Loving parents always treat the choice of medications for children with caution and great attention. Preference is given to products that have a minimum list of contraindications and side effects.
These include Hexoral, an antiseptic that has additional properties, which are discussed in the article along with instructions for its use for children.
Compound
The composition of the medicine in the form of a solution includes the active component hexetidine (100 mg), it also contains auxiliary ingredients: polysorbate 60, ethanol 96%, anise oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus and clove oils, citric acid monohydrate, levomenthol , sodium saccharin , methyl salicylate , azorubine, 85% water.
The composition of the medicine in the form of an aerosol includes the active component hexetidine (200 mg), as well as additional components: polysorbate 80, citric acid monohydrate, levomenthol, sodium saccharinate, sodium calcium edetate, eucalyptus leaf oil, sodium hydroxide, water.
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 metabolic (the active substance is a thiamine ). 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 infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus. Most bacterial strains are inhibited by the drug at a concentration of 100 mg/ml. However, there was no development of resistance to the drug.
There is also a weak anesthetic effect on the mucous membrane.
About the drug
Hexoral is a drug that has antimicrobial, analgesic, antiseptic and hemostatic effects. The active substance is hexetidine. It actively fights gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms and promotes pain relief. The drug envelops the mucous membrane, providing a long-lasting effect.
Hexoral also contains essential oils, methyl salicylate and other components designed to enhance the antimicrobial effect of the product. Hexoral forms a thin film on the mucous membrane, which prevents the proliferation of harmful microorganisms. The advantage of Hexoral is its versatile effect on the mucous membrane: destruction of bacteria and fungi, stopping bleeding, enveloping and anesthetizing, accelerating the healing process of ulcers.
The therapeutic effect is achieved not only by improving blood supply and stimulating tissue regeneration, but also due to the reflex reaction that occurs when receptors are irritated. Hexoral is prescribed for inflammatory processes in the oral cavity. It is noteworthy that the drug is approved for both adults and children.
Indications for use
Hexoral spray and solution are used in the following cases:
- for infectious inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity;
- in the complex treatment of severe febrile or purulent diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity and pharynx, for which antibiotics and sulfonamides are prescribed;
- for tonsillitis ;
- for sore throat ;
- with pharyngitis
; - for periodontopathies ;
- for gingivitis and bleeding gums;
- for aphthous ulcers, glossitis, stomatitis , as well as for the prevention of superinfections ;
- for candidal 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 and after operations of the pharynx and oral cavity;
- to ensure additional oral hygiene for common diseases;
- to eliminate bad breath, in particular in people with disintegrating tumors of the pharynx and oral cavity;
- as an auxiliary drug in the treatment of colds.
Release forms
Solution
The solution is sold in 200 ml bottles. Liquid Hexoral has a red tint and a pleasant mint aroma. The main part of the solution is ethyl alcohol, the rest: mint oil, essential oils (anise, cloves, eucalyptus), citric acid, levomenthol.
Hexoral solution is prescribed for rinsing with sore throat, stomatitis, pharyngitis and other inflammations of the oral cavity of a bacterial or fungal nature. The drug also helps to treat the throat and oral cavity after surgery.
Hexoral solution is intended for rinsing, irrigating and wetting the oral cavity. The drug has a local effect: eliminates cough, pain and discomfort, heals ulcers and wounds, relieves swelling of the mucous membrane. Only if you use it after meals can you achieve the maximum effect, since this way the product remains on the mucous membrane and acts until the next meal.
For rinsing with stomatitis, use an undiluted solution of Hexoral. It should be applied to the mucous membrane carefully using a cotton pad. The drug should not be swallowed. When treating stomatitis, two or three treatments per day after meals are sufficient. Before use, you need to clean your mouth.
If side effects occur during treatment, you should stop using the drug and consult your doctor. Under such circumstances, it is recommended to replace the medicine with analogues.
Aerosol
Aerosol (40 ml) Hexoral is colorless. The drug helps cope with pain and other symptoms of inflammation. The aerosol contains hexetidine, menthol, citric acid, essential oils (mint, eucalyptus).
Most often, the aerosol is prescribed for stomatitis in children. However, you need to remember that the spray is dangerous for very young children (under 3 years old), since its use can provoke laryngospasm. The medicine is applied to the affected mucous membrane with one or two injections.
Hexoral should not be swallowed, and therefore you should hold your breath when using the aerosol. If the product gets into the lungs, it can provoke bronchospasm.
It is noteworthy that Hexoral for spraying is an aerosol, not a spray. The difference between them is the size of the suspended particles, and then the aerosol has a more aggressive spray pattern. Therefore, if you do not hold your breath while spraying, you can provoke an attack of suffocation in patients prone to allergies.
Pills
The high effectiveness of Hexoral tablets is due to the activity of chlorhexidine and benzocaine. These substances destroy pathogenic microorganisms and reduce pain. Long-term therapy, including Hexoral tablets, can cause changes in taste perception and numbness of the mouth.
Tablets and lozenges are contraindicated in children under 6 years of age. Children over 12 years of age and adults can dissolve the drug 6-8 times a day (no more than a lozenge in two hours). If a doctor prescribes tablets for a child (over 4 years old), you should not take more than four tablets per day. If breastfeeding, you should first consult your doctor.
Instructions for use of Hexoral (Method and dosage)
Hexoral solution, instructions for use
The solution is indicated for rinsing the throat and mouth.
Adults and children over 3 years of age should use 15 ml of undiluted solution for rinsing; rinse the mouth and throat for at least 30 seconds. You need to do this twice – in the morning and in the evening. If it is necessary to treat diseases of the oral cavity, you can apply the solution using a tampon.
Since the active component adheres to the mucous membrane, providing an effect, it should be used after meals.
You can use the drug more often, as it is a safe remedy. This solution should not be swallowed. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, it depends on the disease.
Aerosol Hexoral, instructions for use
The instructions for use of the spray stipulate that it can be used by children after three years of age and by adults by spraying the aerosol into the mouth and throat.
To spray a single dose, this must be done for 1-2 seconds. Spray the product twice - morning and evening. If necessary, you can spray the product more often, as it is safe. The spray should be used after meals. The duration depends on the disease, it is determined by the doctor.
At what age is it allowed?
The drug is approved for use from 3 years of age. Sometimes doctors prescribe antiseptics to infants under one or two years of age, which raises doubts among parents about the possibility of using the product at such an early age, because the instructions clearly indicate the limitations.
As practice shows, Hexoral is indeed prescribed to children, but exclusively for the treatment of minor injuries and wounds in the oral cavity.
It is physically impossible to perform irrigation or application procedures before the age of two; there is a high risk of the child swallowing the liquid. Any cases of using Hexoral for up to one or two years should be discussed with a pediatrician.
Overdose
The substance hexethidine is not toxic in the dosage indicated in the instructions.
If a person has swallowed a large amount of the drug, vomiting is observed, so significant absorption does not occur. There have been no recorded cases of alcohol poisoning from ingestion of the drug.
For two hours after swallowing large doses of the drug, it is necessary to perform gastric lavage and symptomatic therapy. It is important to consult a specialist after swallowing large doses of medication.
Geksoral's analogs
Level 4 ATX code matches:
Metrodent
Metrogil Denta
Angi Sept
Sebidin
Stomatidin
Periodonticide
Rotokan
Analogues of this medicine are the drugs Stomatidin , Hexosept , Stopangin , Hexetidine , etc. The doctor should select the most optimal drug.
Which is better: Inhalipt or Hexoral?
In general, the effects of these drugs on the body are similar. But Inhalipt is prescribed for a narrower range of diseases.
Inhalipt is several times cheaper than Hexoral.
Hexoral for children
It should be borne in mind that this drug can be prescribed to children after reaching three years of age. The instructions for children inform that the use of the solution is possible at an age when the child is able to consciously rinse the mouth and throat, and there is no danger of swallowing the liquid.
Hexoral spray is also not used for children under 3 years of age. It is important that the child does not resist the spray nozzle in the mouth and can hold his breath while the drug is injected.
For children over 3 years of age, the product is used in the dosage indicated in the instructions.
Terms of sale, storage, expiration date
One of the components of the drug Hexoral is ethanol. In large quantities, if taken uncontrolled, the drug can provoke alcohol intoxication and even cause intoxication of the body.
Therefore, you need to store the antiseptic in a closed cabinet, where the child will not have access. The drug does not lose its properties at temperatures from 5° to 25°C.
It is important not to let the liquid freeze.
Hexoral is sold through a network of pharmacies. The drug is available freely, without a prescription.
Hexoral during pregnancy and lactation
the undesirable effects of the drug during pregnancy and lactation . Therefore, the question of whether Hexoral can be taken during pregnancy can be answered positively, but only if the doctor clearly weighs the potential benefits and risks. Regardless of whether the patient is in the 1st trimester or 2nd trimester of pregnancy, she should definitely consult with her doctor. There is no sufficient data on the effect of the drug during breastfeeding.
Contraindications and side effects
Hexoral is extremely rarely prescribed to children under 3 years of age. The drug is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to the components. If you are prone to allergies, you should use Hexoral therapy with caution.
Possible side effects:
- nausea and vomiting;
- convulsions;
- breathing problems;
- dysfunction of the cardiovascular system;
- change in taste perception;
- numbness of the oral cavity;
- change in tooth color.
Overdoses of Hexoral occur extremely rarely. If a child swallows the drug and experiences nausea and vomiting, contact a medical facility immediately. Before arriving at the hospital, you can give your child activated charcoal.
Geksoral price, where to buy
How much the drug costs depends on the packaging of the release form - it is an aerosol or a solution. The price of Hexoral spray is 240-260 rubles per 40 ml package. Hexoral throat spray is used as a spray for children over 3 years old.
The price of Hexoral solution is 210-240 rubles per 200 ml package. You can find out more accurately the cost at the places where the drug is sold.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
ZdravCity
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