Hexoral aerosol 0.2% 40ml

Instruction for Hexoral

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See also - Hexoral tabs

Composition

The active ingredient hexethidine (200 mg), as well as additional components: polysorbate 80, citric acid monohydrate, levomenthol, sodium saccharinate, sodium edetate, eucalyptus leaf oil, sodium hydroxide, and water, are part of the drug in the form of an aerosol.

Form of issue

Aerosol Hexoral 0.2% is a clear liquid without color, which has a smell of menthol. Contained in aerosol cans of 40 ml, the kit includes a nozzle-sprayer.

pharmachologic effect

The abstract contains information that Hexoral is an antiseptic medicine.
The antimicrobial effect of this drug is due to the fact that it suppresses the oxidative reactions of the process of the metabolism of bacteria (the active substance is a thiamine antagonist). Hexoral has a wide range of antifungal and antibacterial effects. It is active against Candida fungi and gram-positive bacteria. It can also be effective in treating those infections that are provoked by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus. Most strains of bacteria suppress the drug at a concentration of 100 mg / ml. At the same time, there was no development of resistance to the drug.
There is also a weak anesthetic effect on the mucosa.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

The substance hexaethidine, getting on the mucosa, adheres well, it is almost not absorbed. After application, once the traces of the active component on the mucosa of the gums are detected for 65 hours. The presence of active concentrations of the substance in the plaques on the teeth is noted for 10-14 hours after use.

Indications for use

Means Hexoral spray and solution are used in the following cases:
    with infectious inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity;
    in the complex therapy of severe febrile or purulent diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity and pharynx, in which antibiotics and sulfonamides are prescribed;
    with tonsillitis;
    with angina;
    with pharyngitis;
    with periodontopathy;
    with gingivitis and bleeding gums;
    with aphthous ulcers, glossitis, stomatitis, and also for the prevention of superinfections;
    with candidiasis stomatitis, as well as a number of other fungal infections of the pharynx and oral cavity;
    in case of infection of the alveoli after the tooth has been removed;
    in the period before the operations of the pharynx and oral cavity and after them;
    for the purpose of providing additional oral hygiene in common diseases;
    to eliminate bad odor from the mouth, in particular in people with collapsing tumors of the pharynx and oral cavity;
    as an auxiliary drug in the treatment of colds.

Contraindications

Such contraindications are defined:
    a high degree of sensitivity to the components of the facility;
    children's age to three years.

Side effects

Side effects are rare. Sometimes there are reactions of high sensitivity to Hexalol, and with prolonged use, taste can be disturbed.

Aerosol Hexoral, instructions for use

Instructions for the use of the spray provides that it can be used for children after three years and adults, spraying the aerosol into the mouth and throat.
To spray a single dose, this should be done for 1-2 seconds. Spray the product twice - in the morning and in the evening. If necessary, you can spray the product more often, since it is safe. Apply the spray after eating. Duration depends on the disease, it is determined by the doctor.

Overdose

The substance hexaethidine is not toxic at the dosage indicated in the instructions.
In the event that a person swallows a large amount of the drug, vomiting is noted, so there is no significant absorption. There were no cases of alcohol poisoning when the drug was ingested.
For two hours after swallowing large doses of the drug, it is necessary to wash the stomach, perform symptomatic therapy. It is important to consult a specialist after swallowing large doses of the medication.

Interaction

There is no description of the interaction of Hexoral with other drugs.

Terms of sale

You can buy without a prescription.

Storage conditions

The solution should be stored at t to 25 ° C, protected from children.
Aerosol should be stored at t to 30 ° C, protected from children.
Shelf life - 2 years
After the can has been opened, its contents can be used for 6 months.

special instructions

The solution can be used for rinsing only if the patient is able to spit out the liquid after rinsing.
It should be noted that the hexogen solution contains 96% ethanol.
In the treatment there is no evidence of an impact on the ability to drive transport or engage in other activities that require concentration.

Which is better: Inhalypt or Hexoral?

In general, the effect of these drugs on the body is similar. But Ingalipt prescribed for a narrower spectrum of diseases. Inhalypt is cheaper than Hexoral several times.

Hexoral for children

It should be borne in mind that children can be prescribed this remedy after reaching the age of three. Instruction for children informs that the use of the solution is possible at the age when the child is able to consciously rinse the mouth and throat, and thus there is no danger of swallowing the liquid.
Spray Hexoral for children under 3 years of age also does not apply. It is important that the child does not resist the nozzle in the mouth and can hold his breath when the drug is injected.
Children after 3 years of age use the medication in the dosage indicated in the instructions.

Hexoral for pregnancy and lactation

There are no data on the undesirable effects of the drug during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, the question of whether Hexoral during pregnancy can be answered positively, but only on the condition that the doctor clearly weighs the potential benefit and risk. Despite the fact that it is 1 trimester or 2 trimester of pregnancy in a patient, she should consult with the attending physician. There is no sufficient data on the effect of the drug in breastfeeding.

Reviews about Hexoral

Often reviews about the spray Hexoral testify that the tool helps to cope with both pain and other unpleasant symptoms in angina and other diseases. Some users write that the drug is unpleasant to the taste. The doctors' comments on Hexoral inform that it is better not to deal with self-medication, as the uncontrolled use of this medication without an established diagnosis can aggravate the patient's condition.