Properties
What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name - ethanol Clinical-pharmacological group: Antiseptic agents Composition Mixture of alcohol and water Pharmacological properties Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) belongs to the narcotic substances of the fatty series. When it affects the cerebral cortex, ethyl alcohol causes characteristic alcoholic excitation, which is associated with a weakening of inhibitory processes, followed by depression of the medulla oblongata, spinal cord, and respiratory center. Indications In medical practice, ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is mainly used as an external antiseptic, disinfectant, and external irritant for rubbing into the skin, for compresses, and others. Dosage and administration For rubbing into the skin, for compresses. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is used in various dilutions for the preparation of tinctures and extracts. Side effects When taken internally, the drug causes a decrease in the excitation of the cerebral cortex, depression of the medulla oblongata and respiratory center (in large doses). In case of poisoning, gastric lavage is recommended. Contraindications Not used for acute skin inflammation. Not recommended for internal use in children under 14 years of age. Special instructions When taken internally in large doses, it causes disruption of the body's basic vital functions. Internal use is not allowed for drivers of vehicles and personnel working with machinery, as well as for women during pregnancy and lactation. Caution: The use of ethanol is not allowed near open flames. Contact with the mucous membrane of the eye causes burning and severe irritation. Interactions with other drugs When taken internally, it suppresses the action of antibiotics, increases the body's sensitivity to tranquilizers. In combination with oral antidiabetic drugs, it causes the development of coma. In combination with sleeping pills, it causes severe respiratory depression. Storage conditions and shelf life Storage conditions: In a cool place, away from fire, in a hermetically sealed container. Shelf life: 5 years