"Tonsilgon N" is a herbal medicine for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. Among its properties, pronounced antiseptic, immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effects can be noted.
The drug has a lot of positive reviews from doctors and patients and shows excellent value for money. The cost of the medicine is 270 rubles per dragee and 280 rubles per drop, however, you can find an analogue of Tonsilgon cheaper. For those who want to save money and not overpay for medicines, there is the opportunity to choose a tool with a similar effect, but at a lower price. This article contains all the information you are interested in about the Tonsilgon N preparation: instructions, reviews by doctors, and analogues that are cheaper.
Release form and active components
This medicine is available in two forms:
- Drops in a 100 ml vial.
- Dragee round shape of a light blue hue.
The main active ingredients of the drug, regardless of the form of release, are extracts of medicinal plants: marshmallow roots, yarrow and horsetail herbs, dandelion flowers and pharmacy chamomile, walnut leaves and oak bark.
In drops, these substances are in the form of an alcohol solution with the addition of purified water. The dragee also includes additional components: potato and maize starch, lactose, glucose monohydrate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid and shell components.
How does the medicine work?
The complex of medicinal plants has an effective and mild antiseptic effect on the human body. Yarrow, marshmallow, chamomile and oak bark are composed of flavonoids, polysaccharides, as well as essential oils. They help reduce inflammatory processes and reduce swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
It is noted that the active substances of the drug contribute to strengthening immunity.
What diseases is indicated for the drug?
"Tonsilgon N" is prescribed in the following conditions:
- Upper respiratory tract diseases.
- With ARVI as a prophylactic to prevent complications.
- In case of infections caused by bacteria (sore throat) as an additional agent for antibiotic therapy.
The drug in the form of drops can be used as a local remedy, as well as for inhalation.
To whom is the drug contraindicated?
This medicine in the form of drops is not recommended for use in the following circumstances:
- Alcoholism.
- Allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
With caution, this medicine is prescribed in childhood, in the presence of diseases of the brain, liver, and also with head injury.
Dragee "Tonsilgon N" is not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 6 years old, as well as people with intolerance to fructose and lactose, lactase or sugar-isomaltase deficiency, as well as glucose-galactose malabsorption.
In case of contraindications, doctors prescribe the use of other medicines to patients, as well as Tonsilgon analogues.
In the treatment with this drug, adverse reactions may occur: nausea, vomiting and allergies. If these effects occur, stop taking the medicine.
How to take the medicine?
Dragee "Tonsilgon N" is taken 2 pieces 5-6 times a day, regardless of food intake, with a small amount of water.
Before using the medicine in the form of a solution, shake the bottle. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 25 drops. They should be divided into 5 or 6 meals per day and taken regardless of meals. The manufacturer recommends for the greatest efficiency of absorption of medicinal substances, hold the solution for a while in the mouth, and then swallow. When removing the crisis, the frequency of admission should be reduced to three times a day and taken according to this scheme for another week.
For the treatment of acute and chronic tracheitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, inhalation with the Tonsilgon N drug is recommended using a nebulizer. To do this, dilute the medicine with 0.9% saline in a ratio of 1: 3 for babies under the age of one year and 1: 2 for older children.
If the daily dosage has been exceeded, vomiting or nausea may occur. In this case, symptomatic therapy is necessary.
Can I combine with other medicines?
Doctors believe this drug is quite effective, but usually recommend it as an addition to the main treatment. Often, "Tonsilgon N" is combined with antibiotics. With complex use with other medicines, no negative effects were found.
Analogs
Currently, the drug "Tonsilgon N" has no structural analogues with the same active components. If you need to replace this medicine for one reason or another, then you should consult a doctor with the question: "This medication does not help me, what should I do?" or “Tell me a cheaper analogue of Tonsilgon.” The doctor will choose the appropriate drug from the ATX level 4 group, which are used in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Among the drugs that can replace "Tonsilgon", an analogue is cheaper, you can choose from the following items:
- "Antigrippin-Maximum."
- Cofex.
- Suprima Broncho.
- "Dr. Mom."
- Tonsipret.
Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Antigrippin-Maximum
This drug is an analogue of Tonsilgon. It is cheaper, since the price for a powder product is up to 140 rubles, and for capsules - 250 rubles.
This tool relates to painkillers, antipyretic, antiviral, angioprotective, anti-allergic, interferonogenic and anti-inflammatory drugs. There are 3 forms of release:
- Powder for the preparation of a solution that is taken orally. It contains rimantadine, paracetamol, lorantadine, ascorbic acid, calcium gluconate and additional substances (lactose, aspartame, hypromellose, etc.).
- Capsules of type “P” include paracetamol and auxiliary components (starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, etc.).
- Capsules of type “P” contain rimantadine, lorantadine, ascorbic acid, rutoside, calcium gluconate monohydrate.
This medicine is prescribed for the treatment of patients with influenza A and SARS with manifestations in the form of headache and muscle pain, fever and intoxication. This tool can easily replace Tonsilgon. The analogue is cheaper; for children, however, it must be used with extreme caution. Powder should not be given to patients under 12 years of age, and capsules are contraindicated until 18 years of age. Also, a huge number of contraindications and possible side effects are alarming patients. Doctors recommend that you carefully read the instructions before use.
Cofex
This combined type of drug will effectively help with a cough caused by a cold, and is positioned as an analogue of Tonsilgon. It is cheaper by about 2 times and costs from 120 rubles. The composition of Cofex includes chlorpheniramine, codeine phosphate and additional components in the form of sweeteners, citric acid, and flavorings. The medicine is an orange syrup with a pleasant aroma and taste. It is prescribed for allergic or dry cough caused by infection to patients from two years of age. Reviews about this drug are wary and negative. The drug has a lot of contraindications, side effects and dangerous consequences in case of an overdose. The main active ingredient - codeine is a narcotic and can be addictive. Many doctors oppose the appointment of his children. In case you need to urgently get rid of coughing attacks, Cofex is prescribed only by a doctor and is taken in a hospital.
Suprima Broncho
This syrup is also of plant origin and is known to medicine as an analogue. Tonsilgon. It is twice cheaper, its price is in the range of 120-160 rubles. The composition of Suprima-Broncho syrup includes extracts of medicinal plants: licorice, turmeric, pepper, wasaki, basil, ginger, nightshade, cardamom and menthol.
These ingredients cause an expectorant, bronchodilator, mucolytic and anti-inflammatory effect of the drug. It can be prescribed for acute respiratory viral infections, laryngitis (including acute), bronchitis (also in smokers), the initial degree of whooping cough, pharyngitis, flu and tracheitis. It is rather difficult to find cheaper analogues of Tonsilgon that would have such a small number of contraindications and side effects than Suprim-Broncho. It is not suitable only for allergy sufferers and children under three years of age, as it can cause manifestations of hypersensitivity.
Doctor Mom
Dr. Mom’s medicines are cheaper than Tonsilgon’s. There are three forms of the drug:
- A syrup that contains levomenthol and adatode extracts of basica, basil, ginger, nightshade, licorice, aloe, turmeric, elecampane, cubeba pepper, belerika terminals and additional components in the form of sweeteners and flavorings. The drug has an expectorant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic, decongestant and antipyretic effect. The cost of the syrup is 145 rubles.
- Pastilles include levomenthol, licorice, ginger extracts, medicinal embroidery and flavor additives. They have analgesic, antiseptic, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory effects. The price of pastilles is 100 rubles.
- Doctor Mom ointment contains levomenthol, camphor, thymol, eucalyptus, nutmeg and turpentine oils. Thanks to this composition, the product has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, distracting and local irritating effects. The price of the ointment is 150 rubles.
Candy and Doctor Mom syrup are prescribed for laryngitis, bronchitis, tracheitis and pharyngitis. The ointment is recommended for rhinitis due to acute respiratory viral infections, pain in the muscles, back and headache.
Syrup is not recommended for children under three years of age, pregnant and lactating women, as well as allergies. Pastilles are contraindicated in patients under 18 years of age. The ointment also has contraindications: allergy, whooping cough, a tendency to cramps, false croup, age up to three years. Reviews of patients and doctors about this tool are positive, however, side effects may occur. Therefore, you must carefully follow the doctor's recommendations and instructions for the drug.
Tonsipret
This medicine belongs to complex homeopathic medicines and is approved for use in patients older than one year. It has an analgesic, immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect, therefore it perfectly replaces Tonsilgon N. The analogue is cheaper, its cost is 140-200 rubles. This drug is available in two dosage forms:
- Tablets include the phytolac of americana, guaiacum, capsicum and additional components (lactose, starch).
- Drops contain the same active substances, but on an alcohol basis.
Drugs are prescribed for the treatment of sore throat and the reviews are positive. It should be borne in mind that the medicine can cause allergies and digestive upsets. "Tonsipret" is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnant and lactating women, as well as with lactase deficiency. If you compare this drug with the medicine "Tonsilgon" drops, the analogue is cheaper and safer, it perfectly relieves pain and inflammation of the throat.
It is worth noting that only the attending physician can prescribe an analog. Each of the drugs has its own clear indications and contraindications, which should be taken into account with the individual characteristics of the patient.