What is the use of brilliant green?

A brilliant green, or, as it is often called, green, is an antiseptic. It belongs to the group of aniline dyes, which are obtained synthetically. A solution of brilliant green is considered one of the fastest and quite active antiseptics. It negatively affects the reproduction of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. Strikes such gram-positive bacteria, as diphtheria bacillus, Staphylococcus aureus and others. To an insignificant degree, green has an antifungal effect.

Brilliant green is most often produced in vials of 10, 20, 25 and 50 milliliters in the form of an alcohol solution. The amount of active ingredient is 1 or 2 percent. There are also other forms of release. These include bactericidal plasters, impregnations, powders, which are previously diluted with 70% ethyl alcohol for use.

Brilliant greens are used as a prophylactic for skin lesions (abrasions, cuts) and as a curative for pustular skin diseases. With its help, post-operative and post-traumatic scars are treated. The drug is especially effective in the prevention of secondary infection in diseases such as herpes and chicken pox.

Apply the solution to the damaged area of the skin, while taking up healthy tissues. You can process in this way in several layers. The next layer is desirable to apply after the previous one fades or at least dries. This procedure is desirable to be carried out 2-3 times during the day. This drug is contraindicated for the treatment of wounds, from which there is intense bleeding, as well as wet skin areas.

Be aware that a diamond green can cause irritation on the treated area of the skin. With very frequent and excessive use of diamond green, a burn can develop. If you get into the mucous membranes, there is a lacrimation and burning in the eyes. In this case, it is necessary to rinse abundantly with clean water and consult a doctor.

Brilliant green should not be used with other antiseptics. Especially it concerns preparations containing alkalis, iodine, chlorine compounds. Otherwise, the components of the two drugs can react. The drug is also contraindicated for its individual intolerance.

This drug is dispensed without a prescription at any pharmacy. It can be stored for 2 years in a dry and dark place at room temperature. Do not use after the end of the product.

Brilliant greens is a fairly universal medicine. It is part of other complex antiseptics: "Novikova Fluid" (together with castor oil, tannin, collodion) - used for the initial treatment of wounds, cracks and cuts on the skin, "Creamy Fluid" (mixture with salicylic acid) - is used to treat calluses Stop and palms.