Powder Streptocide: instructions for use

Streptocide (sulfonamide) is an antibacterial drug, the first representative of the sulfanilamide series.

The drug is active against streptococci, pneumococci, gonococci and other bacteria. Since the accidental discovery of penicillin in 1929 in medicine, the era of antibiotics began. Streptocide was discovered one of the first.

Used in the treatment of infectious-inflammatory diseases, provoked by bacteria sensitive to the drug. Of the side effects of Streptocide should be distinguished dyspeptic phenomena (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), violations of the hematopoiesis system, dermatological allergic reactions.

Clinical and pharmacological group

Antibacterial agent of a wide spectrum of action.

Terms of sale from pharmacies

Can buywithout a doctor's prescription.

Price

How much does streptocide in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of65 rubles.

Composition and form of release

In pharmacies you can find an ointment and powder. There are also known varieties of the drug, such as Streptocide White and Streptocide, a soluble liniment. Streptocide in tablets since 2008 in Russia is not produced or sold.

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The active substance is sulfonamide. Ointment Streptocide also contains as a supplemental component paraffin soft white. The powder contains 0.5 mg of sulfonamide.

pharmachologic effect

The substance has an antimicrobial effect, is active against gram-positive and negative cocci. Applying powder to damaged skin accelerates wound healing, helps erosion faster epithelialize. The mechanism of action is based on the connection of compounds with paraaminobenzoic acid, which is necessary for the life of bacteria.

Due to the similarity with this acid, sulfonamides enter the protoplasm of bacteria, substitute the substrate, block the enzyme system. There is a violation of metabolic processes, microbes stop growing and multiply because of the lack of folic acid. Sulfanilamide is active, rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration reaches after a couple of hours, showing up in the blood.

Four hours after receiving Streptocide found in cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, gastric juice, bile, urine. Part of the molecule under the action of enzymes becomes acetoform, which reduces the antimicrobial activity of the agent. This form is found in 10-20% concentration in the blood, in urine - up to 50%. For eight hours, 50% of the drug is excreted by the kidneys.

Indications for use

The drug is used in the treatment of the following infectious-inflammatory diseases, which are caused by microorganisms sensitive to the action of the drug:

impetigo;
carbuncles;
erysipelas inflammations;
pielity;
cystitis;
angina;
enterocolitis;
furuncles;
infectious diseases of mucous membranes and skin.

It is also used in the complex therapy of infected burns (I-IIst.), Purulent wounds and other purulent-inflammatory processes of the skin.

Streptocide in tablets is prescribed for infectious diseases of the skin, ENT organs, respiratory and urinary tracts, wound infections.

Contraindications

Severe kidney failure, blood diseases, deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, nephroses, nephritis, acute porphyria, thyrotoxicosis, I and II trimesters of pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.

Intended use for pregnancy and lactation

In contra-indications to the preparation it is indicated that the Streptocide should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation. The active substance of the drug quickly passes through the placental barrier and is found in the fetal blood. In addition, it can cause toxic effects.

When breastfeeding the drug can trigger nuclear jaundice in infants.

Dosage and route of administration

As indicated in the instructions for use, Streptocide powder can be applied externally to the damaged surface of the skin or be blown into deep wounds. Also in a mixture with Sulfatiazole, Benzylpenicillin and Ephedrine, Streptocide is used to draw nose in an acute cold.

The powder is applied to the damaged surface of the skin by the method of dusting, that is, a little powder is poured onto the gauze, after which this gauze as if "powdered" the surface of the wound. Also, you can carefully pour the powder directly from the sachet to the surface of the wound. But you should try to distribute the powder evenly over the wound surface. After applying the powder to the damaged surface, it can be covered from above with a gauze cloth, make a bandage or leave the naked. For a single application on the wound take 2 - 5 g of powder, depending on the size of the damage.

The powder can be applied to the wound surface 3 to 4 times a day. In this case, the multiplicity of the application of the powder is determined by the course of the infectious-inflammatory process. For example, if the wound is wet, with abundant detachable, then its surface is sprinkled with powder frequently, up to 4 times a day. If the wound is dry, then it can be treated with streptocid powder only 1-2 times a day. In such a situation, it is recommended to apply Streptocide powder once a day, if the wound is then closed by a bandage, and 2 times a day, if the wound is left open.

If the wound is deep, the streptocid powder is blown directly into it. In this case, for each injection, take 5-15 g of powder, depending on the size of the wound. After blowing the powder, the wound is usually covered with a bandage. Inflammation of the powder is carried out 1 to 4 times a day, depending on the degree of intensity of the discharge from the wound, guided by the rule: the more the wound wounds, the more often it is necessary to blow the powder into it. The wounds are applied to the wounds until they begin to heal or until the release of pus or inflammatory fluid from the wound surface ceases.

Streptocide from acne

One of the effective means in the fight against acne is Streptocide. It is a good antiseptic and destroys the pathogenic microflora. For the treatment of skin rashes, streptocid ointment is most often used. The drug in the form of a powder is more suitable for the production of lotions and masks. Before using the ointment, you need to wash your face and rub it with a tincture of calendula.

Then on each pimple apply ointment (do this twice a day for 2 weeks). You can also use tablets: rastolkite 20 pieces in powder and mix with the juice of aloe to the consistency of sour cream, add a couple drops of iodine. This mixture is applied to pimples at night, and in the morning, rinse with plain water. If the use of Streptocide does not help, it is necessary to seek the advice of a doctor, so that he the cause of the appearance of acne (this can be a hormonal splash, a blockage of the pores, or a disruption of the digestive tract).

Side effect

When using the product, allergic reactions are possible, in addition, the following side effects are observed: headache, paresthesia, nausea, dyspepsia, agranulocytosis, cyanosis, dizziness, tachycardia, vomiting, leukopenia, crystalluria.

Tablets can also cause diarrhea, and in rare cases, nephrotoxic reactions, thrombocytopenia, hypoprothrombinemia, eosinophilia, visual impairment, peripheral neuritis, hypothyroidism, ataxia.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are as follows: headache, vomiting, nausea, cyanosis, dizziness.

In case of an overdose, symptomatic therapy should be performed.

special instructions

In the treatment of patients with pathologies of kidney function Streptocide is used with caution. The amount of fluid consumed during the treatment period should be increased.

At long reception it is recommended to systematically supervise a picture of a blood, functions of a liver and kidneys.

Interaction with other drugs

When treating with a drug or an analogue of Streptocide, it is necessary to take into account that novocaine and other drugs with a similar chemical structure containing a para-aminobenzoic acid residue may exhibit an antisulfanilamide action.

Reviews

We offer you to read reviews of people who used the drug Streptocide:

Victoria. A streptocid is always in my medicine cabinet. I have two children, they often have abrasions and wounds after playing in the air. Streptocide should be sprinkled with wounds so that they do not get stung. Still it is possible to plant streptotsid water and to wipe walls with a mold, perfectly removes.
Andrei. This is a proven tool. I often go hiking and like to take this powder with me. He well heals open wounds and disinfects them, which is very important when there is nothing more at hand. But the problem is that finding this drug is not so easy. Half a dozen runs around before you buy. It became a rarity, surprised, as an excellent tool
Lera. I remember my mother in childhood knees treated us first with hydrogen peroxide, then the powder streptotsida poured. Vavki healed faster, scars did not leave scary. They say that even now it is sold in powder form. Earlier I remember in dark bottles, but now they say that they are in bags. By the way, he did not pinch when getting on the wound, which is very important for children. So I still recommend it to everyone).

Analogues

The following analogs of Streptocide - sulfanilamide preparations - are distinguished according to the structure, active substance and pharmacological action:

Streptonitol;
Osarcid;
Sulfanilamide;
Streptocide is soluble;
Sunurfet ointment (contains in addition to sulfanilamide eucalyptus oil, camphor, ephedrine hydrochloride, sulfadimezin, norsulfazole - treats acute and chronic rhinitis).

Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.