Brilliant green instantly kills bacteria on the skin and mucous membranes, and also suppresses yeast fungi of the genus Candida. Often, the solution is equated with iodine, but this is not very correct. The drug, in contrast to iodine, has an antiseptic effect, while not exerting increased interstitial pressure, so the "zelenok" is not used to warm up a certain area (bronchi, feet, etc.).
The drug with a specific color and a large set of properties is successfully used not only in medicine, but also in medical microbiology, in industry, in agriculture, in analytical chemistry and even in art.
Composition of solution
An alcoholic solution of a brilliant green can be obtained exclusively by synthetic means. Depending on the area in which the drug will be used, its components are taken in different volumes. The composition of a brilliant green or "zelenki", created for medical purposes, the following (with the calculation for 100 ml of the drug):
- brilliant green 1,0 g;
- ethyl alcohol 60% to 100 ml.
Antiseptic is available in glass bottles of 10 ml or 15 ml. Shelf life of this drug is two years.
In pharmacies, you can also find a brilliant green in the form of a powder, which must be diluted with water or liquid yourself. The concentration required for dilution depends on the manufacturer's instructions.
Brilliant green in other preparations
Despite the fact that brilliant green is an independent drug that has a lot of useful properties, it is also used to create other medicines. All products with this substance have an antiseptic property.
Novikova fluid
The drug is used to treat abrasions and cracks in all areas of the skin. It consists of brilliant green 20% of the total volume, ethanol 96% also 20% castor oil 50% of the volume and collodion.
Corneal liquid
This medical product is used to treat wounds, as does the brilliant green. The preparation consists of one part of ethanol 96%, eight parts of collodion and 0.01 parts of diamond green.
Some companies produce bactericidal adhesive plasters with impregnation of the listed antiseptics or the greenest ones, which are used when the wound has already formed on the corn spot. Bactericidal plaster with impregnation promotes rapid healing.
Toxic effect of diamond green
In medical applications, brilliant green can cause individual intolerance or an allergic reaction in the form of itching or hives. In the event of a solution falling on the mucous membrane of the eye, there are quite uncomfortable sensations:
- burning;
- lacrimation;
- burn (only in some cases).
Indications for the use of diamond green
Despite the fact that "zelenka" is a fairly common medicine, it is still necessary to know in which cases it is really useful. With infectious eye disease, blepharitis, minor skin lesions (including wounds, small area burns, cuts), viral skin diseases (eg, herpes, chicken pox and so on).
Also, brilliant green is used to lubricate the skin in skin diseases, including:
- folliculitis ;
- sycosis;
- aphthae;
- furuncles ;
- carbuncles;
- abscess;
- streptococcal impetigo;
- staphylococcal impetigo and others.
The use of a diamond green alcohol and aqueous solution can be exclusively external, namely to lubricate the damaged skin. To apply on wounds and scratches "zelenok" it is necessary two-three times a day. In the case of damage to the mucosa, it is necessary to use a preparation with a 1% aqueous solution of the dye.