What is Dimexide used for?
The drug is prescribed for problems with the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, in case of subcutaneous damage to soft tissues, Dimexide actively relieves the inflammatory process. The ability of the drug to enhance the effect of other drugs is often used by doctors in antibacterial therapy. Direct indications for prescribing Dimexide are:
- bursitis;
- arthrosis;
- arthritis;
- radiculitis;
- gout;
- osteochondrosis;
- pain syndrome due to intervertebral hernia;
- scleroderma;
- skin ulcers;
- swelling accompanied by pain;
- synovitis
In addition to the above problems, Dimexide is also used in other areas, including cosmetology.
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Synonyms: Dimexide-Lugal , Dimexide Zhff , Dimethyl sulfoxide .
Analogs with a similar mechanism of action: Alvipsal , Apifor , Artran , Boromenthol , Viprosal , Medical bile , Diclogen , Camphor alcohol , Camphor (ointment/oil), Capsicam , Carmolis , Kolkhuri , Kim , Mataren , Kuznetsov ointment , Pikhtanol , Revma-gel , Chondroxide , Honsurid , Chondroitin , Espol , Eftimethacin .
How to dilute Dimexide for hair
As a result of the fact that Dimexide was seen as a kind of catalyst for some local drugs, which quickly penetrated the cellular barrier deep into the tissues, Dimexide began to be used as part of cosmetic masks.
In particular, by mixing a teaspoon of the substance concentrate with essential oils, lemon juice, aloe extract and honey, you get an effective hair mask. Its regular use relieves hair from brittleness, gives rich shine and restores natural growth. And if you mix a teaspoon of Dimexide with ground red pepper and apply it to the scalp, holding for 15 minutes, you can wake up dormant bulbs, resulting in thicker curls.
How much does Dimexide cost in a pharmacy?
Cost of the drug in Russian pharmacies
The price of Dimexide in ampoules (bottles) of 50 ml in Russian pharmacies is from 22 rubles. The cost of 100 ml bottles is from 36 rubles. The price of Dimexide gel is 172 rubles.
Price of Dimexide in Ukraine
The price of Dimexide solution (50 ml) is from 12 UAH. You can buy a 100 ml bottle of concentrate for an average of 21 UAH. Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies do not produce ointment (gel) Dimexide.
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- Dimexide 50 ml solution PAT "Lubnipharm", Ukraine
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How to dilute Dimexide for boils
Inflammation of the skin glands, which develop into boils, is often accompanied by a local increase in temperature and tension on the skin surface. In order to relieve pain and reduce tissue tension due to growing inflammation, dilute Dimexide in warm water in the proportion of 1 ml of concentrate per 10 ml of clean water. Cotton pads are soaked in the resulting solution and applied to the boils. It is important not to rub, rub, or knead an unruptured boil. Safe use is considered to be simply applying a moistened swab to the inflamed area.
Instructions for use of Dimexide (Method and dosage)
Dimexide solution: instructions for use
A solution based on Dimexide concentrate (Dimexide Zhff, Dimexide Lugal) is used as a means of external therapy. It is used for washing affected body surfaces (irrigations) and in the form of applications.
Moisten a gauze pad in a solution of the required concentration and apply it to the affected area for 20-30 minutes. The top of the napkin is covered with plastic film and linen (or cotton) cloth. It is recommended to repeat the procedures 1-3 times/day (depending on the indications) for 10-15 days.
How to dilute Dimexide concentrate depends on the purpose for which the medicine is being prepared.
To treat trophic ulcers, a 30-50% solution of dimethyl sulfoxide is used (for one treatment, 50 to 100 ml of liquid is used), eczema - a solution with a concentration of 40-90%.
For local anesthesia, the drug is used 2 or 3 times a day in the form of compresses with a 25-50% solution. Single dose - from 100 to 150 ml.
For joint pain (for example, with atrosis of the knee joint), lotions on the joint with the drug diluted to the same concentration are indicated. Compresses with Dimexide for the knee or ankle are applied for 20-60 minutes. The course is designed for 15-20 procedures.
If the lesion is localized in a highly sensitive area of the body, the concentrate is diluted to obtain a 10-30% solution.
For patients who have undergone skin plastic surgery, bandages impregnated with a 10-20% Dimexide solution are applied to the transplanted homo- and autografts immediately after the operation and subsequently until the transplant is permanently engrafted.
To preserve skin homografts, a 5% solution of DMSO in Ringer's solution is used.
Less concentrated solutions are used for washing inflammatory and purulent-necrotic lesions and cavities.
Gel Dimexide: instructions for use
The gel (ointment) is used as a means of external therapy to treat patients over 12 years of age.
The product is applied to the affected area of the body in a thin layer from 1 to 3 rubles/day. Gel 50% is intended for treating the skin; for mucous membranes it is recommended to use gel 25%. The course lasts from 10 to 15 days. It can be repeated no earlier than 10 days later.
For diffuse streptoderma , eczema , as well as for local anesthesia, applications with gel (50%) in the form of compresses are used. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times during the day.
For thrombophlebitis, the patient is prescribed simultaneous applications of Dimexide with heparin gel or heparin ointment . Applications should be done 2-3 rubles/day. The course is designed for 10-15 procedures.
In skin plastic surgery, dressings with 25% gel are applied to skin homo- and autografts . The first bandage is applied immediately after the operation, and further procedures should be repeated until the implant is firmly engrafted.
How to dilute the drug for joints for gout?
For diseases of the rheumatic type (in particular, gout ), compresses with Dimexide can significantly reduce pain and quickly relieve inflammation in them.
Penetrating well into the tissue, the drug promotes the gradual dissolution of salt build-ups on the joints of the small bones of the foot and joints affected by the pathological process.
To prepare a compress, the concentrate is diluted in an equal volume of water at room temperature. Then a piece of gauze is folded into several layers, soaked in the resulting solution, applied to the sore spot and insulated with polyethylene, cotton cloth and a woolen scarf.
Exposure time is from 20 minutes to half an hour. Treatment, depending on the degree of joint damage, lasts from 10 days to 2 months.
Since Dimexide is a good transporter of other drugs, before using it, to enhance the effect, you can lubricate the sore joint with anti-inflammatory ointment/gel ( Bystrum-gel , Chondroxide and their analogues).
To relieve intense pain, Dimexide (30 ml) can be mixed with a two percent solution of Novocaine (50 ml). The bandage is applied in the same sequence. Exposure time is from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
How to dilute Dimexide for a compress for heel spurs?
With a heel spur, to alleviate the patient’s condition and improve his quality of life, Dimexide is used in small dosages in the form of compresses or rinses.
To prepare the solution, the concentrate is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:5. Then a napkin soaked in liquid is placed on the sore heel and a sock is put on top. Exposure time: 30 minutes.
The effect of the procedure will be more pronounced if you rub anti-inflammatory ointment into the sore spot 15 minutes before applying the compress.
of Hydrocortisone , Dropiredol , Novocaine , Analgin to the Dimexide solution . This composition gives the best anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. The compress should be removed no later than after 40 minutes, otherwise skin irritation may occur.
Why is Dimexide used in pediatrics?
In children, Dimexide is used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system , inflammatory , purulent and ulcerative skin lesions , erysipelas , eczema , streptoderma , burns , as well as diseases of the upper respiratory tract .
Compresses with the drug warm up well, stop the inflammatory process and relieve coughs that irritate the throat. This treatment is appropriate for pharyngitis , tonsillitis , and sore throat .
The proportions of the Dimexide compress with Novocaine for cough are as follows: three to four parts of water to one part of the concentrate (the younger the child, the less concentrated the solution should be prepared).
To prepare the composition, you can use two parts of the concentrate: one part water, one part juice squeezed from aloe stems and two parts honey melted in a water bath. Before use, the mixture is slightly warmed.
Gauze folded five times and soaked in the resulting mixture is applied to the throat and secured first with polyethylene and cotton cloth, and then with a scarf. Remove the compress after 50 minutes (earlier if a burning sensation occurs).
It is better to carry out the procedure at night.
For bronchitis , compresses with Dimexide help relax the bronchi and improve blood circulation.
The instructions for a compress with Dimexide and Novocaine for a child are as follows: one tbsp. a spoonful of concentrate is diluted in the same volume of boiled/distilled water, then diclofenac sodium (one ampoule) and 10 ml of a two percent solution of Novocaine .
Gauze soaked in the product is applied to the feet, back (in the area of the shoulder blades) and chest, covered with polyethylene and secured with a bandage (scarf). The child is covered with a blanket. The duration of the procedure is 30 minutes. Compresses are applied once a day for a week and only if the child has a normal temperature.
The medicine is used warm (but not hot!). When applying gauze to the chest, avoid the heart area.
Contraindications for use in pediatrics are pathologies of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and liver, problems with the immune system, age under 12 years, elevated body temperature.
Application in gynecology: how to make tampons with Dimexide?
Dimexide is used in gynecology in the form of vaginal tampons. To prepare a medicinal mixture, one part of the concentrate is diluted in five parts of water, and then aloe juice, antibiotics or Lidase .
Ready-made tampons that women use for menstrual bleeding are not suitable for treatment, since they are often impregnated with various compounds that can react with dimethyl sulfoxide. Therefore, tampons should be made independently from sterile cotton wool.
The tampon should be inserted into the vagina in such a way that it can be easily removed. The active substance is quickly absorbed, penetrating the inflamed ovaries or uterus even with shallow injection.
The duration of each procedure, as well as the duration of the course, depend on the degree of neglect of the pathological process.
Propolis-D as an adjuvant .
Due to the presence of propolis and DMSO in these suppositories, they provide good pain relief, stop the inflammatory process, have an antibacterial effect, help strengthen the immune system and increase the effectiveness of basic therapy.
They should be used twice a day, one at a time, for 10-14 days.
Dimexide for hair
The use of Dimexide in combination with natural oils and vitamins helps improve the structure and accelerate hair growth. What is dimethyl sulfoxide? A conductor for other substances and a universal stimulator of metabolic processes.
Mask with Dimexide for oily hair: one part of Dimexide concentrate, one part of ampoule solutions of vitamins A and E, one part of lemon juice (the juice can be replaced with vodka, cognac or 70-degree alcohol if desired). This composition should be left on the hair for no more than half an hour.
A mask for oily hair based on Dimexide (1 teaspoon), macadamia oil (1 teaspoon), almond oil (1 teaspoon), eggs (1 piece), cognac (1 tablespoon) also earned good reviews from trichologists. ). The mixture is applied to the hair for half an hour, then washed off with shampoo and rinsed with water and lemon juice.
To prepare a mask for hair growth and strengthening hair follicles, you need to mix castor and burdock oils taken in equal volumes, add to them oil solutions of vitamins E and A (one ampoule each) and 5 drops of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of Dimexide concentrate.
After the composition is applied to the hair roots, a plastic cap is put on the head and tied with a towel. After an hour (if a burning sensation occurs - immediately), the hair is washed with shampoo.
A similar composition in which lemon juice is replaced with the yolk of one egg also works well on hair.
To stimulate hair growth, use a mask with sea buckthorn oil. To prepare the composition, mix the heated oil with the concentrate in a 3:1 ratio. The mixture is rubbed into the hair roots, insulated with polyethylene and a towel, and washed off after an hour. Instead of a rinse aid, at the end of the procedure you can use apple cider vinegar diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10.
Reviews about Dimexide for hair growth are mostly positive, but it should be remembered that the drug is a powerful pharmaceutical that has a number of contraindications and can cause a fairly severe burn.
Dimexide for face
In facial cosmetology, Dimexide is used to improve the condition of aging skin, as well as to treat problematic skin prone to rashes.
A very effective remedy for combating wrinkles and rejuvenating the face is a mask made from Dimexide and Solcoseryl . To begin with, you should dilute one volume of concentrate in ten volumes of boiled water and thoroughly wipe your facial skin with this solution. Then Solcoseryl .
The duration of the procedure is one hour. During this entire time, the mask must be sprayed with warm water so that it does not harden. After an hour, the gel (or ointment) is removed with a damp cotton swab, and the skin is moisturized with cream.
To prevent wrinkles, the mask can be done 1-2 times a month, if there are deep wrinkles - once every three days for a month.
An equally popular care product is a face mask with Dimexide and melaleuca (tea tree) oil. This composition is good at treating purulent-inflammatory skin lesions.
To prepare the mask, you need to mix equal volumes of a 10% aqueous solution of Dimexide and essential oil. The product is applied to the face using a cotton sponge for several hours or overnight, and then the residue is washed off with warm water. If a burning sensation occurs, wash off the mask immediately.
Dimexide for acne
The easiest way to use it for acne is to daily wipe the acne- areas with Dimexide solution (DMSO concentration - no more than 10%). The procedure is repeated twice a day.
However, reviews indicate that better results can be achieved using more complex mixtures.
You can dissolve two Erythromycin in a 10% solution of the drug, or you can mix four tablespoons of concentrate with 50 ml of two percent salicylic alcohol , 40 ml of glycerin and the contents of 10 ampoules of a ten percent solution of Dioxidin.
Both formulations should be applied to problem areas of the skin twice a day.
A very powerful remedy for acne is a composition prepared from 40 ml of salicylic alcohol (2%), 10 tablets of Metronidazole , 10 capsules of Doxycycline , and 10 ml of Dimexide (the concentrate is added last).
Dimexide for cellulite
The drug has a vasodilating effect and helps restore metabolic processes throughout the body, which allows it to be used to combat cellulite.
To reduce the “orange peel”, the product is used in the form of applications and compresses, after mixing with distilled water. Optimal proportions are selected depending on the zone for which the drug will be used.
For the thighs, the concentrate is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1, for the armpits, neck and arms - in a ratio of 1:20 or 1:10.
Then gauze soaked in the resulting solution is applied to problem areas, covered with polyethylene, insulated and left on the skin for 50 minutes. The course is designed for 12-15 procedures.
Alginate wraps with Dimexide and wraps with Dimexide and seaweed are very popular in cosmetology.
Before starting the wrap, it is recommended to take a warm shower (or bath) and cleanse the skin with a fine-grained scrub. Then the skin of problem areas of the body is wiped with a cotton pad soaked in Dimexide solution.
For women with sensitive skin, the drug should be diluted with one volume of concentrate in three volumes of distilled or boiled water. If there is no allergy to the medicine, it is used in its pure form.
To treat the legs and abdomen, 1 teaspoon of solution is enough. After applying Dimexide, an anti-cellulite agent is rubbed into the skin. When it is absorbed, begin preparing the alginate. Since the drug hardens quickly, it should be prepared very quickly.
Alginate diluted in water is distributed over the skin, wrapped on top with two layers of foil (cling film) and a terry towel. Exposure time is from 40 minutes to one hour. There is no need to rinse off the product after wrapping. Simply apply cosmetic milk or moisturizer to your legs and stomach.
Seaweed wraps are made using the same principle.
How to dilute Dimexide for heel spurs
The situation with inflammation of the heel, called a heel spur, can be resolved not only through surgery. In some situations, a conservative method using Dimexide may help. It is important to begin treatment at the first signs of inflammation in order to prevent the disease from entering an irreversible phase when the help of a surgeon is required. For spurs, use a concentration of Dimexide diluted in water in a one to one ratio. Taking 20 ml of the drug you need to add 20 ml of water.
For severe pain, novocaine 2% is added to the solution in a volume equal to the amount of Dimexide and water. A cloth is moistened in the resulting liquid and placed on the sore spot. The compress is covered with polyethylene and a wool sock is put on.
Contraindications
Contraindications for use:
- intolerance to the components of the drug;
- liver/kidney failure;
- stroke;
- severe atherosclerosis ;
- angina pectoris;
- myocardial infarction;
- cataract;
- glaucoma;
- coma;
- pregnancy;
- lactation.
When prescribing a drug, take into account the fact that it can enhance not only the activity, but also the severity of the toxic effects of a number of drugs.
When even a small amount of dimethyl sulfoxide is swallowed, as well as when used for applications in the oral cavity, the patient may experience stomach upset or intestinal spasms.
Dimexide for sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the maxillary sinuses, accompanied by an accumulation of mucus pressing on the nasal cartilage from the inside. The disease may be accompanied by redness of the skin over the sinuses, as well as an increase in temperature, which is localized in the area of the inflammatory process. Dimexide will help relieve swelling of the mucous membranes and reduce inflammation in the nasal passages. It is mixed with saline solution in a ratio of 1:3.
You can also add aloe juice or vasoconstrictor nasal drops, for example, naphthyzine or phenylephrine. After moistening cotton swabs in the resulting solution, they are inserted into each nasal passage and kept in this position for up to 20 minutes. This treatment can be repeated for up to 7 days in a row.
Adverse reactions
The use of Dimexide, like any other drug, can lead to unpleasant side reactions. Among them:
- redness of skin areas;
- burning in the area of application;
- allergic reactions, manifested by nasal congestion, drainage from the eyes, bronchospasm and rhinitis;
- skin pigmentation;
- nausea;
- muscle weakness;
- dizziness;
At the first signs of illness as a result of using Dimexide, you should definitely stop therapy and discuss what happened with your doctor.
