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.
Vinyline for chronic stomatitis
Chronic stomatitis is treated with Vinilin exclusively in combination with other drugs
The described drug can be used to treat the chronic form of the disease.
However, the effect when taken is less pronounced than in acute stomatitis.
This is due to the fact that chronic infection is less sensitive to antiseptic substances.
Chronic stomatitis is treated with Vinilin exclusively in combination with other medications.
Drug therapy for this disease is aimed, first of all, at eliminating the factors that provoke re-infection.
Local antiseptics, which include Vinilni, are used for auxiliary purposes.
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.
General information
Vinilin (Shostakovsky balm) is an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound-healing drug used for a wide range of infectious pathologies.
The medicine is a liquid solution for topical application. In addition, there is a drug in the form of an ointment.
The solution is a yellow viscous substance, poorly soluble in water. It has a specific smell.
The main active ingredient is polyvinox (polyvinyl butyl ether). This component has an antibacterial effect by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microflora.
The substance is also characterized by an enveloping effect, due to which the medicine has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
In addition to stomatitis, the drug is used for the following pathologies:
- Burns;
- Ulcerative diseases;
- Skin dermatitis;
- Infectious diseases in purulent form;
- Haemorrhoids;
- Frostbite;
- Boils.
In dentistry, Vinilin is used in the treatment of gingivitis, periodontal disease, inflammation of the tongue, and periodontitis.
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.
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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Valeria
June 23, 2016 at 12:10 pm
Stomatitis torments my child quite often, and from time to time I have these “painful” and unpleasant white ulcers in my mouth. I’ve never taken my stomatitis seriously, but I don’t want my child to be tormented at all. I’ve never heard of vanilla; we always go to the pharmacy and buy anti-stomatitis remedies on the advice of the pharmacist. In 99% of cases, they offer imported drugs at exorbitant prices, and the effect leaves much to be desired. We’ll definitely try vanillin, it’s not expensive, but it’s interesting. First I’ll try it on myself, then I’ll treat my son. Live and learn! :) Thank you!
Catherine
July 30, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Vinylin! If everything that is written about this drug is true, then there is no better remedy for stomatitis (and other “troubles”!). My twins simply tortured me with this disease. We treat, we treat! Haven't tried it yet! Many not only don’t relieve the pain, they don’t even lower the temperature! Tomorrow I will make a cult trip to the doctor, and then to the pharmacy and check the effectiveness of this remedy! If the therapeutic effect is confirmed, I will definitely write about it and advertise it to everyone!
Alexandra
October 28, 2016 at 3:53 am
The first time I encountered stomatitis was when my first child was 8 months old. It was very difficult for us; among various drugs, we were also prescribed vinylin. They smeared it in the mouth every 2-3 hours, every day the child became better. It all went away in about a week. It’s a good drug, not expensive, it really helps, and my mother treated me with it as a child.
Julia
January 31, 2022 at 9:21 am
My baby and I encountered stomatitis at a fairly early age; the child cried a lot and cried a lot. Our doctor also recommended treatment with Shostakovsky balm. The product is very suitable for babies; after the first use, my son began to cry less often, and severe inflammation disappeared. There were no side effects; for a complete cure, only this balm was enough for us.
Nastya
June 30, 2022 at 5:58 am
I suffered a lot during the time when my daughter had stomatitis, it was probably worse than the time when the child was cutting teeth. It’s good that this disease is quite common and now there are a lot of drugs that are safe for children. I bought Vinilin, it was recommended by a doctor. The treatment went quite quickly, the child did not refuse use, the symptoms disappeared within a week.
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.
More complete information about the treatment of stomatitis in children is given in the following video:
