Instructions for Strepsils
Pharmacological properties Strepsils:
Antiseptic Strepsils combined preparation. It has an antiseptic effect on a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, antimycotic effect. The effectiveness of the drug is due to the presence of two broad-spectrum antibacterial components that reduce sore throat. Due to the insignificant absorption of the components of the drug into the blood, Strepsils with honey and lemon is classified as a means for topical use. Given this, pharmacokinetic parameters were not determined.
Indications Strepsils:
Symptomatic treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx, as well as the first symptoms of a cold, accompanied by a sore throat.
Application:
Adults and children from 5 years old. When the first symptoms of inflammation appear in the oral cavity or pharynx, it is recommended to dissolve 1 Strepsils lozenge every 2-3 hours, but no more than 8 lozenges per day. The duration of the drug is 3-14 days, depending on the course and clinical picture of the disease. The drug is recommended for children from the age when they can take it on their own without adult supervision.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to drug components. Children under the age of 5.
Side effects Strepsils:
Rarely - allergic reactions.
special instructions:
If the symptoms of the disease persist for more than 3 days, accompanied by high fever, headache and other symptoms, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis. Do not exceed the above dose.
When prescribing the drug Strepsils to patients with diabetes mellitus, it should be borne in mind that
Strepsils lollipop with honey and lemon contains 2.6 g of sugar.
The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and work with complex mechanisms.
When using the drug during pregnancy and lactation, it is necessary to take into account the ratio of benefits to the mother and the risk to the fetus / child.
Interactions:
Clinically significant interactions with drugs from other groups are not known.
Overdose:
It manifests itself as symptoms of discomfort from the gastrointestinal tract in the form of nausea. Treatment is symptomatic.
