Hexoral Spray

Hexoral - a local antiseptic, which is used for various diseases of the oral cavity. The main active ingredient of the drug is hexaethidine.

It shows activity against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. It has analgesic, enveloping, hemostatic effect.

In addition, the medicinal substance is able to exert a deodorizing and enveloping pharmaceutical effect, and also acts as a local analgesic.

Clinical and pharmacological group

Antiseptic for topical application in ENT-practice and dentistry.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Released without a doctor's prescription.

Price list

How much does Hexoral in pharmacies cost? The average price is at the level of370 rubles.

Form of issue and composition

The main constituent of Hexoral, providing its pharmacological action, is the hexaethidine substance.

Depending on the form of release of the drug, its content will be different. A clear, reddish solution with a pleasant mild odor contains 100 mg of the active ingredient, whereas its concentration in a transparent aerosol with a menthol odor is twice as high. In tablets are present chlorhexidine and benzocaine.

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Pharmacological effect

Antiseptic is antimicrobial, deodorizing, analgesic, enveloping and haemostatic property. The active substance of aerosol (hexetidine) is a local antiseptic and has an antifungal effect. The mechanism of action is the violation of oxidative processes inside the cell. The spray has a wide spectrum of activity against fungi of the genus Candida and bacterium-pathogens of infectious-inflammatory pathologies.

Resistant to hexetidin are Pseudomonas aeruginosa (located in purulent wounds) and Proteus (diseases of the gastrointestinal tract). The active component of the drug has an analgesic effect. After aerosol application, hexetidine is distributed on the mucous membrane in the form of a thin film and is almost not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream. The activity of hexetidine is maintained for 12 hours.

Indications for use

medicinal preparation is intended for elimination of pathologies of oral cavity of infectious and inflammatory character. It is also prescribed for the purpose of additional therapy of viral lesions and colds. It is also managed with severe purulent abnormalities of the pharynx. The drug is prescribed for prophylaxis before operations in the oral cavity.

Supplement the list of indications for the use of "Geksoral" following types of ailments:

Bleeding gums.
Infection of the tooth socket with microbes during and after removal.
Inflammation of the tongue and mucous membranes of the gums.
Angina, which leads to acute inflammation of the tonsils.
Thrush, fungal infection Candida mouth, tonsils and pharynx.
Elimination of bad smell from the mouth, which appears against the background of the development of tumor pathology.
Inflammation of the pharynx and palatine tonsils. That is, the drug is prescribed for diagnosing pharyngitis and tonsillitis.

"Geksoral" is one of the few medications that help to solve such a number of medical problems.

Contraindications

Age to 3 years;
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Before prescribing hexoral, breastfeeding and pregnant women need to carefully weigh the risk and the expected benefit of treatment (with lack of sufficient data on excretion in breast milk and penetration of the drug through the placental barrier).

Use in pregnancy and lactation

There are no direct contraindications for the use of Geksoral during pregnancy in the instructions for the medicine. However, these clinical trials confirming the safety of his appointment for the treatment of sore throat, pharyngitis, and other throat disorders in pregnant women do not exist and can not exist. Similarly, it is not known how safe the drug is for its administration to nursing mothers.

This is explained simply: according to the statutes of the World Health Organization (WHO), it is prohibited to involve pregnant women and mothers breastfeeding in clinical trials. Therefore, although local action of the drug with good tolerability minimizes the possibility of its negative influence on the fetus being formed, it is possible to use Hexoral to pregnant women only under medical supervision.

And only if the heavily flowing tonsillitis or tonsillitis, or an incessant cough with pharyngitis, pose a greater threat to the health of the mother and fetus than the risk of using the medication.

Dosage and route of administration

The instructions for use indicate that the spray of Geksoral is applied topically. Hexetidine adheres to the mucosa and thus gives a lasting effect. In this regard, the drug should be used after meals.

In adults and children older than 6 years, treated affected areas with respiratory arrest. Assign 1 injection in 1-2 seconds 2 times / day.
In children aged 3 to 6 years, the drug is possible after consultation with a doctor.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.

General recommendations for use:

The drug is sprayed into the mouth or throat. Using aerosol, it is possible to easily and quickly treat affected areas. It is necessary to perform the following actions:

Wear a spray nozzle on the aerosol can;
Direct the end of the nozzle to the affected area of the mouth or pharynx;
During the introduction of the drug, the bottle should be kept constantly in an upright position;
Enter the required amount of the drug, pressing on the head of the nozzle-sprayer for 1-2 seconds, do not breathe when you inject the aerosol.

Side effects

The spray of Geksoral is well tolerated. Sometimes it is possible to develop local allergic reactions in the form of burning in the mouth, rashes and itching of the skin of the face. With prolonged use of the drug, it is possible to develop a change in taste sensations.

Overdose

The substance hexaethidine is not toxic at the dosage indicated in the instructions.

In the event that a person swallows a large amount of the drug, vomiting is noted, so there is no significant absorption. There were no cases of alcohol poisoning when the drug was ingested.

For two hours after swallowing large doses of the drug, it is necessary to wash the stomach, perform symptomatic therapy. It is important to consult a specialist after swallowing large doses of the medication.

special instructions

There are no special regulations.

The content of ethanol in the preparation is 5.15%. One dose of the drug contains 20.3 mg of ethanol (in terms of absolute alcohol).
The contents of the aerosol can is under pressure. Do not open, puncture and burn the cylinder, even if it is empty.
Children can use the drug from this age, when there is no danger of uncontrolled ingestion or when they do not resist a foreign object (nozzle-sprayer) in the mouth when using aerosol and are able to hold breath when injecting the drug.
The patient should be informed that if the medicinal product has become unusable or has expired, it should not be poured into sewage or thrown out into the street. It is necessary to place the drug in a bag and put it in a garbage container. These measures will help protect the environment.

Geksoral aerosol does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and perform other potentially hazardous activities.

Drug Interactions

The manufacturer does not provide information on the interaction of Hexoral with other medications.

According to the instructions for use, the drug can be used as an adjunct to antibiotic therapy, it is good is compatible with sulfonamides (does not suppress their action and does not contribute to an increased likelihood of side effects).

Reviews

We picked up some feedback from people who used Geksoral spray:

Tatyana. The medicine is good. It's good. But... I already bought the rejected hexoral aerosol twice. After some time, the sprayer stops working. Like everything is clean, not clogged, anywhere to hit, could not even fall. The first time there was a floor of a can. Second time stopped spraying after a week of use. It's a shame. They sell marriage for a lot of money, which they can not return in any way.
Dasha. In our house hexoral came by accident. My grandmother asked for something "from the nose" in the pharmacy. But either the pharmacist did not understand her, or joked, but gave her exactly this medicine. I did not immediately notice that my grandmother was aiming this long tube to the nose for a long time. And when she finally cried, she fell into a stupor. In the nose everything was stinging, and the runny nose did not pass. I read the instructions and got scared. But later it turned out that the drug did not cause any harm, so they threw it in the medicine cabinet in case you need a medicine "from the throat".
Vitalina. I was prescribed hexoral for candidal stomatitis. This solution I rinsed, but it can not be diluted and moistened with a tampon in it and applied to sores. The drug helped me to get rid of thrush in my mouth. Only it is important to remember that hexoral can not be swallowed in any way. The drug is nontoxic when used correctly.

Often reviews about Geksorale testify that the drug helps to quickly eliminate pain and other unpleasant symptoms accompanied by angina and other diseases of the mouth and pharynx. Some patients note the unpleasant taste of the drug. Doctors warn that in the case of Geksoral it is better not to engage in self-medication, because uncontrolled use of the drug without a correctly diagnosed diagnosis can worsen the patient's condition.

Analogues

If the pharmacy counter did not have a proven tool against viral diseases and colds - Geksoral, then you can pick up drug substitutes, similar in composition and effectiveness. Before using analogs, read the instruction. Each drug has its own contraindications, methods of application. A cheap substitute for Hexoral is Ingalipt - 30 ml costs 84 rubles.

The list of analogues of Hexoral, which are supplied in the form of sprays, tablets and solutions:

Stopangin;
Lysobact;
Stomatidin;
Hexaspree;
Miramistin;
Maxikold Lor;
Hexetidine;
Cameton;
Tantum Verde;
Bioparox.

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture. Spray Hexalol should be stored in a place inaccessible to children at a temperature of no higher than + 25 ° C, it should not be allowed to freeze.