Sore throat, gum inflammation, stomatitis, laryngitis, dental problems - this is an incomplete list of what helps according to the instructions for use, hexetidine (hexetidine) - an antiseptic and a disinfectant. This substance is the basis of many drugs that come in the form of a solution or spray.
Characteristic and description of the product
According to the instructions for use, hexetidine is an antiseptic that is produced in the form of a spray or solution. This active substance is part of such medicines as “Hexoral”, “Stomatidin”, “Stopangin”, “Angiolex”, “Lorangin”, “Tonsilek”, “Hepilor” and so on.
The solution for local use is placed in bottles with a capacity of 60 or 200 milliliters. Also available, according to the instructions for use, spray with hexetidine. In this case, the solution is placed in a bottle with a dispenser-sprayer with a capacity of 40 milliliters.
The medication is prescribed in the following cases:
- diseases of the oral cavity, throat and larynx of an inflammatory and infectious nature;
- tonsillitis and pharyngitis;
- bleeding gums;
- gingivitis and stomatitis;
- infection of the tooth hole after tooth extraction;
- oral candidiasis;
- glossitis;
- periodontal disease;
- pulp disease:
- bad breath from the oral cavity;
- as a complex treatment of colds;
- trauma to the larynx and in the oral cavity;
- before and after surgical interventions;
- Vincent infection;
- aphthae of the oral cavity;
- jaw alveolitis;
- prevention of superinfection.
Therapeutic effect
According to the instructions for use, hexetidine is an antifungal, antiseptic that destroys the membrane of cells of pathogenic microbes, contributing to their death. The substance is active against Candida fungi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus bacteria, as well as gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The development of resistance of microbes to the substance is not observed.
The product has analgesic, hemostatic, deodorizing, hemostatic, enveloping and slight anesthetic effects.
The therapeutic activity of the substance persists for 12 hours after a single use. The substance is not absorbed into the systemic circulation. The therapeutic effect is manifested in the improvement of blood supply to tissues, activation of epidermal recovery, etc.
Hexetidine: instructions for use
The medicine is applied topically in the morning and evening after eating. For treatment, a solution or aerosol with hexetidine is used. The instruction indicates that you can use the remedy in severe cases more often. The damaged areas are treated with an aerosol for two seconds.
The solution does not need to be diluted, it is used in an amount of 15 milligrams to rinse or rinse the throat for 30 seconds. It is allowed to moisten a cotton swab with a solution and treat the affected areas with them. Do not swallow the medication; when using the spray, you cannot inhale it.
Application restrictions
According to the instructions for use, hexetidine has some contraindications:
- high susceptibility to medication;
- age up to eight years;
- the first three months of pregnancy;
- atrophic pharyngitis;
- the period of treatment of alcohol dependence.
It must be borne in mind that the medicine contains ethanol.
The development of negative reactions, overdose
Typically, the drug is well tolerated by patients. Sometimes such adverse reactions may develop:
- Irritation of the mucous epithelium.
- Burning.
- The development of allergic reactions.
With prolonged use of the medication, taste sensations may be impaired, and if swallowed, nausea can occur.
In medical practice, there have been no cases of drug overdose. If the medicine enters the stomach, it is necessary to induce vomiting, take the sorbent. If negative symptoms appear, consult a doctor.
additional information
According to the instructions for use, hexetidine is stored away from fire sources and heaters, in a dry, dark place. The temperature in the room should not be higher than 25 degrees. Shelf life is four years from the date of release of the drug.
In the instructions for the use of hexetidine, analogues are not indicated. But the drug is available under various trade names, which are popular in the pharmacology market. The most popular medications with this active substance are: “Hexoral”, “Stomatidin”.
These drugs are dispensed in almost every pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. Hexoral will cost about 250 rubles. For "Stomatidin" will have to pay about 300 rubles.
Conclusion
Hexetidine is currently well understood. This tool is often used in dentistry and otolaryngology. This medicine is used for a rather long period of time, which indicates its high effectiveness and safety.