Hexoral (Hexoral) for gargling. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Hexoral is a French line of products used to eliminate inflammation in the oral cavity. A more common form of release, due to its ease of use, is rinse solution. Further, the article discusses the advantages of the solution, the features of its use and the price per package.

What is it used for

Hexoral solution is used to treat children and adults in the following cases:

• the development of inflammatory processes (including infectious ones) in the tissues of the mouth, pharynx and larynx. The solution not only fights inflammation, but also reduces pain;
• identification of ulcers (including purulent ones) on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and tissues of the pharynx;
• diagnosing inflammation in the palatine tonsils, in the tonsils of the pharynx;
• inflammation of the tissues of the tongue;
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• in the complex treatment of angina, herpes and influenza (the elements that make up the solution have a detrimental effect on the causative agents of these pathologies);
• detection of infection in the oral cavity (bacterial, fungal or viral);
• inflammation of the gums and periodontal tissues. If the cause of the inflammation is a violation of the integrity of the tooth, then initially it is necessary to cure the tooth;
• bleeding gums without damage to dental tissues;
• treatment of the gums after the extraction of a tooth that cannot be treated from it, as well as with small wounds in the tissues of the mouth, in order to prevent the penetration of infection;
• to combat putrid odor in the mouth, which is caused by tooth decay or tumor formations;
• for the prevention of infection with colds with weakened immunity.

Additionally, the solution is used to process tissues before manipulations in the oral cavity, as well as to accelerate the recovery of damaged tissues after surgical interventions.

In what form is it produced

Hexoral for rinsing, the price of which is quite high, is used in the form of a solution with a 1% concentration of the active substance. The solution is presented in the form of a transparent raspberry-pink liquid, which is placed in colorless screw-on vials in the amount of 200 ml. The product has a mint aroma, and when rinsed, a specific bitter aftertaste is felt.

The bottle is sold in a cardboard box along with instructions and a measuring cup. There is a risk of 15 ml on the glass, for the convenience of dosing the solution. The cost per bottle can vary from 280 to 320 rubles.

Compound

The healing properties of the solution, as well as the desired appearance and the required percentage of the active substance, provides the following composition of components:

List of components	Characteristics of substances
Basic substance
Hexetidine	The element has a pronounced antimicrobial effect (destroys bacteria, fungus and some viruses). Additionally, the substance has a weak analgesic effect.
Secondary elements
Ethanol 96%	The component has an antiseptic effect, prolongs the shelf life of the solution, and is also necessary for combining the components used
Polysorbate	The substance is used as a solution stabilizer, additionally has moisturizing properties
Peppermint oil	Mint gives the solution a pleasant aroma (and also freshens breath), enhances antibacterial properties, strengthens the gums, the substance also helps to reduce toothache, improve blood circulation, accelerate healing wounds. Additionally, the component accelerates the cleansing of mucous membranes from harmful substances, helps to restore the voice with hoarseness, and strengthen immunity.
Anise oil	The substance has antispasmodic, antimicrobial and sedative properties. Additionally, the element improves blood circulation and eliminates inflammation.
Clove oil	The component accelerates the healing process of wounds, has an antiseptic effect, and reduces toothache. Also, the oil helps to strengthen the protective functions of the body.
Eucalyptus oil	The element participates in strengthening the immune system, prevents the development of puffiness in the tissues, and fights against unpleasant odors. Additionally, it has antimicrobial and analgesic properties, accelerates the healing process.
Lemon acid	The substance is involved in cleansing the blood and strengthening blood vessels, has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and also activates the activity of the immune system
Sodium saccharin	The component is a preservative, additionally gives the solution a sweet taste
Levomenthol	The element has an irritating effect, helping to activate the activity of protective systems, and also has anesthetic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, levomenthol has a cooling effect.
Methyl salicylate	The substance has an analgesic, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect
Azorubin	The component is a synthetic red dye
Purified water	The element is necessary to combine the components and give the solution the desired concentration

The auxiliary elements used not only give the solution the desired appearance, but also enhance the therapeutic properties of the main substance.

Mechanism and principles of action

Geksoral for rinsing (the price of the solution may increase in the season of colds) thanks to the main and auxiliary components, it has the following effect:

• hexetidine disrupts metabolic processes in the cells of pathogenic microflora, as a result, the cells of bacteria, fungus or virus die;
• decreases the pain symptom provoked by inflammation, sores or trauma;
• increases protective functions in the tissues of the mouth;
• helps to strengthen the gums and reduce toothache;
• creates a protective film on the mucous tissues of the mouth and pharynx. The film protects the mucous membranes from drying out, and also protects them from the penetration of infection, which is transmitted by airborne droplets;
• fights the development of inflammation of the mucous tissues of the oral cavity, in the gums and tonsils, as well as in the tissues of the tongue;
• helps to cleanse the oral cavity from food debris and pathogenic bacteria, additionally freshens breath;
• improves blood circulation and strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
• prevents the formation of ulcers and purulent formations in the tissues of the mouth;
• accelerates the healing of microtraumas, and also helps to stop bleeding.

After rinsing the mouth with a solution (subject to the rules of use), the components of the product are practically not absorbed into the blood. In this case, the main element remains in the mucous membranes of the mouth for about 65 hours, and on the enamel of the teeth for about 14 hours.

Since the components of Geksoral practically do not penetrate into the bloodstream, the solution is allowed to be used during the period of bearing a child, but in the 1st and 2nd trimester, a specialist consultation is necessary. When using the product during lactation, it is advisable to transfer the baby to artificial feeding (this requirement is optional).

Hexoral in the form of a solution is allowed to be prescribed to children after reaching 3 years of age, but on condition that the child knows how to rinse his mouth without swallowing the drug. When using the drug orally, the development of symptoms of poisoning is noted. In this regard, children should rinse their mouths strictly under the supervision of an adult.

In old age, Hexoral can be used without prescribing an individual dosage. In addition to the above actions, the solution also allows you to normalize the state of the mucous membranes (in the oral cavity) and gums when wearing prostheses. In addition, the solution can be used to treat the used prostheses.

Application

Geksoral is recommended to be used after consultation with a therapist / pediatrician. He will select a more suitable course of treatment, as well as familiarize with the intricacies of rinsing the mouth (for adults and children) when using this tool.

Additionally, the doctor can pick up auxiliary medications (if the pathology is severe) and voice the rules for taking these funds and their approximate price.

When using Hexoral solution, the following subtleties of use must be taken into account:

• the solution must not be diluted. The remedy has a rather unpleasant taste, so many patients try to dilute it, as a result, the required result from the treatment will not be obtained;
• before rinsing, you must first rinse your mouth with clean water to remove food debris;
• pour the amount of solution specified in the instructions into a glass.
• pour the solution into your mouth. It is recommended to tilt the head back and pronounce any vowel as you exhale. The solution should "chill" in the throat for about 15 seconds.
• Then it is necessary to continue rinsing so that the solution washed not only the pharynx, but also the entire oral cavity with the gums;
• rinse your mouth for about 20-30 seconds;
• at the end, the solution should be spit out.

After the end of rinsing, you can not drink water and eat for 15-20 minutes, so as not to wash off the solution. If the child does not know how to rinse the mouth well, then the oral cavity can be treated with cotton swabs.

For this you need:

1. Give the child a drink of water so that it rinses off any food debris.
2. Open the bottle and pour approximately 5 ml of the solution into a glass.
3. Prepare cotton swabs.
4. Lay the child on his back and wait for him to calm down.
5. Further, it is necessary that the child opens his mouth well. Additionally, it is recommended for one adult to hold the child's hands, and the second to handle the mouth.
6. Dip a cotton swab into the solution and start treating your mouth: first the cheeks, then the gums, tongue. It is advisable to process the pharynx at the end, while manipulations must be done quickly, but carefully so as not to induce vomiting.
7. After the end of the manipulation, discard the used sticks and pour out the rest of the solution.

Important. During processing, a clean cotton swab should be moistened in the solution. After the end of the procedures, the child should also not eat and drink for about 15 minutes.

The following is the classic dosage of the solution, taking into account age restrictions and illness:

Pathology type	Age	Terms of use	Notes (edit)
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, tongue, tonsils and pharynx	From 3 to 7 years old	Manipulations need to be done 2 times within 24 hours	It takes about 2 more days to use the solution after the inflammation processes are eliminated. After recovery, it is enough to rinse your mouth 1-2 times a day.
7-18 years old	Rinsing your mouth is required 2-3 times throughout the day
Over 18 years old	Rinse your mouth with a solution 3 times a day.
Stomatitis and other pathologies accompanied by ulcerative formations	From 3 to 7 years old	It is necessary to process the mouth after morning and evening meals.	It is recommended to continue using the solution for about 3-5 days after recovery. If a combined treatment is necessary, it is necessary to maintain an interval between rinsing and taking medications for at least 30 minutes.
7-18 years old	Rinsing your mouth is required after eating, approximately 2-3 times a day
Over 18 years old	You need to use the solution after each meal. Frequency rate of procedures no more than 3 times a day
Angina, flu, herpes and other infectious pathologies	From 3 to 7 years old	You need to apply the solution 2-3 times during the day. Complex treatment.	The courses of therapy, as well as the frequency of procedures, are determined by the doctor
7-18 years old
Over 18 years old
Inflammation and bleeding of the gums	From 3 to 7 years old	It is recommended to process the gums once in the morning.	It is required to use Hexoral until the condition of the gums is restored. To consolidate the achieved effect, manipulations can be extended for about 2-3 days after recovery.
7-18 years old	Rinse your mouth 1-2 times within 24 hours
Over 18 years old	It is required to apply the solution 2 times a day.
Oral tissue cleaning after surgery or tooth extraction	From 3 to 7 years old	The rules for using the solution (the frequency of manipulations and the duration of the course) are established by the attending specialist. Additionally, the doctor may prescribe auxiliary medications.
7-18 years old
Over 18 years old
Prevention of colds	From 3 to 7 years old	It is required to process the mouth once in the morning.	The duration of use of the solution is 1-2 weeks. Additionally, it is advisable to take vitamin complexes to strengthen the immune system.
7-18 years old	You need to rinse your mouth 1-2 times within 24 hours
Over 18 years old	The solution should be used 2 times during the day in the morning and evening hours.
To eliminate putrid breath	From 3 to 7 years old	It is necessary to process the mouth 1-2 times in 24 hours.	Simultaneously with the application of the solution, it is required to eliminate the cause of the putrid odor from the mouth (to cure or remove the tooth / tumor). The course of therapy is selected individually.
7-18 years old	It is required to use the solution 1-3 times during the day.
Over 18 years old	It is necessary to apply Geksoral 2-3 times every 24 hours.

The dosage of the solution for adults is 15 ml, and for children (from 3 to 7 years old) 5 ml.

Efficiency

Geksoral stands out among other similar drugs with high efficiency. The solution not only helps to eliminate infection and fights inflammation, but also reduces soreness in the mouth.

An improvement in well-being is noted approximately by the end of the second day of using the agent, and the disinfecting effect lasts up to approximately 3 days, after the end of the course of therapy.

Contraindications

Geksoral for rinsing (the price of the solution is not budgetary, therefore it is required to exclude the presence of contraindications before buying the product) cannot be used if the patient has the following prohibitions:

• hypersensitivity to the composition, as well as allergy to the elements of the solution;
• child's age up to 3 years;
• diagnosing a patient with epilepsy or other pathologies that are accompanied by seizures;
• the development of vomiting from the smell of mint, as well as from the specific taste of the solution. Due to the pronounced vomit, rinsing the mouth will not be effective;
• the presence of open wounds in the oral cavity.

It is not recommended to use the remedy for people with alcohol dependence, since the patient may deliberately drink the solution and thereby cause the development of severe poisoning. The feeling of intoxication with this dose of ethanol in the composition is impossible to achieve.

Also, you can not use Hexoral after the expiration of the shelf life (after purchase, the solution must be stored for no more than 2 years from the date of production and at a temperature not higher than 25 degrees).

Potential harm and side effects

Side effects, with the correct application of the solution, develop very rarely and can manifest themselves in the form of:

• itching, laryngeal edema, cough and other allergy symptoms;
• violation of taste sensations, until a complete temporary loss of taste;
• a burning sensation in the mouth or a metallic taste;
• nausea, the development of vomiting is possible;
• an increase in the amount of saliva produced;
• feeling of numbness of the tongue;
• discoloration of the enamel of the teeth.

If these symptoms are present, the drug should be discontinued.

Important. Hexoral should not be taken orally.

When the solution is taken orally, the victim has the following symptoms:

• severe vomiting;
• abdominal pain and headache;
• diarrhea;
• disruption of the liver, heart and kidneys;
• pressure surges, as well as temperature indicators.

With the development of poisoning, gastric lavage is necessary (if no more than 1 hour has passed after swallowing the solution). Further, the intake of sorbents and symptomatic treatment are required.

Advantages and disadvantages

Geksoral for rinsing (the price, rules and features of taking the solution can be announced by the doctor before prescribing the drug) has the following advantages and disadvantages:

Pros of the solution	Cons of funds
High efficiency	Unpleasant specific taste
Duration of disinfection effect
The minimum list of contraindications and side effects	High price
Allowed to use from 3 years
Can be used during pregnancy and lactation	Not convenient to use on the road
Has not only antiseptic properties, additionally relieves pain, eliminates inflammation and swelling

An additional advantage of the solution is the lack of addiction, that is, the effectiveness of the agent remains even with prolonged use.

Analogs

If the use of the solution is not possible (not available in the pharmacy, there are contraindications for use or the solution causes the development of vomiting), then the doctor may prescribe the following analogs:

1. Maxilord Lor. A spray with a volume of 40 ml can be bought for about 250 rubles. The drug contains an identical active ingredient at a concentration of 2%. The spray is approved for use from 3 years old, as well as during pregnancy and lactation;
2. Cameton. The drug is produced in the form of an aerosol, the average cost is about 200 rubles. The tool has a multi-component composition. It is allowed to use the medication from 5 years old. During lactation and pregnancy, the use of an aerosol is possible with the permission of a specialist;
3. Mestamedin. The tool can be bought in the form of a spray, the average price is about 300 rubles. The drug is multicomponent and is used not only for the treatment of the oral cavity. At home, the spray is allowed to be used from 3 years old. In a hospital environment, it is allowed to use the spray from birth. Also, the medication is allowed to be used during lactation and in the 2nd and 3rd course of pregnancy;
4. Miramistin. A 500 ml solution can be bought for about 750 rubles. The advantage of this product over other drugs is the absence of smell and taste. Also, the drug has a wide range of applications (not only the oral cavity). You can use the solution after the child reaches 3 years of age, as well as when carrying a child and breastfeeding;
5. Tantum Verde. The drug is produced in the form of a spray, the average cost is 250 rubles. The tool is approved for use after the patient reaches 18 years of age. When carrying a child and lactation, the use of a spray is prohibited.

Analogues, like the original, can be bought at a pharmacy without a prescription. But if the patient has chronic pathologies, as well as for the treatment of children, the doctor must replace the drug.

Hexoral, according to doctors and patients, is an effective remedy for colds, as well as for pathologies of the gums and teeth. Therefore, the high price for 200 ml of solution is considered justified. Importantly, the drug can only be used for rinsing, not for oral administration.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

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