Misoprostol 0.0024% / Metronidazole 2% / Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel
Misoprostol 0.0024%/Metronidazole 2%/Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel is a topical antimicrobial and analgesic medication used to effectively treat wounds, burns, and infected wounds. It works by decreasing inflammation and providing pain relief.
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Formula Information
Misoprostol 0.0024% / Metronidazole 2% / Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel is a compounded topical gel specifically formulated to treat wounds, infected wounds, and burns. It combines misoprostol, an analog of prostaglandin E1 which works to accelerate the healing process by increasing the amount of prostaglandins in the wound, with metronidazole, an antimicrobial used to treat anaerobic bacteria, and lidocaine HCl, a topical anesthetic for pain relief. Together, these three ingredients work in conjunction to reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and promote healing in wound, infected wounds, and burns. The gel can be administered up to four times daily. In order to maximize efficacy, it is important to ensure that the gel is applied to the wound and surrounding skin, as this will allow for optimal absorption. If you have any questions or concerns while prescribing this formulation of Misoprostol 0.0024% / Metronidazole 2% / Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Misoprostol 0.0024%/Metronidazole 2%/Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel is a topical antimicrobial and analgesic medication used to effectively treat wounds, burns, and infected wounds. It works by decreasing inflammation and providing pain relief.
How Does it Work
Misoprostol 0.0024%/Metronidazole 2%/Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel combines three active ingredients, misoprostol, metronidazole, and lidocaine HCl, that each have individual properties that contribute to the overall efficacy of the product. Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E analog, mimics the body’s natural production of prostaglandins and can be used to reduce inflammation and pain. Metronidazole, an antibiotic, works to kill bacteria that can cause infections. Lidocaine HCl, an anesthetic, provides topical pain relief. When combined, these three ingredients work together to provide a synergistic combination of anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-infective effects. This combination is effective in treating wounds, infected wounds, and burns. It reduces inflammation and pain while providing a protective layer that can help to prevent further infection and promote the growth of healthy tissue. It can also be used to treat lacerations, abrasions, ulcers, and other topical skin disorders.
Other Uses
Misoprostol 0.0024% / Metronidazole 2% / Lidocaine HCl 2% Spira-Wash™ Gel may also be used for the treatment of rosacea. Misoprostol can help to reduce inflammation caused by the condition and reduce overall facial redness, while Metronidazole is used to reduce the amount of bacteria that can contribute to rosacea and Lidocaine HCl can help to lessen the burning and stinging sensation that can accompany the condition. Spira-Wash™ Gel is an easy to apply product, with many patients preferring it to oral medications.
Formulas and/or material listed are not to be interpreted as a promise, guarantee or claim of therapeutic efficacy or safety. The information contained herein is not intended to replace or substitute for conventional medical care, or encourage its abandonment. Every patient is unique, and formulas should be adjusted to meet their individual needs.