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The drug "Neo-angin": instructions for use, analogues, reviews
Pain and discomfort in the throat is a familiar feeling for many. And if there are no other symptoms of the disease, many people try to get rid of it as quickly as possible. And the pharmacological industry in this respect is meeting the consumers: recently, a lot of local drugs for the treatment of sore throat have appeared. You can buy most of them without a doctor's prescription, but often a sick person can not choose a more effective and suitable medicine.
What is included in the preparation
The active components of the drug are very effective in themselves, but in this combination they enhance each other's action. "Neo-angin" is available in several variations and with different compositions, but three substances are included in all preparations with this name:
- Dichlobenzyl alcohol;
Amylmethacresol;
- Levomenthol.
In addition, "Neo-angin" contains a red Cochineal dye, a solution of glucose and sucrose (there are tablets with a sugar substitute, intended for patients with diabetes mellitus). There are also other forms of release of the drug with various additives. It can be:
- essential oil of anise star fruit ;
- peppermint oil;
- Sage oil;
- Various flavors and flavors: orange, lemon, honey, cherry and others.
What is the effect of
This drug has become quite widespread in ENT practice and dentistry. Thanks to a combination of fairly effective active ingredients, "Neo-angin" has an antiseptic effect. It causes the death of the majority of bacteria responsible for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat: staphylococci, pneumococci, fusobacteria and pseudomonads.
When applicable
The drug is used as a prophylaxis of throat diseases in seasonal infectious diseases, with the presence of professional laryngitis; For the treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis or uncomplicated sore throat.
Also it is used for various violations of voice, hoarseness; For the prevention of inflammatory processes after dental treatment and removal of teeth; In the treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis, oral candidiasis and other diseases of the oral cavity; As an auxiliary preparation in the treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis and nasal congestion; In the complex therapy of bronchitis, tracheitis and cough.
Special instructions to use the drug
"Neo-angin" should be used immediately with the appearance of the first symptoms of the disease: perspiration, sore throat, feelings of discomfort. And then he will quickly get rid of inflammation and reduce the need for antibiotics.
The effect of the drug is based on the effect of active components directly on the bacteria that are on the mucosa, so for the treatment it is necessary to slowly dissolve tablets.
In order not to reduce the effect of the drug, after taking it, you can not eat and drink at least half an hour.
"Neo-angin" for children is applied only after 6 years. Parents need to ensure that the child does not gnaw and did not swallow the pill. The medicine for children should be hidden, because they like it.
Do not exceed this dose, and if the drug is missed, then you need to dissolve the pill immediately, as soon as you remember about it.
Variety of tablets
This drug is only available in the form of lozenges for absorption. But you can find on sale many of its varieties: "Neo-angina" usual, "Neo-angin H" without sugar and medicines with various flavors. It can be "Neo-angin sage", "Neo-anginas Cherry", "Neo-anginas with honey and lemon" and others. There is no special pediatric form of release of the drug, because for children from 6 years of age it is used in the same dosage as for adults.
Neo-anginas: instructions for use
The mechanism of action of the drug affects the characteristics of its use. Tablets need to dissolve, preferably slowly, so that the active components can interact with bacteria. Gnaw and swallow candy can not, except for reducing the therapeutic effect, it can lead to irritation of the stomach mucosa. It is usually recommended to dissolve one tablet every 2-3 hours. But in day you can not use more than 6 pieces, in extreme cases - 8. It is not recommended to apply Neo-angin without doctor's appointment. The instruction notes that only 4 days you can use these pills. If during this time the symptoms of the disease have not disappeared, more powerful drugs may be required.
Contraindications and side effects
Usually the drug is well tolerated. Therefore, almost everyone can use "Neo-angin". The instruction prohibits the use of it only for children under 6 years of age. In addition, pregnant women should use the drug only in case of emergency and under the supervision of a doctor, although the active components of it do not have a negative effect on the child. The active ingredients of the drug are excreted by the kidneys, so with serious diseases of the genitourinary system, it is necessary to use with caution the "Neo-angin". Tablets that contain sugar are contraindicated in diabetic patients and patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption. Side effects after taking the drug are rare.
- allergic reaction;
- headache;
- pain in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting;
Reddening of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat.
Usually this happens with an overdose of the drug. Therefore, it is very important to apply "Neo-angina" correctly. Lollipops are delicious, and many do not suspect that they can be dangerous.
Feedback on application
Many patients like the pleasant taste and quick effect of the drug. Therefore, more and more patients with infectious-inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract choose "Neo-angin." Reviews of its use note that it is much more effective than most pills from sore throat. Apply it comfortably, and already during the resorption of the first pill, the discomfort is reduced.
Neo-anginas: analogues
There are many topical drugs for the treatment of diseases of the mouth and throat. Some lozenges for resorption contain the same active substances and have a similar effect. If for some reason "Neo-angina" does not fit the patient, you can choose its analog:
- "Strepsils" has a completely similar composition. It is also produced with different flavors and costs almost as much. But not all of them help as effectively as Neo-Angin.
- "Adjicept" is a drug from a lower price category. You can buy it with additives of eucalyptus, honey, ginger, lemon and other flavors. But it does not contain levomenthol, so the analgesic effect is lower.
- Lollipops "Angie Sept" and "Hexoral" also contain antiseptic dichlobenzyl alcohol, but their antibacterial activity is lower than that of "Neo-angina."
- Preparations with a different composition, but having a similar effect, are Phytodent, Faringopils, Angilex, Lizak, Septotelet, Sebidin and others. One of these drugs should be used by those with individual intolerance of the components of the Neo-angin remedy.
"And for those who prefer drugs on a natural basis," Anginal "or" Sage Doctor Taise "is produced, containing only herbal extracts.
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