Sore throat pain and discomfort is a familiar sensation for many. And if other symptoms of the disease are not observed, many try to get rid of it as quickly as possible. And the pharmaceutical industry in this regard is meeting the needs of consumers: in recent years, many topical drugs have appeared to treat sore throats. Most of them can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription, but often a sick person cannot choose a more effective and suitable medicine.
According to the observations of doctors and patient reviews, one of the best drugs for sore throat is Neo-Angin. Many people like its pleasant taste; it is produced in a convenient form of lozenges and helps after the first use. This drug was created by German scientists and is produced by the pharmaceutical company Divafarma in Germany. Therefore, the high quality and safety of the components are guaranteed.
What is part of the drug
The active components of the drug are very effective on their own, but in this combination they enhance each other's action. "Neo-angin" is available in several variations and with different composition, but three substances are included in all drugs with the same name:
- dichlobenzyl alcohol;
- amylmethacresol;
- levomenthol.
In addition, Neo-Angin contains cochineal red dye, glucose solution and sucrose (there are also sugar substitute tablets intended for patients with diabetes mellitus). There are also other forms of release of the drug with various additives. It could be:
- essential oil of star anise fruits ;
- peppermint oil;
- sage oil;
- various flavors and fragrances: orange, lemon, honey, cherry and others.
What effect does
This drug is quite widespread in ENT practice and dentistry. Thanks to a combination of fairly effective active ingredients, Neo-Angin has an antiseptic effect. It causes the death of most bacteria responsible for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat: staphylococci, pneumococci, fusobacteria and pseudomonads.
In addition, Neo-Angin is effective against yeast-like and other pathogenic fungi. It is very important that microorganisms cannot develop a protective reaction against the action of the drug. Therefore, its effectiveness does not decrease with prolonged use. Due to the presence of levomenthol in the preparation, it has a local anesthetic effect. This is very important in the treatment of throat diseases, as it allows the patient to wait for recovery without suffering. The drug quickly and effectively relieves sore throats, facilitates swallowing and returns the voice. With slow resorption, the active substances penetrate the nasal cavity and facilitate breathing. In addition, Neo-Angin has anti-inflammatory and deodorizing effects.
When applied
The drug is used as a prevention of throat diseases in seasonal infectious diseases, in the presence of professional laryngitis; for the treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis or uncomplicated tonsillitis.
It is also used for various violations of voice, hoarseness; for the prevention of inflammatory processes after dental treatment and tooth extraction; in the treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis, oral candidiasis and other diseases of the oral cavity; as an adjuvant in the treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis and nasal congestion; in the complex therapy of bronchitis, tracheitis and cough.
Special instructions for use of the drug
"Neo-sore throat" should be used immediately when the first symptoms of the disease appear: sore throat, sore throat, discomfort. And then it will quickly get rid of inflammation and reduce the need for antibiotics.
The effect of the drug is based on the effect of the active components directly on the bacteria located on the mucosa, so for treatment it is necessary to slowly dissolve the tablets.
In order not to reduce the effect of the drug, you should not eat or drink at least half an hour after taking it.
"Neo-angin" for children is used only after 6 years. Parents need to ensure that the child does not gnaw and swallow the pill. The medicine for children should be hidden, because they like its pleasant taste.
You can not exceed the specified dose, and if the drug is missed, then you need to dissolve the tablet as soon as you remember about it.
Varieties of pills
This drug is available only in the form of lozenges for resorption. But you can find on sale many of its varieties: "Neo-angin" usual, "Neo-angin N" without sugar and medicine with various flavors. It can be "Neo-angina Sage", "Neo-angina Cherry", "Neo-angina with honey and lemon" and others. There is no special pediatric form of the drug, because for children from 6 years old it is used in the same dosage as adults.
"Neo-angin": instructions for use
The mechanism of action of the drug affects the features of its use. The tablets need to be resorbed, preferably slowly, so that the active components can interact with bacteria. You can’t gnaw and swallow lollipops, except to reduce the therapeutic effect, this can lead to irritation of the gastric mucosa. It is usually recommended to dissolve one tablet every 2-3 hours. But you can not use more than 6 pieces per day, in extreme cases - 8. It is not recommended to use "Neo-angina" without the appointment of a doctor. The instruction notes that only 4 days can you use these pills. If during this time the symptoms of the disease have not disappeared, the use of stronger drugs may be required.
Contraindications and side effects
Usually the drug is well tolerated. Therefore, almost everyone can use "Neo-angina." The instruction prohibits its use only to children under 6 years old. In addition, pregnant women should use the drug only if absolutely necessary and under the supervision of a doctor, although its active components do not have a negative effect on the child. The active substances of the drug are excreted by the kidneys, therefore, with serious diseases of the genitourinary system, "Neo-angin" should be used with caution. Pills that contain sugar are contraindicated in patients with diabetes and in patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption. Side effects after taking the drug are rare.
It could be:
- allergic reaction;
- headache;
- abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting;
- redness of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.
This usually happens with an overdose of the drug. Therefore, it is very important to use Neo-Angin correctly. These candies are delicious, and many do not suspect that they can be dangerous.
Application Reviews
Many patients like the good taste and quick effect of the drug. Therefore, more and more patients with infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract choose "Neo-angina." Reviews of its use indicate that it is much more effective than most pills for sore throat. It is convenient to use, and already during the resorption of the first tablet, the discomfort is reduced.
And this is very important for many. Some people always carry a pack of medicine with them and, at the first sign of illness, dissolve one tablet. This helps them avoid severe inflammation. The price of the drug ranges from 100-120 rubles, which is not more expensive than most
drugs for the throat. This can also explain its high popularity. But there are patients who have not been helped by Neo-Angina. The instructions for use explain this by the fact that the moment of the onset of the disease was missed, and the bacteria managed to multiply greatly. In this case, only a strong antibiotic can help. And "Neo-angin" is effective only in the early days of the disease, later it makes no sense to start treatment with it. Most doctors also like to prescribe Neo-Angina. But it is most often attributed to complex therapy to alleviate the patient's condition and painlessly carry out the main treatment. A drug has also become popular in dental practice. After tooth extraction or other surgical interventions in the oral cavity, doctors now recommend not rinsing, but “Neo-angina” lozenges. They also like patients because of the analgesic effect.
"Neo-angin": analogues
There are many topical preparations for the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and throat. Some lozenges for resorption contain the same active substances and have a similar effect. If for some reason Neo-Angin is not suitable for the patient, you can choose its analogue:
- Strepsils has a completely similar composition. It is also produced with different tastes and costs almost the same. But he doesn’t help everyone as effectively as Neo-Angin.
- Agisept is a drug from a lower price category. You can buy it with the addition of eucalyptus, honey, ginger, lemon and other flavors. But it does not contain levomenthol, so its analgesic effect is lower.
- Lollipops “Angi Sept” and “Hexoral” also contain antiseptic dichlobenzyl alcohol, but their antibacterial activity is lower than that of “Neo-angina”.
- Drugs with a different composition, but having a similar effect, are Phytodent, Faringopils, Angileks, Lizak, Septolete, Sebidin and others. Some of these drugs should be used by those who have an individual intolerance to the components of the Neo-Angin drug.
- And for those who prefer drugs on a natural basis, Anginal or Sage Doctor Tays is produced, containing only herbal extracts.