Throat lozenges. For severe sore throat
The first remedy that is used when a sore throat is lozenges, tablets and lozenges that need to be dissolved. They are able to relieve pain, reduce inflammation in the mucous membrane of the throat, and eliminate paroxysms of dry cough caused by irritation of receptors on the mucous membrane of the throat. But the pharmaceutical industry produces so many of them. How do you know which lozenges will really help with a sore throat?
Below we will look at what kind of lollipops, lozenges or lozenges exist, which of them are the most effective, which of them can be attributed to the most affordable price segment. We will also describe which products can be used in pregnant women and which in children.
Who can benefit from lozenges and lozenges?
Throat lozenges or other forms of medication that require resorption are prescribed for:
- sore throat;
- feeling of “stinging”, “soreness” in the throat;
- dry hacking cough when smoking or ARVI;
- painful swallowing;
- combination of sore throat with cough;
- halitosis;
- hoarse voice;
- gum pain;
- as preparation for invasive interventions on the oral cavity (for example, before installing dental implants).
But please note that a condition where your throat hurts and it hurts to swallow can be a manifestation of more than just a viral infection. This is how lacunar tonsillitis, caused by streptococcus (less commonly, staphylococcus), and phlegmon of fatty tissue around the tonsils manifest themselves. These diseases are treated with the mandatory prescription of systemic antibiotics, otherwise life-threatening complications may develop. In this case, lozenges alone (even with an antibiotic) are not enough. Therefore, if, looking into a sore throat, you see white dots on the tonsils (purulent plaque), or, looking in the mirror, you see that your neck is swollen, you should not go to the pharmacy, but urgently go to the hospital, where ENT doctors are available around the clock.
Types of lozenges for sore throat
To relieve sore throat, depending on the main active components, the following can be used:
- Natural lollipops. They may contain extracts of chamomile, sage, licorice,; they may include lemon and honey. They have an anti-inflammatory effect due to their components. In addition, they increase salivation. Saliva, together with the components of the product, lubricates, moisturizes the throat, and reduces dryness. These are the drugs that can be used during pregnancy, unless otherwise indicated in the instructions.
- Preparations for resorption with antiseptics. This is the most common group of medications aimed at destroying a large number of microorganisms (including viruses) that cause inflammation and sore throat.
- Antibiotic lozenges. They can only destroy bacteria that are sensitive to them and localized in the oral cavity. Do not act on viruses or fungal flora. They cause an imbalance between beneficial and harmful microflora in the oral cavity, so their prescription must be justified, which can only be done by a doctor.
- Resorption preparations with an immunomodulatory effect. Manufacturers indicate that such drugs normalize both local and systemic immunity.
- Homeopathic tablets for sore throat. They have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, and do not affect microbes.
- Combined products. The composition of such lollipops or lozenges includes several different components: usually an anti-inflammatory agent of natural or synthetic origin, a decongestant component, and an antiseptic.
- Homemade lollipops-cm.
The vast majority of such resorption drugs have mainly only a local effect, practically not being absorbed into the blood. They state that the active substance is absorbed into the blood only by the manufacturers Falimint and Septolete Total.
Lollipops with natural ingredients
Dr. Theiss' Sage lollipops (orange, lemon, lemon balm flavor)Analogues: Lollipops "Sage" (produced by Verbena), Tablets "Sage" 600 mg/tab. for resorption, lozenges “Sage” |
Bobs (orange-lemon, fir+menthol, wild berries, sage+lime, raspberry tea, propolis+mint, honey plus lemon) |
Broncho Veda
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Liquorice lollipops
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"Doctor Mom" - lozenges
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Dr. Theiss lozenges
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Linkus Lore
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Hols
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Carmolis (with and without sugar, honey, children: cherry/honey)
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Isla Moos and Isla Mint
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Travisil
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Chlorophyllipt
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Power of 4 herbs
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Tonsilgon H
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Lollipops with antiseptic
The pharmaceutical industry produces the following antiseptic lozenges:
Septolete Neo (cherry, lemon or apple)
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Falimint
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Faringosept
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Anesthetic lozenges
Anti-angina
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Grammidin Neo with anesthetic
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Antibiotic lozenges
Homeopathic lozenges
The regimen for taking them is the same: the first 48 hours: 1 piece every 30-60 minutes, but not more than 12 t/day. After improvement – 1 tablet*3 r/day
Tonsipret
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Tonsilotren
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Angin-hel
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Drugs with an immunomodulatory effect
They are aimed at “training” local immunity: so that when microorganisms enter the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, protection immediately begins to develop, without waiting for the microbes to launch their toxic reactions.
Lollipops with a combined composition
Septolete, Septolete D
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Septolete plus
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Septolete total
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Hexoral tabs classic (lemon, orange, black currant, honey-lemon)
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Hexoral tabs extra
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Angi sept Dr. Theiss (with cherry, sea buckthorn, sage, honey, lemon)
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Strepsils intensive
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Strepsils: with honey and lemon, with vitamin C, with strawberries
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Strepsils with menthol and eucalyptus
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Compound: antiseptics benzalkonium and thymol, menthol, peppermint and eucalyptus oils 
Compound: amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol antiseptic action, anesthetic lidocaine 
Compound: antiseptic dichlorobenzyl alcohol, menthol, anethole, peppermint oil 
Compound: anti-inflammatory agent flurbiprofen, antiseptic levomenthol, decongestant macrogol 300 
Analogues: Neo-Angin (sugar-free, sugar-free cherry, with sugar), Ajisept (pineapple, lemon, honey-lemon), Suprima-Lor, Gorpils, Astrasept 
Tablets for sore throat
People call all of the above products lollipops, lozenges, and lozenges. It turns out that they can be classified in the same way as lollipops, excluding from the list only products based on natural ingredients - after all, they are directly labeled “lollipops”.
Thus, lozenges for sore throat can be divided into:
- antiseptic tablets;
- with anesthetic;
- with an antibiotic;
- combined composition.
Anesthetic tablets
Tablets for sore throat with anesthetic are those described above:
- Septolete plus;
- Septolete;
- Septolete D;
- Anti-angina;
- Hexoral tabs classic and extra;
- Anti-angina;
- Grammidin-Neo with anesthetic
Antiseptic tablets
In addition to those listed above
- Strepsils and analogues (Adjisepta, Astrasepta, Suprima-Lor, Gorpils, Neo-angina);
- Angi sept Dr. Theiss;
- Anti-angina;
- Hexorala tabs extra and classic;
- Septolete (classic, D, total, plus, Neo);
- Grammidin Neo with anesthetic;
- Faringosepta;
- Faliminta,
These are other drugs that more accurately fit the definition of “pills” and are taken when the throat hurts. This:
Lysobacter
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Tantum Verde tablets
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Laripront
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Sebidin
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Hexalize
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Analogue: Hexadreps lozenges Antibiotic tablets
When a person has a sore throat, and the doctor is not sure that pharyngitis or tonsillitis is only viral, without the addition of bacterial microflora, the doctor may include drugs containing antibiotics in the list of tablets for a sore throat.
This may be the local antibiotic gramicidin as part of the drug Grammidin Neo and Grammidin Neo with an antibiotic. But sometimes, for a sore throat, the expression “antibiotic tablets” means systemic antibacterial drugs:
- Flemoxin Solutab (Amoxicillin, Ospamox);
- Augmentin (Amoxiclav, Flemoklav);
- Zinnat (Axocef);
- Suprax (Ixim lupine, Pancef);
- Sumamed (Azithromycin, Azitro Sandoz, Azimed);
- and others.
Medicinal antibacterial agents are prescribed only by a doctor according to strict indications. Self-prescription of antibiotics, especially if the dosage or duration of use is not observed, leads to the fact that microorganisms become increasingly resistant to the drugs, which means that it will be increasingly difficult to destroy them.
Previously, these drugs also included streptocide tablets, which were taken orally.
StreptocideCompound: sulfonamide antibiotic |
Lollipops and tablets that can be taken by pregnant women
During pregnancy, you should not ignore a sore throat. When taking a drug that is not approved during this period, even a local one, a toxic effect on the fetus may develop, resulting in a malformation of varying severity. If pharyngitis or tonsillitis is left untreated or treated inadequately, it can also harm the developing fetus. Therefore, local preparations for the throat should be chosen in consultation with a doctor, even if they consist of natural ingredients.
Having carefully studied the instructions for the above drugs, we can come to the conclusion that the following are allowed for pregnant women:
- Faringosept;
- Grammidin, Grammidin Neo - from the 2nd trimester;
- Lysobacter;
- Tantum Verde - tablets.
With caution, after consulting your doctor, you can use:
- Septolete;
- Septolete D;
- Bobs lollipops;
- Tonsipret;
- Tonsilotren;
- Hexoral tabs and Hexoral tabs extra;
- various types of Strepsils, except Strepsils intensive;
- Hexalize.
Lollipops and tablets that can be used in childhood
Throat lozenges for children, like medications during pregnancy, must be chosen together with a pediatrician, who can not only select the right drug, but also tell you what price category it is in. A specialist can tell you which lozenges are most effective based on his experience.
Based on the instructions, you can use the following lollipops:
For children, you can use the following tablets for sore throat:
| Preparation | At what age can you | How to take |
| Anti-angina | From 3 years |
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| Septolete (Septolete D, Septolete Neo) | From 4 years old |
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| Grammidin for children, Grammidin Neo with anesthetic | From 4 years old |
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| Tonsilotren | From 1 year |
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| Tonsipret | From 1 year |
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| Hexoral Tabs | From 4 years old |
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| Strepsils | From 5 years | 1 piece every 2-3 hours, no more than 6 pieces/day |
| Teraflu Lar | From 4 years old | From 4 to 18 years –1 t* 3-6 times per day |
| Lysobacter | From 3 years |
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| Tantum Verde (tablets) | From 3 years | 1 t.*3-4 r/day |
| Hexalize | From 6 years old | 1 tablet*four times |
| Sebidin | In childhood, used only as prescribed by a doctor. | |
The most effective drugs for sore throat
Based on numerous reviews, we can make the following rating of the best lozenges for sore throat:
- Doctor Mom;
- Hols;
- Angi sept Dr. Theiss;
- licorice candies.
The best tablets for sore throat:
- Septolete with anesthetic;
- Strepsils of any kind;
- Falimint;
- Grammidin with anesthetic
- Tantum Verde;
- Hexalize.
Cheap drugs for sore throat
Inexpensive lozenges for sore throat are the following:
- Bobs lollipops 10 pieces – 20-35 rubles;
- Canvas 10 pieces – 50 rubles;
- Adjisept – 70 rubles/pack;
- Suprima-Lor – 90-110 rubles.
Cheap lollipops are:
- Sage (Verbena) candies 60 grams – 60 rubles;
- licorice candies 60 g – 40-75 rubles;
- “The power of four herbs” 50 g – 60 rub.
An ENT doctor or therapist (for children - a pediatrician) should still tell you which tablets you need when you have a sore throat based on an examination. Self-medication can lead to the spread of infection from the throat into the blood, and untreated bacterial tonsillitis can, moreover, be complicated by heart disease (due to rheumatism) or severe kidney disease. If the sore throat is caused by bacterial (usually staphylococcal) flora, then taking local remedies alone will not prevent the development of phlegmon (impregnation with pus) of the fatty tissue surrounding the tonsils.
Colds are the most common among children of all ages. Seasonal influenza, ARVI, respiratory and ENT diseases caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses are accompanied by unpleasant and painful symptoms.
In addition to fever, weakness, runny nose and cough, there is pain and sore throat, which brings a lot of inconvenience. If a grown-up baby may complain about an illness, then the baby only cries and is capricious. This is why parents do not always recognize the problem in time. How to treat a sore throat? What to do if an infant gets sick? What medications are suitable for children of different ages?
Causes and symptoms of sore throat
Before the pediatrician arrives, you can examine your child’s throat yourself. You will need a clean spoon or a special disposable spatula. An adult's hands should be washed thoroughly.
With viral infections, the tonsils are usually red and inflamed. Fungal and bacterial pathogens leave unhealthy plaque or pustules on the mucous membranes.
Most often, a sore throat is accompanied by other symptoms:
- high temperature, chills;
- cough;
- poor appetite, general malaise;
- crying and moodiness;
- thick coating on the root of the tongue and tonsils;
- redness of the mucous membrane;
- hoarseness of voice;
- rhinitis (runny nose).
Rhinitis becomes a common cause of irritation of the mucous membranes of the throat, as parts of the nasopharynx are connected. That is why treatment of a runny nose becomes an integral part of general therapy and helps eliminate pain and prevent bronchitis.
Diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi. Often a sore throat appears due to allergies or simple hypothermia. The course of treatment and prescribed medications depend entirely on the type of causative agent of the disease.
Possible causes of the problem:
- ARVI, acute respiratory infections;
- flu;
- inflammation of the tissues of the pharynx, tonsils or larynx;
- infectious diseases of the oropharynx and nasopharynx (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, etc. (we recommend reading: ).);
- teething;
- measles;
- chickenpox;
- rubella;
- scarlet fever;
- inflammatory process in the oral mucosa (stomatitis).
Drug treatment of throat in children
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The doctor develops a therapeutic regimen after examining the sick child and taking the necessary tests (mandatory smear and blood test). The type of pathogen is determined by the smear. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause of the disease and eliminating symptoms.
It is important to remember the consequences of self-diagnosis and self-medication. If you suspect any illness, you should consult a doctor.
Treating the throat of young children is not easy, since the list of approved medications is very short. Local therapy should have a bactericidal, sedative and analgesic effect. Depending on the baby’s age, it includes irrigation, rinsing, inhalation, sucking tablets and lozenges.
The best products for babies up to one year old
It is difficult to recognize a painful condition in children under 1 year of age. At this age, they cannot complain to their parents about pain or poor health. The main signals are constant whims, crying, refusal to eat. You should be attentive to the appearance of a cough or runny nose.
In case of any alarming symptoms, it is necessary to examine the baby’s throat for redness or plaque (this must be done very carefully) and immediately contact a pediatrician. Infants’ immunity is not fully formed. They are susceptible to any external or internal factors. Once entering the body of an infant, pathogenic microflora immediately begins to multiply.
The difficulty of treatment lies in too early an age. Most medications are contraindicated for children. Children of the first year of life do not know how to rinse their mouths and throats or dissolve tablets. The main effect of therapy is aimed at eliminating the very cause of pain. After this, the symptoms go away automatically. However, it is difficult to relieve discomfort during treatment.
The main drugs allowed for children under 1 year of age:
- Viferon or its analogues, suitable for age. These are rectal antiviral suppositories based on human interferon. They act in the same way as other antiviral drugs. The body begins to produce additional proteins that fight infection.
- Anaferon is an antiviral agent in tablets that are dissolved in water. Approved for use from 1 month.
- Viburkol - homeopathic rectal suppositories. Used as an aid. They have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and mild sedative effects.
- Antibacterial drugs. The most common in this case are Cefadox, Cefix, Sumamed, Amoxiclav, as well as their analogues. The doctor prescribes antibiotics only for bacterial infections. It is prohibited to use them at your own request.
If the baby has a fever, it is necessary to use an antipyretic agent (syrup or suppositories). Such drugs are mainly produced on the basis of ibuprofen or paracetamol. Parents usually use Nurofen or Panadol. It should be noted that in addition to reducing fever, medications relieve pain.
For disinfection and bactericidal effect, irrigation and lubrication of the oral cavity with antiseptics are used. Sprays are prohibited for one-year-old babies. For this, saline solution, Miramistin, Chlorophyllipt are used. A bandage or gauze is moistened in the solution and then the oral cavity is wiped. The medicine enters the throat along with saliva.
Some parents decide to irrigate. The liquid is drawn into a small syringe, the baby’s head is tilted forward and the medication is carefully injected. Since the head is tilted forward, the fluid immediately comes back out. This must be done very carefully and only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Effective drugs for children from 1 to 3 years old
It is easier to treat a sore throat at this age. At 2 years old, a child can say that he is in pain. The list of medications for topical use is wider. The doctor prescribes medications based on the child’s diagnosis and symptoms. Drugs indicated for infants and other drugs may be used. They use rinses (if the child can rinse his mouth), irrigation, lubricating the mucous membrane, and sometimes lozenges.
Preparations in aerosols (sprays) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic effects:
- Hexoral;
- Hexaspray;
- Tantum Verde (we recommend reading:);
- Proposol (contains propolis, may cause allergies);
- Yox;
- Lugol (based on iodine) (we recommend reading:);
- Antiangin (contains chlorhexidine);
- Miramistin;
- Inhalipt;
- Aqualor (based on sea water);
- Panavir Inlight (homeopathy).
It is important to note that the medications listed above are prescribed exclusively by a doctor. As a rule, the instructions indicate that use is permitted from 4 or 5 years of age. However, in pediatric practice they are used earlier - at 2-3 years. You cannot choose a spray yourself and replace it with another drug. The products contain different active substances, and the wrong medication can only harm the baby.
Unlike adults, for young children from 2 years of age the medicine is sprayed not into the throat, but onto the mucous membrane of the cheek. In some cases, this causes laryngospasm. The active substance gets onto the tonsils or into the pharynx with saliva.
Sucking tablets, lozenges and lozenges are used infrequently. Not every child will be able to swallow a lollipop, and there is a risk of choking. In addition, the composition of some drugs is dangerous for children and is too aggressive.
Sometimes doctors advise to relieve pain and soreness with absorbable, inexpensive, proven tablets that quickly dissolve in the mouth:
- Lysobacter;
- Septefril.
Treatment of throat in children over 3 years of age
Age from 3 years is a fairly long time period. The child can be either 3 years old or 5 or 7 years old. However, according to medical practice, the names of drugs rarely differ for children of this age. In case of urgent need, children aged 3-4 years are prescribed drugs approved from 5 or 6 years of age. The dosage and frequency of use differ.
Lozenges, lozenges or lozenges:
- Faringosept (we recommend reading:);
- Septefril;
- Lysobacter;
- Strepsils;
- Decathylene;
- Antiangin;
- Septolete;
- Falimint;
- Tantum Verde et al.
Solutions and aerosols (depending on the principle of action):
- Contains antibiotic: Inhalipt. For lasting results, use for at least 5 days.
- Antiseptic and bactericidal agents: Orasept, Hexasprey, Hexoral, Lugol, Yox, Antiangin, Miramistin, etc. (we recommend reading:).
- Solutions that relieve the inflammatory process. Tantum Verde or Stopangin is usually used.
- Aqualor, Aqua Maris, Humer contain sea water. Used to moisturize, soothe and cleanse mucous membranes.
Inhalations
A nebulizer has long become an integral part of parents' home first aid kit. Safe inhalations have many benefits. They are allowed for children up to one year old (the drug is selected by the doctor), the liquid is broken down into the smallest particles, which allows them to settle evenly on all tissues. The medicine is able to reach hard-to-reach places. During inhalation, steam is inhaled both through the mouth and through the nose (that is, both the nasopharynx and oropharynx are simultaneously treated).
Medicines used for sore throat:
- Lysozyme;
- Tonzilgon N (we recommend reading:);
- saline solution;
- propolis tincture;
- calendula tincture;
- Rotokan;
- Furacilin;
- Miramistin;
- Bioparox etc.
Along with saline solution, mineral waters, for example, Borjomi or Essentuki, are used for inhalation. The water must be of high quality; it is better to buy it at a pharmacy.
Rinse
Gargling with antiseptics allows you to cure your throat much faster. However, at a very early age, rinsing the mouth will not work. Parents lubricate or irrigate the inflamed area with liquid. Suitable for this:
- Chlorophyllipt (for rinsing it is diluted in water);
- Miramistin;
- Orasept;
- Furacilin;
- Hexoral.
Folk remedies
Traditional medicine has incorporated many recipes to eliminate the disease. Consider your baby’s individual propensity for allergies and be sure to consult with your pediatrician.
Saline solution for rinsing the nose and gargling is easy to prepare yourself
Common and effective home remedies:
- Decoction for nebulizer. Pour 10 g of the prepared dry mixture of St. John's wort, yarrow, eucalyptus and calendula flowers into a glass (250 ml) of boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes in a water bath, cool and strain thoroughly so that solid particles do not spoil the device.
- Salt rinses. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt (can be iodized) in a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth at least 3-4 times a day. You can add a couple of drops of iodine and baking soda on the tip of a knife.
- Squeeze the juice from freshly grated beets. Dilute it with clean water in a 1:1 ratio. Use for rinsing. Beetroot is an effective antiseptic.
- Dilute 10 ml of liquid propolis in a glass of warm water (200 ml). Gargle with the resulting liquid up to 5 times.
- Add a teaspoon of honey and a little butter to a glass of warm milk. Drink before bed or during the day. The product is not suitable for infants or children with allergies to honey.
To boost immunity and soothe a sore throat, teas with raspberries or black currants are useful for children. Many housewives prepare fresh jam for the winter (without cooking), which retains all the vitamins.
The berries are ground with sugar (1:1) and stored in the refrigerator in sterilized jars. If you have a large freezer, you can freeze them. This tea is useful for colds, flu, and to strengthen the immune system.
Most respiratory infectious diseases are accompanied by painful sensations in the throat, dryness, and soreness. These unpleasant symptoms indicate that the mucous membrane of the throat is affected by viruses or bacteria. They actively multiply, releasing toxic substances that provoke inflammation. The most common method of treating a sore throat remains topical medications, including lozenges and lozenges in a variety of flavors.
Purpose and effect of local throat medications
Throat infections also lead to pain. It becomes difficult for a person to swallow and speak. Local preparations allow you to effectively and quickly cope with the causative agent of the disease. They have an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, preventing the proliferation of bacteria and viruses.
Most lozenges have a complex effect; they not only stop inflammation, but also quickly relieve pain and help get rid of dry throat. Herbal preparations also soften and moisturize the throat mucosa.
Lozenges for the throat often resemble lollipops, but they are a medicine, an overdose of which can lead to unpleasant consequences. When taking the drug, you must follow the instructions and carefully read about possible side effects.
Local medications for sore throat are prescribed in the following cases:
- And . With colds and flu, rhinitis and sore throat invariably appear. To speed up recovery, it is advisable to start treatment when the first symptoms appear. In this case, drugs with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects are prescribed.
- . Inflammation of the larynx is often accompanied by severe and acute pain in the throat, as well as a dry cough. Local medications can relieve pain and stop the spread of the inflammatory process to other tissues.
- Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity. Lozenges are also effective in the treatment of stomatitis and other inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity. The doctor should select the drug taking into account the characteristics of the disease.
- . Tracheitis often occurs as a complication and is accompanied by pain both in the pharynx and behind the sternum. Local medications can stop inflammation and relieve an attack of dry cough.
- . With tonsillitis, inflammation affects the tonsils. The causative agent of the disease can be both viruses and bacteria. If purulent tonsillitis occurs, lozenges containing an antibiotic are prescribed.
Depending on the diagnosis, the dosage of the drug and the duration of treatment will vary, so it is advisable to consult a doctor before starting to take the medicine.
Classification of lozenges
Lozenges are similar in that they must be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved. They may differ in price, taste, composition, and effect. This or that drug should be selected by the doctor, taking into account the diagnosis and the patient’s condition. This will make the treatment as effective as possible.
Lozenges are classified primarily by composition and nature of action:
- With anesthetic. Most often, these drugs relieve pain, but do not help stop the proliferation of bacteria and viruses. They are prescribed for severe sore throats, but should not be used for throat irritations caused by chemicals, smoking, or injury. The list of such tablets includes Falimint.
- With an antibiotic. Lozenges containing antibacterial substances are prescribed exclusively for bacterial infections, for example, with. For viral infections of the throat, such treatment will not only not be effective, but will also be harmful. The drug disrupts the protein synthesis of the bacteria and prevents it from multiplying. Antibacterial local drugs for the throat include Streptocide, Grammidin, Stopangin.
- With antiseptic. Antiseptic preparations relieve redness and inflammation. They are recommended for mild illness, colds or minor throat infections. Antiseptic drugs for the throat include Faringosept, Septolete, Lizobakt.
- Plant based. Plant-based preparations are considered the safest, however, when using them, an allergic reaction may occur, since they contain a lot of herbs and essential oils. Such lozenges have a mild effect, relieve inflammation, soften and moisturize the mucous membrane of the throat, eliminate soreness and relieve an attack of dry cough. The most common herbal-based drugs are Pectusin, Agisept.
- On a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory basis. These are drugs that simultaneously relieve pain and stop the inflammatory process. These include, T-sept.
List of the most common drugs
The choice of lozenges in pharmacies is quite wide. They differ in both price and composition. When choosing a drug, you should focus not only on the price, but also on the composition, the presence of side effects, and contraindications.
Children over 3 years of age are prescribed the same medications as adults, but in a lower dosage. For children under 3 years of age, sugar-free lozenges or syrups are recommended.
The list of the most common throat lozenges includes:
- Strepsils. This is a popular remedy for sore throat, which is available in the form of lozenges in various flavors. The drug contains antiseptic substances that help stop the inflammatory process, and also effectively soften the throat and relieve pain. Lozenges that contain mint and eucalyptus can also reduce.
- Grammidin. The drug is available in the form of lozenges with a pleasant mint taste. The tablets contain lidocaine, which quickly and effectively relieves even severe pain. Most often, the composition also includes an antibiotic, which makes the drug effective for sore throat. Grammidin can be prescribed to children over 6 years of age.
- . Doctor Mom herbal lozenges contain a large number of herbs. They have a pleasant taste, quickly relieve soreness and dryness in the throat, soften the mucous membrane, and stop attacks of dry cough. However, they are not intended to treat children.
- Faringosept. The drug is prescribed for infectious diseases of the throat and oral cavity. It has a bacteriostatic effect and relieves inflammation. Faringosept can be taken by children over 3 years old.
- . Lozenges are available in various fruit flavors. They have an antiseptic and analgesic effect. The composition includes chlorhexidine, which is a strong antiseptic. Hexoral is effective for the treatment of viral and bacterial infections. Can be used to treat children over 6 years of age.
It is worth remembering that tablets and lozenges are not identical. They have different composition. There is no universal remedy for treating any throat disease. It is necessary to select a drug taking into account the age, condition of the patient and the course of the disease.
Features of use and contraindications
Each drug has its own contraindications. You should familiarize yourself with them before starting treatment. Most lozenges have a negative effect on the stomach if taken in overdose. People with gastritis or stomach ulcers should be careful when taking these pills. In case of overdose, digestive upset may occur.
Contraindication to the use of the drug is children under 3 years of age. A small child may choke on the lozenge. The risk of side effects and allergic reactions also increases.
The instructions for some drugs indicate pregnancy and lactation as contraindications. In the first trimester of pregnancy, it is advisable to refrain from taking any medications. Further treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.
If there are ulcers or bleeding wounds in the mouth, lozenges should not be used until a full examination has been completed.
To avoid overdose and side effects, you must adhere to the rules for using lozenges:
- Tablets should not be confused with lozenges. It is permissible for an adult to dissolve no more than 6-8 lozenges per day. An overdose leads to indigestion, diarrhea, and an allergic reaction.
- Lozenges must be dissolved until completely dissolved. It is not recommended to swallow them whole or chew them. It is during resorption that the active ingredients are most effective.
- After dissolving the tablet, you should refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking for about an hour. It is best to take the drug after meals.
- As a rule, the drug is taken until the symptoms disappear. The course of treatment can last 7-10 days. If there is no effect, you need to consult a doctor and change the treatment regimen. Long-term use of the drug will lead to side effects and a decrease in its effectiveness.
More information about what to do if you have a sore throat can be found in the video:
It is worth remembering that, despite all the effectiveness of local drugs, they are most often prescribed in combination with other drugs. Complex treatment is more effective and avoids complications.
Almost any cold causes a sore throat. This symptom may also be a sign of a more serious viral illness. Before starting treatment, the cause should be determined. When choosing absorbable tablets for a sore throat, it is worth considering that each remedy acts in its own way. The drugs have certain properties and have a number of contraindications. A qualified doctor will help you choose the right medicine.
How do sore throat medications work?
This type of product has a local effect - it relieves inflammation. They are often taken to quickly relieve an unpleasant symptom. As a rule, pain medications are prescribed to patients with acute forms of pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The substances are also effective in the presence of chronic throat diseases, when the source of inflammation is constantly present. Painkillers can also be used to treat oral pathologies (stomatitis or periodontal disease).
Absorbable tablets for severe sore throat not only effectively relieve pain, but also have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and healing effects. Pathogenic processes caused by harmful bacteria should be treated with antibiotics, but there is no need to rush into taking such serious drugs. Doctors advise first trying to cure yourself with local remedies that have an antibacterial effect (antiseptics).
It is difficult to determine which specific infection caused the pain in the larynx. This can be found out through laboratory tests. Often there is no time for this - the patient urgently needs relief from pain. Then the doctor prescribes broad-spectrum absorbable tablets. They help relieve symptoms in the shortest possible period of time.
What components do throat lozenges include?
Almost all lozenges for the throat produce an enveloping effect. Due to this, the patient experiences tearing, cutting sensations and irritation in the larynx. The composition of the drugs, including the main active ingredient, differs significantly. The main substance of absorbable tablets is often one of the following:
- benzydamine hydrochloride;
- dichlorobenzyl alcohol;
- ambazone monohydrate;
- amylmetacresol.
The substances have a local anesthetic effect, relieve inflammation and destroy various pathogenic bacteria. Many tablets include ascorbic acid, which stimulates the immune system. Lozenges, along with rinses and sprays, serve as first aid for quickly relieving unpleasant symptoms of a cold. Complex remedies for sore throat include a number of other components:
- local anesthetics;
- essential oils;
- deodorants;
- sweeteners.
Types of lozenges for sore throat
Lozenges for sore throat are an effective remedy that, in addition to fulfilling its main role, relieves inflammation. The very cause of its occurrence is removed - pathogenic bacteria, viruses. Before starting self-treatment with topical agents, you should assess the extent of the problem. For sore throat, accompanied by fever, dissolving tablets can only serve as an addition to antibiotic therapy.
Antiseptics
Antiseptic tablets are prescribed for disinfecting purposes. Taking antiseptics is often possible not only if the disease is bacterial or viral in nature, but also if the symptom arose under the influence of other pathogens. Then the throat medicine helps to soften the irritated mucous membrane of the larynx. The composition of the tablets helps relieve pain, calm inflammation, and destroy pathogenic bacteria. Take them 3-5 times a day, 1 tablet after meals. The course of treatment can range from 5 days to 3 weeks. Antiseptic drugs for sore throat include:
- "Neo-Angin";
- "Sebidin";
- "Faringosept";
- "Theraflu Lar".
Analgesics
Tablets of this type for the treatment of colds should be swallowed, however, in order to quickly relieve pain, it is better to dissolve them. Analgesics will help get rid of swelling and inflammation and reduce body temperature. The medications significantly alleviate the patient’s condition, but dissolving tablets do not affect the root cause of the disease. Adults are allowed to drink the product if there is no other antiseptic or antibacterial drug at hand. The daily dosage is 3 tablets, 1 at a time. The group of analgesics includes:
- "Paracetamol";
- "Baralgin";
- "Epheralgan";
- "Solpadeine."
Combined
The peculiarity of the combined agents is their multifaceted effect on the symptoms of colds. Such absorbable tablets disinfect, disinfect the larynx, relieve pain and inflammation. Vitamins are added to many combination drugs to enhance the therapeutic effect. It is allowed to take absorbable tablets up to 8 times a day with an interval of 2-3 hours. A child can be given no more than 3 tablets per day. Combination type drugs include:
- "Strepsils";
- "Chlorophyllipt";
- "Angilex".
How to treat a child's throat
If a child has a severe sore throat, he refuses food and water, the body temperature rises, while the child becomes sharply weaker and begins to be capricious - these are signs of a sore throat. The inflammatory process in the larynx always affects the vocal cords, so the baby’s voice becomes hoarse. As a rule, childhood sore throat does not last longer than 10 days. The success of treating the disease depends on timely initiation of therapy prescribed by the pediatrician. How to cure children of different ages:
- Up to 1 year. Small children from birth to 3 years old are not given lozenges for sore throats, since they are not able to hold something in their mouth for a long time. Sick babies should be given plenty of warm liquids to drink (tea with currants, raspberries, cranberries). The children's room should be constantly ventilated so that the air is frequently renewed. It is allowed to apply a warming compress.
- Children at 2 years old. You should not give your child antibacterial drugs to treat the throat, including local ones, on your own. As prescribed by the doctor, your baby can take Faringosept, Antiangin, and Sebidin. In addition, absorbent lollipops such as “Bronchicum” or “Doctor Mom” are acceptable for small children. The use of such lozenges is approved for treating the throat for any disease that causes an unpleasant symptom.
- From 3 to 5 years. You can give your child the dissolving tablets listed above. You should regularly gargle with saline solution and make vodka or vinegar compresses. A sick baby's diet should not contain spicy, too sour or hot foods - these will irritate the throat even more.
Usually, when a sore throat begins to hurt, a sore throat, dryness, cough and other unpleasant symptoms appear, we immediately rush to the pharmacy and buy a bunch of beautiful boxes with multi-colored “suckers” inside... There are lollipops, dragees, tablets, lozenges, and ointments , and creams, and sprays, and aerosols, and solutions with the taste of eucalyptus, mint, lemon, raspberry, etc. - the choice is really huge...
Falimint- Dragee. Local reflex remedy. A product with a refreshing and cooling effect for the treatment of diseases in the oral cavity and pharynx.
Faringosept
Strepsils— Lozenges. Antiseptic.
Koldakt Lorpils- Lollipops. Antiseptic + local anesthetic. A drug with analgesic, antibacterial and emollient effects for the treatment of tonsillitis, laryngitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis, glossitis. Strepsils Plus- Spray. Antiseptic + local anesthetic.
Strepsils Plus— Lozenges. Antiseptic + local anesthetic.
Strepsils Plus— Lozenges. Antimicrobial + local anesthetic.
Suprima-ENT— Lozenges. Antiseptic.
Septolete Plus- Pastilles. Antiseptic.
Hexasprey- Aerosol. Antiseptic. A drug with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for use in otolaryngology and dentistry.
Hexalize— Lozenges. Combination with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Combined preparation for topical use in ENT practice and dentistry with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Septolete NEO- Pastilles. Antiseptic.
Sebidin— Lozenges. Antiseptic + vitamin.
Laripront— Lozenges. Antimicrobial, combined.
Coldrex Lari- Lollipops. Local anesthetic.
Isofra- Nasal spray. Antibiotic aminoglycoside. Bactericidal antibiotic for local use in otolaryngology.
Bioparox— Dosed aerosol for topical use. Polypeptide antibiotic.
Hexoral- Aerosol. Antiseptic.
Hexoral
Stomatidin— Solution for topical use. Antiseptic.
Stopangin— Solution for topical use. Antiseptic. A unique drug against inflammation and sore throat.
Stopangin— Spray for topical use. Antiseptic. A unique drug against inflammation and sore throat.
Kamistad- Gel. Antiseptic + local anesthetic.
Polydexa — Nasal spray. Antibiotics + alpha-agonist + glucocorticoid. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects.
Ambassador- aerosol. Antiseptic. Contains propolis + ethyl alcohol + glycerin.
Kameton— aerosol for topical use, dosed spray for topical use. Antiseptic. Camphor+Menthol+Chlorobutanol+Eucalyptus oil.
Yox— Solution for topical use. Antiseptic. For the treatment of infections of the mouth and throat.
Yox— Aerosol for topical use. Antiseptic. For the treatment of infections of the mouth and throat.
Sage Doctor Theiss
Septolete- Pastilles. Antiseptic.
Septolete D- Pastilles. Antiseptic.
Askosept- Lollipops. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antitussive combined.
Rotokan- Solution. Anti-inflammatory herbal.
Evamenol- Ointment. For the treatment of rhinitis.
Lugol's solution— Solution for topical use. Antiseptic.
Chlorophyllipt — Solution for topical use. Antiseptic.
Pinosol – Cream- Cream. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.
Pinosol Ointment- Ointment. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.
Pinosol Solution- Drops in the nose. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.
And many, many, many others...
But it doesn’t even occur to anyone: “Are these really medicines?” Let's find out...
Antiseptics — substances that kill bacteria on the surface of mucous membranes, They are powerless against viruses. Antiseptics, unlike antibiotics, have antibacterial activity only when used externally.
Anesthetics-substances that have the ability to cause anesthesia, i.e. block nerve conduction. They soothe pain - they block the flow of pain impulses to the brain.
What could be simpler? I sucked on a lollipop, killed all the germs, and my throat became healthy! But, unfortunately, practice shows that this is just an inflated myth created by advertising...
Antiseptics are really capable of having any effect on pathogenic bacteria - killing or inhibiting their growth, but this is only possible in the early stages of the disease, when the number of bacteria is small! In other cases, the use of antiseptics is ineffective and is only symptomatic...
Many antiseptics contain an anesthetic, which can relieve pain, but can also irritate the throat, which in turn will only make the pain worse after the anesthetic wears off! Anesthetics, unlike antiseptics, do not have an antibacterial effect, that is, they do not affect the cause of inflammation at all.
Some throat remedies contain emollients, for example, honey, licorice, glycerin, which can have an “imaginary” effect on the mucous membrane of the throat. They may also contain components with a pleasant smell and taste, for example, peppermint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, lemon, cloves, anise, etc. The main effect of these drugs is that their smell and taste can help you feel better . They can increase the secretion of saliva, which in turn has a soothing effect and washes the inflamed surfaces of the throat...
... Even more ineffective are medications containing the same components, but only in liquid form, since they are swallowed, going directly into the stomach, and can have a local effect on the throat for only a split second!
Often great importance is attached gargling antiseptic agents. Many people claim that if you wash your sore throat several times a day, all your problems will be solved! Not at all...
Based on my experience, I can say that the situation with gargling is the same as with the use of antibiotics - this procedure can only bring a temporary effect... For example, in childhood, on the recommendations of doctors, I often gargled with a solution of furatsilin. At first it really helped me relieve exacerbations, but over time, furatsilin stopped having any effect on my sore throat at all! This was directly related to the fact that my pathogenic bacteria became resistant (resistant) to this drug! But then I didn’t even know about it, continuing wasted dilute these yellow tablets... Moreover, I had no idea that this would further disrupt the microflora balance between beneficial and pathogenic bacteria - increases dysbiosis...
- Every time you gargle with furatsilin, chamomile, iodine, and eat Strepsils, you disrupt the microflora!
Over the 11 years of my problems with the nose, throat and lungs, I have dissolved, injected, poured, dripped, smeared, “rinsed” not a single thousand different lollipops, dragees, tablets, lozenges, ointments, sprays, aerosols, solutions... But besides “temporary relief” ”, it brought me absolutely no benefit! Sometimes the situation reached the point of absurdity! One day, out of despair, I took a can of Yox aerosol and sprayed it several times into each of my nasal passages... Lord, what a wild pain it was! In the hope of getting rid of another exacerbation in my nose, in the stupidest way I just burned my mucous membrane...
- Yox is a drug whose active ingredient is active iodine. Intended for oral use only.
In addition to all of the above, there are many recipes for gargling with herbal infusions: chamomile, sage, nettle, oregano, thyme, calendula, etc. But changing the places of the terms does not change the sum... Herbs- these are the same antiseptics, only they are not of chemical, but of natural origin, so there is no need to talk about their effectiveness either!
“Local” antibiotics or topical antibiotics are also among the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nose and throat. At the moment, the most “promoted” of this series of drugs are Bioparox and Grammidin. Personally, I don’t know a single person (including myself) to whom they would clearly bring any benefit... But at least it’s encouraging that you can now find in the instructions for use of Bioparox warning:
“Bioparox should not be used for long periods of time as this may disrupt the normal microbial flora with the risk of spreading infection.”
And one more thing... IMPORTANT! Often on the Internet, in TV programs like “Malakhov+”, on the radio, as well as by other “well-wishers”, this property of antiseptics to kill germs is uncontrollably exploited... Starting from harmless advice, for example, gargle with carrot juice, vinegar solution, and ending with advice from the series “drink vodka with your nose, and four minutes later lubricate your tonsils with kerosene”... Beware of such messages! Be careful!
