Potassium permanganate - instructions for use, reviews, analogues and form of the release (powder for the preparation of a solution of 3 g, 5 g and 15 g) of a drug for the treatment of burns and poisonings in adults, children and pregnancy

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Potassium permanganate - antiseptic. The effect is due to strong oxidizing properties.

When in contact with organic matter, it releases atomic oxygen, forms manganese oxide, denatures proteins. Effective in the treatment of burns and ulcers, because it has strong tanning properties. If ingested, absorbed, having a hematotoxic effect (methemoglobinemia).

Indications

• washing of wounds, ulcers, burns;
• douching and washing in gynecological and urological practice;
• washing of the eyes when affected by poisonous insects;
• gastric lavage for poisoning caused by ingestion of morphine, aconitine and other alkaloids, as well as phosphorus.

Forms of release

Powder for solution for local and external use 3 g, 5 g and 15 g.

Instructions for use and how to use them

For washing the wounds, 0.1-0.5% solution is used, for gargling of the throat - 0.01-0.1%, for lubrication of ulcer and burn surfaces - 2-5%, for syringing and washing in gynecological and urological practice - 0.02-0.1%; for gastric lavage - 0.02-0.1%.

Side effect

• allergic reactions;
• The use of a concentrated solution can cause damage to surrounding tissues.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to potassium permanganate.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

The purpose of the drug during pregnancy is possible only if the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus.

special instructions

Even with high dilution, potassium permanganate solution, when applied externally, stains the skin brown. Symptoms of intoxication, which can develop with the intake of potassium permanganate solution in excessively high concentrations: nausea, vomiting with a brownish admixture; erosion, edema, brown coloration of the oral mucosa, gastrointestinal bleeding, damage to the liver and kidneys, inhibition of the heart.

Potassium permanganate solution can not be used as a means for abortion, because the introduction of the drug in high concentrations in the vagina causes a deep burn, heavy bleeding and perforation of the vaginal wall, which can lead to peritonitis; a vascular collapse is also possible.

Drug Interactions

Chemically incompatible with certain organic substances (coal, sugar, tannin) and easily oxidizable substances - an explosion may occur.

Analogues of the drug Potassium permanganate

Structural analogues of the active ingredient are not potassium permanganate.

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