In the autumn-winter period, the number of infectious diseases in adults and children increases. Colds with nasal congestion, sore throat and fever affect most of the population. Antimicrobial drugs, which include “strepsils,” are excellent for treating these diseases.
Its varieties
- Classic (original)
- With added vitamin C
- With added menthol and eucalyptus
- With the addition of lemon and mint
- With the addition of lemon and honey
- With a warming effect
It should also be noted that there are two complete dosage forms - lozenges and in the form of a spray. All medicines have a pleasant taste. There are certain varieties provided specifically for children.
Strepsils Express throat spray 20ml
Compound
Active ingredients: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 580 mcg, amylmetacresol 290 mcg, lidocaine hydrochloride 780 mcg. Excipients: ethanol 96% - 52 µl, citric acid - 0.19 mg, glycerol - 13 µl, sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallized) - 13 µl, saccharin - 0.026 mg, levomenthol - 0.104 mg, peppermint leaf oil - 0.156 µl, anise seed oil - 0.065 µl, azorubine (karmazin edikol) - 0.008 mg, purified water - up to 130 µl, sodium hydroxide - qs, concentrated hydrochloric acid - qs
Indications for use
Symptomatic treatment of severe sore throat in infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the combination;
- indications in the anamnesis of allergies to local anesthetics;
- indications in anamnesis or tendency to methemoglobinemia;
- bronchial asthma, bronchospasm;
- children's age up to 12 years.
With caution: pregnancy, breastfeeding, trauma to the oral mucosa.
Directions for use and doses
Apply topically every 2 hours, no more than 8 times within 24 hours.
Do not exceed the indicated dose.
The duration of treatment is no more than 3 days. If symptoms persist after using the drug in the appropriate dosage form for 3 days, the patient should stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Storage conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.
special instructions
It is recommended to take the drug for the shortest possible course and in the minimum effective dose necessary to eliminate symptoms.
If there is a possible loss of sensitivity in the tongue, it is recommended to be careful when eating hot food and water; biting the tongue and lips is possible.
If symptoms persist or if body temperature rises or headaches occur, the patient should consult a doctor.
Description
A drug with antimicrobial and local anesthetic effects for local use in ENT practice and dentistry.
Action
Combined antiseptic drug.
The combination is active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms in vitro; has an antifungal effect.
It also has a local anesthetic and anti-edematous effect.
Side effects
From the immune system: frequency unknown - hypersensitivity reactions (including angioedema, urticaria).
From the cardiovascular system: arterial hypotension with fainting.
From the digestive system: frequency unknown - nausea, burning or tingling sensation, swelling in the mouth.
From the skin and subcutaneous tissues: frequency unknown - rash.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and child.
Interaction
The effect of topically applied lidocaine may be enhanced when used simultaneously with erythromycin, itraconazole, cimetidine, fluvoxamine, beta-blockers, and other antiarrhythmic drugs, for example, mexiletine.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and machinery, as well as to engage in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Special attention
In the composition of Strepsils Intensive, the leading role is given to such an active component as flurbiprofen. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that minimizes the rate of prostaglandin production. Thanks to this, the drug is fast-acting. But, however, it does not have an antiseptic and antibacterial effect, which adds a number of contraindications to it, namely: peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, pregnancy and lactation, children under 12 years of age.
Strepsils Express spray for topical use, dosed, 20 ml
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser, UK
Briefly about the product
Symptomatic treatment of severe sore throat in infectious and inflammatory diseases. Contains lidocaine. Not only does it help relieve symptoms, but it also has an anesthetic effect. The drug fights bacteria and fungi and has an antimycotic effect. It also has a local anesthetic and anti-edematous effect. Read the instructions for medical use carefully before taking the drug.
Compound
One click on the valve contains: active ingredients: amylmetacresol 0.29 mg, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 0.58 mg, lidocaine 0.78 mg; excipients: ethanol 96% 52 µl, citric acid 0.19 mg, glycerol 13 µl, sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallized) 13 µl, saccharin 0.026 mg, levomenthol 0.104 mg, peppermint leaf oil 0.156 µl, anise seed oil 0.065 µl , azorubine (carmosine edicol) 0.008 mg, purified water to 130 µl, sodium hydroxide qs, concentrated hydrochloric acid qs.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and child.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- a history of allergies to local anesthetics;
- history or tendency to methemoglobinemia;
- asthma or bronchospasm;
- children's age up to 12 years.
With caution: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, trauma to the oral mucosa.
Side effects
The following adverse reactions were observed with short-term use of the drug in recommended doses. When treating chronic conditions and with long-term use, other adverse reactions may occur. The incidence of adverse reactions was assessed based on the following criteria: very often (≥ 1/10), often (from ≥ 1/100 to < 1/10), infrequently (from ≥ 1/1000 to < 1/100), rarely ( from ≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1000), very rare (< 1/10,000), frequency unknown (insufficient data to estimate frequency). Immune system disorders Not known: hypersensitivity reactions (including angioedema, urticaria, hypotension with syncope). Gastrointestinal disorders Frequency unknown: nausea, burning or tingling sensation, swelling in the mouth. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Frequency unknown: rash. If the above or other adverse reactions not listed in the instructions occur, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
Interaction
The effect of lidocaine applied locally may be enhanced when the drug is used simultaneously with erythromycin, itraconazole, cimetidine, fluvoxamine, beta-blockers, and other antiarrhythmic drugs, for example, mexiletine.
How to take, course of administration and dosage
Read the instructions carefully before taking the drug. Locally. To use the spray: remove the cap, lift the sprayer. Holding the bottle vertically, point it at the area of inflammation and spray in the mouth. Adults and children over 12 years of age: Irrigate the inflamed area by pressing the head of the bottle twice (one dose). If necessary, repeat the procedure every 2 hours, no more than 8 times within 24 hours. Do not exceed the indicated dose. The duration of treatment is no more than 3 days. If symptoms persist after taking the drug for 3 days, you should stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Overdose
Although unlikely, overdose may result in anesthesia of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
It should be kept in mind that intoxication with high doses of lidocaine can lead to hypotension, asystole, bradycardia, apnea (respiratory arrest), seizures, coma, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and death.
Treatment: symptomatic under medical supervision.
Description
Symptomatic treatment of severe sore throat in infectious and inflammatory diseases. Contains lidocaine. Not only does it help relieve symptoms, but it also has an anesthetic effect. The drug fights bacteria and fungi and has an antimycotic effect. It also has a local anesthetic and anti-edematous effect. Read the instructions for medical use carefully before taking the drug.
Special instructions
It is recommended to take the drug for the shortest possible course and in the minimum effective dose necessary to eliminate symptoms. The spray should not be inhaled. Avoid getting the drug into your eyes. Do not open the bottle or heat it. If there is a possible loss of sensitivity in the tongue, it is recommended to be careful when eating hot food and water; biting the tongue and lips is possible. If symptoms persist or if fever or headache occurs, you should consult a doctor. The drug does not contain sucrose, so it can be used by patients with diabetes. The drug contains a small amount of ethanol 96%: 0.0847 g in a single dose (two clicks on the valve) and 0.677 g in the maximum daily dose. Effect on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and machinery, as well as engage in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Release form
Spray for topical use, dosed
Storage conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Best before date
3 years.
Active substance
Amylmetacresol, Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Lidocaine
Dosage form
mouth spray
Barcode and weight
Barcode: 5000158100206, - Weight: 0.090 kg
Price, where to buy
The price of Strepsils Plus spray in Russia is 450-480 rubles, while a package of tablets No. 24 of the same name costs approximately 350-405 rubles.
In Ukraine, the spray can be purchased for 90-107 hryvnia, and the above package of tablets for about 73-85 hryvnia.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
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Instructions for use Strepsils Plus (Method and dosage)
Strepsils Plus tablets, instructions for use
The tablets are intended to be dissolved and should not be swallowed or bitten.
Adults and children over 12 years of age are recommended to suck on 1 lozenge every two hours, but it is forbidden to take more than 8 pieces per day. The tablets need to be dissolved in the mouth until they are completely dissolved.
Spray Strepsils Plus, instructions for use
Strepsils Plus spray is prescribed only to patients over 12 years of age. Every 3 hours, spray 1 dose (which corresponds to 2 presses) in the area of the inflamed area. It is prohibited to use more than 6 doses per day. The duration of treatment should not be more than 5 days.
Compound
- 1 tablet of Strepsils Plus contains 1.2 mg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol , 10 mg of lidocaine hydrochloride and 600 mcg of amylmetacresol . Additional substances: sodium saccharinate, tartaric acid, levomenthol , anise oil, peppermint oil, quinoline yellow dye, liquid sucrose, indigo carmine , liquid dextrose.
- 1 dose of Strepsils Plus topical spray contains 290 mcg of amylmetacresol , 580 mcg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol and 780 mcg of lidocaine hydrochloride . Additional substances: citric acid, 96% ethanol, carmazine edicol, sodium hydroxide, glycerol, saccharin, levomenthol, sorbitol 70%, anise oil, peppermint oil, water, hydrochloric acid.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Multicomponent antiseptic drug for local use in ENT pathology and dentistry. Has antimicrobial and local analgesic effects. Demonstrates activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms in the laboratory, and also has an antifungal effect.
Natural medicinal additives in the composition of the drug have a softening effect on inflammatory mucous membranes.
Pharmacokinetics
Due to negligible absorption into the systemic circulation, pharmacokinetic data are not provided.
