To eliminate pain in the throat against the background of the inflammatory process, drugs in the form of tablets are most often used. An effective means of local action is Faringosept. Instructions for use positions this medication as a powerful antiseptic that patients can take at almost any age. Let us consider in more detail in which cases this medication should be used, the features of its use and reviews.
Medication description
To cure a sore throat, there are a huge number of medicines. Some of them have a systemic effect, others have a therapeutic effect locally. Topical medicines include various tablets, sprays, lozenges, lozenges. "Faringosept" - tablets, the instructions for use of which position the medicine as a powerful antiseptic that can eliminate pain.
Antiseptic throat remedy can be purchased at almost every pharmacy without a specialist prescription. The drug is manufactured by the Romanian pharmaceutical company Ranbaxi Laboratories. The average cost of tablets ranges from 120-135 rubles per pack.
Issue form
Only Faringosept lozenges can be found on sale. Instructions for use says that the pills are cylindrical in shape, light brown in color with visible inclusions and have a pleasant taste. For a long time, the manufacturer produced a resorption preparation only with a coffee flavor. Now on the shelves of pharmacies you can find Faringosept tablets with lemon, cinnamon and mint flavors. There are pills on a blister of 10 pieces. Each blister, along with instructions, is placed in a small cardboard box.
Composition
Each tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient in the form of ambazone monohydrate. This substance, when applied topically, has an antibacterial, antiseptic and mild anesthetic effect. The bacterial activity of the drug is manifested in relation to streptococci, staphylococci and pneumonia pathogens. A significant advantage of the tablets is that they are not potent and do not cause dyspeptic disorders and other side effects.
As auxiliary components in the composition of "Faringosept" there are components such as lactose monohydrate, polyvidone, magnesium stearate, sucrose, gum arabic, flavorings, cocoa.
Indications for appointment
In what cases will Faringosept tablets for resorption help? Instructions for use informs that this medication effectively copes with various diseases of the throat and can be used in complex therapy for colds. The manufacturer recommends using a local antiseptic for independent bacterial infections and those that have developed against the background of a viral infection.
The drug has been widely used in the treatment of the following pathological conditions:
- stomatitis;
- pharyngitis;
- tracheitis;
- gingivitis;
- tonsillitis;
- angina;
- nasopharyngitis.
Lozenges with antiseptic action can be used at the initial stage of ailments of viral and catarrhal etiology, in which there are symptoms of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat. "Pharingosept" will be effective for sore and sore throat.
Assignment to children
Children are more at risk of developing various respiratory ailments accompanied by sore throats. To eliminate discomfort, many doctors prescribe medication for small patients in the form of a local antiseptic "Faringosept". Instructions for use allow you to give tablets to babies from the age of three. With a bacterial complication of a cold, the drug should be taken in combination with antibacterial medicines.
The drug is often used forpreventing the development of otitis, sinusitis and sinusitis against the background of a bacterial infection. As antiseptic tablets are used in dental practice to restore mucous membranes.
How to take?
Pills are designed to slowly dissolve in the mouth. Adult tablets "Faringosept" instructions for use recommend taking no more than five times a day. For children older than three years, the dosage should not exceed three pills per day. After eating, you must wait at least 15 minutes, after which you are allowed to take the drug. After complete dissolution of the tablet in the oral cavity, food and liquids can be taken no earlier than 2 hours later. The duration of therapy is 4-5 days.
Tablets are suitable for use in complex therapy. The active substance "Faringosept" has only a local effect and does not cause negative reactions when the active substances of other drugs are combined.
Contraindications, side effects
The manufacturer of the drug warns that the antiseptic can not be taken by people who have hypersensitivity to ambazon or auxiliary components in the composition. It should be remembered that the drug contains a fairly large amount of sucrose. This means that patients with a history of diabetes mellitus should take it with caution. Antiseptic for the throat is not recommended for people suffering from a lack of lactase (enzyme) or lactose intolerance.
In pediatric practice, Faringosept is not used in the treatment of babies under three years old. The smallest patients are selected drugs-analogues.
"Faringosept" instructions for use recommend replacing if the patient has an allergic reaction during treatment with the drug. Side effects are manifested in the form of symptoms such as skin rash, redness and itching of the epidermis. The most severe and rare reaction is Quincke's edema. It can only be eliminated with the help of doctors.
If even slight signs of side effects occur, you should consult your doctor and choose a substitute for the drug.
Analogues
Before you buy Faringosept, many are interested in the availability of analogues of this medication. The original remedy does not have structural substitutes, but on sale you can find a huge number of drugs that have a similar therapeutic effect. These include the following medications:
- "Lizobakt".
- Grammidin.
- Strepsils.
- Efizol.
- "Hexalise".
- Septolete.
- Faliminth.
If necessary, they can replace Faringosept tablets.
Instructions for the use of each analogue drug informs that in order to prevent the occurrence of adverse reactions, you should initially consult a specialist regarding treatment with one or another drug. Most of the listed funds can be assignedchildren from the age of three.
Quite often, doctors prescribe drugs in the form of sprays and aerosols instead of antiseptics in the form of tablets. Basically, such funds are allowed for use in the treatment of children from three years of age. The most effective antiseptic drugs in the form of sprays are Yoks, Oracept, Lugol, Ingalipt.
Faringosept: reviews
Instructions for use reports that Faringosept is a powerful drug used in the treatment of ENT diseases of various etiologies. Reviews of patients and doctors confirm the high therapeutic efficacy of the drug in question. The drug has proven itself well in pediatric practice. The tablets have a pleasant taste and therefore children dissolve them with pleasure.
In rare cases, you can find negative reviews about this medication. Some patients note that with severe sore throat, Faringosept tablets did not help them. Instructions for use recommends that in the absence of a therapeutic effect of the drug, contact a specialist who will help you choose a more powerful medicine.
