Pain in the oral cavity when teething, gum inflammation or damage to the oral mucosa, lips is not only an unpleasant symptom, but also depriving sleep, the ability to eat and talk. Therefore, people suffering from these ailments rush to the pharmacy for a āmagicalā remedy. Their biggest wish is to get rid of the pain in order to be able to sleep soundly and eat. This is especially worrying for parents whose children suffer from pain in the oral cavity. A visit to the dentist in these cases is required, but how to "live" to it?
āHolisal Dentalā (gel) is an excellent tool for eliminating pain and inflammation: it quickly anesthetizes, acts for a long time and even contributes to a speedy recovery. With him, you can not be afraid of sleepless nights and long lines at the dentist's appointment. All about the drug in this article.
Composition and its features
The main components of the dental gel "Holisal":
1) Choline salicylate.
2) Cetalkonium chloride.
Additional components: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, hyetillose, anise seed oil, glycerol, water, ethanol.
Choline salicylate blocks the conductors of inflammation in the gums and oral mucosa. That is, "Dental-gel" acts outside and inside the tissues, unlike other dental gels. In addition, this active component of the composition has an antifungal and antimicrobial effect, has an analgesic and antipyretic effect (choline salicylate is not able to lower the temperature below normal).
Cetalkonium chloride is an antimicrobial component of a wide spectrum of action.
A distinctive feature of the components of the composition of this dental gel is the good penetration into tissues for anti-inflammatory action both from inside and outside the affected area and good gel retention on the oral mucosa (the gel does not slip and is not washed off by saliva).
Unlike most of these drugs, this gel does not have lidocaine, which causes numbness of the entire oral cavity, which is very undesirable, especially for young children.
"Cholisal-gel" is a unique dental preparation that relieves inflammation and anesthetizes at the same time.
Indications
What is the use of dental gel? Instructions for use warns that the drug will not cope with a number of serious diseases on its own, but in complex therapy it will help to significantly speed up recovery and alleviate symptoms.
Dental gel "Holisal Dental" is used for the following diseases:
- various forms of stomatitis;
- gingivitis - inflammation of the gums without visible damage to the mucosa;
- periodontitis - inflammation of the tooth support;
- damage to the oral mucosa by dentures;
- trauma to the oral mucosa;
- painful teething;
- cheilitis - inflammation of the lips;
- candidiasis of the oral mucosa;
- small operations in the oral cavity;
- lichen planus on the oral mucosa;
- mucosal damage in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (in combination with the main treatment).
Contraindications and special instructions
Since choline salicylate is a derivative of salicylic acid, the contraindications for the use of Cholisal are primarily intolerance to salicylates and other components of the gel composition.
Caution should be used "Dental-gel" for children up to a year, pregnant and lactating women.
With the approval of a doctor, Cholisal-gel can be used at any age, and even during pregnancy and lactation. The only condition is that the doctor must approve the use of the gel. Also, the instructions for use should be strictly observed.
Another reason to be careful with the use of this gel: in babies there is increased salivation due to the presence of anise oil in the preparation. A child may not be able to cope with swallowing a large amount of saliva, but he can remove its excess with a small soft douche pear and wipe his mouth from saliva so that moisture does not cause irritation on the lips and around them.
Side effect and interaction with other drugs
Does Dental Gel have side effects? The instruction warns that the drug rarely causes side effects. Sometimes there is a burning sensation in the area of āāapplication of the gel, which soon passes.
The second cause of the side effect may be an allergic reaction to the gel, although most parents whose children suffer from various allergies note that this gel does not cause a negative reaction in their children.
The use of "Cholisal-gel" in conjunction with drugs that have analgesic, antipyretic or anti-inflammatory effects can enhance the effect of the latter.
In case of negative reactions from the body arising from the use of "Cholisal Dental", it is better to postpone the oral care gel. In this case, you need to consult a doctor.
The drug should be used only for local application. The gel does not contain sugar, and therefore can be used by people with diabetes. Cases of drug overdose have not been established. āHolisal-gelā does not affect the psyche and physiological activity, so it is not contraindicated for working with moving mechanisms and vehicles.
Rules of use and dosage
Before the procedure, the mouth must be rinsed or teeth brushed.
You can use the gel 2 or 3 times a day, preferably before or after meals, as well as before bedtime (for an analgesic effect).
Before applying the described gel to the affected area in the oral cavity, it is recommended to slightly dampen the place of application with a gauze swab to remove excess saliva for better fixation of the gel. If the procedure is carried out to a small child who does not allow his mouth to get wet, then you can do without it.
On a clean finger, apply a strip of Dental-Gel 1 cm long (for an adult) or 0.5 cm (for a child). Apply a finger with a gel to the affected area in the oral cavity and gently rub the gel inside. It will immediately begin to be absorbed into the tissues, but its traces can be found at the site of application even after some time, since saliva does not wash it off and the gel does not slip from the mucosa.
In case of periodontitis: inject the gel into the periodontal pocket or apply in the form of compresses. You can also rub lightly into the gums 1-2 times a day.
After application, the gel begins to act after 2-3 minutes. During this time, the pain decreases, the anti-inflammatory effect begins: microbes, bacteria, as well as gel-sensitive viruses and fungi are destroyed. This effect lasts from 2 to 8 hours.
After applying the gel, do not drink liquids for half an hour and eat 2-3 hours.
With periodontitis and gum disease, you need to visit the dentist to identify the cause of the disease, which may include tartar or plaque. When the dentist identifies and eliminates the cause, he will prescribe a complex therapy using the Holisal gel, which includes rinsing with antiseptic solutions and the use of therapeutic toothpaste, and, if necessary, the use of antibiotics. āCholisal-gelā in such cases relieves pain and accelerates recovery, but āaloneā it will not cope, and the disease will progress without proper treatment.
Use for stomatitis
For the treatment of aphthous stomatitis, which often causes allergies, it is reasonable to use antiallergic agents. āHolisal-gelā will only help to anesthetize the affected areas, but it will not cope with the problem.
With herpetic stomatitis, the cause of the disease of which is the herpes virus, it is advisable to use antiviral drugs for the treatment. āHolisalā gel, although it has an antiviral effect, which is very limited, but it will help relieve soreness of affected tissues.
Teething Use
The area of āāapplication of the gel should be slightly dried with a gauze swab, then place a strip of gel in the amount of 0.5 cm on the area of āāeruption and gently rub.
Babies drool abundantly when using Holisal-Gel, so they can choke on saliva and cough. For children under one year old, it is better to use products designed specifically to relieve teething symptoms in the form of syrups, tablets, suppositories, and anti-inflammatory toothpastes (Viburkol - candles, Panadol - candles, syrup, children's Nurofen - suspension )
Release form and price
Dental gel "Holisal" is available in a tube, in an amount of 10 g. or 15 gr.
A metal tube with a protective membrane is placed in a cardboard box, which also contains instructions for the use of the drug.
The shelf life of the drug is 3 years. The expiration date is indicated on the seam of the tube. For an open preparation, the expiration date of the gel is maintained under proper storage conditions.
Keep the gel at a temperature not exceeding 25 Ā° , but do not freeze.
The drug is dispensed without a prescription.
The price of Holisal-gel varies depending on the region. āHolisal Dentalā - gel (15 gr.), Which will cost about 500 rubles.
Reviews
Those who have experienced the effects of Holisal-gel on themselves or their loved ones leave the following reviews:
- the drug quickly helps get rid of excruciating pain and acts long enough;
- The use of the gel helps to sleep peacefully and eat food for both children and adults;
- āHolisalā does not contain lidocaine, which has many contraindications;
- this gel tastes like a mixture of anise and menthol, slightly sweet, but not nasty;
- "Dental-gel" for children is a real salvation, especially during teething;
- at the place of application of the gel there is a temporary burning sensation, which can be quite unpleasant, especially for children;
āHolisalā is a good pain relief option for those who are immune to lidocaine;
- dental gel has few contraindications;
- if necessary, this gel can be used by pregnant and lactating women, which is very good;
- the gel not only anesthetizes, but also fights with germs;
- the fact that "Chrysal" is dispensed without a prescription, speaks about its safety in use and ensures the availability of the drug;
- the gel can relieve pain even with severe forms of stomatitis, but not for long;
- āHolisalā can be used both for children and adults, therefore there is no need to buy two funds for one family;
"Dental-gel" reviews are positive. Cases when the drug did not help the patient are extremely rare and are caused by the complexity of the disease and the lack of treatment for the cause of the disease.
Analogs
Similar in composition to the Cholisal gel analogues are mainly the drugs used for otitis media - Otinum, Brotinum, Holicaps, or rheumatism - Sahol.
The absolute analogue of "Dental-gel" in composition and application is the dental gel "Mundizal", but it is produced in a tube only for 8 g.
According to the action, āKamistadā - a dental gel based on lidocaine, which has a short analgesic effect and does not have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, can be considered an analogue of āHolisalā. In addition, lidocaine causes numbness of the oral cavity, which is undesirable for infants. Benzalkonium chloride as part of Kamistad-gel makes the use of this drug undesirable in the treatment of ulcerative and erosive stomatitis.
Dental gel āKalgelā also contains lidocaine, but in a lower concentration than āKamistadā, so the analgesic effect will last even less.
"Solcoseryl" - a gel used in stomatitis. It helps to heal wounds and ulcers in the oral mucosa, but is useless for gum disease or teething.
There are many dental gels that have only an antimicrobial effect - Asepta, Metrogil Dent. They include antibiotics.
"Dental-gel" is an excellent dental preparation, which will certainly help in various cases of inflammation in the oral cavity. Such a drug should always be at hand.