Decasan for inhalation instructions for use

Composition in the form of a solution

• Active ingredient: decamethoxin – 0.2 mg/ml.
• Sodium chloride.
• Water for injections.

Release form

The drug is available as a solution in bottles of 50, 100, 200 and 400 ml.

Also available in containers of 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 ml. Dekasan is also available in a nebulizer solution, in special nebulas of 2 ml.

pharmachologic effect

Decasan is a medicine belonging to the group of antiseptics. Effective against viruses, fungi and protozoa. Its bactericidal effect has also been clinically confirmed.

Disposable 2 ml containers are suitable for patients of all age groups

It has an effect on the majority of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, in particular: streptococci, staphylococci, trichophytes, pathogens of diphtheria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, yeast and yeast-like fungi and others.

The mechanism of action is based on the ability of decamethoxin to disrupt the permeability of the cell membrane. By changing the homeostatic parameters of the environment inside the cell, it causes its resolution.

You should start using Dekasan for inhalation with a nebulizer when the first symptoms of the disease appear.

For a runny nose, it is recommended to carry out 1-2 procedures per day to prevent complications and lower the infection to the lower respiratory tract.

The advantage of using the drug in the form of inhalation is based on the ability to deliver the drug to the entire surface of the mucous membrane.

Indicated for diseases:

• tonsillitis;
• sinusitis;
• rhinitis;
• tracheitis;
• bronchitis;
• laryngitis;
• inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system.

Application

Decasan quickly penetrates into the source of inflammation without having a systemic effect on the body. Method of application: using a nebulizer. Application with steam inhalers is not possible .

Usually the drug is used as independent therapy. If simultaneous use with antibiotics is necessary, it is necessary to take into account the ability of the drug to enhance their effect. In the future, this may affect the duration of the course of taking them.

Dekasan is available for inhalation in 2 ml nebulas for convenient dose calculation for one use . For savings, you can purchase the drug in bottles with a capacity of 100 ml, 200 ml or 400 ml. This volume is convenient for external use, but can also be used for inhalation. In this case, the required proportions are calculated using a syringe.

For adults

Dekasan for runny nose and respiratory diseases in adults is used in its pure form, 5-10 ml per procedure. Inhalations should be performed up to two times a day .
The duration of the course is selected by the attending physician and can be up to 2-4 weeks. After the procedure, patients often experience a sharp, unpleasant taste in the mouth. This is not a side effect, but is explained by the specific taste of the solution itself in its pure form. For many, this factor turns out to be decisive in the matter of further treatment. But, given the proven effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent, doctors do not recommend interrupting the course because of such an insignificant detail.

For children

Inhalations with Dekasan concentrated solution for children are prohibited. For a child under 12 years of age, the drug must be diluted before use in the proportions specified by the doctor. If treatment for dry cough and other manifestations of ARVI is carried out independently without consulting a pediatrician, you should adhere to the standard dosage regimen - mixing Decasan and saline in equal proportions .
For one inhalation it is recommended to use 2 ml of Decasan and 2 ml of sodium chloride, heating both drugs to a temperature of 380. The duration of the procedure is 7-10 minutes. Per day, as in adults, no more than two inhalations are performed. Again, even in diluted form, the drug has a specific taste, which should be warned about in advance.

Using Decasan for inhalation for children, after only a day of use, it can relieve cold symptoms, relieving a runny nose and sore throat. According to statistics, after two procedures, 30% of patients experience a complete recovery.

Instructions for use with a nebulizer

The first question that arises when using Decasan for inhalation with a nebulizer is how to dilute the solution?

Before preparing the solution for the nebulizer, wash your hands with soap. Assemble the inhaler according to the instructions, after which pour Decasan solution for the nebulizer into the chamber.

The procedures are carried out within 5-10 minutes, at rest..

Very young children, up to 2-3 years old, do them with their mother, breathing through a mask.

Parents are explained in advance how to use Dekasan for inhalation - the instructions are as follows:

• Take a deep breath through the mask.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds.
• Exhale through your nose.

If symptoms such as dizziness and nausea occur, stop for 2-3 minutes.

After use, the device is washed. If there is a need to treat more than one patient, disinfect by boiling.

Contraindications and side effects

You should not use the medicine in inhalations if you have an individual intolerance.
The medicine has a number of contraindications:

• Individual sensitivity or intolerance to components.
• Pregnancy and lactation period.

Side effects are also observed:

• The reaction is most often in the form of redness of the skin or hives.
• A burning sensation behind the sternum.

In addition, nebulizer inhalations themselves have their own contraindications:

• Pulmonary heart failure.
• Heart rhythm disturbances.
• Severe lung diseases.
• Early period after heart attack or stroke.
• Body temperature more than 37.5°C

Side effects and contraindications

Among the side effects when using Decasan inhaled, patients noted a slight burning sensation in the nose, mouth and behind the sternum. These symptoms are not an indication for discontinuation of treatment. Specific therapy is not required when they appear - the discomfort goes away on its own within 30 minutes after the procedure.

The drug has virtually no contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance to decamethoxin.

Analogs

There are also medicines that have antiseptic properties and are used for inhalation, like Decasan. Analogs of the drug are listed in the table.

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Rules for using Dekasan for inhalation with a nebulizer

The instructions included with the drug describe its use for inhalation. Thanks to special capsules for the nebulizer, this medicine is not diluted, because it is already sold diluted.

If pure Decasan was purchased, then it must be mixed with saline in a 1:1 ratio. For the treatment of respiratory tract pathologies, the solution is prepared as follows - one part of the drug to two parts of saline solution.

Inhalations with a nebulizer with Decasan are carried out 1 – 3 times a day. For a single procedure, use 5–10 ml of the drug. Its active substance does not penetrate into the blood and does not affect the cells of the human body. No cases of overdose have been observed, but it is still not recommended to exceed the daily dose, which is 20 ml per day .

Inhalations should be carried out as often as required by the course and stage of the disease. In the early stages of its development, it is enough to carry out only one inhalation during the day. If positive dynamics are not observed within a week, then treatment with a nebulizer is carried out 2 - 3 times a day.

Features of use

How to dilute Decasan for a nebulizer? The medicine, which is available in nebulas, does not need to be diluted .

For the drug in bottles or containers, the dilution method is indicated on the packaging. It is recommended to buy water for injection and saline solution with them.

Procedures should be performed on children under one year of age only with the permission of a doctor . According to many experts, the dilution of sputum at such an early age can cause bronchial obstruction. Maximum – 20 ml.

After inhalation, do not eat or drink for 30 minutes so that the medicine has time to be completely absorbed

The number of procedures depends on the severity of the disease.

The description of Dekasan for inhalation in the instructions for children stipulates that up to 3 years of age it is necessary to reduce the procedure time to 5 minutes and carry out up to 2 inhalations per day . At the beginning of the disease, the procedure is carried out once a day. If the disease drags on and the risk of complications increases, you can increase to 3.

For children under 12 years of age, pure Decasan should not be poured into the inhaler. It is diluted with saline solution 1 to 1. Up to 2 inhalations per day are done.

For children over 12 years old, use an undiluted solution, 5-10 ml . Most often, 1-2 procedures are carried out, but 3 are possible. The medicine may have an unpleasant taste, but nevertheless, it is not recommended to dilute it.

How to use - instructions

The method of using Decasan directly depends on the type of disease. Decasan is successfully used when children experience:

• Pustular, bacterial or fungal skin diseases, microbial eczema;
• Purulent-inflammatory diseases of the skin that are in a drained or gaping state: boils, felons, infected wounds and abscesses;
• Inflammatory processes on the mucous membrane of the mouth: gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis;
• Respiratory diseases, inflammatory processes in the upper parts of the respiratory system: laryngopharyngitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis, purulent bronchiectasis, etc.

For inhalation with a nebulizer

Pediatricians recommend inhalation with a nebulizer with Decasan as soon as the first symptoms of acute respiratory and cold diseases appear. Just a few inhalations can completely stop the development of the disease and prevent the onset of fever.

The nasopharyngeal mucosa in a child is very vulnerable to pathogenic microflora. Once in the respiratory tract, microbes multiply very quickly, causing serious diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

If parents notice clear snot in a child - the first sign of ARVI, they can prevent the progression of the disease by inhaling Decasan with a nebulizer.

Penetrating into the nasopharynx, the drug disinfects and moisturizes the mucous membranes. The snot goes away very quickly. Inhalations with dekasan are especially useful for laryngitis and laryngotracheitis. These diseases cause swelling of the vocal cords, which is very dangerous for young children. Decasan disinfects the upper respiratory tract, nose and throat and prevents swelling of the mucous membranes.

Thanks to the pharmaceutical properties of the drug and the low price, parents always have at hand an effective way to quickly relieve symptoms and avoid problems associated with the development of complications in the treatment of sore throat, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tracheitis, tracheitis, bronchitis and other diseases of the respiratory system.

Also, inhalations with Decasan can be used in case of oral diseases, such as stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis.

How to dilute the solution

Even newborns can perform nebulizer inhalations with Dekasan, but the drug must first be properly diluted with saline solution. It is prohibited to give inhalations to children under 12 years of age with an undiluted solution.

• For children under 12 years of age, the dosage of the drug and saline solution is 1:1. Typically, 2 ml of the drug is required in a nebula; the product must be diluted with 2 ml of saline solution, preheated to a temperature of 37-38°C;
• For children over 12 years of age, the undiluted drug can be used. For a positive effect, a dosage of 5-10 ml is recommended.

How many times a day to do the procedure depends on the degree of development of the disease. But at least 1-2 nebulizer inhalations per day. The drug has a light but specific smell and taste; children may complain of discomfort. Both children and parents will have to be patient.

For rinsing and washing

Decasan is prescribed to children for various lesions of the oral mucosa: gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis, candidiasis, sore throat, staphylococcal and streptococcal infections. For washing and rinsing, there is no need to pre-dilute the product.

• For traumatic lesions of the oral mucosa, apply 25-50 ml of solution for 10-15 minutes, or treat with rinses of 100-150 ml;
• In case of periodontal disease, pathological gum pockets are treated with irrigation or applications of 50-70 ml until the acute inflammatory process subsides;
• Children with candidal diseases of the oral mucosa or ulcerative gingivitis need to rinse their mouths daily 4 times a day with a solution of 100-150 ml. The course of treatment is 5-10 days;
• If a child’s tonsils are affected by candidiasis or chronic tonsillitis develops, rinsing the tonsil lacunae with 50-75 ml of solution is prescribed;
• For staphylococcal and diphtheria infections, the mouth is sanitized by rinsing, washing, irrigating the nose and throat 3-5 times every other day;
• You can also use a solution of Decasan and saline for rinsing and as nasal drops for acute respiratory diseases. Before putting drops in the child’s nose, Dekasan is diluted in a 3:1 ratio.

For the treatment of skin diseases

If a child has pustular, bacterial or fungal skin diseases, drained purulent-inflammatory processes or open wounds, rinses and lotions with Decasan are prescribed. The drug is an excellent antiseptic in the presence of boils, felon, abscesses, infected wounds, and fistulous diseases. The procedures are carried out with an undiluted solution, 4-5 times a day for 5 days.

Reviews from doctors

Vlasova Anna Kirillovna, children's clinic No. 3, local pediatrician

This is a very effective drug.

I prescribe it to all my young patients to treat colds and eliminate complications at an early stage, as the most accessible and effective method of treating viral, bacterial and fungal infections.

I advise everyone to buy Dekasan for inhalation with a nebulizer, the instructions for which are the simplest and do not need to be diluted.

Nikiforov Ruslan Georgievich, “Mom and Me” clinic, pediatrician

Parents' reviews of Dekasan for inhalation for children are, in most cases, positive. But I don’t have a definite answer as to whether it really helps.

I try not to prescribe unnecessarily, since excessive use of inhalation, as studies show, can cause obstruction in young children.

Decasan solution reviews

The majority of those who have used this drug speak positively about it. The solution is often used by pediatricians, urologists, and surgeons. Many reviews write that this is a popular means for inhalation with a nebulizer.

Why? Convenient, takes little time, and most importantly, effective. In addition, the drug does not affect thought processes. When treated with Decasan, you can work calmly, there is no weakness or drowsiness, as after using other antiviral and anti-influenza drugs.

So, Dekasan is a universal solution that everyone should have in their first aid kit. You should not prescribe the drug yourself; be sure to find out everything about it by consulting with your therapist.

Reviews from parents

Elena, 25 years old, Moscow

When my little daughter gets a cold, we start with saline or Borjomi. If the disease goes far, and in our case it is frequent laryngopharyngitis, we perform inhalations using Decasan solution.

We use the inhaler every day for 5 days. Helps us very well.

Victoria, 36 years old, Rostov

We use the medicine in our family to treat colds in adults and children.

Recently my daughter went to kindergarten and started getting sick very often. After washing and inhaling Decasan in solution, the disease disappears in 3 days. And my sister thus cured stomatitis for the children.

Yulia, 27 years old, Donetsk

Decasan was used for inhalation with a nebulizer at the insistence of the doctor, but perhaps too late, since at that time our baby had developed obstructive bronchitis.

I had to go to the hospital and take inhalations of hormonal drugs. We continued at home, the child recovered.

Description

Decasan has a rapid effect against a wide group of bacterial strains. The solution is used to combat staphylococci, streptococci, diphtheria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Inhalations with Decasan are recommended for fungal infections of the oral cavity, trachea and esophagus. The drug kills trichophytes, candida, erythrasma and mold fungi.

Studies on known viruses have not revealed their resistance to Decasan.

Indications

Decasan in the form of inhalations is prescribed for various diseases, acting as a single pathology or in a combined form. The inhalation solution treats:

• Bacterial, pustular and fungal lesions of the oral mucosa;
• purulent-inflammatory processes in the nose;
• diseases of the gums and teeth (gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontal disease);
• inflammation of the respiratory system and its complicated forms (bronchiectasis, cystic pulmonary hypoplasia, all types and forms of bronchitis with the addition of a bacterial infection);
• pneumonia, pleurisy, abscess of lung tissue, bronchial obstruction.

Application

When using Decasan, follow the instructions for inhalation. The solution is not administered using the steam method; it is only suitable for a nebulizer. The drug is used as monotherapy, but when combined with parallel antibacterial treatment, it enhances the properties of the drugs.

Decasan easily penetrates the affected area without having a systemic effect; it is used by both adults and children. The duration of treatment with other antibiotics is significantly reduced if inhalation with Decasan or a course of several aerosol exposures is additionally used.