Lorsept tablets for sucking. Instructions for use, reviews

Lorsept presents is an antiseptic medication, which can be used for diseases of the throat of inflammatory and bacterial origin. The tablets are intended for resorption, are considered effective and shorten the recovery period in the absence of other respiratory complications in patients. Their appointment is made by the doctor, which allows you to reduce the number of complications if used incorrectly.

Indications for use

Lorsept is an antiseptic medication with local anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to eliminate the symptoms of inflammation and destroys bacteria that provoke such complications.

The medicine has several indications for prescription:

• Inflammatory pathologies of the mucous membranes of the throat, accompanied by tissue redness, pain and other manifestations.
• Acute and chronic stomatitis can also be treated with a remedy, especially when combined with other medications.
• Angina in the acute stage or exacerbation of the chronic form of the pathological condition.
• Sore throat in which the patient has no external symptoms of inflammation.
• Discomfort when swallowing.

The drug can be used as the only therapy or in combination with other drugs to improve the effectiveness of treatment.

Chemical composition

Lorsept - lozenges containing cetylpyridinium chloride, which has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect.

The tablets contain auxiliary components:

• Magnesium stearate.
• Talc.
• Flavoring agent.
• Sorbitol.
• Purified water.

These substances do not have medicinal properties, they are present to preserve the chemical formula and provide a pleasant aroma and taste. The amount of the main substance per 1 tablet is 1.5 mg.

Release form

The drug is available for purchase by patients in the form of lozenge tablets. The tablets may have a mint, honey, orange, or pineapple flavor, which makes it easier to take.

The tablets are round, white or off-white, medium size. They are packaged in standard plates of 10 pieces, which are placed in cardboard boxes. The box may contain 2, 3 or 5 plates with tablets, a description indicating the features of the application and possible complications during treatment.

Pharmacodynamics

After the tablet enters the oral cavity, it gradually dissolves and the active component spreads through the mucous membranes. The result is a therapeutic effect.

The main ingredient helps to destroy various microorganisms that provoke the inflammatory process, has a beneficial effect on tissues, and helps to increase local defenses.

When absorbed, the product envelops the mucous membranes of the throat, protects them from the negative effects of food, drinks and other factors. The use of short courses after the onset of the first symptoms of the disease can shorten the period recovery and reduce the likelihood of complications against the background of the rapid progression of inflammatory process.

Pharmacokinetics

Lorsept - tablets for resorption, which act rather quickly after taking a single therapeutic dosage. The component penetrates into the tissues of the mouth and throat, relieves pain and inflammation, and destroys bacteria.

The components of the tablets enter the bloodstream in a minimal amount, so the risk of developing an overdose is negligible. After providing a therapeutic effect, some of the ingredients enter the digestive tract, after which they are processed and excreted with feces.

In case of violation of the integrity of the mucous membranes, a more intense absorption of the ingredient into blood, but this does not affect the therapeutic effect and does not increase the likelihood of occurrence overdose.

Application

The tablet is used only for resorption when certain symptoms appear. Depending on the age of the patient and the presence of concomitant manifestations, it is possible to change the dosage, the duration of the course.

For children under 18

The drug is allowed to be used for the treatment of patients over 6 years old, but only as directed by a doctor and after examination. The dosage for a mild form of inflammation is 2 tablets, which dissolve in 1 piece at regular intervals.

Within 3 days, the patient should experience the first therapeutic effect. In case of a severe form of the disease, it is allowed to increase the dosage to 4 tablets per day, that is, they must be resorbed 1 piece every 6 hours.

Symptoms should be eliminated within 5 days. If this does not happen, it is possible to cancel therapy and prescribe other medications with more pronounced properties. The maximum duration of the treatment course is 7 days, but in most cases 5 days are sufficient.

For adults

Lorsept can be used for resorption in the treatment of adult patients if there are no contraindications. Tablets for many pathologies are considered effective. Depending on the degree of neglect of the condition, the dosage and duration of treatment is determined individually.

Disease	Dosage and duration of the course
Mild pharyngitis	When diagnosing such a violation, the agent is used in short courses of 3-4 days. The daily rate of tablets does not exceed 6 pieces, while they must be resorbed at approximately equal time intervals. The drug helps to eliminate symptoms and prevents the progression of the disease. If the manifestations worsen during the course of treatment, the use of other drugs with more pronounced properties is required.
Stomatitis at different stages of development	The drug is often used to diagnose inflammatory pathologies of the oral mucosa. It helps kill germs and reduces the likelihood of inflammation spreading to healthy tissues in the upper respiratory tract. The duration of treatment does not exceed 5 days, the number of tablets per day is 6 pieces, they dissolve 1 piece at regular intervals
Running sore throat	With an advanced course of pathology, the drug is taken in 8 tablets per day. It is recommended to dissolve 1 tablet every 2 hours throughout the day, which will allow you to get a therapeutic effect rather quickly. After 2 days, the condition improves, after 5-7 days, most of the symptoms are eliminated

On an individual basis, it is possible to change the characteristics of therapy, if the doctor considers it appropriate.

For pregnant

The drug is not prescribed for pregnant and lactating women, which is due to the lack of data on the effect of the components of the composition on the body of the mother and child. Even if an inflammatory process occurs in patients during these periods, safer medicines with other components in the composition are selected.

For the elderly

The treatment regimen for elderly patients does not differ from that used in the case of diagnosing pathologies in adult patients. If there are severe liver and kidney abnormalities, dosage may be reduced. The standard maximum dosage is 8 tablets, sometimes it can be reduced to 6 tablets. The duration of treatment for such patients does not exceed 5 days.

Contraindications

The drug has contraindications for therapy, which are important to consider before starting the course. One of the absolute obstacles is considered intolerance to any ingredient in the composition, a history of such reactions.

Other contraindications for treatment:

• Hypersensitivity of the tissues of the upper and lower respiratory tract, in which the use of tablets can aggravate the condition.
• Bronchial asthma. The medicine is used with caution when diagnosing a chronic form of pathology, but in the acute stage, treatment can provoke complications.
• The presence of multiple foci of ulceration on the tissues of the mouth and throat.
• Fungal diseases of the mucous membranes.
• Convulsive seizures against the background of progression of epilepsy, as well as a critical increase in blood pressure.
• The patient's age is up to 6 years. For children under 6 years old, medications with other ingredients in the composition are used.
• Internal bleeding, provoked by the aggravation of the course of peptic ulcer disease.
• A state of shock, accompanied by a critical decrease in blood pressure indicators.
• Swallowing dysfunction.
• Brain pathologies, in which there is a violation of blood circulation.
• Impaired consciousness.

For patients, individual contraindications can be determined, revealed during the examination. Relative contraindications include a severe course of heart pathologies.

Overdose

Lorsept - tablets for resorption, capable of provoking an overdose only with prolonged use in large quantities. Sometimes these complications result from taking a large number of pills once. Such disorders can develop despite the absence of pronounced systemic absorption.

In case of an overdose, the patient's general condition worsens significantly, there is a headache, weakness and fatigue. Patients may notice nausea and bouts of vomiting, pain in the abdomen. Some people talk about upset stools, bloating, and flatulence.

Overdose may be accompanied by irritability, sleep disturbance. If such complications develop, you should immediately stop using the product and visit a doctor. The disorder is treated in a hospital setting, it may require gastric lavage and prescription of medications for parenteral administration.

For 3-5 days, the patient receives treatment, after which he can be transferred to tablets. It is forbidden to treat an overdose at home or ignore the manifestations.

Side effects

Negative reactions during the period of therapy can occur even if all the doctor's recommendations are followed and taken in the right dosages.

Symptoms affect not only the area of ​​influence, but also the work of internal organs:

• Headache, weakness and sleep disturbance. Some people note increased irritability, as well as impaired coordination of movements.
• Nausea and bouts of vomiting, pain in the abdomen.
• Stool disorder, accompanied by pain and increased gas production.
• Decreased performance.
• Increased urination.
• The appearance of areas of irritation on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, which worsen the general condition and interfere with the normal intake of food and liquids.
• The appearance of a rash on the mucous membranes and skin in the mouth, spreading it to healthy areas. When a rash appears, severe itching is possible, which leads to damage to the lesions and the development of additional complications. Often, with such complications, the likelihood of infection of damaged tissues increases.

Negative symptoms are considered a reason to refuse treatment. The doctor may choose another medication that is safer for the patient. You should not continue treatment, even if symptoms are mild.

special instructions

Lorsept - tablets for resorption, which should be used only according to indications and after a preliminary diagnostic examination.

Experts recommend that you do not consume liquid and food 20 minutes before taking and for 20 minutes after it. This will ensure the maximum therapeutic effect, as well as reduce the negative effect on the affected tissues, the sensitivity of which increases after the tablets are resorbed.

Drug interactions

Since the drug acts primarily locally, its effect on the activity of systemic drugs is minimal. That is why the simultaneous use of drugs from different groups is allowed.

Despite this, it is necessary to avoid the use of products with the same properties, as well as medicines in a different form containing the same ingredient in the composition. The decision on the combination of drugs is made by the doctor on the basis of the examination data.

Storage conditions and periods

When storing the medication, do not allow moisture and direct sunlight to get on it for an extended period of time.

The maximum storage time is 3 years. After the expiration of this period, the application is prohibited.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensing funds from different pharmacy points is free, which allows you to purchase it if necessary.

Analogs

The tool has many substitutes, which often contain other components in the composition, but have the same properties. They are selected individually depending on the disease and the characteristics of the patient's body.

Lizobact

Lozenges with pronounced anti-inflammatory properties. The composition of the drug contains lysozyme and pyridoxine, the components help to eliminate the symptoms that arise when diagnosing pathologies of the throat of inflammatory origin.

Like the original, the medicine is used in short courses of 5-7 days, 4 to 6 tablets are absorbed per day. Unlike Lorsept, Lizobact is indicated for children over 3 years old if there are certain symptoms. A package of the medicine costs about 180-220 rubles.

Falimint

A drug with a different composition with pronounced therapeutic properties. Available as a lozenge tablet. Unlike the original, the drug has not only anti-inflammatory, but also local anesthetic properties, which allows you to quickly eliminate pain in the acute stage of the pathological condition.

The drug is prescribed for angina, pharyngitis, laryngitis and some other diseases. It is considered to be quite effective, helping to improve the condition in the acute and chronic stages. When using, the dosage is determined on an individual basis. The course of treatment usually does not exceed 7 days.

Like other drugs, the analog has contraindications and can provoke complications. It is prescribed only for adults, unlike the original. The cost of the medicine ranges from 210 to 150 rubles.

Ajisept

One of the available analogs with pronounced properties, which can be used for patients with inflammatory diseases of the throat and oral cavity. The drug is available in the form of lozenges with different flavors, which makes it easier to take. The drug is prescribed for adults and patients over 5 years of age.

The drug contains other ingredients in the composition, but helps to quickly eliminate the most common symptoms of throat pathologies. The substitute is used in short courses of 5-7 days, the dose and duration of the course are adjusted individually. You can get lollipops for about 80-130 rubles.

Strepsils

Popular lozenges with local analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The drug is prescribed for the diagnosis of angina and laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis. It is allowed to use the medicine, even in the absence of acute manifestations, but the appearance of discomfort during talking and swallowing.

The components of the medication do not penetrate into the systemic circulation in large quantities, therefore, they do not so often provoke complications and overdose if they are used as directed by a doctor.

Lozenges have different colors and tastes, are considered effective and are prescribed for adults, children over 5 years old. The cost of the medication is approximately 210-260 rubles.

Lorsept is an anti-inflammatory agent that helps relieve the symptoms of inflammatory diseases of the throat and oral cavity. Tablets are intended for resorption, prescribed by a doctor on an individual basis after examining the affected area.

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