Analogues of Miramistin - what can replace the drug?

The drug Miramistin is often used to treat purulent wounds, the oral cavity, sore throat, mucous membranes, and hand disinfection. The composition exhibits a bactericidal effect against many types of pathogenic microorganisms.

For antiseptic effects, pharmaceutical companies offer not only Miramistin. Antiseptic analogues are often cheaper.

It is important to know how effective other disinfectants are. A review of solutions and sprays will help you understand which drug to purchase to solve a specific problem.

Release form

The medicine is available in the form of a solution that is applied topically. It is a clear, colorless liquid that foams when shaken.

Miramistin solution is contained in polyethylene bottles of 50 ml, 100 ml, 150 ml or 200 ml, which are placed in cardboard boxes. The kit also includes a spray nozzle or spray pump.

The release form for use in a hospital setting is 500 ml bottles.

Miramistin suppositories and tablets are not available.

Analogs

Miramistin has analogues. It can be replaced by drugs with similar effects and indications:

• Chlorhexidine;
• Mestamidine;
• Hexoral;
• Tantum Verde;
• Furacilin.

Chlorhexidine

Antiseptic with a wide spectrum of action. Its active ingredient is chlorhexidine bigluconate. The drug causes an antiseptic and bactericidal effect. It is used in various fields of medicine for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Indications for the use of Chlorhexidine:

• pharyngitis;
• tonsillitis;
• angina;
• stomatitis;
• periodontitis;
• disinfection of removable dentures;
• rhinitis;
• laryngitis;
• burns of varying severity;
• colpitis;
• cervical erosion;
• risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections.

Chlorhexidine is not used during pregnancy or to treat children.

Mestamidin

Antiseptic with a wide spectrum of action. Its active components are glycol ether and octenidine. The medicine helps heal wounds and prevents the growth of pathogens. It is made in the form of a solution in vials with a spray bottle. This topical agent is indicated in the following cases:

• stomatitis;
• mycosis of the skin;
• herpes; pharyngitis;
• laryngitis;
• tonsillitis;
• burns;
• skin treatment before surgery.

The medicine can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also prescribed to young children. The solution is used to disinfect medical instruments. The drug is made in the form of a spray. It is not suitable for insertion into the urethra and vagina. If the medicine gets into your eyes, you should immediately rinse them thoroughly with running water.

Hexoral

Antimicrobial agent. Active ingredient: hexethidine. The medicine effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and fungal microorganisms. It is made in the form of suckable tablets, solution, spray. Used for:

• gingivitis;
• periodontal disease;
• stomatitis;
• sore throat;
• mycoses of the oral mucosa;
• to prevent infections after surgery.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicine is used only under the supervision of a physician.

pharmachologic effect

The abstract indicates that Miramistin has an antimicrobial effect, including on hospital strains that are resistant to antibiotics .

The product provides a bactericidal effect against some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic. It also acts on hospital strains that are multiresistant to antibiotics.

The antiseptic also provides an antifungal effect, influencing ascomycetes, which belong to the genus Aspergillus and Penicillium , it also affects yeast and yeast-like fungi, dermatophytes, and a number of other pathogenic fungi, including fungal microflora, which is resistant to chemotherapy means.

Wikipedia testifies that Miramistin has an antiviral effect, showing activity against complex viruses, namely the human immunodeficiency virus, herpes , etc.

The product is also active against pathogens that are sexually transmitted to humans.

The use of Miramistin helps prevent the process of infection of burns and wounds, accelerates the process of tissue restoration, stimulates the manifestation of protective reactions when applied topically, activating the absorption and digestive function of phagocytes. The drug increases the activity of the monocyte-macrophage system. There is also pronounced hyperosmolar activity, due to which wound and perifocal inflammatory processes are effectively stopped. When treated with Miramistin, rapid adsorption of purulent exudate occurs, which contributes to the active formation of a dry scab. In this case, granulation and viable cells of the skin are not damaged, and marginal epithelialization is not inhibited.

Does not have any allergenic or local irritant effect.

Sprays

Some drugs containing natural ingredients can be used to treat diseases of the oral cavity. Effective antiseptics that can replace Miramistin, produced in the form of sprays:

1. Chlorophyllipt. The main component is eucalyptus extract. A spray with an oil base and a specific, quite pleasant taste suppresses the activity of staphylococci, which are insensitive to the action of antibiotics. The drug is used to irrigate the throat and problem areas in the oral cavity with pharyngolaryngotracheitis. The content of the active substance in 1 ml is 0.002 mg, the volume of the composition in a dark glass bottle is 15 ml, the price is 100 rubles.
2. Cameton. Antiseptic based on chlorobutanol. One of the components is camphor with a specific taste and mild irritant effect. The addition of eucalyptus leaf oil enhances the bactericidal effect of the spray and provides a prolonged effect when enveloping the affected tissues. Menthol is refreshing and has an analgesic effect. Aerosol Kameton has long been successfully used in the treatment of stomatitis, ulcers in the oral cavity, sore throat, and purulent sore throat. An inexpensive product rarely causes negative reactions. If you are intolerant to eucalyptus/mint oils or camphor, Cameton spray cannot be used. The volume of the solution in the can is 20, 30 and 45 ml, the price of the antiseptic is from 55 to 80 rubles.
3. Maxicold Lor. The main substance is hexetidine, auxiliary components: mint and eucalyptus oils, glycerol. Active bactericidal effect, refreshing taste, reduction of sore throat, acceleration of regeneration processes of inflamed areas, enveloping effect. Suppresses the activity of pathogenic fungi. Preparation for disinfection of the oral cavity. Maxicold Lor is used to treat mucous membranes after surgery. The spray is effective as an auxiliary component in the treatment of respiratory infections. The drug is prescribed to children from the age of three and adults. The volume of the composition is 40 ml, the cost is 195 rubles.
4. Inhalipt. A product proven over the years for topical use for sore throat and stomatitis. A drug based on sulfonamides. Eucalyptus oil gives the composition a specific refreshing taste. A positive result is noticeable after two or three procedures. An aerosol on a water-alcohol basis with the addition of natural oil enters the throat, stomach, is absorbed into the bloodstream, and exhibits a systemic antibacterial effect. During pregnancy, Ingalipt spray is not used. The volume of the composition is 30 ml, the cost is 100 rubles.
5. Tantum Verde. Anti-inflammatory agent with bactericidal effect. A drug based on benzydamine is used for infectious, purulent lesions of the throat and skin. Can be used in the first trimester of pregnancy and children from three years of age. After treating problem areas, the spray has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microorganisms and accelerates tissue regeneration. Rapid absorption in the affected area, complex effect on problem areas. An active therapeutic effect was noted in the treatment of inflammation of the gums, mucous membranes of the pharynx and oral cavity, salivary glands, and tonsils. Side effects are rare; if the active substance is intolerant, the doctor selects another drug. The cost of Tantum Verde spray is 250 rubles, volume is 30 ml.

Indications for use

The following indications for the use of Miramistin are determined:

• In traumatology and surgery it is used to prevent suppuration and to treat purulent wounds. Used in the treatment of purulent-inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
• In obstetrics and gynecology, the indications for use are as follows: treatment and prevention of suppuration of wounds and injuries received during childbirth, treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes of the genital organs. The doctor explains in detail how to use Miramistin in gynecology when prescribing.
• In venereology and dermatology, it is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of dermatomycosis, pyoderma, and is also used for candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, for thrush.
• In urology, Miramistin is prescribed for urethritis and urethroprostatitis. Treatment with the drug is practiced for acute and chronic urethritis.
• In dentistry, it is prescribed for the purpose of preventing the treatment of infectious and inflammatory processes occurring in the oral cavity. Treatment with Miramistin is practiced for stomatitis (possible use for stomatitis in children), gingivitis , periodontitis. The product is also used to treat removable dentures.
• In otorhinolaryngology it is used for sinusitis , otitis, laryngitis , pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis. Miramistin is prescribed for sore throat . In particular, the drug is used in complex therapy for pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, as well as for sore throat in children from the age of three.
• The product is also used in the treatment of deep and superficial burns, in the process of preparing wounds resulting from burns for dermatoplasty.
• The solution is used for individual prevention of the development of diseases that are sexually transmitted to humans.

How do Chlorhexidine and Miramistin work?

Chlorhexidine:

Damages the cell membrane of the microbial cell, increases its permeability. The substances necessary for its existence leak and it dies.

• At a concentration of less than 0.01% it has a bacteriostatic effect, i.e. suppresses the growth of bacteria.
• At a concentration of more than 0.01%, it destroys microbes and complex viruses (has a bactericidal and virucidal effect).
• At a concentration above 0.05% it destroys pathogenic fungi.

Conclusion: the 0.05 and 0.5% solutions of Chlorhexidine available in pharmacies are effective against various pathogens.

BUT: Chlorhexidine may cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes. It sometimes causes chemical burns (mainly mucous membranes).

Miramistin:

1. Has a bactericidal effect. The mechanism is similar to Chlorhexidine.
2. Activates regeneration (healing) processes.
3. Has hyperosmolar activity. This means that it attracts inflammatory exudate, which reduces inflammation in and around the wound.
4. Sorbs (absorbs) purulent exudate. A dry crust forms faster. It protects the wound from germs and dirt.

Does not damage living skin cells. Does not cause chemical burns.

Conclusion: Miramistin has a milder effect than Chlorhexidine and is safer.

Instructions for use of Miramistin (Method and dosage)

If a patient is prescribed Miramistin, the instructions for use must be carefully followed. Before using the solution contained in the package with a spray nozzle, you must remove the cap and attach the spray nozzle to the bottle. The nozzle must be activated by pressing the nebulizer again, after which the medicine can be used.

When treating wounds and burns, the solution is used to irrigate burns and wounds; the drug is also used to wet gauze swabs.

In gynecology, during the postpartum days, vaginal irrigation is practiced, which is carried out for 5-7 days. If a child is born by cesarean section , the vagina is treated with Miramistin before the operation. During the operation, the uterine cavity, as well as the incision made on it, is treated with a solution. Next, after the operation, tampons with a solution are inserted into the vagina, like suppositories, for one week. Tampons should be kept in the vagina for two hours.

If Miramistin spray is prescribed for purulent sinusitis, the instructions for use stipulate that the drug should be used to rinse the maxillary sinus during the puncture. How to rinse your nose at home should be learned from the doctor who prescribes the drug.

For tonsillitis , purulent sinusitis, pharyngitis, you should either irrigate the throat using a special nozzle, or gargle. How to gargle with Miramistin depends on the intensity of the symptoms of the disease. As a rule, 10-15 ml of product is used per rinse. The product can also be used for inhalation.

Instructions for use of Miramistin for children with tonsillitis or acute pharyngitis include irrigation. For children 3-6 years of age, irrigation is carried out with a single press; irrigation is carried out 3 or 4 times per day. Children from 7 to 14 years old are irrigated by double pressing, the frequency is 3-4 times a day. Duration of treatment is from 4 to 10 days.

Miramistin for angina is used to treat both adults and children in the form of rinses and inhalations. For sore throat in children, rinsing is done 4-5 times. Miramistin for inhalation with a nebulizer can only be used if prescribed by a specialist. The fact is that inhalation with Miramistin through a nebulizer produces a very fine spray, which can sometimes cause an allergic reaction.

Miramistin can be instilled into the nose only after a doctor’s prescription. Whether this remedy can be dripped into the nose depends on the individual characteristics of the course of the disease. When using medicine for a runny nose, it should be borne in mind that this solution can irritate the nasal mucosa. You should use the product especially carefully when you have a runny nose in children, considering what Miramistin is and what properties the solution has.

Patients with stomatitis and other dental diseases should rinse their mouth 3 to 4 times a day. How to rinse your mouth depends on the disease, but generally 10-15 ml of product is used for one rinse.

The solution is used to treat affected surfaces if it is necessary to get rid of acne.

Miramistin packaging with a urological attachment is used in urology and venereology. How to do douching, and under what conditions it is advisable to use it, should be learned from your doctor.

Miramistin spray is injected into the urethra for the treatment of urethritis and urethroprostatitis. Injection is carried out 1-2 times a day in a dose of 2-3 ml of the product for 10 days.

It should be taken into account when using Miramistin that this remedy is also used for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. However, it is only effective if used no later than two hours after sex. You should clearly know how to use the solution for this purpose: you need to inject the drug into the urethra for 2-3 minutes: men inject 2-3 ml of the product, women - 1-2 ml into the urethra and another 5-10 ml into the vagina. It is also necessary to treat the skin on the genitals and thighs.

Miramistin for thrush , as well as for inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs, is administered intravaginally, for which a tampon is moistened with the solution. For thrush in women, douching is also done, which should be done for seven days.

Whether Miramistin can be dripped into the ear depends on the disease and the intensity of the symptoms. If the patient is diagnosed with purulent otitis media, 2 ml of solution must be injected into the external auditory canal.

When are Chlorhexidine and Miramistin used?

Chlorhexidine:

1. Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases: syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, herpes, HIV, etc.
2. Disinfection of hands, instruments, surgical field.
3. Prevention of suppuration of abrasions and wounds.
4. Festering wounds.
5. Burns – to prevent infection.
6. Oral diseases: gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis, etc.
7. Prevention of infection after dental operations (for example, tooth extraction) and manipulations.
8. In gynecology, Chlorhexidine irrigation is used to prevent postpartum infection.
9. In urology - in the complex treatment of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
10. Prevention of fungal infection after visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools.
11. Treating shoes to prevent re-infection during the treatment of mycoses of the feet.
12. Disinfection of the injection site in the absence of alcohol or alcohol wipes.

Miramistin:

The price of Miramistin is significantly higher, so, as a rule, it is NOT used to disinfect hands, instruments, shoes, or to prevent fungal infections after visiting public places where you can pick up a fungus.

The rest of the readings are the same.

Additionally:

• Complex treatment of otitis (drip into the ear, put turundas), sinusitis (during puncture, the maxillary sinuses are washed).
• If necessary, it can be dropped into the eyes: conjunctivitis, eye injury, burn. There are even eye drops containing Miramistin in the same concentration as the solution for external use. They are called Okomistin.

Conclusion:

Chlorhexidine in solution has a wider range of applications as a PREVENTIVE agent, and Miramistin - as a MEDICINE.

special instructions

No mutagenic effects of the drugs were detected during the study.

Do not allow the product to come into contact with the eyes. Miramistin for eyes is used only after prescription by a specialist. At the same time, you should definitely ask your doctor about whether it is possible to wash your eyes with this solution and how to do it correctly. For the treatment of eye diseases, the drug Okomistin based on miramistin .

Since this remedy has a wide range of effects, it is prescribed for mixed fungal and bacterial infections. As a rule, this occurs at the first stage of therapy, before a diagnosis is made.

Side effects of Chlorhexidine and Miramistin

Chlorhexidine

• Allergic reaction.
• Dry skin.
• Skin itching.
• Dermatitis.
• Photosensitivity, i.e. the appearance of a rash on the skin after exposure to the sun.
• The appearance of brown spots on the teeth after frequent rinsing of the mouth.
• Tartar deposits.
• Taste disturbance.

Important: In February 2022, the FDA issued a notice warning that cases of anaphylactic shock have been reported with the use of Chlorhexidine-based products. Therefore, when selling Chlorhexidine, find out whether the buyer is prone to allergies.

Miramistin

• A slight burning sensation (passes in a few seconds).
• Allergic reaction.

Conclusion: Miramistin produces fewer adverse reactions and is better tolerated.

Analogues of Miramistin

Level 4 ATC code matches:
Drapolene

Miramistin Darnitsa

Dekasan

Analogues of Miramistin in Russia are the drugs Chlorhexidine , Decasan , Octenisept , etc. The price of analogues can be higher or lower. However, only a specialist can finally determine what can replace Miramistin in each specific case.

Which is better: Miramistin or Chlorhexidine?

Often, when looking for a drug that can replace Miramistin, this drug is compared with the drug Chlorhexidine. Answering the question of what is the difference between Chlorhexidine and Miramistin, experts note that Chlorhexidine is more toxic and also provokes the development of more pronounced side effects. These drugs have different compositions, although the indications for use are almost the same. But doctors consider Miramistin a safer and gentler remedy, which is why it can be prescribed for the treatment of children. At the same time, Chlorhexidine has more pronounced antimicrobial activity.

How can Miramistin be replaced?

There are many drugs with antiseptic effects on the pharmaceutical market.
Some formulations can be used to treat affected areas instead of Miramistin.

The decision to replace the bactericidal agent is made by the attending physician.

When choosing the optimal name, you need to take into account several factors: the patient’s age, tendency to allergies, negative reactions to the active substance, general condition of the body, indications and contraindications for a particular drug.

An important point: not all antiseptics are suitable for pregnant and nursing mothers.

Domestic analogues

Russian pharmaceutical companies offer many analogues of Miramistin:

1. Chlorhexidine.
2. Okomistin.
3. Cameton.
4. Chlorophyllipt.
5. Rotokan.
6. Inhalipt.
7. Furacilin.

Some antiseptics have several dosage forms, for example Chlorophyllipt: solution, spray, tablets.

Foreign analogues

To combat inflammation, infections of various kinds, and purulent skin lesions, foreign pharmaceutical companies offer several effective antiseptics.

The cost of formulations in the form of a spray, ointment, or solution for topical use is often higher than that of Miramistin, but the powerful bactericidal effect mitigates this disadvantage.

Foreign manufacturers supply combination drugs:

1. Tantum Verde (Germany, Italy).
2. Miramidez (Ukraine).
3. Dekasan (Ukraine).
4. Hexoral (France).
5. Chlorophyllipt (GCLNS, Ukraine).

For children

Miramistin for children is prescribed for acute pharyngitis, as well as for exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis. The instructions for Miramistin spray for children stipulate that the product is prescribed to children under 3 years of age only according to indications. Children under one year of age should be treated with the solution under the supervision of a specialist.

You should be careful when dripping Miramistin into the nose of a child with a runny nose, as irritation of the mucous membrane is possible. Inhalations using this drug are rarely prescribed to children. For chickenpox in children, the affected skin surface can be treated with a solution. For conjunctivitis in children, it is advisable to use other drugs, since Miramistin can provoke the development of allergic reactions.

Miramistin for infants is used for irrigation using a spray nozzle. For infants, the product can also be used to treat surfaces that require disinfection.

Miramistin during pregnancy and lactation

Miramistin can be used during pregnancy , as well as during breastfeeding, if there are appropriate indications. If you gargle during pregnancy, or drop Miramistin into your nose during pregnancy, the likelihood of absorption of the active substance into the bloodstream is unlikely. Therefore, Miramistin can be used for the throat, as well as for disinfecting affected surfaces during pregnancy. You should ask your doctor in detail how to use the medicine. During pregnancy, during treatment with this drug, it is necessary to periodically observe a specialist.

Reviews about Miramistin

There are often positive reviews of Miramistin on the Internet. Patients note that this drug is indeed a very effective antiseptic. Women write about its use in gynecology, which made it possible to quickly cure infectious diseases of the genital organs.

Reviews of Miramistin for children indicate that the solution speeds up the healing process of wounds, it is effective for sore throat and other diseases. Reviews of the spray for children contain virtually no information about side effects. In rare cases, parents write about the manifestation of a short-term burning sensation. Many users also write that the solution helped them quickly get rid of acne and speed up the healing of burns.

Given the fact that the medicine is a universal antiseptic, Miramistin is often used for the throat. Using it to rinse with a sore throat, users note that after a few days there is a pronounced relief of the condition. A good effect also appears after spraying the solution into a child’s throat and even into an infant’s throat. Often, gargling provides some relief after the first use. Sometimes patients ask if they can swallow the solution, to which doctors warn them against such actions.

Miramistin price, where to buy

You can buy Miramistin (solution) at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. How much this product costs at the pharmacy depends on the volume of the package. The price of Miramistin in pharmacies averages 200-300 rubles per 50 ml. The price of Miramistin spray for children 150 ml is on average 370 rubles. A 500 ml bottle costs about 800-1000 rubles. How much a medicine costs in a pharmacy in Krasnoyarsk and in other cities of Russia should be found out at specific places where medicines are sold.

The price of Miramistin in Ukraine (Kharkov, Odessa, other cities) ranges from 60 to 80 UAH. per bottle 50 ml. The cost of the product in Belarus is on average 50,000 rubles. per bottle 50 ml.

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