Dimexide in gynecology

Dimexide in gynecology is widely used due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and easy anesthetic properties. Apply it externally.

It helps to cope with infectious and inflammatory diseases of external female genital organs. In addition, this drug enhances the effect of the use of other medicines.

What diseases do you use Dimexide in gynecology?

The drug is indicated for the treatment of infectious inflammatory diseases of the cervix (such as cervicitis, vulvovaginitis and others), the vagina, and the external genitalia. It is effective in combating the fungus, viral, bacterial and caused by protozoa origin.

Dimexide in gynecology is used to treat cervical erosion. It is also effective in restorative therapy of patients with oncological diseases of the genital organs.

In all of the cases described above, the Dimexide medication should not be used alone, it is recommended to do this as part of a comprehensive therapy. The drug is prescribed by a specialist, all treatment procedures should be performed in the conditions of a polyclinic or other medical institution.

This pharmaceutical agent is able to exert a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect by suppressing the action of biologically active substances that are causative agents of the disease (eg, prostaglandins). It also significantly reduces the itching and swelling of tissues, eliminates excreta. In addition, Dimexide in gynecology is used because of its antimicrobial action (it penetrates through membranes directly into cells of pathogenic microorganisms).

Particularly appreciated is the ability of the drug to transport the medicaments dissolved in it through the mucous membranes and skin without compromising their integrity. In this case, the therapeutic effect of drugs is significantly increased, and they themselves accumulate in the tissues. However, this property also has negative aspects, because as a result of this, not only therapeutic but also side effects of medicines can be strengthened.

Contraindications to the use of the drug

Dimexide is not used

- with ischemic heart disease (with frequent attacks of angina, after a recent myocardial infarction);

- With severe ailments of the kidneys and liver, accompanied by malfunctions in their functioning;

- with pronounced atherosclerosis;

- if the patient suffers from impaired cerebral circulation (ischemic stroke);

- with ophthalmic diseases (cataract, glaucoma).

The drug "Dimexide" in pregnancy is also contraindicated. Do not use it during lactation, and also if the patient's age is less than fifteen or more than sixty years.

As for the side effects, if used correctly, they are not observed. The undesirable consequences of using the drug occur only in the case of individual intolerance of its components. They are manifested in the appearance of edema and itching sensation. Rarely develop bronchospasm, because the drug in question has a characteristic garlic odor, which can not carry all patients.

Before carrying out the procedure using this drug, a sample must be tested for sensitivity to the drug. To do this, a drop of Dimexide, previously dissolved in water in a ratio of one to one, is applied to the forearm (its inner side). If redness or swelling does not occur - tolerability of the drug is satisfactory.

It should be remembered that the use of this medication is carried out exclusively for the purpose of a specialist.