The pharmacological action of ethacridine lactate

Etacridine lactate is a substance that has a powerful antibacterial effect. It is aimed at combating streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, the drug has an antihelminthic effect. The solution is also used for disinfection.

Active components and form of release

The active component of the drug is ethacridine in the form of lactate. "Acrylic", "Acrynolin", "Rivanol" - analogues of ethacridine lactate. The drug is on sale in powder and tablet form.

A variant of the drug is also available in the form of a 1% ointment and paste with a 5% active substance content. Drops for eyes based on etakridina intended for therapy with conjunctivitis.

In what cases is the drug prescribed

The solution of ethacridine lactate is prescribed for treatment of:

• Fresh wounds, eczema;

• Infectious diseases of mucous tissues (they can include rhinitis, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis);

• furunculosis;

• abscesses;

• pleurisy;

• peritonitis;

• complications of joint diseases;

• gynecological diseases.

Dosage

In gynecology, a solution of ethacridine lactate in diluted form is used.

As a rule, it is used to improve well-being with ailments associated with the genitourinary system and vaginitis.

0.05-0.2% solution of ethacridine lactate is intended for compresses and tampons.

0.1-0.5% liquid is suitable for treating the pleural and abdominal cavities during surgery.

Ointment with 1% content of the drug and 5% paste is prescribed for diseases of the skin and joints.

As for the application of ethacridine lactate to the affected areas, you need to do this several times throughout the day. The exact amount should be prescribed by a doctor. In certain diseases of the gastrointestinal mucosa, a medicine can be prescribed in a tablet form. For internal use, the doctor can prescribe 0.03 grams of medication 3 times a day, but not more than 0.15 g per day.

Contraindications

Such an antiseptic substance as ethacridine lactate has the following limitations:

• Individual intolerance to ethacridine;
• Excess protein in the urine.

Pharmacological effect of the drug

With external use, the solution is absorbed by mucous tissues, resulting in prolonged exposure. The peculiarity of ethacridine is that the substance does not irritate the mucous tissues and the affected areas of the epidermis. Antiseptic is characterized by a powerful photosensitizing effect.

Adverse Reactions

As a rule, this antiseptic drug is tolerated without problems by patients. The development of allergy for the period of therapy is a rare phenomenon. Is it possible to drink alcohol when treated with ethacridine? This question interests many. During treatment with ethacridine, alcohol should be banned.

additional information

Data on overdose with the use of ethacridine lactate in the recommended dilutions are not available. Pregnancy and lactation are not contraindications to ethacridine therapy.