The appearance of sore throat indicates the development of an inflammatory process in the upper respiratory tract. The reason for this is the ingress of pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes of the larynx. Local preparations will help to quickly stop discomfort. One of these tools is the spray "Yoks". Instructions and features of the use of this medication will be discussed in detail in the article.
Medication description
In the inflammatory process in the throat, such unpleasant symptoms occur as perspiration, pain, hoarseness. Various medications help to cope with discomfort, the therapeutic effect of which is aimed at relieving pain, relieving swelling and reducing inflammation. Such drugs are available in the form of tablets and lozenges for resorption, solutions for rinsing, sprays.
Medications in the form of aerosols allow you to completelytreat the mucous membrane of the throat and larynx. Such drugs begin to act immediately after use. One of the effective medicines is Yoks. Instructions for use of the spray reports that it has both an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory therapeutic effect. It is used for various pathologies of the ENT organs. The drug is produced by the transnational pharmaceutical company Teva and the Czech plant Ivax. The average cost of a medicine ranges from 230-300 rubles.
Issue form
Antiseptic for the throat is available in the form of a solution and spray. In the first case, the drug is packaged in small dark glass bottles. The vial may contain 50 or 100 ml of the drug. The cap has special markings that make it easy to measure the right amount of medicine.
The most popular among specialists and patients is the spray "Yoks". The instruction says that in this form the drug is contained in 30 ml vials. Each bottle is equipped with a mechanical atomizer and a protective cap. An applicator with a swivel arm is required to be included in the kit.
Composition
What components provide the therapeutic effect of the spray "Yoks"? The composition of the drug is enriched with substances such as povidone-iodine and allantoin. Povidone-iodine has disinfectant properties. The substance is a high molecular weight compound of iodine with polyvidone. The latter allows you to reduce the toxic effect of iodine on the cells of the human body.
Polyvidone-iodine is characterized by a wide range of effects and has a detrimental antimicrobial effect on the proteins of some microorganisms. The bactericidal effect extends to gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, protozoan viruses, anaerobic bacilli, yeasts.
Allantoin has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, which in combination with polyvidone-iodine allows you to get a powerful therapeutic effect. As excipients, components such as citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate dihydrate, propylene glycol, levomenthol, ethanol 96%, purified water are used.
When to use?
Instructions for using the spray "Yoks" recommends using this medication for various pathologies of the oral cavity and ENT organs. Decontaminant medicine can be used in the following cases:
- when the first symptoms of SARS and influenza appear;
- with tonsillitis and tonsillitis;
- with aphthous stomatitis;
- for pharyngitis;
- with streptococcal angina (in combination with antibiotics);
- with exacerbation of chronic pathology;
- if necessary, antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity before and after surgery.
According to the instructions, the spray "Yoks" has a direct effect on the foci of the inflammatory process and allows you to speed up recovery. The active components of the drug do not enter the systemic circulation, which allowsreduce the risk of side effects.
Are children prescribed?
Can I use Yoks spray to treat children? Reviews of experts suggest that this effective drug is often used in pediatric practice. It is often used in the treatment of tonsillitis of bacterial etiology as part of complex therapy. Also, the remedy will be effective for pharyngitis and stomatitis. Spray "Yoks" is prescribed to children only from the age of six.
Patients from the age of eight can be prescribed the drug "Yoks" (spray). For children under this age, it is forbidden to prescribe an iodine-based aerosol. The reason for this is the fact that the drug contains alcohol, which can irritate the mucous membrane of the throat and oral cavity. In addition, when spraying the drug, it is necessary to hold your breath, which is problematic for children of a younger age group. In the form of a Yoks solution, it can be used from the age of six.
Instructions for use
In order for the drug to be evenly distributed throughout the oral cavity, it is necessary to use the applicator. It is installed (previously washed with hot water) at the first use of the drug and several test sprays are made. After each use, the applicator is recommended to be removed and rinsed with water.
To spray the medicine, you need to insert the applicator tip into the oral cavity a few centimeters deep, hold your breath and press the cap. In this case, the first spray shouldbe directed to the right side, and the second - to the left. It is recommended to irrigate the throat and oral cavity 2 to 4 times a day. In the acute course of the inflammatory process, the frequency of use of the Yoks throat spray can be increased up to 6 times a day.
Contraindications
Use an iodine-based antiseptic is prohibited in the following cases:
- if the patient has a history of thyroid disease, heart or kidney failure;
- if the patient suffers from hypersensitivity to iodine or other components of the drug;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with Dühring's dermatitis.
It is strictly forbidden to use the spray on patients under 8 years of age.
Side effects
The instructions for the Yoks spray indicate that cases of side effects associated with the use of an antiseptic are found only in rare cases. In case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, allergic reactions may appear in the form of urticaria, itching, burning. With uncontrolled and prolonged use of the spray, the risk of developing iodism increases.
Reviews
Yox spray has earned a huge amount of positive feedback from both patients and doctors. Subject to the rules of use, the medicine will not cause irritation of the oral mucosa.
