An effective antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory drug used locally for the treatment of otolaryngological ailments is Stopangin. Patient reviews indicate an improvement in the throat after taking it. This becomes possible due to the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect of the drug. The drug is made in the form of a solution for local use, an aerosol for irrigation of the oral cavity. Absorbent tablets "Stopangin 2A Forte" are also popular.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has a rich herbal composition. Its components are essential oils of peppermint, cloves, eucalyptus, menthol, sassafras oil, as well as hexetidine and methyl salicylate. The listed substances act directly on the mucous membranes of the ENT organs, producing enveloping and analgesic effects, reduce pain symptoms, reduce inflammation and swelling.
The main antiseptic active ingredient is hexetidine, which, due to its chemical formula, has antiviral, fungicidal and antibacterial properties. The substance replaces thiamine, which bacteria use for growth, disrupts the reproduction of elements that contribute to the formation of protective membranes of pathogens.
The drug "Stopangin" is characterized by a double action. In relation to anaerobic bacteria, it exhibits a bactericidal effect, when exposed to aerobic microorganisms - bacteriostatic.
Proteins, Candida fungi, clostridia, tuberculosis microbacteria, staphylococci, pneumococci, streptococci are sensitive to the effects of the drug. The product effectively and efficiently fights pathogens of various strains, and even with prolonged use of resistance (addiction), it does not cause germs. Due to its low toxicity, the drug is widely used in pediatrics.
The second active substance of the drug - methyl salicylate - inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing the inflammatory processes of the mucous membranes. In addition, trophism of tissues improves, blood flow to diseased areas increases.
The addition of essential oils, in addition to analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, causes a pronounced softening effect on the mucous membranes, reduces discomfort, eliminates a burning sensation, and relieves debilitating dry cough. In addition, many patients note that Stopangin (tablets and solution) eliminates bad breath.
The tool binds to the proteins of the mucous membranes, remaining on their surface for up to three days, creates a prolonged effect, while there is no systemic effect on the patient's body. The medicine is evenly distributed throughout the oral cavity, falling into the interdental space and pharynx. It is excreted along with saliva.
Indications for use
The drug "Stopangin" is prescribed in the following cases:
- Inflammation of the oral cavity (periodontopathy, aphthae, periodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis).
- Inflammatory pathologies of the throat of viral, fungal, bacterial etiology (glossitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, candidiasis of the mucous membranes, pharyngitis), often accompanied by a decrease in immunity.
- As a deodorant for oral care.
- For antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity during surgical interventions and injuries.
The medicine "Stopangin" (solution): instructions for use
The drug is used after a meal. With its help produce a gargle.
For this, a tablespoon of the solution should be held in the mouth for a minute. It is necessary to do 5-6 rinses per day, trying not to swallow the solution.
It is useful to treat the oral cavity and throat with a swab dipped in Stopangin solution. Parents say it’s convenient to treat children in this way. It is important to observe a break of 3-4 hours between treatments during local therapy. The standard course of treatment is a week.
When using the spray, it is necessary to remove the protective cap and attach it to the applicator, after which make a few clicks, which will allow the solution to enter the spray. Tonsil irrigation is carried out several times a day. During the procedure, you need to hold your breath, and inhaling the drug is generally prohibited. It is also unacceptable that the solution gets into the eyes. It is not recommended to use the spray for children under the age of eight.
Stopangin forte tablets are taken for no more than five days. Allowable dosage - 1 tablet for resorption every three hours. Since the product does not contain sugar, people with diabetes can use it.
Contraindications to the use of the medication
Solution "Stopangin", the use of which is effective for the treatment of the throat, is forbidden to take with increased sensitivity to constituent components. Essential oils can trigger local allergic reactions. The use of the drug is contraindicated in
atrophic pharyngitis. You can not take the medicine "Stopangin" during pregnancy in the early stages. During breastfeeding, due to the lack of systemic exposure, the solution can be used.
Side effects
In general, the Stopangin medication (reviews indicate this) is well tolerated by patients. Sometimes in places of direct contact with the mucous membranes, hyperemia, burning, and allergy symptoms can occur.
With heavy irrigation, the medicine can enter the stomach and provoke vomiting. In this case, do not cancel the drug. Drivers and people performing work that require increased attention should be aware that the solution contains ethyl alcohol. Therefore, the tool must be used half an hour before the activity.
The drug "Stopangin" during pregnancy
As already mentioned, treatment with a medication in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 14 weeks) is not recommended. In the second and third trimester, the medication is used after prior consultation with a specialist. The drug does not have a direct teratogenic and embryotoxic effect .
Overdose and analogues
If accidentally swallowed in significant amounts, nausea or vomiting may occur. In such cases, it is necessary to perform gastric lavage and take enterosorbents: Enterosgel, Lactofiltrum, Polysorb, activated charcoal, and produce symptomatic treatment.
A similar pharmacological action, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect have drugs "Stomatidin", "Hexetidine", "Givalex", "Hexoral." Of the Russian analogues, aerosols Kameton, Ingalipt, which have a lower cost and effectiveness, should be noted.
Storage, price
It is necessary to store the medicine at a temperature of no more than 25 ° C in a dark and dry place. The spray retains its properties for two years, the rinse for four years. Spray for local use is contained in plastic bottles, the applicator for spraying is included in the package. The solution is available in glass vials (100 ml). You can buy medicine without a prescription in pharmacies. The cost of Stopangin solution (reviews confirm this information) is about 100 rubles, the spray is 130 rubles.