Loss of voice, sore throat are symptoms of laryngitis. Without the use of special medicines, it is not always possible to eliminate the problem. A lot of good reviews can be heard about the homeopathic remedy Homeovox. The medication has a minimum of contraindications and can be prescribed in childhood. A specialist can also recommend a cheap analogue. Homeovox is a common drug. You can find it in almost any pharmacy.
Release form and composition of the drug
The medicine comes in the form of white coated tablets. The composition of the drug includes the following components: aconitum napellus, populus candicans, arum trifillum, calium bichromicum, ferrum phosphoricum, hepar sulfur, spongiosta, belladonna, sucrose, magnesium stearate, starch. The shell consists of talc, gelatin and beeswax. The weight of one tablet is 300 mg. One pack contains 20 pills.
The homeopathic remedy has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect, promotes rapid regeneration of the tissues of the throat mucosa. The drug Homeovox may be prescribed in childhood. Analogs can also be used as prescribed by the therapist. It is possible that the drug is used during pregnancy, if the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the possible harm to the fetus.
When is the medicine prescribed?
With laryngitis of various etiologies, the Homeovox remedy can be used. Cheap analogs can also be used after diagnosis. The most popular substitutes will be described below. No tablets are prescribed if there is a high probability of developing hypersensitivity to one of the components. With caution, it is worth using the medicine to people who are prone to allergies. The Homeovox remedy is not prescribed for lactase deficiency. A contraindication is also children's age up to 1 year.
Instructions for use should be studied before using the Homeovox preparation. Analogs should also not be taken without examining all the necessary information. Any medicine can provoke the development of side effects when used in an increased dosage. The daily rate of Homeovox should not exceed 7200 mg (24 tablets). It is necessary to take 2 tablets every hour until the condition improves. For preventive purposes, two tablets are prescribed 5 times a day.
For children under the age of 6 years, the drug should first be crushed to a powder and diluted in a small amount of water.
Why choose Homeovox?
Analogues of the drug can be found in pharmacies in large quantities. They differ in price and composition. However, some substitutes will cost an order of magnitude cheaper. For the tool "Homeovoks" will have to pay about 350 rubles. At the same time, a homeopathic medicine has several advantages. The natural nature of the drug is a huge plus. Tablets can be used in childhood and during pregnancy. In this case, the likelihood of side effects is reduced to zero. Hearing negative reviews about the drug is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, there is someone who prefers to buy a cheap analogue. "Homeovox", although an affordable drug, is less popular than Septolete, Sanorin, Biseptol, and Teraflu. All these drugs also perfectly eliminate laryngitis and other symptoms of the common cold.
Septolete
A topical medicine in ENT and dental practice has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. The composition of the medicine includes peppermint oil, little eucalyptus, thymol, levomenthol. More synthetic elements contain a cheaper analogue. Homeovox is almost completely natural, unlike Septolete tablets. As auxiliary components are: glycerol, liquid paraffin, povidone, sucrose, quinoline dye.
Unlike Homeovox, cheap analogues have more indications for use. Septolete tablets can be used not only for laryngitis, but also for inflammation of the gums and oral mucosa. The drug is not prescribed for children under 4 years of age. The cost of tablets is 170 rubles.
"Sanorin"
What else can replace the Homeovox remedy. Cheap analogs in Moscow can be presented not only in tablets. Popular is the spray "Sanorin", which effectively fights inflammation with laryngitis. The active ingredient is naphazoline nitrate. Additionally, components such as methyl parahydroxybenzoate, ethylenediamine and boric acid are used.
The drug helps to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa with rhinitis, laryngitis, sinusitis. As an adjuvant, the medicine can be used as part of the complex therapy of otitis media. Spray "Sanorin" has a number of contraindications. " These include severe eye diseases, arterial hypertension, tachycardia, atrophic rhinitis, and diabetes mellitus. The price of the tool is about 200 rubles.
"Biseptolum"
The drug is available in various forms. For the treatment of laryngitis, tablets are best suited. The active ingredient is sulfamethoxazole. Additionally, such components as trimethoprim, magnesium stearate, talc, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol, potato starch are used.
Means "Biseptolum" is a Russian analogue. "Homeovox" is chosen less often, since the drug has a higher price. For Biseptol tablets, you will have to pay no more than 50 rubles. In this case, the medicine also copes with laryngitis, eliminates inflammation with sinusitis and otitis media of various etiologies.
Teraflu
The medicine has an antiviral effect, relieves pain and inflammation. The most popular medication is in the form of a powder, which is diluted in hot water and consumed as aromatic tea. As an active ingredient, paracetamol acts. Additionally, elements such as sucrose, citric acid, calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, pheniramine maleate are used. What is a cheap analogue used for? “Homeovox”, “Septolete”, “Sanorin”, “Biseptol” - all these funds can be used for laryngitis. The drug "Teraflu" is no exception. Also, the medication can be used as part of complex therapy for influenza and acute respiratory viral infections.
The medicine has a number of contraindications. Do not use it during pregnancy, as well as for the treatment of children under 12 years of age. Also contraindications include alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, portal hypotension.
Which of the following drugs should be used for laryngitis? The decision should be made with the therapist.