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Lollipops from a sore throat

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Persecution in the throat often occurs with inflammatory ENT diseases. Among the many drugs for the treatment of throat, it should be noted the therapeutic effectiveness and ease of use of such local auxiliaries, such as lollipops from the sore throat.

Indications for the use of these drugs include ARI and SARS, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, laryngotracheitis, glossitis. It is recommended to use candies from perspiration in the throat and cough for colds and bronchitis.

Here are some of the names of the candies: Pershitelen (Mepha Schweiz AG, Switzerland), Lizobakt (Bosnalijek, Bosnia), Lizak (Pharmak, Ukraine), Pharingosept (Ranbaxy Laboratories, India), lollipops and coughs Dr. Mom (Johnson & Johnson) .

Special lollipops from the sore throat are not available for children. Decatilen and Lizak are allowed to be used only after four years; Lizobakt and Faringosept after three years; and Candies Mom are intended for adults (from the age of 18).

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Pharmacodynamics

All presented lollipops from throat swelling have antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which are provided by the active substances that make up these products.

Pharmacodynamics lozenges Decatalin is based on the bactericidal and antifungal effects of antiseptic decalinium chloride, which penetrates through the membranes of cells of pathogenic microorganisms and disrupts their metabolism. And the pain and unpleasant sensations in the throat when swallowing reduces the amide anesthetic of local action of zinhokan.

Lizobakt contains enzymatic antiseptic lysozyme hydrochloride (which destroys the walls of bacterial cells and breaks the synthesis of their amino acids), as well as pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), which protects the mucous membranes of the oropharynx, increasing the activity of their immune cells.

Lizak lollies consist of lysozyme hydrochloride and dequalinium chloride, so that they act similarly to the first two agents. Pharmacological action of Tharyngept provides active against strepto-, staphylo- and pneumococcus benzoquinone derivative ambazone.

A candy from perspiration in the throat and cough of Dr. Mom refers to herbal remedies and has in its composition extracts of licorice root naked (as an antitussive component for better coughing up of sputum), rhizomes of ginger (which has a wide range of therapeutic effects on inflamed mucous membranes), fruits of the embryo medicinal fruit (which has antioxidant properties) and a lung of local painless levomentol.

Pharmacokinetics

In instructions to the funds of Decatalene, Lizobakt and Lizak, there is a lack of their systemic effect on the body due to the fact that they do not enter the blood.

Manufacturers of sugar candy Pharingosept and Dr. Mom information on their pharmacokinetics is not provided.

The way of application and the dose of candy from the solution

All candies from perspiration in the throat and cough should be used 20-30 minutes after eating and at least two hours before the next meal, slowly dissolving them in the mouth until they completely dissolve.

Recommended dosage for Decathilin: for adults and children over 12 years of age - one candy at intervals of not less than two hours (increasing the intervals up to 4 hours as the reduction in the throat is reduced). The maximum permissible vine is 10-12 candies per day. Children of 4-12 years are recommended to give one candy at intervals of three hours (increasing the intervals to six hours as the condition of the throat improves). The maximum duration of application of Decatilene is five days.

Lizobakt lollipops should be used: adults and children after 12 years - 2 pcs. Up to 4 times during the day; children 7-12 years - one candy 4 times a day; children 3-7 - one candy three times a day. Do not use Lysobact for longer than 7-8 days.

Dosage Lizak: for adults and children over 12 years - one candy every three hours; children 4-12 years - one candy every four hours, but not more than five candies during the day.

Tharyngept can be administered to adults and children after 7 years, one candy up to five times a day, children 3-7 years - one candy three times a day.

Overdose of drugs Decatilen, Lizak, Pharingosept and Dr. Mom, according to the manufacturers, is unlikely. Exceeding the recommended dose of candies Lizobakt can cause paresthesia (numbness) of the limbs, and in such situations you should drink more liquid to increase the excretion of urine.

Contraindications for use

Listed candies from perspiration in the throat have such contraindications to the application:

Decatalin - hypersensitivity to components and age of up to four years;

Lizobakt - hypersensitivity to components, lactase deficiency or malabsorption, age to three years;

Tharyngept - individual intolerance of the drug, age up to three years;

Dr. Mom is an age younger than 18 years.

The use of candy from persecution during pregnancy is not strictly forbidden, however, in the instructions the manufacturers note that the drugs (in particular, Dektilen and Dr Mom) have not been investigated with regard to safety for pregnant women, so they are not recommended for use. And Lizobakt, Lizak and Tharincette apply pregnant is not contraindicated, but only in extreme cases.

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Side effects

Candies from perspiration in the throat Decatalil, Lizobakt and Dr. Mom may have side effects in the form of a skin allergic reaction.

Side effects of Lizak can be expressed by dryness in the oral cavity, nausea, rashes on the skin.

The manifestations of any side effects of the application of the larvae of Tharyngept, according to the official instruction, are not fixed.

Interactions with other drugs

Candies Lizobakt with simultaneous use of antibacterial and diuretic drugs strengthens their effect.

Lizak can not be used together with other topical preparations, and lollipops from perspiration in the throat and cough Dr. Mom should not be used with antitussive secretolithics.

The storage conditions for these medicines do not require a special temperature regime, but they should be kept away from children.

The shelf life of these lollipops from perspiration in the throat is five years.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Lollipops from a sore throat" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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