Winter came, and with it - the season of rampant various infections. Many of us have already suffered the first consequences of a cold snap and had colds. Nasal congestion, sore throat, and fever are all signs of a respiratory infection. Treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract of a bacterial nature is often carried out using antimicrobial agents, a striking example of which is Strepsils.
Reviews about this drug allow us to conclude about their popularity among the population of our country.
Varieties
Among the products under this brand are the following dosage forms:
1. Strepsils tablets for resorption:
- "Original".
- "Softening effect with honey and lemon."
- "With Vitamin C and Orange Flavor."
- "From sore throat and nasal congestion with eucalyptus and menthol."
- "Sugarless".
- "With a warming effect."
- Strepsils Plus.
- For children over 5 years old.
- Strepsils Intensive.
2. Strepsils Plus Throat Spray.
All of these remedies help alleviate the symptoms of upper respiratory tract diseases and are palatable.
Indications
Spray and Strepsils lozenges, the instructions for which are given below, are antiseptic agents, therefore, the attending physician should recommend them. Indications for the use of these drugs are:
- laryngitis;
- stomatitis (aphthous and other types);
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- periodontal disease;
- non-microbial throat diseases (occupational characteristics, smoking, inhalation of irritants of the mucosa).
Why does the throat hurt?
The causes of pain and discomfort in the throat can be viruses or bacteria. Recent microorganisms cause diseases of the upper respiratory tract in only 10% of cases.
The main reason for the vast majority is a viral infection. In this case, the use of antibiotics is unjustified and useless. If the doctor stated that the disease occurred as a result of the activity of bacteria, then antiseptic drugs are indicated to the patient in medical measures. Therefore, you should not engage in self-diagnosis. It
is necessary to take
antimicrobials only with a doctor’s prescription. What is better to use: Strepsils line products, analogues or synonyms of this medicine, a medical specialist should decide this.
How does Strepsils work?
The main active ingredients of Strepsils brand drugs, reviews of which are positive, are 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmethacresol. These substances provide local antibacterial and fungicidal effects. They are active against a fairly large group of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Their action is based on the following effects:
- cell membranes of bacteria are destroyed;
- dehydration of microorganism cells occurs.
As a result of these actions, bacteria die. These active substances are highly effective against streptococci, diplococci, staphylococci, microorganisms of the genus Aerobacter, Klebsiella, Proteus. "Strepsils" does an excellent job, the application of which is quite simple, and with fungi like Candida. This quality is very relevant when a fungal infection also joins the bacterial.
Strepsils lollipops are presented on the pharmaceutical market in nine forms.
In each of them, the active substances are 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol at a concentration of 1.2 mg and amylmethacresol, the content of which in the preparation is 0.6 mg, are supplemented with various components to alleviate certain symptoms.
Classical
Strepsils Original is a classic form of the drug. Along with the main active ingredients, the composition of the lollipops includes essential oils of peppermint and anise. These auxiliary components help to soften the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat by stimulating the activity of the salivary glands. In addition to this effect, essential oils provoke local tissue hyperemia, which contributes to a more intense blood circulation. All these effects help the body cope with the disease faster.
Vitamin C
In this preparation, the main active ingredients are supplemented with vitamin C, which is considered a highly effective immunomodulator.
Also, vitamin C reduces capillary permeability, fights inflammation and allergic manifestations. As a result, the intensity of prostaglandin synthesis decreases, swelling subsides, and the patient's condition is eased. This drug Strepsils reviews is positive. It is very popular for the treatment
of throat diseases. Its composition is enriched with essential oils of anise and orange, which soften the mucous membrane and tone the human body.
Menthol and Eucalyptus
The combination of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amyl methacresol with menthol and eucalyptus essential oil has a good antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, slightly expectorant effect. This medicine helps with nasal congestion. Essential oils of eucalyptus and menthol act on the vessels, and they narrow.
Thus, swelling of the nasal mucosa subsides, breathing is restored, and the condition improves.
Lemon and herbs
This Strepsils drug reviews are different from similar medicines. This is explained by the fact that the composition of this pharmaceutical product is sugar free. Thus, Strepsils with Lemon and Herbs can be safely used by diabetics and those who limit their glucose intake. A special advantage of the drug is that it does not contribute to the development of caries. Rosemary essential oil helps to facilitate breathing and strengthens the immune system.
Lemon and honey
The combination of lemon and honey is a good tradition in the treatment of colds. That is why this combination of funds was included in the Strepsils product. Contraindications to bee products can be a serious prerequisite for refusing to use these antiseptic candies.
Due to the combination of amylmetacresol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol with honey, lemon and peppermint essential oils , this Strepsils drug produces an anti-inflammatory, emollient and bactericidal effect.
Also, these lozenges for absorption help to establish metabolic processes, increase resistance to infections and stimulate the body to cleanse toxins.
Warming
“Strepsils with a warming effect”, in addition to the main active ingredients, contains tartaric acid, plum, cream and ginger flavors. All these components contribute to the elimination of bacterial infections. The composition of the medicine also includes a component with a warming effect, which helps to relieve sore throat.
Additional component
In the product line of this trademark there is a Strepsils Plus position, the instruction for which depends on the form of the product. Medicines, which are available in the form of lozenges and spray, show high efficiency in the treatment of infectious diseases of the oral cavity and throat. The composition of these drugs in addition to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmethacresol includes lidocaine, as well as essential oils of anise, peppermint and levomenthol.
Lollipops - this is the standard form of release of this brand, but Strepsils spray, the use of which is prescribed for the same symptoms, is a completely different form. In addition to antiseptic, vasoconstrictive and local irritating effects, it has an analgesic effect due to the anesthetic lidocaine. Thanks to this drug, you can eliminate significant discomfort in the throat. However, caution should be exercised when using a product such as Strepsils Spray. Reviews of this drug allow us to conclude that this pharmaceutical product can cause an allergic reaction to the components, as well as numbness of the oral cavity and larynx as a result of exposure to lidocaine.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that the drug is local and its active substances practically do not penetrate into the bloodstream, in some cases it is necessary to take Strepsils drug with extreme caution. Contraindications to this pharmaceutical product are as follows:
- the presence of sensitivity to any component that is part of the composition;
- children under 6 (and Strepsils plus under 12) are also contraindicated in all of the above.
With special care, this medicine should be used by pregnant and lactating women. You should consult your doctor about the acceptability of Strepsils, which evaluates each situation individually.
Application features
Lollipops of all the above types should be dissolved in 1 piece after 2-3 hours. It is very important to observe the dosage: no more than 8 tablets are allowed per day.
Spray Strepsils is used to irrigate an area with inflammation by double-clicking on the dosing head of the bottle.
The procedure can be repeated after 3 hours, but no more than 6 times a day. The duration of treatment with this tool for more than 5 days should be agreed with the doctor.
For children
Due to the fact that children under 12 years of age also need an effective local medicine for diseases of the mouth and throat, Reckitt Benckiser created a special drug called Strepsils for Children. The active components in it are the same as in all other candies, and in the same concentration, but do not contain sugar and essential oils. This means that tablets do not contribute to the development of caries and minimize the risk of an allergic reaction. The taste of lemon or strawberry will appeal to any child and will make the treatment pleasant.
A special case
A completely excellent remedy for other products of this brand is Strepsils Intensive, reviews of which allow us to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of this drug. Its peculiarity is that flurbiprofen at a concentration of 8.75 mg is used as the main active substance in it. This component is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and reduces the intensity of prostaglandin production. The effect of the drug occurs already 15 minutes after its administration and lasts about 3 hours. The medicine eliminates inflammation and relieves pain in infectious and viral lesions, as well as in occupational diseases of the oropharynx and smoker's cough.
Due to the fact that Strepsils Intensive, reviews of which indicate its popularity in our country, does not contain antibacterial components and does not have an antiseptic effect, it has a wider range of contraindications, including:
- stomach ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- children under 12 years old.
Analogs
Among the many drugs aimed at alleviating the torment of a person with a sick goal, there is not only a line of Strepsils products. Analogs of these pharmaceutical products are also able to cope with the ailments of the oropharynx. These drugs include:
- Spray and Angileks solution.
- Resorption tablets "Neo-sore throat."
- Grammidine.
- Spray "Ingalipt."
- Sage tincture.
- "Teraflu LAR" - pills and spray for the throat.
- "Throat for children", etc.
Which drug is right for your specific situation should be decided by your doctor.