This article will present instructions for use with Tonsilotren.
When pathogenic microbes attack the body and the immune system does not cope with its tasks, the specialist will prescribe strong antiseptics or antibiotics.
Alternative drugs, treatment with homeopathy or herbs are not effective enough for significant violations of the upper respiratory system.
Currently, Tonsilotren is very popular among patients and some doctors, the use of which is intended for the treatment of infections of the throat mucosa, including also purulent tonsillitis. This is a homeopathic remedy, and this should always be remembered, even if there are positive reviews in the treatment of children and adults.
What does the instruction to Tonsilotren tell us?
Structure
The drug is made in the form of tablets, which have a specific bittersweet flavor. Its composition includes such substances as:
- sulfuric calcified liver;
- atropine;
- mercury iodide (II);
- potassium chromate;
- silicon.
The official instructions for use represent Tonsilotren as a complex agent that has an anti-inflammatory effect in throat infections at various stages of the inflammatory process in adults and children.
The manufacturer of this drug recommends using it with:
- tonsillitis of a chronic and acute nature;
- laryngitis and pharyngitis;
- the healing process after surgery to remove adenoids in children.
The instructions clearly state that "Tonsilotren" is homeopathic, which means that official medicine does not allow us to say that it will be different in the treatment of inflammatory purulent process in the throat mucosa.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, “Tonsilotren” is prescribed along with other drugs in the treatment of the following diseases and conditions: follicular, catarrhal and lacunar tonsillitis; chronic tonsillitis. And also after tonsils have been removed in order to accelerate the process of restoration of the pharyngeal mucosa.
Contraindications
As the instructions for Tonsilotren indicate, the following are the absolute contraindications:
- the patient's age is up to three years (since there is insufficient experience in using the drug)
- intolerance to the individual nature of the composition of the drug.
Relative contraindications, that is, conditions and diseases in which the drug should be prescribed with caution:
- pregnancy;
- hyperthyroidism;
- breastfeeding a baby.
With lactation and pregnancy, you can use it only when the intended benefits of its use are higher than the risks.
This is confirmed by the instruction for Tonsilotren. According to reviews, it is well suited for children.
Features of use and dosage
The drug is taken orally, with half-hour breaks with meals. A single dose should be gradually absorbed in the oral cavity. Patients from three to five years old are allowed to put crushed tablets under the tongue or dissolve them in a small volume of liquid.
Consider the instructions for Tonsilotren for children and adults.
The preferred dosage regimen is as follows:
- patients from three to twelve years: if the disease is acute, then one tablet for 1-2 days every two hours (up to about eight times a day); when the condition improves, the frequency of use is reduced to three doses per day;
- patients from twelve years of age, as well as adults: with the acute nature of the disease - for 1-2 days every hour, one tablet (up to twelve times a day); with improvements, the drug is taken three times a day for 1-2 tablets.
Treatment with Tonsilotren tablets according to the instructions should be continued until the patient is fully recovered. A single dose in the treatment of chronic tonsillitis (three times a day):
- children from three to twelve years old - one tablet, from twelve years old, as well as adults - 1-2 tablets.
The therapeutic course should last about one and a half to two months. Treatment should be repeated several times throughout the year.
Feasible side effects
During the use of Tonsilotren, excessive salivation may develop (it is advisable to reduce the dosage or cancel the drug), in rare cases, allergic manifestations in the form of a rash or itching on the skin can occur (if such violations occur, treatment is canceled).
The instruction for Tonsilotren contains such information.
special instructions
During treatment, the patient may experience a deterioration in the condition for a short time, and it is advisable to cancel the treatment and consult a doctor. It can also be used in combination, along with other medicines. In the treatment of patients with acute inflammation, the therapeutic effect is usually observed within the first two days after the use of Tonsilotren. If there are no improvements, discontinue use of the drug and consult a specialist.
Drug interaction
There is no information on the interaction of the drug with other medicinal substances and agents. This will be confirmed by the instruction for Tonsilotren.
Analogs
The drug "Tonsilotren" has a number of analogues. These are “Timalin”, “Polydixonium”, “Immuno-tone”, “Anaferon”, “Timogen”.
Reviews
Although the drug is completely useless in its properties, it has found widespread use in everyday practice in the treatment of throat pathologies in various categories of people. Many reviews of Tonsilotren show that this remedy is effective in use, while other responses from people suffering from various types of respiratory infections indicate the complete absence of any effect. There is also information about the side effects listed in the instructions for the drug, and about non-specific responses of the human body.
Patients who consider Tonsilotren effective in the treatment of infectious conditions of the upper respiratory system, including purulent sore throat, are advised to purchase this drug as a friend.
There are also stories that Tonsilotren is prescribed for the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis by a pediatrician. In other cases, people do not notice its effectiveness in the treatment of throat diseases, and also note a number of disadvantages:
- unpleasant aftertaste (at the same time, there are reviews that note the good taste of the drug Tonsilotren);
- the high price of a homeopathic remedy (it must be said that constant treatment is recommended for treating children, and this becomes quite expensive for the family budget);
- inconvenient schedule of use;
- lack of a noticeable effect after surgery to remove adenoids.
A study of patient reviews (both children and adults), as well as information on the composition of the drug in the instructions suggest that Tonsilotren is not effective in treating throat diseases.
Reviews for adenoids
Numerous reviews regarding the use of Tonsilotren for the treatment of small patients with adenoids indicate that the drug not only does not have the expected effect, that is, it does not accelerate the healing process and does not eliminate pain, but, on the contrary, causes many side effects:
- excessive thirst;
- stomach pains;
- dry skin on the face and lips;
- allergic reactions.
However, the manufacturer in the instructions for the drug advises using this homeopathic remedy for adenoids as the main anti-inflammatory drug.
Positive reviews
The drug "Tonsilotren" is among the homeopathic, therefore, in official medicine there is no reasonable information about the effectiveness of the substances in its composition in the treatment of throat infections. In some cases, its positive effect is due to the fact that:
- there is a placebo effect in which the patient believes so strongly in the effect of the drug that the body throws all its forces into the fight against the disease;
- “Tonsilotren” is used in combination with other agents (antiseptics, antibiotics), and they play the main role;
- strong immunity of the patient, independently coping with the infection.
Conclusion
Tonsilotren is not recognized by official medicine as an effective drug for throat infections.
Acute tonsillitis and other serious pathologies of the upper respiratory tract should be treated with antibiotics, and not dubious homeopathic medicines.
Its use as the main means can lead to the development of the disease in a chronic form.
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