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Treatment of sore throat with Lugol in adults and children: solution, spray, throat rinse
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Angina is a very unpleasant disease, which is accompanied by severe pain in the throat, high temperature, and if not treated correctly, it is fraught with the development of severe complications. Lugol's solution can relieve a sore throat. Lugol's solution is very effective for angina.
The medicine was named after the French doctor Jean-Guillaume Auguste Lugol, who studied skin diseases. The iodine solution that became the basis of this medicine was developed in 1829.
Indications for the procedure
Lugol is indicated for use in cases of development of diseases of the mucous membrane in the oropharynx area, which have an inflammatory-infectious nature - as an antiseptic. It is prescribed for the treatment of tonsillitis of various forms. The drug is most effective at an early stage of the disease - as part of complex therapy.
Lugol's solution for purulent and herpetic sore throat
In the treatment of purulent tonsillitis, Lugol is used for irrigation or treatment of the tonsils. After starting to use this medicine, improvement is observed literally the next day.
In case of purulent tonsillitis, the tonsils should be treated with caution, without excessive pressure. It is also recommended to try to remove the pus plaque from them simultaneously with the treatment.
In case of herpetic form of angina, it is not recommended to use Lugol's solution, as it does not have a therapeutic effect on this type of disease.
Lugol's solution for sore throat in children
Lugol's solution is approved for use in children aged six months and older.
The spray cannot be used by children under 1 year old, because as a result of spraying the product, small particles of the medicinal liquid can penetrate into the larynx, which can result in the development of laryngospasm, which is very dangerous for life. Therefore, you should not take risks - it is better to use another product.
Lugol's solution for sore throat
To treat a sore throat, it is most convenient to use tweezers, on which a cotton swab with medicine is attached. You can also simply wind cotton wool on a pencil and lubricate the oral cavity and tonsils with it. There is also an old method of using Lugol's solution - dip a sterile piece of cotton wool in his solution, and then suck on this piece for several minutes.
Use of Lugol's solution with glycerin for sore throat
In the process of treating angina, Lugol's solution with glycerin quickly eliminates pain in the throat and promotes a speedy recovery - with its help, you can eliminate the disease at an early stage, without the development of various complications.
Lugol's spray for sore throat
To eliminate angina, you need to spray the area of the oropharynx and pharynx 2-6 times a day (depending on the severity of the disease). Spray the medicine with one press on the spray nozzle. Before spraying, you need to inhale and then hold your breath.
Contraindications to the procedure
Among the contraindications to the use of Lugol's solution are:
- the patient has an adenoma;
- individual intolerance to iodine;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- hives;
- presence of acne or furunculosis;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- nephrosis;
- pregnancy;
- chronic form of pyoderma.
Caution is required when prescribing to children under 5 years of age, as well as in cases of thyrotoxicosis or decompensated forms of liver/renal pathologies.
Complications after the procedure
If Lugol's solution is used incorrectly, complications may develop - they manifest themselves in the form of adverse reactions to the drug:
- increased salivation due to iodism;
- urticaria or angioedema;
- development of a runny nose;
- the appearance of acne or irritation on the skin, as well as other allergic reactions;
- development of tachycardia;
- increased sweating, feeling of nervousness and sleep disturbances;
- Patients over 40 years of age may develop diarrhea.
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What can replace Lugol's solution for sore throat?
There is a group of analogous drugs whose active substance is iodine - Iodopyrone, Iodinol, as well as aqueous or alcoholic iodine solutions. They can replace Lugol's solution for sore throat. The method of application is the same as when using Lugol's solution. The course of treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
This drug can also be replaced by the following medications: Hexoral, Anginal, and in addition to this, Anzibel, Lizobact and Miramistin, as well as Faringosept and Tantum Verde.
Reviews
Lugol's solution for sore throat has many positive reviews - it is considered one of the most effective means for treating this disease. The medicine acts quickly, eliminating sore throat within literally a few days - that is why it is so popular today, despite the huge number of other, newer drugs.