Composition of Boyko mixture, its use, indications and contraindications

Mixture Boyko - a combination of drugs, which is designed to provide an analgesic, mild anti-inflammatory and sedative effect. Mixture of Boyko is unstable, it may vary slightly depending on the patient's indications and complaints. The classical combination of components and various variations will be discussed below. Also it is worth noting that the components included in the mixture are very inexpensive, available, effective and have a small number of contraindications.

Classical composition of the mixture Boyko

The most popular, "classic" composition includes the following drugs:

• 2 ml of the preparation "Analgin";
• 1-2 ml of the drug "Dimedrol";
• Vitamin B12 - 0.5-1 ml;
• 2 mg of a 2% solution of Novocain.

These medications should be diluted in physiological saline, usually take 200-400 ml, in one syringe. The route of administration is intramuscular, but intravenous injections are also possible. For a short time, the maximum allowed number of injections is 3-5, a larger number can cause a number of undesirable side effects. As we have already mentioned, the composition of the Boyko mixture may differ from the classical one, so, instead of the "Dimedrol" preparation, "Papaverin" is used, or these components are not used at all.

Apply and such ingredients, you need to mix in one syringe:

• 2 ml of the preparation "Analgin";
• 5 ml 0.5% solution of Novocain;
• 2 ml of a 1% solution of "Dimedrol";
• 1 ml of the drug "Proserin";
• 3 ml of vitamin B1.

Mixture of Boyko: use, contraindications and indications

In neurology, this mixture is used to reduce and eliminate the patient from pain of various etiologies, and since injections have a slight sedative effect, they are used to improve sleep and sleep quality, as well as insomnia. This tool works very quickly, usually, when you stop strong pain, its effect lasts for 3-4 hours. Why use a mixture of Boyko? Indications for injection are as follows:

• Lumbar or thoracic osteochondrosis;
• intercostal neuralgia;
• sciatica;
• Vertebrogenic lumbosciatica;
• Expressed pain syndromes of different etiology.

Contraindications to use in the mixture a little, they are mainly associated with the individual intolerance of the components that make up the composition, especially vitamin B12 and Novokain. With an allergy to these drugs, the composition of the Boyko mixture can be changed by eliminating them. Also, do not use a combination of these drugs in cases where you have pathologies of the hematopoiesis, severe gastrointestinal problems, severe cardiovascular diseases.

Mixture Boyko: reviews and price

The cost of all the drugs is very affordable, the components can easily be purchased at the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. One injection, on average, will cost the patient 10-15 rubles. Those who experience constant pain in the back recommend the Boyko mixture as a reliable remedy, which acts almost instantly, giving relief for several hours. But note the shortcomings of this tool. So, we have already mentioned that the Boyko mixture can not always be used, its effect lasts for several hours, and also gives a sedative effect - it is important for those who drive a car or work in a factory with heavy machinery. We hope our article has helped you in choosing an effective analgesic. But remember that the final diagnosis, as well as medicines for treatment, can only be determined by a doctor.