The use of Furacilin in the treatment of children

"Furacilin" is a well-known antiseptic and has long been used for the local treatment of various injuries or inflammations of the skin. Adults often use this rinse and rinse agent, as well as drip into their eyes or ears. Many doctors prescribe it in childhood. If Furacilin was prescribed to a child, parents are interested in when its use is advisable and how to properly wipe the skin of young patients.

"Furacilin" is sold as tablets, which are dissolved in water before use, and in the form of a ready-made solution. In addition, there is "furatsilinovaya ointment." Usually the drug is simply called “Furacilin,” but sometimes the manufacturer adds another word or abbreviation to the name so that customers can recognize its products (for example, Furacilin Avexima or Furacilin-SF), but the main component of such drugs is the same.

Tableted "Furacilin" is produced by many domestic pharmaceutical companies and is sold in contour shells or jars. In one package is from 10 to 150 tablets, but the most common packs of 10 and 20 pieces. This drug has a characteristic yellow or greenish-yellow uneven color. The shape of the tablets is flat and round, and sometimes there is a risk on one of the surfaces.

The finished solution is aqueous and alcoholic. Both versions of such "Furacilin" are a clear yellow liquid, and also have a specific odor. The solution is placed in glass or polymer bottles of 100, 200, 400 or 500 ml. In addition, there are smaller packages - these are bottles of 10, 25 or 50 ml of solution, sometimes equipped with a dropper.

"Furacilin Aveksima" is represented by effervescent tablets, which are sold in strips, tubes or jars from 10 to 30 pieces. They have a round shape and yellow color. "Furacilin ointment" is a thick yellow-green mass, which is placed in jars or tubes of 25 grams.

The main ingredient of the drug is the substance, which is also called furatsilinom, and its second name is nitrofural. Its dosage in solid form of the drug is 20 mg in a regular or effervescent tablet. The amount of nitrofural in solution depends on its concentration, which is 0.02% (200 mg per liter) and 0.067% (67 mg per 100 ml). 100 grams of ointment contains 200 mcg furatsilin, so the concentration of the active substance in this form of the drug is 0.2%.

Auxiliary components of "Furacilin" differ in different dosage forms. For example, tablets additionally include sodium chloride, alcohol solution - 70% or 95% ethanol, non-alcohol solution - sodium chloride and water.

In addition to nitrofural and sodium chloride, effervescent tablets include macrogol 4000, sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid and sodium carbonate.

The drug has antimicrobial properties, as nitrofural in its composition can penetrate into the microbial cells and disrupt their division. The drug is effective against Shigella, Streptococcus, Escherichia, Staphylococcus, Salmonella and many other bacteria.

The drug is in demand and to eliminate harmful bacteria, and to prevent purulent complications. The reason for the use of ready-made and made from a tablet solution "Furacilin" or "Furatsilinovoy ointment" are:

• scratches, cuts, abrasions and other minor lesions on the skin;
• wounds that fester;
• severe burns (2-3 tbsp.);
• bedsores;
• boils;
• inflamed rash with chickenpox.

The drug in liquid form is also used for diseases of the eye (conjunctivitis and blepharitis), ears (otitis media and external otitis) and the mucous membrane of the oropharynx (gingivitis, sore throat and stomatitis). In case of infection of the genital organs, it is recommended to wash them with “Furacilin”.

Also, "Furacilin" may be included in the composition of complex drops, which are used for prolonged rhinitis or sinus.

The use of "Furacilin" for treating the skin of a child is possible at any age, so it can even be administered to a newborn. Other procedures with this medicine can be performed only as prescribed by a doctor. It is not recommended to rinse the nose with “Furacilin”, inhale it, put it in your ear or gargle without consulting a specialist.

Treatment with Furacilin solution is prohibited in case of hypersensitivity to the drug, as well as bleeding and allergic inflammation of the skin.

When treating "Furacilin", the appearance of dermatitis is possible, which is why the treatment of the skin should be stopped. Other side effects due to the use of the drug, as a rule, do not occur.

"Furacilin" is intended only for the treatment of mucous membranes and skin. Inside the pill and the solution is not taken. The finished aqueous solution irrigates skin damage and wounds. This dosage form is also used for washes and wet dressings.

If the doctor prescribes to drip the alcohol solution into the ear, the medicine must be heated to body temperature (hold some time in your hand) and enter into the ear canal in the amount of 5-6 drops. If the eyes are affected, the aqueous solution is injected into the conjunctival sac in the dosage prescribed by the doctor (usually 2-3 drops) up to four times a day.

To make a therapeutic solution of the solid forms of "Furacilin", the tablet must first be diluted in purified water or saline in the ratio of 1 to 5000. To do this, one tablet is placed in 100 ml of water and wait for dissolution. To make the process faster, you can use hot water, but before treating the skin and rinsing the throat or mouth, the prepared solution should cool down.

Ointment must be treated twice or thrice a day. When blepharitis, this form of furatsilina is applied to the edges of the eyelids. The medication is applied to the skin with a thin layer using gloves, cotton swabs or other devices.

When applied topically, to exceed the dosage of "Furacilin" will not work, because the drug is absorbed in small quantities. If you accidentally drink a solution, it will lead to vomiting, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea and other unpleasant symptoms. In such a situation, you should rinse the stomach and show the child to the doctor.

The solution of Furacilin should not be combined with adrenaline drops, resorcinol, novocaine or procaine preparations, as well as solutions of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide, since the drug will oxidize or decompose upon contact with these drugs.

To purchase "Furacilin" in a pharmacy, you are not required to show a doctor's prescription. The price of the drug is low, but differs in different forms. For example, 10 tablets cost 50-60 rubles, 200 ml of alcohol solution - about 70 rubles, and a tube of ointment - about 35 rubles. For 10 effervescent tablets "Furacilin Aveksim" you need to pay about 100 rubles.

Keep the drug at home is recommended at a temperature not higher than 25 degrees in a dry place. Shelf life depends on the dosage form. In tablets, it is longer and is 5 years, and the solution can usually be stored for 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Most of the reviews on "Furacilin" are positive. The drug is called effective for suppuration of wounds, inflammation of the tonsils, conjunctivitis, furunculosis and other problems. Its advantages also include availability and cheapness. According to parents, medication is tolerated normally, and allergy to Furacilin is very rare. However, there are cases when the drug did not help, because of which leave a negative review.

For more information on how to prepare and use furatsilin, see the next video.

If you need to replace "Furatsilin" other means for external use, The doctor may prescribe one of these drugs..

• «Dioxidine». This medicine is also represented by a solution and ointment with a greenish-yellow tinge. He, like Furacilin, has antimicrobial properties, so the treatment "Dioxidine"Claimed for the same indications when you need to use" Furacilin. Although the instructions for the drug indicated that it is contraindicated before the age of 18, the doctor may prescribe its local use and children.

• «Levomekol». This white-yellowish ointment contains chloramphenicol and methyluracil. The first component destroys bacteria, and the second accelerates healing, so this ointment is used for purulent wounds, severe burns, otitis externa, cuts and other problems. At children's age "Levomekol" is appointed from 1 year.

• "Furasol". This antimicrobial drug based on furazidina is available in powder form. A solution is prepared from it that can be used to treat lesions on the skin at risk of infection, as well as the mucosa of the oropharynx. For children, this medication is prescribed from 4 years of age.

• «Miramistin». Such a popular antiseptic has the ability to destroy various bacteria, as well as fungi and viruses. The drug is a clear solution that is allowed to use in children from birth. The drug can treat various wounds and burns, as well as wash the mouth and eyes.

• «Betadine». The antiseptic properties of such a drug in the form of an ointment and solution are provided by povidone iodine. The drug is in demand in the practice of surgeons and dermatologists. It is prescribed to children older than one month and can be replaced with other drugs with the same active compound, for example, the solution "Akvazan" or "Iodine-ka."