The drug "Tantum Verde" has a local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect. The medicine is available in tablet and liquid form (in the form of a solution and aerosol). The drug is used in ENT and dental practice. There is no special dosage form for Tantum Verde for children. However, the drug is often prescribed by pediatricians. The mechanism of action is determined by the properties of the components included in the composition of the product.
Structure
Benzidiamine is present in the preparation as an active component. The composition of the product also contains a menthol flavor, which gives the tablets and solution a characteristic taste. Benzidiamine has a pronounced antimicrobial activity. The component stimulates cell metabolism.
Drug properties
When using 0.15% undiluted solution, rapid relief is noted against the background of inflammatory processes of various localization. So, the sore throat is eliminated, the intensity of the cough decreases, the swelling decreases. In addition, the medicine promotes the resorption of purulent plugs in the tonsils.
In diluted form, the drug is used for prophylactic purposes - to prevent inflammation after tooth extraction, injuries, various interventions in the oral cavity. In tablet form, the Tantum Verde tool for children is used to effectively eliminate complications of throat diseases.
Appointment
The drug is indicated for pathologies of the oral cavity and throat of an infectious and inflammatory nature. The medicine is recommended for tonsillitis (acute tonsillitis), pharyngitis, laryngitis. The Tantum Verde medication for children is indicated to reduce and eliminate inflammation of the palate, gums, and salivary glands. Also indications include gingivitis, periodontal disease, stomatitis. Recommended remedy for chronic tonsillitis. After surgery on the oral cavity (removal of tonsils, teeth, other operations), the drug is recommended as a prophylaxis for the occurrence of inflammatory processes.
Contraindications
Tantum Verde is not intended for children under three years of age. This contraindication applies to all dosage forms - tablets, solution and spray. A medication with intolerance to its components cannot be recommended. For patients under 12 years of age, irrigation of the throat or oral cavity with an undiluted solution is not prescribed. Contraindications include phenylketonuria.
Features of the use of the drug "Tantum Verde" for children
The instruction recommends an undiluted solution for rinsing with inflammation in the throat, diseases of the palate and gums to use after eating. Irrigation is carried out during the day no more than three times. For prophylactic purposes, a solution in a lower concentration is used.
To rinse your mouth in a
measuring cup, it is recommended to dilute 15 ml of the solution in the same volume of water. When spraying the spray "Tantum Verde" for children use a special metering device. According to the annotation (unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor), irrigation is carried out during the day with an interval of about two hours. Patients from twelve years of age are treated with 4-8 doses per procedure. At a young age (from 3 to 6 years), the amount of the drug is calculated in accordance with the weight. 1 dose per 4 kg of body weight is recommended. The frequency of irrigation remains unchanged. For patients from six to twelve years, 4 doses are prescribed per procedure.
Is the Tantum Verde medicine harmful to children?
The opinions of doctors and parents are very controversial about this. The information in the annotation contains a warning that the drug is not allowed to treat patients younger than three years. However, in practice, cases of prescribing the medicine to very young infants are described. There is an opinion that the drug can be used in a child under three years of age for the treatment of sinusitis. Experts say that this information is not true. Firstly, at this age, sinusitis does not develop. And secondly, the medicine "Tantum Verde" for children is not used for this pathology at all.
Side effects
Based on topical application, a medicine rarely provokes negative consequences. The most likely side effect is an allergic reaction, manifested in the form of laryngospasm. In addition, the main active ingredient - benzidiamine - due to its active influence on the metabolic process, can cause systemic disorders. When prescribing the drug, the presence of ethanol in the solution should be considered. When penetrating the stomach of a child, especially at a young age, this component can provoke intoxication. In general, the medicine is tolerated satisfactorily subject to the recommendations of the annotation and the prescription of the doctor.
additional information
On the Internet you can find allegations that the drug in the form of a solution is very effective for sore throat, stomatitis, pharyngitis in infants.
In these conditions, the drug lubricates the inflamed mucosa. Many experts, however, recommend that you adhere to the instructions of the annotation, and do not treat children under three years of age with the drug. It should be noted that in infants, for example, angina occurs extremely rarely. With pharyngitis, complications quickly occur, one of which is bronchitis. In some cases, even pneumonia can develop. In such serious conditions, pediatricians prescribe antibiotic treatment. Since the drug "Tantum Verde" for children, in principle, is not intended, then with such pathologies it can not only not help, but also aggravate the situation. In this regard, before going to the pharmacy for any means, you should consult with a pediatrician. Illiterate prescribed treatment, uncontrolled medication can lead to negative consequences. Since the drug is not recommended for patients under three years of age, when prescribing a medicine to a nursing woman, she should be warned about the likely need to
stop lactation during the treatment period. This is due to the risk of developing negative consequences in the newborn.
Are there any drugs whose effect is similar to the effect of Tantum Verde?
It is believed that the tool "Hexoral" is an analogue of the drug. However, it is not. The effect of the drugs is similar. But in the composition, different substances are used as active components. So, in the medicine “Hexoral” hexetidine is present. In addition, it contains components that contribute to the formation of a thin protective film on the mucosa, which ensures the long-term action of the active substance. And the spray "Tantum Verde" does not have such a feature. In any case, the choice of a drug depends on the nature of the pathology.
How much does the Tantum Verde medicine cost?
For children, you can purchase the product at any pharmacy. On average, the cost of a medicine is from 200 to 300 rubles. It should be noted that the indicated price is quite affordable, so the medicine is popular among consumers. The medication is available without a prescription. When purchasing funds, experts recommend paying attention not only to the cost, but also to the presence of annotations in the package, as well as the shelf life of the drug. The medication in the form of a spray and solution can be stored for three, and in tablet form for four years. After these periods, the medicine is not allowed to be used.