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Bactosin

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Bactosine is an antiseptic solution. It is used exclusively for external use, for oral or parenteral use it is not suitable. The medicine has excellent antiseptic effects. It relieves wounds, abrasions and microcracks. Effectively fights with burns, places of insect bites. The spectrum of action in Bactosin is extensive.

Indications of the bactosine

To properly use the tool, you need to know the main indications for the use of Bactosin. So, in the summer, on the street, and in the apartment there are not so few insects. Not all of them are safe. To date, you can meet various "mutants". They, in turn, are capable of provoking a negative reaction of the body. The site of the bite can be very itchy, inflame, or a lump will appear. Bactosin will cope with all these unpleasant symptoms. He will ease the condition of a person and even calm the place of bite after stinging wasps.

The medicine has excellent antiseptic effects. Therefore, it disinfects the resulting wounds, as a result of falling or other negative influences. Abrasions, microcracks and even skin burns can be calmed down. The main thing is to take the medicine right away.

Such medicine should be in the first-aid set of each family. After all, he struggles with such problems that can arise every day. Especially if there are children in the house. Bactosine is a good tool for disinfection of trauma. 

Release form

The medicine has its own special form of release. As a rule, this is an ordinary solution. After all, it is designed to disinfect the wound. Therefore, the medicine is produced in polyvinyl chloride bottles. Packaging is different, ranging from 50 ml to a full liter.

Each bottle is in a special carton box. This is able to protect it from damage. After all, it is not always possible to safely hide the medicine from children. And everyone can drop it.

Regarding the form of release and there is really nothing to say. What kind of bottle to buy, everyone decides on their own. Much depends on the family. So, some people keep such means for prevention and just "just in case". Other families, on the contrary, constantly get medicines with antiseptic action. This allows you to protect children from abrasions and wounds. More precisely, decontaminate them, so that germs could not penetrate into the resulting "trauma". Bactosine is a reliable tool that can help every person, in solving his "small problem. 

Pharmacodynamics

Disinfectant and antiseptic, this is what the pharmacodynamics of the drug says. In the composition of the drug there are such active substances as chlorhexidine digluconate and cetrimide. They are among the strongest cations and have the ability to maintain their useful properties for a long time.

On the treated surface, they "hold" their "functions for a long time and thus do not allow bacteria to enter the wound. Subcutaneous absorption is rather low. Depending on how large the concentration of the drug, its main properties are determined. So, from this criterion depends the manifestation of bactericidal action.

Chlorhexidine is part of the drug is highly effective against staphylococci. Antiseptic activity was also proved for gram-positive cocci. The bacteria that are most sensitive to this drug are also calculated. The main components of the medicine are remarkably fighting with the main bacteria, fungi and viruses. Therefore, there is no reason to doubt that Bactosin is capable of having a positive effect. 

Pharmacokinetics

To date, pharmokinetics has not been examined. The only thing that can be said about this drug is that it has excellent antiseptic and disinfectant properties. It can easily be applied even to children. The medicine removes bacteria, viruses and fungi from the affected area. In addition, it speeds up the healing process and soothes burned skin.

The main active agents are chlorhexidine and cetrimide. Together, these two components are actively fighting various bacteria, including staphylococci.

The effect of the medicine depends on how much it will be applied to the affected area. The higher the concentration of the drug, the longer it keeps its bactericidal action. But this does not mean that the solution is in large quantities. To fill an open wound is by no means impossible.

Use it carefully. Because in the first place it is a medicine that can harm the body. Bactosine is an effective remedy requiring moderate use. 

Dosing and administration

In order to avoid unnecessary problems, it is necessary to know the method of application and dose of Bactosin. This preparation is an antiseptic solution, which is intended solely for external use. It can not be used orally or parenterally.

To use the drug you need to dilute one part (5-10 ml) in three parts of the water. Do not use high concentration medication. In some cases this can aggravate the situation! The cotton swab is wetted in the resulting solution and applied to the affected area. You need to do this 1-3 times a day. Keep a tampon or bandage should not more than 20-40 seconds. If you feel a burning sensation, you should immediately stop the procedure and go to the doctor.

If there is no water nearby or there is a high risk of bacterial infection of the whole body, you can apply the drug 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 site of the lesion and the individual characteristics of the organism. Therefore, you can apply Bactosine only with the permission of the doctor. 

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Use of the bactosine during pregnancy

To say anything about the use of Bactosine during pregnancy is difficult. In fact, in most cases, the medicine serves to treat the wound. After all, it has good antiseptic "functions." Such an effect on the mother's body is unlikely to cause any harm.

Information on the negative effect of this drug during pregnancy was not revealed. The same situation applies to breastfeeding. After all, it does not penetrate the mother's body and thus is unable to get through the milk to the baby.

 But, despite this, taking the medication yourself is not recommended. This question is decided only by the attending physician. If, in his opinion, a positive result and a potential risk of harming the mother and child can be provoked, then Bactosin's use is prohibited.

In no case can the surface of the mammary glands be treated during lactation. After all, this can provoke the penetration of the solution into the child's body. Permit such influence is impossible! In other cases, Bactosin is freely used.

Contraindications

Any drug, like this one, has its contraindications to the use of Bactosin. Hypersensitivity to the main components of the solution suggests that you can not use the medicine in any case. After all, it can provoke a strong allergic reaction.

You can not use the drug and people suffering from dermatitis and viral skin diseases. Do not apply medication and to wash the body. In general, during the use of the medicine you need to resort to some safety precautions. You can use the remedy exclusively externally, it should not penetrate into the body.

If necessary, the concentration of the drug is significantly reduced. Avoid contact with the eyes. If the product has got there, immediately wash it with water.

Patients with craniocerebral trauma should avoid getting the drug on the surface of the brain and meninges. There is a chance of getting complications when using a medication for treating the middle ear. At this point the toxicity rises. A reusable contact of Bactosin with skin is also worth avoiding.

Side effects of the bactosine

The main side effects of Bactosine are associated with a wrong reception. So, in some cases, after using the product, there may be a slight burning sensation. There is nothing dangerous in this, an unpleasant symptom will pass by itself in just 15-20 seconds.

Perhaps the manifestation of an allergic skin reaction. Itching, burning, dryness and even dermatitis, all this can provoke this drug. As a rule, this happens in rare cases and through the fault of the patient himself. People, having increased sensitivity to the active components of Bactosine, still use it. Naturally, the body reacts to this not entirely positively. In some cases, photosensitivity may develop.

Extremely rare is a generalized allergic reaction. All this suggests that Bactosine alone is not recommended. The reaction of the body can be any. Therefore, it is extremely important to consult a doctor. Only after this, it is possible to use Bactosine. 

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Overdose

Is Bactosine an overdose possible? If you use the product for a long time, it is possible the appearance of an allergic reaction. There is nothing dangerous in this, just the skin reacted peculiarly to the medicine. In this case, you just need to wash the affected area with a solution of water and soap.

If a person accidentally swallows a medicine, it can cause a negative reaction from the digestive system. It is possible the appearance of nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and even paralysis of the respiratory muscles. All this can lead to asphyxiation. Therefore, in no case should you apply the drug orally and trust his children.

Oppression of the central nervous system is another sign of the effect of the drug on the body. Accompanying all this can be convulsions, hypertension and even the appearance of a coma. In such cases, an immediate gastric lavage is necessary. Treatment, as a rule, is symptomatic and supportive.

In order to avoid problems with the organs of vision, you need to use the tool correctly. Do not let it get into the eyes. If this happens, you should immediately rinse them with water. All these rules will help to avoid the negative effects of Bactosin. 

Interactions with other drugs

In this case, interaction with other drugs of this medication is possible. But even here there are some small limitations. So, it is necessary to understand that the drug is able to increase the sensitivity of bacteria to levomycitin, neomycin and kanamycin.

Therefore, it is not possible to use it with preparations containing iodine in any case. The drug is completely incompatible with detergents, which include anionic groups and gum arabic.

If a person before using the drug rinses the wound with a solution of soap and water, then its remains should be washed off thoroughly. Otherwise, it can lead to a negative reaction. The drug can significantly increase the efficiency of ethanol.

All this suggests that you can not use the tool yourself. It is necessary to consult a doctor and his special instructions. After all, there are different situations, moreover, organisms are individual. All this requires a careful study of the resulting "injury". In addition, the person's condition is taken into account, as well as the fact that he is using some other means. Bactosine can not be combined with many medications. 

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Storage conditions

Special storage conditions for Bactosin allow to maintain the positive qualities of the drug for a long time. In order for the product to last more than one year, it is necessary to create certain conditions for it.

 Any medication negatively relates to increased dampness. Therefore, the storage location of the preparation should be dry and, most importantly, protected from direct sunlight. A calm, dry and dark place is perfect for this.

He does not like the means of children. No, it helps them, disinfects the wound, promotes rapid healing and recovery. But children can accidentally drink it. Therefore, you need to keep the remedy away from curious toddlers. Otherwise, the consequences can be quite serious.

It is necessary to monitor the appearance of the solution. If he has changed his color or smell, then, most likely, the tool can no longer be used. You need to pay attention to the expiration date. At the end it is not recommended to use the medication. Otherwise, Bactosin can reverse the situation and worsen the situation. 

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Shelf life

The main and perhaps the key point of storage is its shelf life. When it expires, use the drug in no case it is impossible. Due to its unique properties, it is able to react quite unexpectedly. Thus, uncomfortable symptoms of a lesion, a burn or a bite can intensify.

But compliance with one rule is not enough. It must be understood that not only the shelf life is important, but also the storage conditions of the drug. So, for a product, a dark and dry place is perfect. Dampness has always been the main enemy of any drug. This criterion should be taken into account.

Pay attention to the external data of the drug. Any change in color or smell means that it is already unfit. In this case, it is not recommended to use a medicine. Such an influence can cause a negative reaction of the body.

Shelf life of the drug is 3 years. During all this time you need to monitor the storage conditions. This will allow Bactosin to use a long period.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Bactosin" 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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