When faced with the problem of childhood stomatitis: the appearance of painful sensations on the tongue and oral mucosa, white plaque and red ulcers when trying to remove white deposits, many parents think about whether it is worth using vinylin or Shostakovsky balm when treating the oral mucosa in a child.
What is the principle of action of the drug and its side effects? What are the benefits of using vinylin? What methods of use exist in childhood?
To whom, how much and how to give vinylin? How much does the drug cost in retail? We will consider all these questions in the article and determine whether the medicine can be used to treat stomatitis and how to use it.
Benefits of use
For stomatitis, vinylin helps the body get rid of pathogenic flora in the mouth, preventing the proliferation of microbes and fungi.
By covering the mucous membrane with a protective film, the drug closes the gates to new infections through open wounds and ulcers. With its help, tissue healing processes occur faster.
Vinilin is an excellent antiseptic and enhances mucosal regeneration. In addition, it has an analgesic effect; with its help, pain is no longer felt so acutely while eating.
Thanks to such positive properties, this medicine helps prevent the occurrence of allergic reactions to fungal and bacterial infections.
Important! Vinilin is recommended for use as part of complex treatment. In combination with other drugs, the therapeutic effect of the drug will be greater.
The doctor selects the composition and dosage of other medications in accordance with the individual characteristics of the child and the stage of the disease.
For mild stomatitis, the doctor may prescribe rinsing with sage or chamomile, oak bark, soda rinsing in combination with applying vinylin to the child’s oral mucosa.
Description
Vinilin is used as an antiseptic for sore throats.
The balm has a thick and viscous consistency. The medicine is light yellow in color and has a specific odor. The balm is sold in dark glass bottles. The specificity of the drug is that it does not dissolve in water, but it does not dissolve in oil and alcohol. “Viniline” is also called “Shostakovsky’s Balm”. It acts as a medicine, reduces inflammatory processes, kills microbes, prevents them from actively spreading, cleans abrasions, ulcers, cuts, promotes their healing, and envelops the mucous membrane.
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Vinilin has a bacteriostatic effect. The balm is sold in capsules and jars of 100 milliliters. "Vinilin" is a medicine that also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Promotes tissue regeneration, epithelization, stimulates wound healing, cleanses the skin of suppuration. After using it, the stitches heal faster and the scars become less noticeable.
Indications and contraindications
According to the instructions for use of vinylin, the drug is recommended for local therapy in the following cases :
- when a child has a sore throat, stomatitis, gingivitis and other bacterial, fungal and viral diseases of the oral cavity;
- when children developed dysentery, leukoplakia, and periodontal disease.
Vinylin is mainly used in symptomatic treatment: to eliminate ulcers, aphthae on the surface of the mucous membrane of the lips, palate, tongue and cheeks.
For adults, vinylin is used topically to relieve inflammation:
- for hemorrhoids, colitis, anal fissures, inflammation when wearing dentures and the above diseases, which are typical not only for children, but also for older people.
Thanks to the enveloping and soothing function of vinylin, which relieves irritation of the mucous membrane, the drug is used as part of complex therapy in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as:
- stomach and duodenal ulcers;
- Crohn's disease;
- for the following types of gastritis: erosive, chronic with increased acidity of gastric juice, hyperacid.
External use of vinylin is justified:
- with necrotic lesions of the skin, which include boils and carbuncles;
- for frostbite and burns, vinylin is used as first aid and as part of complex therapy, applying balm to the affected areas;
- in rehabilitation therapy after irradiation of cancerous formations, various dermatitis;
- when treating skin affected by scabies mites, mastitis.
Contraindications to taking vinylin are:
- individual intolerance to the drug, allergic reactions to polyvinox in the composition;
- for kidney and liver diseases;
- for diseases of the gallbladder.
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Internal use of the drug is not recommended for children under 14 years of age, as well as lactating and pregnant women due to the risk of exposure to the fetus.
Internal use is dangerous for children! The drug affects the fragile urinary system, bile excretion, and gastrointestinal tract.
Since the drug leads to a decrease in the acidity of gastric juice and a decrease in the secretory function of the stomach, this can lead to gastritis, colitis and other pathologies.
Analogs
Analogs of the drug include “Aekol”, “Kontraktubeks”, “Levomekol”, “Bepanten”, “Acerbin”, “Alantan Plus”.
- "Aekol" is a vitamin combination medicine for external use, which is used to heal wounds, cuts, scratches, and burns. Has a metabolic effect. The drug contains vitamin A and E, beta-carotene, menadione. "Aekol" regulates cellular metabolism, stimulates tissue healing, promotes their rejuvenation, and increases cell immunity. A remedy is prescribed for the treatment of gynecological diseases (erosion), for the healing of wounds, purulent processes, for varicose veins and trophic ulcers, second and third degree burns, to eliminate bedsores. The drug sometimes causes allergies and diarrhea.
- "Levomekol" is a well-known medicine that is used for purulent processes and infections. Available in the form of an ointment. It is necessary to soak gauze dressings with Levomekol, then place them on top of the wound. If the cut is deep, then fill it with ointment using a syringe.
- "Bepanten." An equally popular drug that is used for various violations of the integrity of the skin, for healing burns, abrasions, scratches, for the prevention and treatment of dry skin, as well as for caring for the mammary gland and nipples during lactation. It is recommended to use Bepanten for diaper rash in newborns.
- "Acerbine". A product intended for wound healing. It also has an antimicrobial effect. Used externally. Available in the form of ointment and solution. Relieves pain from insect bites.
“Vinilin”, unlike its analogues, does not contain additional components, and it costs much less.
Side effects
The drug does not have pronounced side effects, in some cases only the following may occur:
- redness;
- rashes;
- itching
In this case, antihistamines are taken as prescribed by the doctor and symptomatic therapy is carried out. Various remedies are prescribed to relieve itching.
Instructions for use
To treat the oral cavity in infants, as well as children 2-4 years old, use a gauze swab or a cotton swab.
A small amount of balm is applied in a thin layer to the lesions on the child’s mucous membrane, avoiding excessive pressure on the root of the tongue due to the likelihood of a gag reflex.
Treatment is carried out several hours after eating every 3-4 hours, but no more than 5-6 times a day. After applying the balm to the sores, you must not eat for two hours and not drink for at least half an hour for the drug to work properly.
For older children who already know how to spit, the doctor may recommend a solution of vinylin. In this case, rinsing is carried out 3 - 4 times a day. Parents should explain to the child that the medicine should not be swallowed.
The drug is used for 5 - 7 days , if during this time no changes are detected or the disease progresses, it is necessary to change the drug to another.
Typically, vinylin begins to act quite quickly, the healing effect is noticeable already on the second day after the start of treatment of the oral mucosa.
For tonsillitis, the drug is applied to the tonsils in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations.
Vinilin only eliminates the symptoms of the disease, removing ulcers, wounds, and redness. However, treatment of advanced forms of stomatitis requires therapy with antibiotics in combination with other drugs.
Analogues of vinylin, similar in antiseptic effects, are common agents: brilliant green, potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, aseptolin, bactoderm and other drugs.
When using vinylin in the treatment of viral stomatitis, it should be taken into account that complications may arise, such as the spread of a herpetic or other infection to the face, therefore, in addition to vinylin, the doctor must prescribe a complex of drugs that support the immune system and prescribe antiviral agents.
Interaction with alcohol
Vinilin (Shostakovsky balm) has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, epithelializing effects.
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The occurrence of allergic reactions is possible.
Sore throat can be of different nature, most often the cause of manifestation is infection with microbes that get on the tonsils. It will take quite a long time to treat the disease with Vinilin balm, and inflammation causes severe pain and discomfort. The product helps to quickly get rid of this.
You can easily buy Vinilin at a pharmacy - it is not a prescription drug, and its price is quite low.
Vinyl balm is good for five years from the date of production, provided that storage rules are followed. Vinilin must be stored tightly closed away from sunlight at room temperature. Do not use after the expiration date!
Vinilin has properties that inhibit the development of microbes and their reproduction. Regenerative and enveloping effects ensure acceleration of healing processes. After treatment of skin and mucous membrane defects with vinylin, soft scar tissue remains. This product is also characterized by local anesthetic properties.
Vinylin can be taken orally either in the form of a balm or in capsules, about 5 hours after a light dinner.
Polyvinox is also used for enemas or injected into sections of the large intestine through a rectoscope.
The administration of the drug vinylin orally according to the instructions for use begins with 1 tsp. balm, from the second day, 2 d.l. 1 time per day. The course of treatment can last from 10 to 20 days.
In the case of treatment with vinylin capsules, start with 3 capsules per day, from the second day 5 capsules. The course of treatment with Polivinox in capsules lasts on average 20 days.
For administration into the large intestine, up to 40 ml of vinylin is required per dose, microenemas should contain up to 30 ml of vinylin, and therapeutic enemas - about 100 ml twice a week, for 4 weeks.
Taking the drug is compatible with taking alcohol-containing products
What is the drug "Vinilin"? Instructions and reviews from doctors indicate that this is a medicinal product that has an antimicrobial, enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect. When used externally, the medication helps cleanse and heal ulcers and wounds.
When using the balm, scars remaining after healing of wounds and ulcers remain soft and almost invisible. It should also be noted that the drug in question acts as a local anesthetic.
How does Vinilin balm work when taken orally? Reviews from experts say that this drug has enveloping, anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic properties. In this regard, it is very often used to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
This medication has a specific pungent odor. It is insoluble in water, but mixes quite well with ethyl ether, liquid paraffin, oils, chloroform, butyl and
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It should also be noted that the balm does not thicken in air and does not dry out.
Features of use in children
In childhood, doctors recommend using only a balm or solution for gargling. They have a wide spectrum of action, helping to quickly restore the health of the oral mucosa.
Use vinylin with caution, avoiding ingestion of the drug. If symptoms of an allergic reaction appear throughout the body or on the face, stop taking the medicine immediately.
Experts often prescribe vinylin to infants only in the form of local treatment of the oral mucosa. At the same time, a nursing mother should carefully monitor the condition of the child’s body.
In case of individual intolerance to the drug, even if the symptoms of stomatitis disappear, consult a doctor so that he can prescribe another drug that has the same spectrum of action and is safe for the child.
The simultaneous use of other drugs with vinylin is not contraindicated. So, doctors may even recommend alternating treatment of the oral cavity with herbal decoctions and vinylin, a soda solution and the drug.
You can also use various oils simultaneously with vinylin: rosehip, sea buckthorn.
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Side effects
Vinylin is well tolerated by patients. When using the balm for children, do not exceed the dosage. Children's skin is delicate and sensitive, it can respond with an allergic reaction.
Possible side effects:
- Dryness, flaking of the skin;
- Feeling of tightness;
- Itching;
- Redness;
- Disturbance of stool when taken orally.
If negative symptoms appear, you should stop using the balm and consult your doctor.
When used together, Vinilin and antacids can enhance the therapeutic effect of each other. If the balm and antibiotics are used together, the action of the latter may be hindered. Vinilin envelops the mucous membranes of the digestive system and prevents the absorption of drugs. It is necessary to time limit the intake of these medications.
Price
The product can be successfully purchased retail at a pharmacy; its price in most cases depends on the size of the package and the specific markup of the commercial organization. Despite this, the medicine is inexpensive and accessible.
A solution of vinylin 50 ml costs from 150 rubles per bottle, the price of the balm is not much different, the drug can be found for 200 rubles. The online offer will cost a little less - 150 rubles per bottle.
A large package of the drug with a volume of 100 ml will cost a little more - 250 rubles.
The drug vinylin is an effective remedy for eliminating the symptoms of stomatitis in children, recommended for use by pediatricians.
Its use requires caution; Compliance with the dosages specified by the doctor and consistent use of the drug in combination with antifungal, antiviral or antibacterial agents will lead to a positive result and will help avoid relapses.
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