An effective antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory drug used topically for the treatment of otolaryngological ailments is the drug "Stopangin". Patient reviews indicate an improvement in the condition of the throat after taking it. This becomes possible due to the bactericidal and bacteriostatic action of the drug. The drug is produced in the form of a solution for topical use, an aerosol for irrigation of the oral cavity. Resorbable tablets "Stopangin 2A Forte" are also popular.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has a rich herbal composition. Its components are essential oils of peppermint, clove, eucalyptus, menthol, sassafras oil, as well as hexetidine and methyl salicylate. These substances act directly on the mucous membranes of the ENT organs, producing enveloping and analgesic effects, reduce pain symptoms, reduce inflammation and swelling.
The main antiseptic active ingredient is hexetidine, which, due to its chemical formula, has antiviral, fungicidal and antibacterial properties. The substance replaces thiamine, which bacteria use for growth, disrupts the reproduction of elements that contribute to the formation of protective membranes of pathogens.
The drug "Stopangin" is characterized by a double action. In relation to anaerobic bacteria, it exhibits a bactericidal effect, when exposed to aerobic microorganisms - bacteriostatic.
Proteus, Candida fungi, clostridia, tuberculosis microbacteria, staphylococci, pneumococci, streptococci are sensitive to the effects of the drug. The tool effectively and efficiently fights pathogens of various strains, and even with prolonged use of resistance (addiction) of microbes does not cause. Due to its low toxicity, the drug is widely used in pediatrics.
The second active substance of the drug - methyl salicylate - inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing inflammation of the mucous membranes. In addition, tissue trophism improves, blood flow to diseased areas increases.
Inclusion in the composition of essential oils, in addition to analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, causes a pronounced softening effect on mucous membranes, reduces discomfort, eliminates burning sensation, and relieves debilitating dry cough. In addition, many patients note that the drug "Stopangin"(tablets and solution) well eliminates bad breath.
The agent binds to mucosal proteins, remaining on their surface for up to three days, creating a prolonged effect, while there is no systemic effect on the patient's body. The medicine is evenly distributed throughout the oral cavity, getting into the interdental space and pharynx. Excreted from the body with saliva.
Indications for use
The drug "Stopangin" is prescribed in the following cases:
- Inflammation of the oral cavity (periodontopathy, aphtha, periodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis).
- Inflammatory pathologies of the throat of viral, fungal, bacterial etiology (glossitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, mucosal candidiasis, pharyngitis), often accompanied by a decrease in immunity.
- As a deodorant for oral care.
- For antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity during surgical interventions and injuries.
Medication "Stopangin" (solution): instructions for use
The drug is used after meals. It is used to gargle.
To do this, hold a tablespoon of the solution in your mouth for a minute. Do 5-6 rinses a day, trying not to swallow the solution.
It is useful to treat the oral cavity and throat with a swab dipped in a solution of the drug "Stopangin". Parents' reviews say that it is convenient to treat children in this way. It is important during local therapy to observe a break of 3-4 hours between procedures. Standardthe course of treatment is a week.
When using the spray, remove the protective cap and attach it to the applicator, then press a few times to allow the solution to enter the sprayer. Irrigation of the tonsils is carried out several times a day. During the procedure, you need to hold your breath, and inhaling the product is generally prohibited. It is also unacceptable to get the solution into the eyes. Not recommended for use by children under eight years of age.
Pills "Stopangin forte" take no more than five days. Permissible dosage - 1 lozenge every three hours. Since it does not contain sugar, it can be used by people with diabetes.
Contraindications to the use of medication
Solution "Stopangin", the use of which is effective for the treatment of the throat, is forbidden to be taken in case of hypersensitivity to the constituent components. Essential oils can provoke local allergic reactions. The use of the drug in atrophic pharyngitis is contraindicated. You can not take the medicine "Stopangin" during pregnancy in the early stages. During breastfeeding, due to the lack of systemic exposure, the solution can be used.
Side effects
In general, the drug "Stopangin" (reviews indicate this) is well tolerated by patients. Sometimes in places of direct contact with mucous membranes, hyperemia, burning, allergy symptoms may occur.
With abundant irrigation, the medicine can enter the stomach andprovoke vomiting. In this case, the drug should not be canceled. Drivers and people performing work that require increased attention should be aware that the solution contains ethyl alcohol. Therefore, the tool must be used half an hour before the activity.
Drug "Stopangin" during pregnancy
As already mentioned, treatment with medication is not recommended in early pregnancy (before 14 weeks). In the second and third trimester, the medication is used after prior consultation with a specialist. The agent does not have a direct teratogenic and embryotoxic effect.
Overdose and analogues
In case of accidental ingestion of a significant amount of the drug, nausea or vomiting may occur. In such cases, it is necessary to perform a gastric lavage and take enterosorbents: Enterosgel, Laktofiltrum, Polysorb, activated charcoal, perform symptomatic treatment.
Stomatidine, Hexetidine, Givalex, Hexoral have a similar pharmacological action, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Of the Russian analogues, it should be noted aerosols "Kameton", "Ingalipt", which have a lower cost and efficiency.
Storage, price
Store the medication at a temperature not exceeding 25 C in a dark and dry place. The spray retains its properties for two years, the rinse solution for four years. Spray for topical use is contained in plastic bottles, in the kitSpray applicator included. The solution is available in glass bottles (100 ml). You can buy medicine without a prescription in pharmacies. The cost of the Stopangin solution (reviews confirm this information) is about 100 rubles, the spray is 130 rubles.
