Today, on the pharmacological market, you can find many combination drugs that have an antiseptic effect and are used to relieve sore throat in inflammatory diseases. Many of these medicines contain amylmethacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol. These substances are antiseptics and combined disinfectants.
Briefly about medicines
Preparations with amylmethacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol have received the following trade names:
- Strepsils;
- Ajisept;
- Gexoral Tabs;
- "Rinza Lorcept";
- Koldakt Lorpils;
- Angi Sept;
- Lorisils;
- "Neo-Angin";
- Terasil, etc.
These medicines are prescribed for suchpathologies and conditions:
- Pathologies of the oral cavity, throat and larynx of an infectious-inflammatory nature (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, etc.).
- Stomatitis, gingivitis.
- Oral candidiasis.
- Hoarseness.
- Dysphonia.
There are several forms of preparations with amylmethacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol on the pharmacological market:
- lozenges;
- aerosol;
- lozenges;
- lollipops.
Therapeutic effect
Drugs containing amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, analgesic, anesthetic effects. They are active against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, help eliminate symptoms of irritation of the mucous epithelium of the upper respiratory tract, normalize nasal breathing, relieve pain.
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol dehydrates the cells of pathogenic microbes, actively affects respiratory coronaviruses, but is not active against adenoviruses and rhinoviruses. Amylmetacresol stops the production of proteins in pathogenic microbes.
Thus, a drug with such components eliminates the infection, stops the growth and reproduction of pathogens on the mucous epithelium of the mouth and throat.
There are also combined preparations that contain amylmetacresol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol and lidocaine. Lozenges with such components havealso decongestant and anesthetic effect.
How to use
Pills must be sucked until they are completely dissolved. Adults and children over 12 years old are prescribed one tablet (lozenge) every two hours, children from 5 to 12 years old - one pill every four hours. The maximum daily dosage is eight tablets for adults, four for children.
Spray with amylmethacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol to irrigate the mouth and throat every three hours. To do this, double-click on the dispenser. The maximum daily dosage is six irrigations.
If the use of the medicine was accidentally missed, the dosage should not be exceeded next time. The course of drug therapy is five days.
Restrictions on application
Medicines with amylmethacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol should not be used in the following situations:
- high susceptibility to drug ingredients;
- Children under five years of age.
Medicines can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but only under medical supervision.
Development of adverse reactions and overdose
Usually these medications are well tolerated by patients. In isolated cases, an allergic reaction may develop. If lidocaine is present in the preparation, a person may experience a loss of sensitivity of the tongue.
If the allowable doses are exceeded, the following negative symptoms may develop:
- Nausea accompanied byvomit.
- Diarrhea.
- Strong anesthesia of the mucous epithelium of the upper gastrointestinal tract (if the drug contains lidocaine).
In this case, symptomatic therapy is carried out.
Additional information
When using tablets by people with diabetes, it must be remembered that they contain 2.6 mg of sugar. With the simultaneous use of medicines, which include amylmethacresol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, lidocaine and beta-blockers, the effect of the former is enhanced.
Cost and purchase of medicines
You can buy tablets, lozenges, lozenges or throat sprays at any pharmacy chain. They are available without a doctor's prescription.
Approximate cost of some medicines:
- Strepsils - 166 rubles for a pack of 24 lollipops, 245 rubles for a pack of 36 lollipops.
- "Adzhisept" - 200 rubles for a pack of 24 tablets.
- Gexoral Tabs - 175 rubles for a pack of 16 pills.
- Suprima-Lor - 115 rubles for 16 tablets.
- Gorpils - 190 rubles for 24 lozenges.
Reviews
Reviews of tablets and throat lozenges are positive. Almost everyone notes the convenience of their use, pleasant taste, which can be different, high efficiency. Such drugs help to get rid of unpleasant symptoms, but often complex treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract is required.
