Strepsils

Strepsils - a drug for topical application in the form of tablets for resorption and spray.

Helps with throat diseases, relieves painful sensations when swallowing. It is used in dental practice and to prevent inflammatory processes and infections after oral surgery.

The active ingredients of Strepsils have a pronounced antiseptic effect. They lead to suppression of growth, reproduction, as well as the death of various pathogenic (pathogenic) microorganisms, including gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, fungi.

Strepsils in the form of lollipops is very popular, because, in addition to its effectiveness, it is represented by a wide variety of flavors and colors.

Clinical and pharmacological group

Antiseptic.

Terms of sale from pharmacies

Can buywithout a doctor's prescription.

Price

How much does Strepsils have in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of165 rubles.

Composition and form of release

Strepsils honey-lemon taste for absorption includes 0.6 mg of amylmetacresol and 1.2 mg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Additional substances: honey, peppermint oil, tartaric acid, lemon oil, yellow quinoline dye, hardener from liquid sugar and glucose to make a tablet weighing 2.6 grams.
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The composition of 1 tablet for resorption of Strepsils includes 0.6 mg of amylmetacresol and 1.2 mg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Additional substances: levomenthol, peppermint oil, tartaric acid, anise oil, karmazin edikol, ponso edicol, a hardener of liquid sugar and glucose to make a tablet weighing 2.6 grams.
1 candy for resorption Strepsils with a taste of eucalyptus and menthol contains 2 mg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol, 8 mg of levomentol and 0.6 mg of amylmetacresol. Additional substances: indigocarmine, eucalyptus oil, tartaric acid, hardener from liquid sugar and glucose to a tablet weighing 2.6 grams.
The composition of 1 tablet for resorption of Strepsils lemon taste includes 0.6 mg of amylmetacresol and 1.2 mg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Additional substances: yellow quinoline dye, tartaric acid, lemon flavor, sodium saccharinate, isomaltose, maltitol syrup.
1 candy for resorption Strepsils with Vitamin C contains 1.2 mg of dichlorobenzyl alcohol, 100 mg of vitamin C and 0.6 mg of amylmetacresol. Additional substances: a yellowish-yellow color, levomenthol, propylene glycol, red-orange flavor, ponso Edicol, tartaric acid, a hardener of liquid sugar and glucose, before making a tablet weighing 2.6 grams.

Strepsils Intensive

Although these are the same lozenges for resorption, but it costs separately from the above drugs. And its main difference is the main substance. In Intensiv it is only one, it is flurbiprofen, which belongs to the group of NSAIDs, that is, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The advantage of flurbiprofen is its ability to quickly and sensibly anesthetize the affected areas and in a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. But the list of indications for the drug is different.

It is used:

for diseases of the throat of infectious origin, for example, laryngitis and tonsillitis;
when smoking;
with a strong tension of the vocal cords, possibly caused by professional activity;
if you get into the nasopharynx of substances that cause dryness and irritation.

Adverse reactions of the drug are:

distortion of taste perception, ulceration of the oral mucosa;
nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, gastropathy;
abdominal pain, bleeding, increased pressure;
tachycardia, heart failure, anemia;
headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, or insomnia;
asthenia, depression, tremor;
amnesia, agitation, impaired consciousness;
nephritis, swelling, rash, hives.

Strepsils Intensive contains only one basic substance, it is flurbiprofen. Its advantage lies in its ability to quickly and sensibly anesthetize the affected areas and in a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.

pharmachologic effect

The action of the active substances Strepsils, aimed at destroying the bacterial cell membrane, as well as dehydration cells of microorganisms, due to this activity, and bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect is provided.

The action of the drug Strepsils is sensitive: Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus salivarius, Staphylococcus aureus,, Klebsiella aerogenes, Proteus spp., Diplo-coccus pneumoniae, Aerobacter spp, and the like. aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. The drug has a fungicidal effect against fungi of the genus Candida, this is an important factor in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the throat and pharynx, aggravated by fungal infections.

Five variants of Strepsils tablets are presented in the line, in each of them antibacterial and fungicidal action of active substances: amyl methacreazole and , -dichlorobenzyl alcohol, supplemented with components such as: vitamin C, menthol, eucalyptus, honey, lemon, which provides a more effective therapeutic effect.

Strepsils Original is a classic version of Strepsils, in its composition, in addition to antibacterial and fungicidal components, essential oils of peppermint and anise are present. Essential oils included in the preparation have a softening effect on the mucous membrane of the throat and pharynx due to the intensification of the secretion of the salivary glands. With an increase in the amount of saliva released, the antibacterial effect increases, since the saliva contains a natural enzyme lysozyme, which has an antibacterial effect. Also, essential oils, getting on the mucous membrane, cause hyperemia, which promotes microcirculation in the place of use. Pharmacokinetics of Strepsils is not fully understood.

Indications for use

According to the instructions for use, Candies Strepsils are indicated for infectious and inflammatory diseases to relieve soreness in swallowing or speech. They relieve edema and hyperemia of the oral mucosa, kill pathogenic viruses, bacteria and fungi.

You can use lollipops and spray for angina, pharyngitis, laryngitis and acute respiratory infections.

Contraindications

children under 5 years; tablets with a warming effect up to 6 years;
hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance, sugar deficiency or isomaltase deficiency (except for tablets with lemon taste that do not contain sugar).

With caution should take Strepsils during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Tablets with honey-lemon filler should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Intended use for pregnancy and lactation

Due to the minimal extraction of the drug components into the blood, Reckitt Benckiser did not conduct a pharmacokinetics study of the drug. For the same reason, the influence of the products of the Strepsils lineup on pregnancy has not been studied. The exception is Strepsils intensive, the active substance of which is clearly contraindicated in pregnancy.

All other candies are conditionally allowed for use during pregnancy. However, before starting treatment, it is still better to notify the obstetrician. It is behind him remains the decision: is it safe at this time to take the drug.

The use of Strepsils during breastfeeding has not been clinically investigated. It is worth considering that the probability of getting the active ingredients of the drug into breast milk is extremely low. Therefore, as a rule, all forms of the drug, other than Strepsils intensively, are also used for the treatment of lactating women.

Dosage and route of administration

As indicated in the instructions for use, tablets are for topical administration by placement in the mouth and slow dissolution.

Recommended dosing: 1 pc. with an interval of 2-3 hours, but not more than 8 pieces. in 24 hours. The duration of the course is 3 days.

If there is no clinical effect (maintenance of symptoms) after three days of drug treatment, you should consult a doctor.

Side effect

In general, this drug is transferred well enough. Sometimes after resorption of the tablet, it is possible to develop allergic reactions that are characterized by the appearance rashes on the skin, itching, hives (changes on the skin, appearance resembling a nettle burn).

When allergic reactions occur, the use of this medication should be discontinued and treated to a medical specialist who will determine the possibility of further use of the drug.

Overdose

In case of overdose with Strepsil, most often, patients have discomfort from the gastrointestinal tract.

Treatment for overdose shows symptomatic (gastric lavage).

There is no specific antidote to the drug.

special instructions

It is recommended to take the drug as short a course as possible and at the minimum effective dose necessary to eliminate symptoms.

Do not use the drug in the presence of increased individual sensitivity to any component that is part of the drug. Patients with diabetes should consider that each tablet contains about 2.6 grams of sugar (0.22 XE).

Interaction with other drugs

There is no evidence of the existence of clinically significant interactions with other drugs.

Reviews

We offer you to read reviews of people who used the drug Strepsils:

Tamara. Strepsils effective pills, I start to use them with the first malaise, the pain is quickly removed, and the perspiration passes almost immediately. To the child at more in a throat too I give Strepsils for children from 5 years, he likes them, they help him, and taste nice.
Dmitriy. When I was sick with tonsillitis, I also bought Strepsils tablets besides rinsing and taking antibiotics. It is a good antiseptic, which quickly clears the pain in the throat and normalizes the condition. The medicine is inexpensive, it has pleasant tastes - I prefer honey-lemon. It is a pity that it can not be used for a long time, but within a couple of days the remedy has time to act.
Elena. Has got used to these pastilles. The second year with them in bad weather and off-season. To me the main thing is that as soon as the first symptoms of sore throat appear, do not start the disease.

Analogues

Structural analogs for the active substance:

Agizespt;
Astracept;
Gorpils;
Koldakt Lorpils;
Rince Lorcept;
Suprima ENT;
Terasil.

Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.

Shelf life and storage conditions

The shelf life of the Strepsils resorption tablets is 2 years from the date of release. The preparation should be stored in the original factory packaging, dark, dry, inaccessible to children at an air temperature of no higher than +25 ° C.