Dimexide is an anti-inflammatory drug for external use. It also has pronounced local anesthetic activity and increases the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics. Usually the drug is used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, but in some cases it is also prescribed for varicose veins - to improve microcirculation and healing of trophic ulcers, and prevent thrombosis.
The active ingredient of the drug is dimethyl sulfoxide.
Has the following properties:
- relieves pain in the area of application;
- inhibits the development of the inflammatory process;
- changes the resistance (stability) of pathogenic microflora to the action of antibacterial drugs;
- improves microcirculation in tissues;
- exhibits moderate fibrinolytic activity, dissolves blood clots, preventing the formation of blood clots;
- penetrates the skin barrier, mucous membrane and other biological membranes, increases their permeability to medicines(heparin, NSAIDs, antibiotics).
Available in two forms:
- gel for external use 25% and 50% in an aluminum or plastic tube with a capacity of 30 and 40 grams;
- solution (or concentrate for preparing a solution) for external use in a glass bottle with a capacity of 50 and 100 milliliters.
Indications
Both dosage forms of the drug are used in the complex treatment of the following diseases:
- rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, deforming osteoarthritis, radiculitis, arthropathy;
- bruises, sprains;
- infiltrates, including post-traumatic;
- organic scleroderma, erythema nodosum, erysipelas, discoid lupus erythematosus.
The solution can also be used for the following pathologies:
- thrombophlebitis;
- trophic ulcers, eczema;
- purulent wounds, burns;
- mycoses of the feet;
- acne, furunculosis, pyoderma;
- keloid scars;
- alopecia;
- transplantation and preservation of skin homo- and autografts in skin plastic surgery;
- inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial area, salivary glands, periodontitis, pulpitis, periodontitis, lesions of the temporomandibular joint.
A course of treatment
Apply a thin layer of gel to problem areas 1-2 times a day and rub in with light massaging movements. The duration of therapy is 10-14 days, the course can be repeated no earlier than after 10 days.
Use the solution in the form of compresses, after diluting it with water. For trophic ulcers and eczema, it is necessary to prepare the product in a concentration of 30-50%, moisten a gauze cloth with it and apply it to the pathological areas for 20-30 minutes, covering the top with plastic film and cotton cloth. It is allowed to use 50-100 milliliters of an aqueous solution 2-3 times a day for 10-15 days.
The prescription is written by the attending physician.
Side effects
In some cases, Dimexide may cause unwanted reactions:
- allergic manifestations on the skin in the form of redness, rash, burning, dryness, increased pigmentation, itching or contact dermatitis, erythema;
- bronchospasm;
- garlic odor of exhaled air;
- poor tolerance to the smell of the drug, manifested by nausea and vomiting.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the components of the composition;
- liver or kidney failure;
- heart failure, severe atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke;
- comatose states;
- glaucoma, cataract.
During pregnancy
Dimexide is prohibited for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
For children
Analogues
According to active substance
A synonym for the drug Dimexide is liquid for external use Dimethyl sulfoxide.
According to the operating principle
Agents with a similar therapeutic effect are:
Algozan
Release form: gel for external use. Active ingredients: diethylamine diclofenac, dry extract of horse chestnut seeds. Thanks to the combination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with an angioprotector, the drug effectively reduces or relieves pain and inflammation in the affected joints, accelerates the resorption of post-traumatic hematomas and the elimination of edema, and prevents blood stagnation in varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
Apply a thin layer of gel 10 centimeters (2 grams) long to the affected area, avoiding contact with damaged skin, open wounds and mucous membranes. You should refrain from applying an occlusive dressing. The frequency of the procedure is 2-4 times a day. The duration of the course is 14 days. If after 1 week of therapy the condition does not improve, you should consult a doctor.
Side effects: skin rash, itching, burning, erythema, eczema, bullous dermatitis, photosensitivity, angioedema, bronchial asthma.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or other NSAIDs, renal failure, hematopoietic disorders, erosive and ulcerative lesions gastrointestinal tract, pregnancy, lactation, childhood.
Dolobene (Hepatrombin S, Fitobene)
Release form: gel for external use. Active ingredients: sodium heparin, dimethyl sulfoxide, dexpanthenol. The product slows down blood clotting, relieves swelling and pain, and accelerates the healing of damaged tissue. Indicated for injuries, inflammation of joints and tendons, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and trophic disorders due to chronic venous insufficiency.
Apply a thin layer to the affected area or the area around it (for open wounds). After a few minutes, you can cover the top with an airtight bandage. The frequency of treatment is 2-4 times a day, the duration of therapy is determined by the doctor individually.
Side effects: local allergic manifestations, smell of garlic from the mouth, changes in taste sensations.
Contraindications: intolerance to the composition, liver or kidney failure, severe cardiovascular pathologies (general atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke), predisposition to bleeding, bronchial asthma, pregnancy, lactation, childhood.
Ketorol-gel
Release form: gel for external use. The active ingredient is ketorolac tromethamine. One of the auxiliary components is dimethyl sulfoxide, which enhances the penetration of ketorolac into tissues. Ketorol tablets and solution for injection are also produced. NSAIDs with pronounced analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. Used for post-traumatic inflammation and pain in muscles, joints, ligaments, neuralgia and soft tissue lesions.
Apply a thin layer to clean, intact skin 3-4 times a day, trying not to cover the treated areas of the body with clothing. The duration of the course depends on the nature of the pathology and the effectiveness of therapy. You should not use the drug on your own for more than 10 days.
Side effects: skin reactions - irritation, peeling, itching, erythema, dermatitis. When applied over large areas, systemic side effects are possible - dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, prolongation of bleeding time, changes in blood composition, anaphylactic shock.
Contraindications: sensitivity to Ketorol or other NSAIDs, open wounds, abrasions, burns, weeping dermatoses in the treatment area, pregnancy, lactation, age under 12 years. Use with caution in case of renal, liver or heart failure, bronchial asthma, stomach or intestinal ulcers, and in old age.
Thrombocide
Release form: gel for external use. The active ingredient is pentosan sodium salt polysulfate. Inhibits platelet aggregation, slowing down blood clotting, improves blood circulation in the capillaries of affected tissues, relieves inflammation and swelling, and relieves pain. The drug is effective for superficial phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, trophic ulcers of the leg, sports and household injuries with dislocations, sprains, hematomas.
Apply the gel to the affected area and adjacent areas in a thin layer 3 times a day, lightly rubbing (in the absence of thrombosis). The course of treatment is determined by the doctor individually.
Side effects: hypersensitivity reactions, dry skin at the treatment site.
Contraindications: intolerance to the composition, open wounds on the treated area, age under 6 years, pregnancy, lactation. Use with caution in old age, simultaneously with other drugs that affect blood clotting.
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Varicose veins are accompanied by symptoms of venolymphatic deficiency and pain. "Dimexide" for varicose veins is used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent. Its property of normalizing cellular metabolism helps improve the overall clinical picture of the disease.
Composition and properties
"Dimexide" is a transparent liquid for external use or ointment, the active substance of which is dimethyl sulfoxide. Available in bottles of 50 and 100 ml or tubes of 30 g. The properties of the drug are due to its ability to penetrate through biological membranes deep into the affected tissues. Shows a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, moderate fibrinolytic effect, improves the trophism of articular tissues. Due to the possibility of deep penetration, it is able to transport medicinal substances to the lesion through the epidermis and mucous membranes. When used topically, it appears in the blood within 5 minutes and is completely eliminated from the body by the kidneys after 72 hours.
Indications and contraindications
The use of "Dimexide" is indicated in the complex treatment of pathologies of the spine, bones and joints, dermatological diseases, venolymphatic incompetence, and is also used in surgery and transplantology. The main contraindications include: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular failure, hepatic and renal pathologies, stroke, glaucoma and cataracts, angina pectoris, heart attack and hypersensitivity to the drug. Applications and compresses with the drug are used in the treatment of diseases such as:
For eczema, compresses with the drug are effective.
- arthritis;
- Bekhterev's disease;
- osteoarthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- eczema and;
- abscesses and purulent wounds;
- bruises;
- sprained muscles and ligaments;
- traumatic hematomas.
The use of "Dimexide" in complex therapy of diseases can influence medicinal properties essential medicines. Its introduction into the treatment regimen must be agreed with the doctor.
Use for varicose veins
Phlebologists and surgeons successfully use Dimexide in the treatment of varicose veins. The drug helps relieve pain and inflammation, resolves blood clots in superficial veins, exhibits antiseptic activity in wounds, and also serves as a conductor for other medications. To treat thrombophlebitis, apply a compress with a 50% Dimexide solution to the affected area for 10 minutes. The number of procedures will be determined by the doctor, but noticeable improvements occur after 2-3 times. Applying a compress to wounds is prohibited. In such situations, it is recommended to use lotions with a 10-30% solution of the drug for no longer than 20 minutes or rinse with it.
It is a pathology of blood vessels, which is expressed in the form of inflammation of the walls of the veins and the subsequent formation of a blood clot that closes the lumen of the vessel. In most cases, the disease is accompanied by intense pain, cyanosis, swelling of the limb, and increased body temperature. Thrombophlebitis is most often diagnosed lower limbs, let's sort it out traditional methods treatment
Thrombophlebitis is considered extremely serious and dangerous condition, in which there is a possibility that the formed blood clots from the deep veins can break off and lead to such serious complications as heart attack or.
The main reason for the development of thrombophlebitis is considered to be previous varicose veins. But these are not all the factors that can provoke the development of the disease.
The causes of thrombophlebitis can be very diverse:
- inactive lifestyle, lack of physical activity;
- infectious, mechanical or allergic damage to the inner wall of a blood vessel;
- the presence of a focus of inflammation directly near the blood vessel - this could be a bruise, abscess, purulent wound, boil;
- acquired or congenital abnormalities of the coagulation ability of the circulatory system.
Also, the main risk factors include prolonged stay in one position, for example, associated with professional activity, obesity, smoking and frequent use alcoholic drinks, long-term use of hormonal and contraceptive drugs.
Thrombophlebitis can occur in two stages - acute and chronic. The acute form of the disease develops within a few hours, rapidly spreading to most of the walls of blood vessels. Chronic thrombophlebitis is an advanced form of inflammation, in which exacerbations systematically alternate with improvements.
If a person is diagnosed with thrombophlebitis, treatment with folk remedies is aimed at eliminating blood clots, reducing the coagulability of thick blood, maximizing the strengthening of venous walls, and eliminating the inflammatory process.
In the vast majority of cases, it is considered the most effective drug treatment which can be carried out both in a hospital setting and at home. If the blood clot is not attached to the walls of the blood vessel or there is a risk of the blood clot breaking off, surgical intervention is recommended.
But still, surgical treatment is used only in the most extreme cases, when there is a possibility of a blood clot breaking off. Treatment of thrombophlebitis with folk remedies involves the use of various means for external or general use. Folk remedies for blood thinning can quickly and effectively improve your well-being and normalize blood circulation.
To thin the blood, it is very useful to include the following foods in your daily menu:
- cocoa;
- Apple vinegar;
- olive and linseed oil;
- onion and garlic;
- ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and other spices;
- sunflower seeds;
- watermelon, melon and other melons;
- rolled oats and oatmeal;
- beet;
- fresh tomatoes and tomato juice;
- cherries, currants, viburnum;
- citrus.
It is also necessary to avoid frequent consumption of fatty meat products, canned food, sausages, smoked meats and marinades, which contribute to blood thickening, which is extremely undesirable for thrombophlebitis. Read more about nutrition for thrombophlebitis .
Compress
- In order to prevent a blood clot from breaking off in a blood vessel, it is necessary to treat with compresses. So, in the acute stage of thrombophlebitis it is very useful compress with sea salt. To prepare it, 1-2 teaspoons of sea salt must be diluted in 1 liter of cool water, then moistened with a towel in the resulting saline solution and applied to the feet. These salt dressings need to be changed every 30-40 minutes.
- The simplest and affordable recipe – vodka compress. It is enough to moisten a small towel in vodka or medical alcohol, then apply it to the sore spot, securing the compress with a bandage.
- Also for effective treatment thrombophlebitis can be used raw potatoes. Several large potatoes should be peeled and grated, then applied to the sore limb, securing the compress with a towel or gauze bandage. It is recommended to keep the compress for at least 4-5 hours.
- Can also be used for therapeutic compresses fresh leaves of snakeweed, lilac, horseradish, cabbage. Cabbage leaves should be lightly beaten to release the juice, brushed with a thin layer of olive oil or sunflower oil, apply to the painful part of the body and secure with a bandage. The compress should be kept for about 3-4 hours, after which it should be replaced with a new one.
- Alcohol compress– an effective blood thinner, which is recommended for use in thrombophlebitis. To prepare it, an alcohol tincture of rowan is perfect, which must be diluted with clean, cool water in a ratio of 1:3.
- You can also use it to combat thrombophlebitis. alcohol tincture of white acacia. The tincture can be prepared with your own hands: 3 tablespoons of acacia flowers must be poured with 300 ml of medical alcohol or vodka, placed in a dark and dry place, away from direct sunlight and left for 3 weeks. After this, the vodka compress with white acacia is ready for use. It is recommended to moisten the prepared tincture with a towel or gauze bandage, apply to the affected area of the skin and leave for at least 2-4 hours. For the treatment of thrombophlebitis, it is recommended to use an alcohol solution diluted with pure distilled water to 40-50%.
- Can also be used to treat thrombophlebitis liquid dimexide, which has pronounced antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, improves cellular metabolism, promotes the active resorption of venous blood clots. For a therapeutic compress, it is recommended to dilute Dimexide with cool water in equal proportions, then moisten a gauze pad or towel in the resulting solution and apply it to the affected area of the body and leave for 2-3 hours. The top of the compress should be insulated with plastic wrap and a warm scarf.
Herbs
Medicinal herbs are also used to treat thrombophlebitis - for example, to effectively thin the blood you can use Kalanchoe. 2 tablespoons of pre-crushed leaves of Kalanchoe, which is more than 4-5 years old, should be poured with a glass of vodka and left in a dark and dry place to infuse for a week. The resulting tincture is used to wipe damaged areas of the skin.
Also ethnoscience offers many other options for treating thrombophlebitis using medicinal plants:
- Verbena is perfect for thinning the blood - verbena leaves in a volume of 15 g should be poured with a cup of boiling water, let it brew for 30-40 minutes and consume 1 tablespoon every hour.
- To prepare medicinal herbal collection you need to combine 1 tablespoon each of sage, bird's knot, chamomile and string, chop thoroughly. 4-5 spoons of the resulting herbal mixture should be poured into 1 liter of warm water and put on low heat. The medicine needs to be boiled for 4-5 minutes, then wrap the container with the broth in a warm blanket and leave for 2 hours. The finished product is used for compresses and rubbing.
- Nettle is also often used to treat thrombophlebitis. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of pre-crushed nettle leaves into a glass of boiling water, cover tightly with a lid and leave to infuse for an hour. The medicine is taken 2 spoons three times a day, half an hour before meals.
- Sweet clover - 1.5 tablespoons of sweet clover should be poured hot water, leave for an hour to infuse, then strain through cheesecloth. The medicine is taken 2 tablespoons, three times a day, half an hour before meals.
horse chestnut
Horse chestnut is also used to treat thrombophlebitis - for example, you can take 20 drops of horse chestnut alcohol tincture three times a day, before meals. Alcohol tincture of horse chestnut can be purchased at any pharmacy.
Horse chestnut can also be used for foot baths. 2 tablespoons of chopped chestnuts or chestnut color should be poured into 1 liter hot water, put on low heat and simmer for 10 minutes. The decoction is used for medicinal baths.
The medicine for thrombophlebitis can be prepared according to another recipe - carefully chop 1-2 small chestnuts, pour in ½ glass of vodka and leave to infuse in a dark and dry place. It is recommended to take the finished drug 30 drops 3 times a day, 20-30 minutes before meals.
An effective medicine in the form of an ointment can be prepared from horse chestnut– you need to mix 10 pre-chopped chestnuts with the same amount butter, then rub the limbs with ointment. Read more about horse chestnut recipes .
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is successfully used to thin the blood - 200 g of pre-ground nutmeg should be poured into 1 liter of alcohol and left for 2 weeks in a dark and dry place. The medicine is taken 20 drops before meals.
Apple vinegar
The inflammatory process in the blood vessels can be relieved with apple cider vinegar - for this, natural apple vinegar must be diluted clean water in equal parts, moisten a piece of gauze or a small towel in the resulting liquid, then apply to the sore limb. Read more about how to make your own apple cider vinegar and recipes. .
Mumiyo
Shilajit has a pronounced vasodilating property and reduces blood clotting. The preparation of the medicine is very simple - for this, 1 teaspoon of mumiyo must be dissolved in 500 ml of boiling water, take 1 tablespoon every morning, before breakfast.
A recipe that has been considered one of the most effective and efficient for many years is mumiyo, milk and honey. The medicine is prepared as follows - you need to combine 1 tablespoon of natural honey and cow's milk with a few drops of mumiyo. The finished medicine is taken by spoon twice a day, morning and evening, before meals.
An ointment that contains mumiyo has an excellent healing effect. Combine mumiyo with Vaseline or natural peach oil in a 1:5 ratio in a glass or porcelain bowl, then rub the resulting ointment on sore limbs.
Onions and honey
Natural honey, like other beekeeping products, are also recommended for use in thrombophlebitis - they help break down existing blood clots in the blood vessels, and also prevent further thickening of the blood. The simplest and most accessible recipe is to consume 1 tablespoon of natural honey daily.
Important! Folk remedies that contain honey are strictly not recommended for use if you are allergic to bee products.
An effective medicine against thrombophlebitis is freshly squeezed onion juice. From 3-4 large onions you need to squeeze the juice so that you get a glass of juice, then combine it with the same amount of liquid honey. It is recommended to place the onion for 3 days in a dark and dry place, away from direct sunlight. The medicine should be taken 1 tablespoon three times a day, 25-30 minutes before meals.
Apple-honey remedy for thrombophlebitis– 3-4 apples need to be washed with water, cut into large slices, placed on the bottom of a small enamel saucepan and filled to the top with boiling water (about 1 liter).
After this, the pan must be wrapped in a blanket and left in a warm place for 4-5 hours. Next, the soaked apples should be softened with a fork simply in a bowl. Directions for use: ¼ cup of apple infusion with 1 teaspoon of honey 3-4 times a day, before meals.
Also one of the most effective folk remedies considered against thrombophlebitis combination of beets and honey. Mix in an enamel or glass container 1 cup of freshly squeezed beet juice with honey, take ½ glass every morning on an empty stomach.
Flax seeds
Flax seed has long been used to treat thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities, as it has unique property thin the blood and reduce already formed blood clots. The medicine is prepared as follows - pour 9 glasses of flaxseed into 9 liters of boiling water, put on low heat and boil for 10-15 minutes.
When the medicine boils, you need to pour it into a basin, wait until it cools down a little and steam your feet in the medicinal decoction, wrapping them in a warm blanket or large terry towel.
Oak bark and hop cones
Hop cones are included in many folk remedies for thrombophlebitis. They contain a special substance called coumarin, which actively thins the blood.
1-2 tablespoons of hop cones should be passed through a meat grinder or blender, add a glass of water to the crushed hop cones, place in a water bath and boil for 15-20 minutes. It is recommended to drink a decoction of hop cones 200 ml three times a day, before meals. The duration of treatment should be at least 3 weeks.
Oak bark has an equally pronounced positive effect on the walls of blood vessels.– it helps eliminate the inflammatory process, reduce pain and discomfort. 1 tablespoon of dry and pre-crushed oak bark should be mixed with 1 glass of cool water, put on low heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
The finished decoction of oak bark is left for an hour to infuse, after which it is filtered and taken a tablespoon 3-4 times a day. The duration of treatment is at least 2 weeks. Tannins contained in oak bark effectively strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce the manifestations of the inflammatory process.
Traditional medicine offers many treatment options for thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities. It is best to start treatment in the initial stages of the disease - in this case, already in the most short time You can achieve a complete cure and restore the health of your blood vessels.
Drugs that have anti-inflammatory, local analgesic and decongestant effects are used to eliminate pain in muscles and joints, burns, injuries, bruises, and allergic manifestations. One such remedy is Dimexide.
Release form and composition
The active ingredient is Dimethyl sulfoxide.
Available in the form of a concentrate for preparing a solution for compresses.
Gel for topical use.
Concentrate for preparing the solution
Colorless transparent liquid with a weak specific odor. Hygroscopic. Available in 100 ml glass bottles. The bottles are packed in cardboard boxes along with instructions for use.
Gel
Colorless or yellowish transparent mass with a weak specific odor. The product is packaged in aluminum tubes of various sizes, 500 mg jars or bottles.
pharmachologic effect
Has anti-inflammatory properties. Eliminates pain syndrome. Provides a moderate antiseptic and fibrinolytic effect. Activates microcirculation in tissues, slows down erythrocyte aggregation.
Penetrates well through the skin and mucous membranes, increasing their permeability to other drugs. Penetrates through cell membrane bacteria, increasing their sensitivity to antibacterial drugs. Low toxic.
With the application method of application, it is determined in the blood plasma after 8-15. The maximum values of its presence in the serum are determined after 2-8 hours. Does not have cumulative properties. It is excreted from the body in urine and exhaled air.
What is Dimexide needed for?
Widely used in dermatology, urology and gynecology, as well as to eliminate inflammatory processes, relieve muscle and joint pain.
Contraindications
Not prescribed if there is a history of conditions such as:
- personal intolerance to the components of the drug;
- severe renal and/or hepatic pathologies;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- atherosclerosis;
- glaucoma;
- cataract.
Application of Dimexide
The medicine in the form of a gel is applied in a thin layer to the affected area 1-2 times a day. Duration of use is 10-14 days. If necessary, treatment can be repeated after 10 days.
- skin and soft tissues (erythema, eczema, erysipelas, acne, purulent wounds, trophic ulcers, etc.);
- musculoskeletal system (arthritis, osteoarthritis, radiculitis, arthropathy, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.);
- periarticular tissues and sprained ligaments.
It is used in complex therapy in the form of tampons in the treatment of gynecological and urological inflammatory processes, in dentistry (for diseases of the maxillofacial area), as well as in home cosmetology (added to face and hair masks).
How and with what to breed
The concentrated solution is not used in its pure form. Dilute with boiled or distilled water, Analgin and Novocaine.
Heparin, antibacterial solutions, corticosteroid drugs, NSAIDs and other drugs can be used as a solvent.
The concentrate is diluted in the following proportions:
- 1 part Dimexide / 1 part water / 2 parts additional medicine.
How long to keep the compress
From 30 to 60 minutes.
Side effects of Dimexide
During treatment the following may occur:
- redness;
- burning;
- itchy dermatitis;
- skin rashes.
The specific smell of the drug can cause nausea and vomiting in some patients.
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include increased side effects. In this case, the drug must be discontinued, its remains removed and the affected area washed.
special instructions
Before use, a sensitivity test must be performed.
If allergies occur, antihistamines are prescribed.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Use in children
Not prescribed for children under 12 years of age.
Drug interactions
Enhances the effect of aminoglycoside and β-lactam antibacterial agents, Chloramphenicol, Rifampicin and Griseofulvin.
Combined with Heparin and NSAIDs.
Terms and conditions of storage
At a temperature of 0..+25˚С. Store in a place where access to children is restricted.
Valid for 2 years.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Over-the-counter
Price
The minimum cost in Russian pharmacies is from 35 rubles.
Analogues
Substitutes are:
- Apizartron (ointment);
- Alorom liniment (ointment);
- Alflutop (gel);
- Viprosal (ointment);
- Gevkamen (ointment)
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (liquid), etc.
Reviews
Vasilenko T.E., endocrinologist, Kazan
Prescribed for the relief of pain in inflammatory diseases musculoskeletal system. It eliminates swelling and inflammation well. Some patients even use it for heel spurs. The composition causes virtually no side effects. Inexpensive, accessible and effective drug. Absorbed through the skin. Medical personnel are recommended to wear gloves when handling it.
Yulia, 32 years old, Biysk
On Sunday we went outdoors with friends. It was hot outside, all the windows in the car were open, and I was very windy. The next day I couldn’t turn my head because my neck was jammed and I couldn’t raise my right arm. A neighbor, seeing the state in which I was dragging myself from work, advised me to make a compress of Dimexide, Analgin and Dexamethasone. These medications were not in my medicine cabinet. She brought hers. I mixed them and soaked a piece of bandage, folded several times, with the resulting solution. I applied this lotion to the sore area of the neck and shoulder, covered it with a piece of polyethylene and wrapped it in a scarf.
It was not entirely comfortable: it stung a little and smelled unpleasant. But after 30-40 minutes I felt better. The pain and inflammation have subsided.
I also wanted to buy these medications, but I couldn’t buy Dexamethasone because... it is sold only by prescription. The pharmacist advised purchasing Novocaine and Dimexide and mixing them for compresses with a small amount boiled water. I have been treated this way for 3 days. No more pain.
Moshkina E.V., therapist, Krasnoyarsk
A good drug used in various fields of medicine. Allows you to relieve pain from joint diseases, gout, bruises and sprains. It is used in the form of suppositories and tampons in urology and gynecology. It has conductive properties and improves the penetration of medicinal substances to the site of inflammation.
It is used in the treatment of manifestations of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. In combination with certain drugs (for example, Solcoseryl), it is prescribed for vascular diseases of the lower extremities. Helps eliminate skin rashes and acne. Some patients even add it to homemade anti-wrinkle masks.
Oleg, 49 years old, Abakan
My back hurt badly. After visiting a doctor, he was diagnosed with a herniated disc. To eliminate pain, it was recommended to make compresses from Dimexide, Analgin, Dexamethasone and B vitamin. When carrying out such treatment, it is necessary to gradually increase the time of the compress by 5 minutes. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.
I applied the compress at night for 2 weeks. After the first procedures there was relief. The pain went away and the stiffness of movements disappeared. Now, when I feel discomfort in my back, I do these compresses.
I'm pleased with the result. Although Dimexide does not treat the main cause of the disease, it quickly eliminates pain, discomfort and inflammation. In addition, it is much cheaper than advertised ointments, and is more effective. Now I recommend this product to everyone I know.
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The use of dimexide for focal baldness in adults
First of all, dimexide is used for focal baldness in adults. Some drug reference books include it in the group of drugs for the treatment of alopecia. When applied to affected areas of the scalp, dimexide stimulates metabolism 
in skin cells by suppressing the activity of free radicals that have toxic effects. This helps skin cells, including hair follicles, regenerate.
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The use of dimexide for pustular skin diseases
Dimexide alone or in combination with others medicines successfully used in the treatment of pustular skin diseases. For example, with juvenile acne, furunculosis, microbial eczema, streptoderma, and so on. The use of dimexide allows you to relieve the inflammatory process, partially destroy infectious agents and significantly improve the overall condition of the skin by stimulating metabolic processes.
In this case, dimexide is used diluted. The concentration of the solution will depend on the sensitivity of the skin. For not very sensitive skin 
You can apply a solution of dimexide diluted two-thirds with water (30%). If you are hypersensitive, you can use a 10% solution. Applications with dimexide are used. To do this, moisten a napkin with a pre-prepared solution and apply it to areas of skin with pustules. The top of the napkin is covered with polyethylene and another dry linen napkin. The procedure is carried out for half an hour once a day; in total, 10–15 procedures will need to be done per course.
The use of dimexide for diseases of the joints and spine
Dimexide is used for inflammatory (including infectious-allergic) and degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine. Such diseases include inflammatory processes in individual and multiple joints (arthritis and polyarthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis), in the spine (Bechterew's disease), metabolic disorders in the joints (osteoarthrosis) and the spine (osteochondrosis).
In case of inflammatory processes in the joints and spine, dimexide relieves inflammation, swelling, significantly reduces pain and helps restore organ function. In degenerative diseases it improves metabolic processes in the cells of cartilage tissue and the intraarticular membrane, relieves pain and also partially restores the functions of the joint.
Applications are made to the joints with a 50% dimexide solution. To do this, dilute the original solution half with water and moisten a gauze cloth with it. Then the napkin is placed on the joint, straightened, covered with plastic wrap and another cotton napkin and left for half an hour. Such procedures are done once a day, up to 10–15 times.
The use of dimexide for thrombophlebitis and trophic ulcers
With thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins, the lumen of the veins is blocked by blood clots. Disruption of the venous outflow of blood or the supply of arterial blood to tissues due to narrowing of the arteries can cause trophic disorders in tissues. Tissue cells that chronically lack nutrients and oxygen begin to die, resulting in the formation of trophic ulcers.
In this case, dimexide 
will also help improve tissue condition. With thrombophlebitis, it penetrates the walls of the superficial veins and promotes the dissolution of blood clots. It is, of course, impossible to cure trophic ulcers with dimexide alone, but as part of a complex treatment it can significantly improve the patient’s condition.
