The medicine 'Formidron'. Instructions

The drug "Formidron" instruction refers to the category of complex drugs. The product has a disinfectant and drying effect. The drug "Formidron", the composition of which includes formaldehyde, distilled water, ethyl alcohol, cologne, is used mainly with excessive sweating.

Do not apply to damaged or inflamed covers.

The antiseptic effect of the preparation "Formidron" (the instruction contains such information) is based on the ability of the active component to destroy pathogenic (harmful) microorganisms, which can provoke an unpleasant odor and increased sweating.

To the analogs of the medicine specialists include such drugs as "Formalin", "Paste Teymurova", "Formagel". All these preparations contain formaldehyde.

The drug "Formidron". Mode of application

The product is applied externally. With excessive sweating, the drug "Formidron" instruction recommends applying to problem areas of the body. It is necessary to wet in a solution tampons or napkins and wipe the areas of intense sweating. Apply once a day. If necessary, you can use the medicine twice a day (as agreed with a specialist).

The drug can also be used in infected wounds. To do this, apply a solution of one and a half or two percent. Hand treatment of the drug "Formidron" instruction recommends the implementation of 0.25-0.5% solution. In the disinfection of care and discharge during paratyphoid, typhoid, cholera and other infections, one-two to three percent drug is used. With tuberculosis infection, Formidron recommends the use of 5%.

Formaldehyde is a substance that can be formed in the body independently during the cleavage of alcohols. At its core, the component is toxic and can cause mutations and negatively affect different organs and systems.

The main feature of formaldehyde is its ability to roll microbial proteins. This also provokes the death of pathogenic bacteria that develop on the skin and cause intense sweating and an unpleasant smell. Under the influence of formaldehyde, the ducts and pores are closed, some even atrophy. Eliminates unpleasant odor, reduces sweating. However, along with this (due to blockage and the closure of numerous pores), inflammatory processes in the sebaceous and sweat glands can develop.

Against the background of the use of the drug "Formidron" may develop an allergy. Some patients noted rashes on the skin, which were accompanied by swelling, redness and itching. As practice shows, these phenomena are eliminated some time after the termination of the use of the "Formidron".

Clinical practice does not describe cases of overdose.

In connection with the toxicity of the drug "Formidron" before using it, you should consult a doctor.

Use the drug with caution, avoiding the solution on the mucous membranes or in the eyes. Do not apply medication immediately after hair removal or shaving.

The expediency of using the drug "Formidron" during the period of gestation or during lactation is determined by the doctor. In this case, the specialist should correlate the estimated benefit to the pregnant woman and the possible risk to the fetus.

The drug is not assigned to hypersensitivity to the components.

It should be noted that the drug "Formidron" has been used in medicine for a long time. Today, however, quite a lot of other drugs have been developed that allow you to cope with the unpleasant odor of sweat. The advantages of the medication "Formidron" include its cost. In addition, as practice shows, hypersensitivity reactions to formaldehyde are extremely rare, which indicates a good tolerability of the drug.