The pharmacology market is overflowing with drugs that have an antiseptic effect. They are widely used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious throat diseases, eliminate negative symptoms. Some of these drugs contain dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol, so they are called combined. Such drugs have a disinfectant and antiseptic effect.
A few words about medicines
Drugs with such active ingredients in the composition have many trade names. The most common are:
- Suprima Lor.
- Gexoral.
- Angi Sept
- Neo-Angin.
- Rinza Lorcept
- Strepsils.
- Terasil.
- Koldakt.
These medicines come in several forms:
- lozenges;
- sprays;
- lozenges and lollipops.
Drugs with 2, 4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmethacresol are prescribed in such cases:
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mouth and pharynx;
- laryngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- gum inflammation;
- oral candidiasis;
- gingivitis;
- stomatitis;
- hoarseness;
- pharyngitis.
Therapeutic effect of drugs
Medicines that contain amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol have a complex effect on pathology. They are local antiseptics that stop the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microbes in the throat and oral cavity. They exhibit anti-inflammatory, analgesic, synergistic and antifungal effects. Medicines eliminate the negative symptoms that accompany diseases of the throat and oral cavity of an inflammatory nature, eliminate irritation, swelling, pain, and contribute to the normalization of nasal breathing.
2, 4 DHBS is a derivative of benzene, has a mild antiseptic effect, provokes dehydration of pathogen cells, directly affects coronaviruses, but does not show activity against adenoviruses and rhinoviruses. Also, the substance has an antifungal effect, effective against bacteria and fungi due to interaction with cell membrane lipids. With prolonged use, its effectiveness does not decrease.
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is rapidly absorbed and excreted from the body. It is metabolized to 2.4 dichlorobenzoic acid, which is then excreted in the urine as glycine.
Amylmetacresol helps to stop the synthesis of proteins in the cells of pathogenic bacteria. Acting in a complex way, medicines help to eliminate the negative symptoms of pathologies in a short time.
Instructions for use
Preparations with dichlorobenzyl alcohol should be used in adult patients and children from six years of age. Tablets dissolve in the oral cavity slowly every three hours in the amount of one piece. The use of no more than eight pills for adults and 4 tablets for children is allowed per day. This also applies to lozenges and lollipops.
Spray irrigate the mouth and throat every three hours by double-pressing the spray dispenser. Up to six irrigations are allowed per day. The course of therapy is usually about five days. The doctor will tell you about the methods of using the medicine and dosages. It all depends on the age of the patient and the severity of the pathology. And also from the dosage form of the drug. If a medicine is missed, its dosage is not increased at the subsequent intake.
Restrictions on application
Medicines should not be used if there is a high susceptibility to their constituents. Also, such drugs are prohibited for children under six years of age. The doctor may prescribe medication during the period of gestation or breastfeeding, but only if there is a serious need for this.
Development of adverse reactions
Medicines with dichlorobenzyl alcohol are tolerated by patientswell. In rare cases, an allergic reaction may occur, a decrease in the sensitivity of the tongue, irritation of the mucous epithelium.
Overdose
When using drugs in high dosages, the following symptoms occur:
- nausea;
- vomit;
- diarrhea.
When signs of an overdose appear, symptomatic treatment is carried out.
Additional information
Drugs can be used simultaneously with other medicines. The composition of the drugs includes 2.6 mg of sugar, people with diabetes should be informed about this. Medicines do not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions, therefore they can be used when driving cars and other complex mechanisms.
Keep medicines in a dry, dark place. The air temperature should not exceed twenty-five degrees. Shelf life is three years.
Cost and acquisition of funds
You can buy drugs in any dosage form in almost every pharmacy chain in the country. You don't need a doctor's prescription for this. Cost of some medicines:
- "Suprima-Lor" - one hundred and fifteen rubles;
- Geksoral - 175 rubles per package;
- "Strepsils" - from 166 to 245 rubles, depending on the package;
- "Rinza" - 166 rubles.
These drugs are effective in the treatment of many inflammatory diseases of the throat and mouth. The main thing is to follow all the appointments and recommendations of the doctor.
