Sore throat sprays

Unfortunately, colds are a frequent guest, especially in the autumn-spring period, when the weather outside is not stable. What can I say: each of us has experienced these unpleasant sensations of a sore throat. And how we want to speed up recovery and forget about painful discomfort! In such a situation, a medicinal spray for sore throat can come to the rescue - this is an effective and affordable remedy, extremely convenient to use (which is important).

Indications for use of spray for sore throat

A sore throat is most often caused by a virus or microbe. Less often, this condition can be caused by a fungal or combined pathology. In this case, the inflammation affects any part of the upper respiratory tract.

For example, the disease can manifest itself as pharyngitis, when the mucous tissues of the pharynx are affected.

If purulent inflammation develops in the tonsils, which is accompanied by an increase in temperature and difficulty swallowing, then in such cases they talk about follicular (lacunar) tonsillitis.

If you experience hoarseness of voice and difficulty breathing, you may suspect inflammation of the laryngeal tissues - this disease is called laryngitis.

All of the listed diseases are treated differently, but a spray for sore throat will be appropriate for laryngitis, pharyngitis, and other diseases of the throat and nasopharynx.

Names of sprays for sore throat

Spray for sore throat with iodine
	Lugol's spray	Lugs Spray
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Spray with iodine, has a pronounced antiseptic effect against bacteria, fungi and yeast. The drug is low-toxic.	Spray for sore throat with iodine. Affects streptococcal, staphylococcal flora, E. coli, etc.
Using Sore Throat Sprays During Pregnancy	Not recommended.	Not recommended.
Contraindications for use	Sensitivity to iodine, decompensation of liver and kidney function, thyroid disease.	Allergic sensitivity, pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, childhood.
Side effects	Allergy, iodism.	Allergy, iodism.
How to use sprays for sore throat	Use up to 6 times a day, spraying onto the throat area.	Use one to two times a day.
Overdose	Burn of the upper respiratory tract, laryngospasm.	Metallic taste in the mouth, nausea.
Interactions with other drugs	Iodine is not combined with sodium thiosulfate, ammonia solutions, or essential oil.	Should not be combined with ammonia preparations and any essential oil.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store in a dark place for up to 3 years.	Store in the refrigerator for 2 years.

Antibiotic Sore Throat Spray
	Hexoral	Bioparox
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Spray with antiseptic, antimicrobial, analgesic, hemostatic, expectorant and deodorizing action. The therapeutic effect lasts for 10-12 hours.	A spray for sore throat based on fusafungine, which determines the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of the drug.
Using Sore Throat Sprays During Pregnancy	Not desirable.	Use with great caution.
Contraindications for use	Hypersensitivity to the drug.	Allergic sensitivity.
Side effects	Allergies, changes in taste, darkening of tooth enamel.	Allergy.
How to use sprays for sore throat	Spray onto the mucous membrane of the throat twice a day after meals.	Use up to 4 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.
Overdose	Nausea, bowel disorders.	Dizziness, numbness of the tongue.
Interactions with other drugs	No description.	No interactions.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Storage conditions are normal, duration – up to 18 months.	Store for up to 2 years under normal conditions.

Sore throat sprays for children
	Tantum Verde	Collustan
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	A sore throat spray for children, with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory active substance of the indosol category. It has the property of accumulating in tissues altered by inflammation, while being excreted through the kidneys and digestive system.	An antiseptic and otolaryngological preparation for sore throat, containing chlorhexidine, amyloid and menthol. About 1% of the preparation is absorbed into the systemic bloodstream.
Using Sore Throat Sprays During Pregnancy	Allowed.	No studies have been conducted.
Contraindications for use	Phenylketonuria, tendency to allergies.	Tendency to allergies, children under 2.5 years old.
Side effects	Decreased sensitivity in the oral cavity, sleep disorders, allergies.	Allergy.
How to use sprays for sore throat	Use every 2-3 hours. For children under 6 years of age, the dosage is calculated as one press (injection) for every 4 kg of weight.	It is used in children from 2.5 years old, 3-5 injections per day. The maximum duration of therapy is up to 10 days.
Overdose	No observations.	Laryngospasm.
Interactions with other drugs	Not described.	Combination with iodine is not recommended.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store at room temperature for up to 4 years.	Store in rooms with a temperature of no more than +50°C. Shelf life – up to 3 years.

Anti-inflammatory sprays for sore throat
	Anginovag	Angilex	Hepilor
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Antiseptic spray with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial properties. No systemic absorption.	A sore throat spray with hexetidine, choline salicylate and chlorbutanol. The drug exhibits antimicrobial, antifungal and antiseptic activity. The active components settle on the mucous tissues without entering the systemic circulation.	Antiseptic spray with hexetidine. Active against bacteria, fungi. Eliminates signs of inflammation.
Using Sore Throat Sprays During Pregnancy	Clinical studies have not been conducted.	No studies have been conducted.	Not recommended.
Contraindications for use	Allergy, children under 12 years.	Hypersensitivity to the composition of the spray, mucosal atrophy, bronchial asthma.	Tendency to allergies, atrophic laryngitis, bronchial asthma.
Side effects	Rash, local irritation, yellowing or darkening of teeth.	Manifestations of allergies, taste disorders, cough, dysphagia, irritation of the mucous membrane.	Allergy, taste changes, cough, dry mouth.
How to use sprays for sore throat	Use 1-2 injections every 2-3 hours on the first day, then 1 injection every 6 hours.	Spray 2 to 6 times a day. Duration of therapy is up to 5 days.	Use one injection 2-6 times a day. Do not use for more than 5 days in a row.
Overdose	No cases described.	Allergy, increased side effects.	Unlikely.
Interactions with other drugs	Not recommended for use with anionic surfactants (may be contained in toothpaste).	It is not recommended to use other antiseptic agents simultaneously.	It is not recommended to combine with other antiseptics and alkaline solutions.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store for 4 years at room temperature.	Store under normal conditions for up to 3 years.	Store under normal conditions for up to 3 years.

Effective sprays for sore throat

Sprays for sore throats can differ significantly, both in composition and in action. For example, Kameton, a disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic spray, has proven itself to be excellent for eliminating the symptoms of pharyngitis and laryngitis.

For a sore throat, the following medications are very helpful: Stopangin, Kamfomen or Ingalipt.

The addition of a fungal infection can be successfully treated with the drug Hexoral.

If the inflammation is chronic with periodic seasonal exacerbations, then additional oral antiseptics may be required. Usually in such cases, herbal preparations based on mint, sage, eucalyptus are used. Such products include, for example, Chlorophyllipt spray. This drug destroys pathogenic bacterial flora, relieves swelling of mucous tissues, eliminates hoarseness, and alleviates signs of inflammation.

If you are looking for effective but cheap sprays for sore throat, then you should pay attention to the following drugs:

• Ingalipt Health Forte – cost about 30 UAH;
• Proposol-N – cost about 25 UAH;
• Chlorophyllipt spray – cost approximately 30 UAH;
• Hepilor spray – cost about 40 UAH.

For successful treatment, the sore throat spray can be supplemented with multivitamin preparations, lozenges and lozenges. But do not forget that in case of persistent deterioration of the condition and aggravation of the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to see a doctor. After examination, he will prescribe a qualified and comprehensive treatment plan.

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