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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Medication Dekatilen is an antimicrobial and topical anesthetic for surface use in otorhinolaryngological and dental practice. Refers to surface antiseptics.
Decatilene is allowed for leave without presentation of prescription confirmation.
Indications of the decatilene
Local therapeutic procedures in the acute course of pathologies of the oral cavity and nasopharynx, namely:
- catarrhal tonsillitis (in combination with other medications);
- lacunar tonsillitis (in combination with other medications);
- ulcerative-film tonsillitis (in combination with other medications);
- inflammation of the mucosa;
- inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa;
- inflammation of the tonsils;
- aphthous ulcer inflammation of the oral mucosa;
- inflammation of the gums;
- fungal infection of the oral cavity and pharynx (in combination with other medications);
- sanation after removal of tonsils or teeth;
- halitosis.
Release form
Decaturene is available in tablet form in the form of white matt lozenges. Lollipops have a notch on one of the surfaces, and the MERN logo on the opposite surface.
Packages containing 20 or 100 tablets are produced. For resorption.
Decathilene is presented:
- the active ingredient with dequalinium chloride and dibucaine hydrochloride;
- additional ingredients: glucitol, talc, stearic acid, silica, flavoring and mint oil.
Pharmacodynamics
Decatalin has antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect.
The active component of the drug shows activity relative to:
- gram (-) microorganisms - salmonella, escherichia, pseudomonad, vulgar proteus, etc., including gram (-) cocci, such as Neisseria;
- gram (+) microorganisms - bacilli, corynebacteria, mycobacteria, and also positive cocci, including penicillin-resistant strains;
- fungal infection - actinomycetes, candida, trichophyton, treponema, etc.
The active ingredients of Decathilene are capable of demonstrating a slight local-exasperating effect, reducing the pain syndrome in inflammatory conditions, especially in the pharyngeal region.
Pharmacokinetics
Active ingredients Decathylene is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation, therefore it is not possible to study the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug.
Dosing and administration
Adults and patients of children over 12 years old take 1 tab. Every 120 minutes. After the signs of inflammation subsiding, you can take 1 tab. Every 240 minutes.
Patients of children from 4 to 12 years take 1 tab. Every 180 minutes, and after the symptomatology subsides - 1 tab. 4 times a day.
The tablet is absorbed slowly, without crushing or chewing the tablet.
The maximum daily intake of the drug is up to 12 tablets during an exacerbation, or up to six tablets during the period of symptomatology subsiding.
The duration of therapy may depend on the speed of stopping the signs of inflammation. Most often, the therapy is up to 5 days.
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Use of the decatilene during pregnancy
There are no scientifically proven facts of the absence of danger from the use of Decatalin during pregnancy, nor is there any evidence that the drug has any negative effect on the course of pregnancy and the health of the baby. It follows from this that the use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible, but only with the permission and under the strict control of the doctor.
Contraindications
Decatalene is not recommended for use:
- in pediatrics in children younger than 4 years of age;
- the propensity of the body to allergy to ammonium compounds, or to other components of the medication;
- with caution - during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Side effects of the decatilene
Among the side effects of Decatalin, only the development of allergic symptoms, in the form of itchy rashes, swelling and redness of the skin, is recognized.
Overdose
Data on an overdose of Decatalene is not available.
Storage conditions
Tablets are stored in dry places, outside the children's access zone, in a temperature regime of not more than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Shelf life - no more than 3 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Decatilene" 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.