Tantum Verde Forte spray 0.51mg/dose 15ml

Tantum Verde Forte instruction

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Spray Tantum Verde forte refers to the pharmacological group of medicines antiseptic drugs for topical application. It is used for etiotropic therapy of infectious and inflammatory pathology of ENT organs, aimed at the destruction of pathogens of the disease.

Description of dosage form, composition

Spray Tantum Verde forte is a clear liquid with a characteristic menthol odor. The main active ingredient of the drug is benzidamine, its content in 1 ml of spray is 1.5 mg. It also includes auxiliary substances, which include:
    Hydrocarbonate.
    Methylhydroxybenzoate.
    Saccharin.
    Ethyl alcohol (96% solution).
    Menthol flavor.
    Glycerol.
    Purified water.
Spray Tantum Verde forte is contained in a bottle of 15 and 30 ml, equipped with a special nebulizer. A cardboard pack contains one bottle and instructions for the use of the drug.

Therapeutic effects, pharmacokinetics

The main active ingredient of the Tantum Verde Forte spray has several biological effects that determine the therapeutic effect of the drug, including:
    Anti-inflammatory action - the drug reduces the concentration of mediators of the inflammatory reaction (prostaglandins, leukotrienes, interleukins) in the focus of the pathological reaction, due to which the severity of manifestations in the form of edema of the tissues, their increased blood filling (hyperemia), and pain.
    Antiseptic action - the main active component of the Tantum Verde Forte spray causes the death of a significant number of different types of pathogenic (pathogenic) and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses or fungi.
After applying the spray to the mucous membranes, the active ingredient of the preparation accumulates rather quickly in the area of ​​the inflammatory reaction. It is partially absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, metabolized in the liver and excreted as inactive decay products by the kidneys and intestines.

Indications for use

Medical indications for the use of Tantum Verde forte spray are infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes of the ENT organs (sinusitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis), as well as the upper respiratory tract (laryngitis). Also, the drug is used as a preventive agent to prevent the development of secondary bacterial infection after performing invasive diagnostic manipulations, surgical operations on the ENT organs, after tooth extraction.

Contraindications to use

The only absolute contraindication for the use of Tantum Verde Forte Spray is the individual intolerance to benzidine or the auxiliary components of the drug.

Usage rules, dosage

Spray Tantum Verde Forte is designed for local external use. Using a nebulizer, it is applied to the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. The average therapeutic dosage for adults is 4-8 doses (injections) per mucous membrane every 2.5 hours during the day. The dose for children aged 6 to 12 years is 4 injections, at the age of 3 to 6 years - 1-3 injections, the regime of use is the same as in adults. After applying the spray for half an hour, it is advisable not to eat or drink water. The duration of the course of therapy on average is several days and is determined by the disappearance of symptoms of infectious and inflammatory pathology.

Negative reactions

After spraying Tantum Verde forte, it is possible to develop pathological local reactions on the mucous membrane, which are characterized by burning, numbness, flushing, itching. More rarely, there may be allergic reactions, accompanied by a rash and itching in the area of ​​application of the drug. In the case of resorption (absorption) of the active component of the drug into the systemic circulation, drowsiness may develop.

Special Recommendations for Tantum Verde Forte

Before using the Tantum Verde Forte Spray, it is important to read the instructions carefully to it. It highlights a few special instructions regarding the use of medication, which include:
    The drug is not recommended for children under 3 years of age, since there is no reliable information on the safety of the active ingredient.
    The use of medicinal products for pregnant women and breast-feeding women is possible only under strict medical conditions, if the prospective benefit to the mother's organism exceeds the potential risks to the fetus or infant.
    The drug is not used to treat infectious inflammatory pathology as a means for monotherapy, it is necessarily used in combination with other drugs.
    Since it is possible to develop drowsiness, then after applying the spray, it is not recommended to perform work that is associated with the need for sufficient speed of psychomotor reactions or concentration of attention.
In the pharmacy network, Tantum Verde forte spray is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. If there is any doubt about the use of this medication, you should consult a medical professional.

Excess dosage

Cases of an overdose of Tantum Verde Forte for today have not been recorded in clinical practice.

Storage Rules

The shelf life of the Tantum Verde Forte spray is 4 years from the date of manufacture. It should be stored in intact original packaging, dark, dry, inaccessible to children at an air temperature of not more than 25 ° C.

Terms of sell

To buy Tantum Verde Forte you don't need a prescription.