Propolis is the strongest natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Spray based on it can now be purchased at almost any pharmacy. You can use such a medicine to treat inflammatory and infectious processes of the throat and nose in patients of all age groups. Consider in more detail the mechanism of action and instructions for using the medication.
What is the drug?
Traditional medicine has long confirmed the high therapeutic efficacy of all bee products. Honey, pollen, propolis have unique healing properties and bring great health benefits. Due to the presence of flavonoids, amino acids, proteins and other beneficial substances, propolis is often used as a component of many drugs. One such remedy is Propolis Spray. In this form, the medicine is much more effective than the usual lozenges and lozenges for resorption.
The main active ingredient in the composition of the spray is propolis. As auxiliary components use glycerin, ethyl alcohol. The first component has a softening and protective effect, helps to relieve irritation from the mucous membrane. Ethyl alcohol has a strong antiseptic effect.
When spraying the drug, the components fall directly into the focus of the inflammatory process and begin to act immediately. This allows you to avoid the systemic effect of the drug on the body and quickly cope with the disease.
Indications for appointment
Propolis (spray) for the throat is used if the patient is diagnosed with a catarrhal or viral disease. According to the instructions, the medicine will help to cope with the symptoms of the following pathologies:
- tonsillitis (tonsillitis) of any etiology;
- gum disease (periodontitis, gingivitis);
- thermal and chemical burns of the mucous surface of the oral cavity;
- stomatitis, glossitis;
- pharyngitis;
- herpetic lesion of the oral cavity;
- ulcers on the mucous membrane.
The main active ingredient, propolis, negatively affects only the pathogenic flora that caused the development of the disease. Depending on the type of pathogens, the preparation in the form of a spray can have an antiviral, bactericidal, antifungal therapeutic effect.
The phenols that make up propolis can significantly strengthen the walls of blood vessels, which prevents the further spread of infection. Glycerin will help soften the irritated mucous surface.
Is the remedy effective?
Numerous studies of the healing properties of propolis have confirmed the presence of such. Moreover, experts came to the conclusion that bacteria cannot adapt to this substance even with prolonged use of propolis-based drugs. Modern antibiotics cannot boast of such unique properties.
Propolis (spray): instructions for use
The medication is used only for local treatment. It should also be borne in mind that medicines that contain beekeeping products are considered quite strong allergens. Therefore, without prior consultation with a specialist, it is not worth using medications containing propolis.
The spray is sprayed strictly on the oral cavity when inhaling. Depending on the severity of the disease, 1-2 injections can be made no more than three times a day. In the case of an acute course of the disease, the dosage of the drug may be increased. For a more pronounced therapeutic effect, doctors recommend pre-rinsing the oral cavity with an infusion of medicinal chamomile or calendula. After irrigation of the oral cavity can not eat and drink for half an hour.
The nebulizer cap must be washed under running water after each use of the medicine. In the absence of hypersensitivity to the components, the patient will not feel discomfort or discomfort after spraying the drug.
Contraindications
Propolis-based oral irrigation product has several contraindications, which should be familiar with before use. First of all, this relates to intolerance or hypersensitivity to the components in the composition of the spray. If the patient has an allergy to beekeeping products, medications that contain propolis are not used for treatment. Spray during pregnancy can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years of age are also contraindicated in prescribing a drug in the form of a spray containing ethyl alcohol. The substance can cause burns to the oral mucosa . Do not apply the spray in the presence of bleeding wounds and damage to the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
Propolis (spray): reviews
The product, which contains exclusively natural substances, has earned many positive recommendations from doctors practicing traditional treatment and patients. The active ingredient pretty quickly removes unpleasant pain in the throat caused by inflammatory and infectious processes.
Propolis (spray) rarely causes side effects. According to reviews, some patients with hypersensitivity to beekeeping products were able to successfully use the drug for topical treatment of diseases of the oral cavity.
Refuse to use the drug is necessary if there is a burning sensation, nausea, vomiting after applying the spray.
"Atomer Propolis"
Another effective tool designed to treat various diseases of the nose. Propolis spray for the nose has a powerful anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and antiviral effect. The preparation also contains isotonic seawater from the Aegean Sea.
You can use the drug for rhinitis of any etiology, chronic and acute inflammation of the sinuses, acute respiratory viral infections, chronic adenoiditis. The spray is completely safe for pregnant and lactating women. It can be used as a means of preventing viral diseases.
Propolis and sea water nasal spray gently cleanses the mucous membrane of mucus, dust and allergens, and has a pronounced anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory effect. The drug can be used to treat babies older than 1 year.