For the treatment of infectious diseases affecting the oral cavity, there are currently many drugs, and one of them is the antimicrobial agent “Hexoral”. This drug is available in two forms - topical solution and spray (aerosol).
The solution is used to rinse and rinse the throat, and it can also be applied topically with a cotton swab or swab. Hexoral throat spray is used as follows: the drug is injected several times a day onto the affected areas in the oral cavity after eating.
The drug has antimicrobial and antifungal effects. This effect means "Hexoral spray" instruction determines as a consequence of inhibition of oxidative reactions that occur during the metabolism of microbial and fungal cells. This property indicates a wide range of antifungal and antibacterial activity of this drug for fungi of the genus Candida gram-positive bacteria.
The main active ingredient - hexetidine - has a weak anesthetic effect on the mucous membrane. The instructions attached to the Hexoral Spray preparation also indicate diseases in which this remedy can be prescribed:
- sore throat,
- tonsillitis,
- Infectious diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity, accompanied by inflammation,
- bleeding gums and gingivitis,
- pharyngitis,
- stomatitis and glossitis,
- alveolar infections (occurring after tooth extraction),
- aphthous ulcers (for the prevention of superinfection),
- mycosis of the throat and mouth.
Also in the list of indications for the use of the drug "Hexoral spray", the instruction includes the use of oral hygiene as an adjunct in various diseases, before and after operations in the throat and mouth. This drug is also used to eliminate bad breath during the decay of tumors inside the mouth and throat. Effective as an adjunctive therapy for colds.
The method of use of the Hexoral Spray agent is defined as follows:
The flexible tube that comes with the bottle must first be installed in a suitable hole at the top of the bottle and gently press on it, with the tube pointing away from you. Then you need to, holding this tube in your mouth and directing it to the affected area, inject the right amount of spray by pressing the head of the bottle, holding it for one to two seconds. In this case, you need to hold your breath, and keep the bottle upright.
For children under six years of age, according to the instructions, the drug is contraindicated. However, it can be prescribed by doctors under the condition of caution in use, since swallowing this drug is unacceptable even for adults. According to many experts, it is extremely undesirable to get any amount of alcohol (and this component is part of the drug) into the children's body. In addition, in some children, Hexoral can cause vomiting, since not everyone can tolerate the taste of this product.
During pregnancy and lactation, the drug should be used with caution, since there is no information about side effects and the penetration of this drug into breast milk and through the placenta. Therefore, the specialist needs to carefully weigh the possible risk and benefit of treatment before prescribing “Hexoral,” and without prescribing this drug is not at all recommended for pregnant and lactating women.
A spray is used twice a day, preferably after a meal (in this case, the medicinal components of the drug remain on the surface of the throat for some time, which significantly accelerates recovery), morning and evening, as the annotation indicates. Of course, it is better not to take Hexoral without a doctor’s prescription, since a serious allergic reaction to any of the components of the drug may occur. Therefore, in any case, it is better to consult a specialist who will determine the individual dosage and duration of treatment.