Strepsils - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (tablets or lozenges for resorption, Spray Plus, with vitamin C, with menthol, Intensive) for the treatment of sore throat in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
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Strepsils - antiseptic combined preparation for topical application in ENT-practice and dentistry. Has antimicrobial effect.
It is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms; has an antifungal effect.
Natural therapeutic additives, which are part of the drug, have a softening effect on the mucous membrane.
Composition
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + Amylmetacresol + auxiliary substances.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + Amylmetacresol + Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) + excipients (Strepsils with vitamin C).
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + Amylmetacresol + Lidocaine hydrochloride + excipients (Strepsils Plus).
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + Amylmetacresol + levomenthol + Eucalyptus oil + auxiliary substances (Strepsils with menthol and eucalyptus).
Flurbiprofen + auxiliary substances (Strepsils Intensive).
Pharmacokinetics
Due to low systemic absorption, there is no data on the pharmacokinetics of Strepsils.
Indications
- Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx (to relieve pain when swallowing).
Forms of release
Tablets for resorption (sometimes mistakenly called lollipops or lozenges) with lemon and honey-lemon tastes.
Spray for topical application dosed (Strepsils Plus).
Instructions for use and reception scheme
Pills
Adults and children over 5 years of age are recommended to dissolve 1 tablet of the drug every 2-3 hours. The maximum daily dose is 8 tablets. Tablets should be resorbed in the mouth until completely dissolved.
Spray
The preparation in the form of a spray is prescribed for adults and children over 12 years for 1 dose (2 clicks on the nebulizer) for irrigation of the inflamed area; if necessary, the procedure is repeated every 3 hours, but not more than 6 doses per day. Duration of application - no more than 5 days.
Intensive
The tablet must be resorbed in the oral cavity until it dissolves completely, moving it evenly throughout the oral cavity to avoid damage to the mucosa at the site of resorption. Adults and children over 12 years of age - 8.75 mg (1 tablet) no more than 5 times within 24 hours. Tablets should not be used for more than 3 days.
Side effect
- allergic reactions.
Contraindications
- children age up to 5 years or up to 12 years for the form Strepsils Plus;
- stomach ulcer in the phase of exacerbation (Intensive);
- bronchial asthma and rhinitis on the background of taking acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Intensive);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The possibility of using the drug during pregnancy and during lactation, the doctor decides individually.
The drug Intensive is contraindicated in pregnancy, and for the duration of treatment should stop breastfeeding.
Use in children
It is contraindicated to use for children up to 5 years, and up to 12 years for the form Strepsils Plus and Intensive.
special instructions
Strepsils in the form of tablets for resorption (lemon) can be used in patients with diabetes, this dosage form does not contain sugar.
When appointing the drug to patients with diabetes should take into account that 1 tablet for resorption of honey-lemon contains 2.6 g of sugar.
Drug Interactions
Clinically significant interaction of Strepsils with the drugs of other groups was not revealed.
Analogues of the drug Strepsils
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Agizespt;
- Astracept;
- Gorpils;
- Koldakt Lorpils;
- Rince Lorcept;
- Suprima ENT;
- Terasil.
Analogues on the therapeutic effect (means for treating pain in the throat):
- Antigrippin;
- Aspirin Complex;
- Viks Active Symptomax;
- Voltaren Akti;
- Children's Motrin;
- Dr. Theiss Angie Sept;
- Insty;
- Influenza;
- Coldrex MaxGripp;
- Neo angina;
- Nurofen for children;
- Prostudox;
- Rapent Rapid;
- Strepsils Intensive;
- Strepsils Plus;
- Strepsils with Vitamin C;
- Strepsils with menthol and eucalyptus;
- Strepsils with cooling effect;
- Tylenol;
- Tonzipret;
- Faspik.
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