Blue against stomatitis: methods of application and possible side effects

A solution of methylene blue, better known to the masses as blue, is an effective antiseptic.

It has an excellent bactericidal and wound healing effect, so it is often used for.

The absence of alcohol in the composition eliminates the possibility of poisoning or burns of the mucosa. When treating medical blue, the instruction of which describes in detail the indications and contraindications, you should pay attention to possible side effects.

The main active ingredient in medical blue is methylthionium chloride. Distilled water acts as an additional substance.

The mechanism of action lies in the ability of the antiseptic to combine with pathogenic bacteria and neutralize their harmful effects. As a result, all harmful microbes are destroyed in the oral cavity.

methylene blue solution

Blue from stomatitis (reviews about the effectiveness of the drug are quite impressive) is applied topically to damaged skin (including the mucous membrane), and since it does not penetrate into the blood, it cannot cause toxic poisoning. This means that the liver and other organs cannot be affected.

Methylene blue for stomatitis is used in the form of a 1% aqueous solution, which does not cause an unpleasant sensation in the mouth and does not lead to mucosal burns.

Due to the bright blue color, the drug has coloring properties. Therefore, blue medical use has a point, and it is recommended to use gloves during manipulations.

Both intravenously and externally

The properties of methylene blue make it possible to use it externally and intravenously in various fields of medicine. It is a crystalline powder from which an alcoholic or aqueous solution can be prepared.

Medical blue is recommended for use as a local remedy in the following cases:

for various injuries of the skin - externally by lubricating the areas with an alcohol solution;
as an antiseptic for washing infected cavities;
with inflammation of the mucous membranes or skin;
blue is used for genitourinary diseases directly for washing the urethra.

Intravenous medical blue is prescribed:

for the diagnosis or treatment of renal pathologies;
in case of poisoning with hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide or cyanide compounds, blue is used as an antidote;
inside the drug is prescribed in the treatment of cystitis or urethritis;
medical blue injections in combination with novocaine are given intramuscularly in chronic dermatosis.

When administered orally, medical blue is excreted from the body along with urine, staining it bright blue. Thus, it is possible to assess the excretory ability of the kidneys and diagnose possible pathologies.

How to apply the drug?

Blue from stomatitis (the price, by the way, of this drug is the most democratic) is allowed for use by adults and children, starting from birth.

With a disease such as stomatitis, the treatment of bluing depends on the clinical features, the severity of the disease and the age of the patient.

Chronic or treated by treating the entire oral mucosa.

Before using medical blue, white plaque should be removed with a swab dipped in linseed or peach oil. After the cotton pad is moistened in a 1% aqueous solution and placed in the oral cavity.

The effectiveness of medical blue has been tested for years. Such an antiseptic helps to relieve inflammation and prevents re-infection. In the acute form, the course of treatment is up to 7 days, and in the chronic form, up to 3 weeks. The solution must be applied until the sores are completely eliminated.

Treatment of stomatitis will have a positive result, provided that the affected areas are treated daily.

Adults

Before determining the therapeutic course, the specialist examines the oral cavity and makes the final diagnosis. With stomatitis, complex therapy is prescribed, including antiviral and antipyretic drugs, as well as medical blue treatment.

The frequency of treatment of the oral cavity with a drug depends on:

severity and form of the disease;
the state of the immune system;
the presence of additional pathologies.

In acute stomatitis, in the initial stages, the entire oral cavity is treated with blue. As the condition improves, the drug should be applied pointwise with a cotton swab. This will help to avoid irritation of the mucous membrane.

If you overdo the instructions for stomatitis, methylene blue will help the wounds heal for 3-4 days. As an addition to the main therapeutic course, the doctor may recommend treating the oral cavity with herbal infusions. This will help speed up the healing process of the sores.

children

Blue with stomatitis in children is prescribed only by the attending physician (dentist or pediatrician).

Due to the lack of the ability to accumulate in the blood, it is allowed even for newborn children.

Methyl blue has an effective effect only when caused by various microbes.

In this case, the drug should be applied pointwise to damage to the oral cavity. Treat the affected areas for children under 6 years of age should be 2 times a day, and older - 4 times.

One of the most common types of stomatitis in childhood is herpetic. But this viral disease is not treated with medical blue. Therefore, the drug can be used as an addition to the main therapy, which is based on taking antiviral drugs. Blue will help protect the oral cavity from re-infection with microbes.

When treating infants for stomatitis, it is better to apply methylene blue to the nipples of a nursing mother so as not to injure the delicate mucous membrane of the baby with cotton swabs.

Targeted application in dentistry

Methylene blue in dentistry acts as an effective anti-inflammatory agent and antiseptic.

Stomatitis on the lip

It is used in case of development in the oral cavity of a bacterial, fungal or viral infection. An aqueous solution can be used to treat both damaged areas of the mucous membrane and healthy tissues without the risk of damage.

Blue in the treatment of dental diseases is prescribed depending on the clinical picture and the diagnosis made by the doctor, the following treatment regimens are distinguished:

with stomatitis, spot cauterization of sores is performed with a 1% aqueous solution. Thus, a protective film is formed on the damaged surface, with the help of which tissue regeneration is accelerated. The frequency of treatment is determined by the doctor, it depends on the age of the patient and the stage of the disease;
when the affected areas of the gum mucosa are lubricated with a 1% aqueous solution;
for the treatment of thrush, blue is an indispensable tool that causes the death of pathogenic microflora and prevents the recurrence of the problem. The frequency of processing depends on the severity of the process.

Possibility of side effects

Methyl blue, like any drug, has contraindications for use.

Methylene blue is not recommended for use in case of:

individual intolerance or allergic reactions to one or more components of the drug;
during pregnancy or lactation, the drug can be used only if the benefit to the mother from use is greater than the possible harm to the baby;
with stomatitis in a child under the age of one year, blueing should be applied carefully, pointwise and only with the permission of a doctor.

Since blue cannot enter the bloodstream, side effects may occur due to an overdose or due to the components of the drug itself.

Possible systemic manifestations include:

headache;
loss of appetite;
skin allergic reactions;
nausea or vomiting;
anemia;
disorders in the genitourinary system;
psychological discomfort;
disorders of the digestive system.

Experts note that the risk of negative reactions increases if large areas of the oral mucosa are treated.

If side effects occur, you should immediately stop using the drug. And in case of an overdose of the drug, symptomatic treatment should be carried out.