monitor the storage conditions. This will allow you to use Baktosin for a long period.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Bactosyn" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.