The drug "Geksoral": reviews and recommendations for use

Used in the ENT-practice and dentistry drug "Geksoral" (reviews of which indicate effectiveness and ease of use), is available as a spray, a solution for gargling or pills. Each dosage form has its own advantages.

The cause of the drug may be the following diseases: angina, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, postoperative period (in dentistry or ENT practice), inflammation of the mouth, the causes of which are various bacteria or fungi. The result of the use of the drug is a reduction in cough, healing of ulcers, reduction of mucosal edema and pain in the throat.

With the correct use of the drug "Geksoral" reviews about its effectiveness, mostly, are positive. For example, both solution and aerosol are used only after meals. This allows the drug to remain on the mucosa and act until the next meal.

The active substance contained in the spray is hexetidine, which has a broad spectrum of action. In addition to it, there are a number of additional ingredients, among which are essential oils of eucalyptus, anise, mint, etc. They contribute to the antimicrobial effect of the drug.

In the tablets "Geksoral tabs", the reviews of which also note their effectiveness, include benzocaine and chlorhexidine, which have not only antibacterial, but also analgesic effect.

When using a rinse solution, remember that you can not swallow it. If the oral cavity is sprayed with aerosol, it is necessary to hold the breath so that the particles of the drug do not enter the lungs. This can cause bronchospasm in people who are predisposed to allergies.

Contraindication to the use of the drug is the age of 3-4 years and the individual intolerance of any component contained in it. It should be noted that, despite their effectiveness, tablets "Geksoral", reviews of which are often found more in a positive way, still are a drug, which is necessary only after consultation with the doctor. Some components of the solution or spray can become toxic when ingested into the bronchi or esophagus and cause unpleasant consequences.

The action of the drug is designed for 12 hours, so it is recommended to use it 2 times a day, except for pills, which allow adults to drink up to 8 pieces a day, and children - up to 4 pieces. When rinsing the throat with a solution, it can be accidentally swallowed. Most often, in these cases, a vomitive reflex appears , thanks to which harmful substances come out of the body, so an overdose is rare. If, after all, too much liquid has got inside, you should immediately wash the stomach, then the treatment is symptomatic. Especially harmful is an overdose for kids, since the ethyl alcohol contained in the preparation can cause alcohol poisoning.

Those who use the drug "Geksoral" (spray) in complex therapy , reviews about side effects are very rare. With prolonged treatment with tablets, there may be a taste disorder or numbness in the oral cavity. During the waiting period of the child and lactation, the drug is administered with caution, since there are no clinical data on its safety in this period.

The drug "Hexoral" reviews are often recommended for getting rid of children from angina or similar diseases of the mouth. In this case, it is important to remember that up to 3 years do not apply the spray, and up to 4 years - tablets and rinse solution. This remedy is a medicine with high efficiency, and its composition is not as harmless as it seems, which is the reason to use it only on the advice of a doctor.