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Spray from scabies

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Despite the fact that in today's pharmacies you can find a huge amount of drugs from scabies, it still remains quite a common disease. Spray from scabies is considered the best means, which helps to get rid of the main symptoms of the disease without problems.

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Indications for use

Spray is prescribed for the treatment of scabies and its main symptoms:

  1. Purulent crusts and pustules in the area of elbows and on their circumferences.
  2. Appearance of bloody crusts.
  3. Impetigious rash between the buttocks, which goes to the sacrum.
  4. Small elevations on itch moves that can be detected by palpation.

But the main symptom, of course, is the itching, which is worse when the air temperature rises and at night. Usually the sensation of an itch of a sick person is felt on the hands, fingers, in the navel, under the armpits and in the genital area.

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Spregal

Spragal is a specialized agent that is prescribed for scabies. In pharmacies, you can buy it without a prescription.

The composition of the drug also includes the following substances:

  1. Piperonyl butoxide.
  2. Esdepallerin.
  3. Various auxiliary components.

Spragal is a combined preparation that has an acaricidal effect. In the preparation there is an esdepallerin, which adversely affects the nervous system of the scabies mite. When this substance enters the body of the parasite, it breaks the membrane structures of the cells of its nervous system. The second substance helps to strengthen the action of the esdepallerin.

A positive result can be seen immediately after the first application of the spray. The medication is well tolerated not only by adults, but also by children (even infants). One aerosol can be used to treat three patients.

Spragal is made in a form that allows you to easily cover the entire surface of the skin and penetrate deeply into its layers.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The main active ingredient is the neurotoxic poison - esdepallerin. It acts on the nervous system of parasites. The mechanism of its action is based on the violation of cation exchange in cell membranes.

Active substances Spray spray can be detected in the blood after one hour after application of the drug. The largest amount of esdepallerin in the body can be detected after 60 minutes, and piperonyl butoxide after 120 minutes. When a day passes after application of the spray, the amount of its substances in the blood of the patient is significantly reduced. In some cases, they are not detected at all. All traces of use of the drug completely disappear after two days after it is applied to the skin.

How to use a spray against scabies

Spregal is used only externally. To get the most positive result from treatment, you must follow certain rules:

  1. Therapy should be conducted for all family members who complain of itching.
  2. During the treatment, disinfect bed linens, clothes and personal hygiene items in order to prevent the recurrence of the disease.

It is recommended to perform the spray application after noon. Best at 17-18 pm. It is very important to do this in a well ventilated room where there is no open fire. Before spraying the spray, completely undress and stand on the previously prepared towel. Keep the vial with the drug at a distance of at least 20 cm from the body surface. When spraying, try to avoid spraying the product on the hair and face area. First, the stomach, chest area, back, and then arms, legs are treated. Try to carefully process every inch of the body. Spray the areas well between the fingers and toes, on the joints of the joints, underarm depressions.

After finishing the application, wear clean clothes. Do not take a bath or shower for twelve hours after spraying. At the end of this period, wash well with soap and dry the body with a towel.

Typically, one procedure is enough to completely recover from scabies. But it is worth remembering that even with a favorable outcome, itching sensation of lashes and other symptoms may still appear within one week after treatment. This is normal. If they do not pass after this period, it is necessary to repeat the spraying.

Using a spray against scabies during pregnancy

Spregal is prescribed during pregnancy only in extreme cases, as its components can harm the fetus. If there is a need to apply the drug in the lactation period, then you must stop breastfeeding until the therapy is over.

Contraindications for use

Despite all the positive results, which gives patients the use of spray from scabies Spregal, he also has contraindications:

  1. Bronchitis with broncho-obstruction.
  2. Bronchial asthma of varying severity.
  3. Intolerance of the main components of the drug
  4. Pregnant women and those who breastfeed.

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Side effects

Side effects from the use of spray from scabies Spragal almost do not appear. Sometimes patients feel a slight burning sensation on the skin immediately after spraying the drug, but it passes fairly quickly and does not require special therapy.

Overdose and interactions with other drugs

At the moment, no cases of an overdose of Sprehal scab was detected.

Specialists did not study Spregal's interaction with other medicines.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Keep the bottle with scabies from scabies recommended in an enclosed place, where it can not reach young children, in the dark and at a temperature of not below +25 degrees. Since the liquid in it is under pressure, you need to monitor the temperature rise near the drug. Do not pierce or incinerate the vial (even if it is empty). It is not recommended to spray near fire, electric appliances, or heating appliances.

As a rule, Sprayal scab spray can be used for two years. Remember that after this period, apply the product to the skin is not recommended.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Spray from scabies" 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.

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