Maksikold Lor is an antiseptic for local use in ENT practice and dentistry. The medicine is in the form of a spray for topical application.
Maksikold Lor is produced in the form of a colorless solution with the menthol flavor in aluminum cylinders with a metering pump of forty milliliters.
Structure
The spray contains:
- hexetidine;
- cyclamate;
- lauromacrogol;
- sodium hydroxide;
- glycerol;
- ethanol;
- eucalyptol;
- peppermint oil;
- levorotatory menthol isomer;
- lemon acid;
- water.
Pharmacological actions
Maksikold Lor - a preparation for local use. The drug has analgesic, deodorizing, antimicrobial properties, while providing antibacterial and antifungal effects.
The spectrum of antimicrobial effects of the spray is due to its ability to neutralize the oxidative reactions of bacterial metabolism. The concentration of the drug helps to be active against most viruses and fungal infections, including gram-positive bacteria, as well as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, fungi of the genus Candida, without causing resistance.
Spraying the drug in the oral cavity has a slight analgesic effect on the mucous membrane. Traces of the active substance on the mucous membrane of the gums are detected within 65 hours after one use of the medication. The content of the active component in the body persists for 10-14 hours.
Indications
According to the instructions for use, Maksikold Lor is prescribed for the following conditions and diseases:
- Tonsillitis.
- Angina of Plauta-Vincent (acute inflammation of the tonsils, provoked by the stick of Plaut-Vincent and the spirochete of Vincent, which is caused by the formation of superficial ulcers).
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane and lymphoid tissue of the pharynx.
- Glossitis (an inflammatory process in the tissues of the tongue, accompanied by a change in its structure and color).
- Stomatitis (a disease of the mucous membrane in the oral cavity that has a viral origin).
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the gums.
- Periodontitis (a dangerous disease, which is an inflammation of the root of the tooth and adjacent tissues).
- Alveolitis (post-traumatic infection and inflammation of the tooth hole after tooth extraction).
- Bleeding gums.
- Acute respiratory infections.
- Fungal infections of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.
- Bad breath.
Contraindications
According to the instructions and reviews for "Maxikold Lor" with angina, it is known that the drug is forbidden to use in the following conditions:
- Atrophic pharyngitis (a long-lasting inflammatory process in the mucous membrane of the throat, accompanied by pathological transformations of cells, thinning of tissues and the loss of their natural physiological functions).
- Children's age up to three years.
- Individual intolerance to substances.
With extreme caution, only on the appointment of a medical specialist, you need to use MaxiCold Lore during an "interesting situation" and during lactation.
Instructions for the drug
Spray "Maxikold Lor" is used locally, by spraying on the affected areas of the oral cavity and pharynx. It is necessary to use the medication between meals or after it.
Recommended regimen: two to three times a day. If it is necessary to achieve a more pronounced effect, the spray ratio can be increased. The duration of treatment varies from five to seven days. Before the first use, remove the cap from the bottle and, having installed the sprayer, carry out several test sprays.
The drug must be used, making sure that the drug is sprayed evenly. Holding the balloon upright, the nebulizer must be inserted into the oral cavity and, when holding the breath, press fully three or four times. After the procedure, the metering cover must be removed, then rinse and dry. The cylinder should be kept tightly closed.
According to the instructions and reviews, “Maxikold Lor” for children from three years old, as well as for adults, must be used 2-3 times a day for seven days.
What adverse reactions does the medication cause?
According to the instructions for use with the drug, it is not recommended to use it in the presence of the following conditions and diseases:
- Burning of the oral mucosa.
- The development of allergic reactions.
- Nausea.
- Violation of taste.
- Vomiting.
Overdose treatment is symptomatic, if necessary, gastric lavage, as well as the use of enterosorbents, plenty of drink should also be prescribed.
What else should you know?
It is not recommended to inhale the spray, it is important to avoid its penetration into the mucous membranes of the visual organ. It must be borne in mind that the concentration of ethyl alcohol in the daily dosage of Maxicold Lor is up to 48 mg.
Since the contents of the container are under pressure, they must not be kept near fire, attempted to open, pierce, even if empty.
The concentration of the active substance in the recommended dosage is not toxic. According to reviews, Maxikold Lor has no effect on a person’s ability to drive a car and work with complex mechanisms.
Pregnancy and lactation
Due to the lack of sufficient information about the drug overcoming the placental barrier and getting into breast milk, the use of Maxicold Lor during gestation and breastfeeding is possible only with the permission of the doctor, after a careful assessment of the likely benefits of the treatment for the mother and the risk for the unborn baby.
It is forbidden to use the spray for the treatment of children under the age of three years. You can start using Maxikold Lor to treat children from three years old if the baby responds adequately to the need for a nebulizer in the mouth and can properly hold your breath when using the medicine.
Analogs
Maksikolda Lor substitutes are considered:
- "Hexetidine."
- "Lugol."
- Hexoral.
- Hepilor.
- "Stomatidine".
- Ingalipt.
- "Hexatidine."
- "Cameton".
- Stopangin.
It is necessary to keep the drug at a temperature of up to 25 ° C, not to allow freezing. Shelf life is 24 months. A drug is dispensed from pharmacies without a doctor's prescription.
Spray "Maxikold Lor": reviews
According to the responses, it is known that the drug helps most of the people who used the spray. Patients give a positive assessment to the effect of the medication, indicating an analgesic effect over time, eliminating sore throat.
The advantages of the medicine include a wide range of indications of Maksikolda Lor, a pleasant aroma, a small list of contraindications, ease of use, the presence of a metering device, low cost. But some patients note a complete lack of pharmacological action.
According to their reviews of Maksikold Lor, the drug caused an unpleasant aftertaste, the pain syndrome disappeared only for a short time.
The cost of the drug varies from 220 to 290 rubles.