The pharmacology market is full of drugs that have an antiseptic effect. They are widely used in the treatment of diseases of the throat of an inflammatory and infectious nature, eliminate negative symptoms. Some of these drugs contain dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amyl methacresol, so they are called combined. Such drugs have a disinfectant and antiseptic effect.
A few words about medications
Preparations with such active ingredients in the composition have many trade names. The most common are:
- "Suprim Lor."
- Hexoral.
- Angi Sept
- "Neo-sore throat."
- Rinza Lorsept
- Strepsils.
- Therasil.
- "Coldact."
These medicines can come in several forms:
- lozenges;
- Sprays
- lozenges and candy canes.
Preparations with 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmethacresol are prescribed in such cases:
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mouth and pharynx;
- laryngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- gum disease;
- oral candidiasis;
- gingivitis;
- stomatitis;
- hoarseness;
- pharyngitis.
Therapeutic effect of drugs
Medicines that contain amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol have a complex effect on pathology. They are local antiseptics that stop the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microbes in the throat and oral cavity. They exhibit anti-inflammatory, analgesic, synergistic and antifungal effects. Medicines eliminate the negative symptoms, which accompanies diseases of the throat and oral cavity of an inflammatory nature, eliminate irritation, swelling, pain, and contribute to the normalization of nasal breathing.
2,4 DHBS - a benzene derivative, has a mild antiseptic effect, provokes dehydration of pathogen cells, directly affects coronaviruses, but does not show activity to adenoviruses and rhinoviruses. The substance also has an antifungal effect, it is effective against bacteria and fungi due to interaction with lipids of cell membranes. With prolonged use, its effectiveness does not decrease.
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is rapidly absorbed and excreted from the body. It is metabolized to 2,4 dichlorobenzoic acid, which is then excreted with urine as glycine.
Amylmetacresol helps stop protein synthesis in the cells of pathogenic bacteria. Acting in a comprehensive manner, medications help eliminate the negative symptoms of pathologies in a short time.
Instruction for use
Preparations with dichlorobenzyl alcohol must be used by adult patients and children from six years of age. The tablets are resorbed in the oral cavity slowly every three hours in the amount of one piece. A day is allowed to use no more than eight pills for adults and 4 tablets for children. It concerns both lozenges and candies.
Spray irrigate the oral cavity and throat every three hours by double-clicking on the dispenser-sprayer. Up to six irrigations are allowed per day. The course of therapy is usually about five days. The doctor will tell you about ways to use the medicine and dosages. It all depends on the age of the patient and the severity of the pathology. And also from the dosage form of the drug. When you skip a drug, its dosage is not increased with subsequent administration.
Application restrictions
You can not use medicines in the presence of a high susceptibility to their components. Also, such drugs are prohibited for children under six years of age. The doctor can prescribe a medication during the period of bearing or breastfeeding the child, but in case this is seriously necessary.
Adverse Reactions
Patients with dichlorobenzyl alcohol are well tolerated by patients. In rare cases, an allergic reaction may occur, a decrease in the sensitivity of the tongue, irritation of the mucous membrane.
Overdose
When using medicines in a large dosage, the following symptoms occur:
When signs of an overdose appear, symptomatic treatment is performed.
Additional Information
Drugs can be used simultaneously with other medicines. The composition of the medicine includes 2.6 mg of sugar, people with diabetes should be informed about this. Medications do not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions, so they can be used when driving cars and other complex mechanisms.
Store medicines in a dry, dark place. Air temperature should not exceed twenty five degrees. Shelf life is three years.
Cost and acquisition of funds
You can buy drugs in any dosage form in almost every pharmacy network in the country. You do not need to have a prescription from a doctor for this. The cost of some medicines:
- Suprima Lor - one hundred and fifteen rubles;
- Hexoral - 175 rubles per package;
- Strepsils - from 166 to 245 rubles depending on the package;
- Rinza - 166 rubles.
These drugs are effective in treating many inflammatory diseases of the throat and oral cavity. The main thing is to comply with all the appointments and recommendations of the doctor.