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Strepsils instruction for use

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Tablets for resorption of Strepsils represent the clinical and pharmacological group of medicines antiseptic preparations for local application. They are used for the complex treatment of pain in the throat, which are a consequence of the infectious and inflammatory process.

Composition and form of release

Tablets Strepsils have yellow (tablets with lemon flavor) or pink (tablets with strawberry flavor) color, round shape and flat-cylindrical surface. The composition of the drug includes several basic active ingredients, their content in one tablet is:
    Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg.
    Dichlorobenzyl alcohol - 1.2 mg.
Also in the composition of the tablets are several auxiliary substances, which include lemon or strawberry flavor, maltitol syrup, dye pink or yellow, tartaric acid, isomaltose, sodium saccharinate. Tablets for resorption Strepsils are packaged in a blister for 4, 6, 8 and 12 pieces. A cardboard bundle contains 1 or 2 blisters with an appropriate number of tablets, as well as instructions for use.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Effective components of tablets Strepsils have a pronounced antiseptic effect. They lead to suppression of growth, reproduction, as well as the death of various pathogenic (pathogenic) microorganisms, including gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, fungi. After resorption of the Strepsils tablet, the active ingredients are distributed on the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity, where antiseptic therapeutic effect is provided. Data on the absorption of active components in the systemic blood flow to date, no.

Indications for use

Application of tablets for resorption Strepsils is indicated for the destruction of infectious-inflammatory pathogens in the oral mucosa (stomatitis), gums (gingivitis), tonsils (tonsillitis), pharyngitis (pharyngitis), larynx (laryngitis). Also, the drug is used to reduce inflammatory symptoms in the throat in people with certain professions (teachers, singers), whose activities are accompanied by an increased burden on the vocal cords.

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications for the use of this drug are individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug, the age of the patient is up to 6 years old, congenital or acquired digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine (lactase insufficiency, lactose intolerance, fructose, glucose-galactose malabsorption), enzyme deficiency isomaltase, sucrose. With caution this drug is used during pregnancy, with breastfeeding, bronchial asthma. Before starting the application of tablets for resorption Strepsils it is important to make sure there are no contraindications.

Dosing and Administration

Tablets Strepsils are designed for resorption (local application). The average therapeutic dosage for adults and children over 6 years is 1 tablet, which resolves every 2-3 hours, but not more than 8 tablets during the day. The average duration of therapy is a period of 3 days.

Side effects

In general, this drug is transferred well enough. Sometimes, after resolving the tablet, it is possible to develop allergic reactions that are characterized by the appearance of a rash on the skin, its itching, urticaria (changes on the skin, appearance resembling a nettle burn). If allergic reactions occur, the use of this medication should be discontinued and consult a medical professional who will determine the possibility of further use of the drug.

special instructions

Before starting resorption of tablets, Strepsils should carefully read the instructions for the drug. It singles out several specific recommendations regarding the use of the medicinal product, which include:
    Isomaltosis and maltitol syrup, which are auxiliaries of the drug, when ingested with saliva during resorption of the tablet, can have a mild laxative effect.
    It is not recommended to use the drug in case of revealed individual intolerance of not only the active ingredients, but also the auxiliary substances of the preparation.
    The possibility of using this medication for pregnant women or breastfeeding women is determined only by a doctor under strict medical conditions.
    The composition of the drug is sucrose, so its use in patients with concomitant diabetes requires monitoring of blood glucose.
    The maintenance of inflammatory symptoms within 3 days after the beginning of the use of the streptsules resorption tablets, as well as the appearance of a headache, an increase in body temperature, are grounds for visiting a doctor for diagnosis and receiving adequate therapy.
    The acting components and auxiliary substances of the drug do not have a direct effect on the state of the nervous system, therefore, against the background of its use, it is permissible to perform work that is associated with the need for increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.
In the pharmacy network, streptsils resorption tablets are dispensed without a prescription. The appearance of doubt or lack of therapeutic effect is the basis for consultation with a medical specialist.

Overdose

In the clinical practice of the use of this drug, cases of overdose have not been documented. If the recommended therapeutic dosage is significantly exceeded, the appearance of negative reactions on the part of the digestive system may occur in the form of nausea, vomiting, and discomfort in the abdomen. In this case, symptomatic treatment is performed and intestinal sorbents (activated charcoal) are administered.

Terms and conditions of storage

The shelf life of the Strepsils resorption tablets is 2 years from the date of release. The preparation should be stored in the original factory packaging, dark, dry, inaccessible to children at an air temperature of no higher than +25 ° C.