Furacilin: application and properties

Furacilin, the international name of which is nitrofural, is a greenish-yellow or yellow bitter powder. It is available in the form of aqueous or alcoholic solutions, tablets for their preparation (0.02) and oral administration (0.10), as well as ointments for external use.

This drug is widely used to treat diseases or skin damages: decubitus and purulent wounds, severe burns, boils, small abrasions. Its solution can simply be wetted or rinsed with a wound surface, or it can be applied to it for some time with a wet bandage with furatsilinom. The effect of the drug is enhanced by the use of furatsilinovoy ointment - with burns and frostbite it is applied after using the solution.

Furacilin, the use of which depends on the diagnosis of the patient, is used in cases of sinusitis: its aqueous solution is washed with nasal sinuses. With otitis, 5-6 drops of its alcoholic solution are instilled in the ear canals. Preliminary, the liquid should be slightly heated (you can just warm the pipette in the palm of your hand). The furuncle of the external auditory canal is treated with furatsilinovoj ointment: it put or rendered three times a day. Painful rhinitis shows the washing of the nose with furcilin. Angina is treated with warm furatsilinovymi rinsing of the throat, and the mouth several times a day rinse with this solution for inflammation of the gums and stomatitis. To prepare the rinse, take one tablet of furacilin (0.02) per 200 ml of warm water.

In the treatment of conjunctivitis and blepharitis (inflammation of the edge of the eyelids), furacilin is also often used. Its application is carried out in the form of a solution that the eyes are washed, and with blepharitis, in addition, 0.02% ointment: it is supposed to lubricate the edges of the eyelids. It is possible to wash your eyes with broths of medicinal herbs, alternating them with furatsilinom, but you should not do this without consulting a doctor - especially if these diseases are allergic to you. An aqueous solution of furacilin for washing the eyes with conjunctivitis and blepharitis should be stored in a cool dark place.

Furacilin in the form of an aqueous solution is widely used in the treatment of patients after surgical interventions: they are washed with postoperative cavities. When empyema (suppuration) pleura from the pleural cavity before washing, pus is first pumped out.

A patient with acute bacterial dysentery may also be prescribed furacilin. Its application in this case is internal: 0.1 g (this is the maximum single dose for adults) 4 times a day, 5-6 days. After this, take a break for 3-4 days, then, if necessary, repeat the treatment again.

Thus, furatsilin, the application of which usually gives a good effect, can rightfully be called a universal medicine that helps cure many diseases, as well as accelerate the healing of wounds, boils and festering. It is not addictive and its effect is usually effective regardless of the length of treatment. Nevertheless, there are already bacterial strains that are resistant to this drug.

The use of furacilin is contraindicated with its individual intolerance - in this case it can provoke the appearance of dermatitis. When taking the drug inside during treatment of dysentery, dizziness and nausea, vomiting, and allergic rashes may sometimes occur. Furacilin is canceled and appointed in its place another antibacterial drug, and also prescribed antihistamines.

Despite the possible side reactions, furatsilin is considered one of the most innocuous drugs and is often prescribed to pregnant women. However, use it during pregnancy, like most medications, should be done with caution and only on the advice of a doctor, especially with a tendency to allergies accompanied by rashes.