Sore throat often accompanies infectious diseases. Pathogens (viruses and bacteria) can affect the palatine arches, tonsils, larynx and even the vocal cords. A disease that has similar symptoms can be called pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, proceed in a chronic or acute form, and so on. In all cases, complex treatment involves the use of local drugs. The advantage of such drugs is that they act directly on the source of the disease. Medicines can have different effects: antiseptic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, emollient, and so on. Today's article will tell you about one of these tools. Its trade name is Septolet Total. Instructions for use, price, reviews about the medicine will be presented to your attention below.
Description of the medication and its composition
Septollet Total is produced in the form of lozenges for resorption. The components of the drug are: benzalkonium chloride, thymol, levomenthol, peppermint oil and eucalyptus leaves. The medicine is sold in a cardboard box of 16 tablets. The instructions for use are attached to each pack of Septolete Total. The price of such a drug is about 300 rubles. The tablets have a bright blue color.
The medicine has an antiseptic effect. It is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Pastilles prevent the growth of viruses, having a fungicidal effect. Septolete Total softens the larynx, eliminates tension, perspiration and discomfort. Pastilles have anesthetic effect, relieving even severe pain.
Indications for use: what does Septolet Total help from?
The drug "Septolete" instructions for use and reviews of doctors recommend using it for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and mucous membrane of the larynx (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis, gingivitis and so on). Doctors prescribe lozenges for the following clinical manifestations:
- sorrow in grief;
- dry cough caused by irritation of the larynx;
- redness of the tonsils, palatine arches, signaling an inflammatory process;
- white or purulent plaque on the tonsils (often a sign of a sore throat);
- sore throat, which interferes with normal eating and swallowing saliva;
- condition after tooth extraction or inflammation of the gums and mucous surface of the mouth.
Restrictions on use recommended by the instructions
Before using the Septolete Total drug, indications for use must be studied necessarily. But no less attention should be paid to contraindications. If you have at least one, then these lozenges will not work. On the contrary, they can aggravate your condition. Even if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor, you should not be lazy and refuse to read the instructions.
Abstract prohibits the use of lozenges for the treatment of children. The question of specifying a limited age remains open to this day. Initially, the drug "Septolete Total" was not recommended for use until the age of 18. Septolete Total, produced since 2016, is allowed to be used from 12 years old. The medicine is not prescribed for hypersensitivity to its components. Persons with intolerance to lactose and fructose, as well as pregnant women, should first consult a doctor. During lactation, the use of the medication is not contraindicated, since only a small amount is often absorbed into the bloodstream.
How to use the medicine
About Septolete Total lozenges, consumer reviews report that they are convenient to take. The medication should be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved. Instructions for use recommend taking the drug every 2-3 hours. The daily dose for an adult is 8 tablets. Children are assigned no more than 4-6 lozenges.
Do not take pills immediately before meals. After resorption of the drug, it is advisable to refrain from eating food and drinking for at least half an hour. So the effect of the drug will be more effective. It is not recommended to combine the drug with milk.
Additional terms
Septolete Total pills have different reviews. There are not very good opinions. In most cases, such comments are left by those patients who arbitrarily took the drug or did not adhere to the doctor's recommendations. So, with an overdose or frequent use of tablets, allergies can occur. It manifests itself in each case in different ways: rash, skin itching, swelling of the larynx and oral mucosa. Less common is nausea and diarrhea.
Instructions for use do not recommend additionally taking other antiseptic formulations. Even when it comes to sprays. If you take often and in large quantities "Septolete Total", then the destruction of tooth enamel can begin.
Septolete Total in the form of a spray
It is known that there is a drug available in the form of a nebulizer. The Septolete Total spray is quite difficult to find in Russian pharmacies, as it is produced abroad. Despite this, the medicine is not recognized as scarce. It can be purchased upon prior request in those pharmacies that specialize in this. The composition of such a preparation contains the same constituent components as in lozenges.
Spray is applied to inflamed areas up to 6 times a day. The use of such a medicine is contraindicated for children under 16 years of age. With caution, the nebulizer is prescribed to persons with bronchial asthma and a tendency to bronchospasm. Remember that you cannot simultaneously use Septolete Total lozenges and spray. You need to choose one thing.
Septolete Total: reviews
The opinions formed about the drug are mostly good. If you take the medicine according to the instructions or according to the individual recommendations of a doctor, then it will have an exclusively positive effect.
Consumers talk about the pleasant refreshing taste of the drug. About pastil "Septolete Total" reviews report that they do not contain sugar in their composition. This distinguishes the drug from other forms of Septolete. This fact allows you to take the drug even for patients with diabetes. The absence of sweeteners prevents the mass reproduction of microorganisms in the oral cavity - this is another important plus.
The advantage of the drug is its safety. It is known that the active substance works locally. Therefore, the medication can be safely taken by expectant mothers and nursing women. But still, you should first consult with your doctor.
Instead of a conclusion
From the article you were able to find out a lot of useful information about the medicine "Septolete". Instructions for use, price, reviews on the drug are presented to your attention. Despite all the good qualities and positive opinions, you should not self-medicate. If this tool has helped your friends, then this does not mean that it will cure you. Often, additional medicines are prescribed along with Septolete Total lozenges: herbal preparations, antiviral drugs, antibiotics and immunomodulators. Much depends on the type of pathology. In order for the treatment to be truly effective and safe, you should consult a doctor. All the best, don’t be sick!