Gorpils (Gorpils) tablets for sucking. Instructions, reviews

Gorpils - a medicine with antiseptic properties, which is actively used in the treatment of patients with inflammatory diseases of the throat and oral cavity. Tablets are intended for resorption, often used in combination with other medicines to increase the effectiveness of treatment. The pleasant aroma and taste makes it easier to take the product, especially when treating children.

Indications for use

The drug belongs to the group of antiseptic medicines, helps to eliminate the swelling of the throat tissues, prevents the spread of inflammation to healthy areas and the lower respiratory tract.

The main indications for prescribing a medicine:

• Pain when swallowing of various origins.
• Laryngitis in acute and chronic form. The medicine can be used as an auxiliary method of treatment.
• Pharyngitis at different stages of development.
• Acute and chronic tonsillitis. Often, in patients with a chronic form of the disorder, there is an exacerbation of symptoms after certain periods of time, and pills help to eliminate the manifestations.
• Mild stomatitis. The antiseptic properties of the drug allow you to eliminate manifestations, especially if administered immediately after the onset of the first symptoms.
• Diseases of the lower respiratory tract, accompanied by damage to the mucous membrane of the throat, pain and a change in the timbre of the voice.

The medicine can be combined with other means when the disease affects not only the mucous membranes of the throat.

Chemical composition

Gorpils - tablets for resorption based on amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol. These substances have the main effect, as they have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

The composition of the drug contains auxiliary ingredients:

• Anise seed oil.
• Levomenthol.
• Menthol oil.
• Sucrose.
• Dyes.
• Orange, honey, lemon, menthol-eucalyptus or strawberry flavor. This ingredient depends on the type of tablet.

Additional ingredients do not have medicinal properties, they are necessary to impart taste and aroma to the product, making it easier to use.

Forms of issue

The medication is available to patients in the form of lozenges, also called lozenges. Their taste can be strawberry, lemon, orange. There are also lozenges with menthol-eucalyptus and lemon-honey flavors.

The tablets are small in size, different colors depending on the taste. They are packaged in foil plates placed in cardboard boxes. Each package may contain 24 lozenges and a description indicating the features of use and possible contraindications for treatment.

The cost of packaging the medicine ranges from 160-180 rubles. depending on the region of distribution and the specific pharmacy.

Pharmacodynamics

The components in the composition of the drug have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Substances, when dissolved, tablets envelop the mucous membranes of the throat, helps to destroy pathogenic bacteria that can provoke an inflammatory process in the event of a decrease in local immunity.

It also softens tissues, making it easier to swallow and eat. Often, patients have such complications with the progression of the pathological condition and the presence of complications.

The medicine helps to reduce the likelihood of the spread of the inflammatory process to the lower respiratory tract. The drug can be prescribed in combination with systemic agents to improve the effectiveness of treatment.

Pharmacokinetics

Gorpils are lozenges that, when applied topically, help to achieve a therapeutic effect within a short period of time. When absorbed, the ingredients are concentrated in greater quantities in the affected area, providing a healing effect.

The drug enters the systemic circulation in a small amount. The components can be distributed through the blood, do not accumulate in the body and are processed in the liver. The metabolites are evacuated by the kidneys.

If there are damaged foci in the area of ​​inflammation, the absorption of components into the blood occurs more intensively, which increases their concentration and can provoke complications with prolonged use tablets.

Application

The medicine is used only for resorption after a preliminary visit to the doctor, who determines the appropriateness of the appointment.

For children under 18

The tablet can be prescribed to patients over 5 years of age when certain symptoms occur. Depending on the severity of the manifestations, the number of lozenges per day differs, as well as the duration of use.

Stage of the disease	Scheme of using tablets
Acute course of the disease	In case of acute symptoms, accompanied by pain, a change in the timbre of the voice and redness of the mucous membranes, the medicine is taken every 4 hours, dissolving 1 tablet. Within 2 days, the child's condition should improve. If this does not happen, it is possible to extend the course up to 5 days according to individual indications.
Subacute form	In the subacute stage, it is enough to dissolve 3 tablets of the drug per day, that is, 1 piece at approximately equal time intervals. The duration of treatment is 3-4 days. This is usually enough to obtain a therapeutic effect.

Children can be treated at home, but the appointment is always made by the pediatrician after the examination.

For adults

Gorpils is used for the treatment of adults in the absence of contraindications. Like children, lozenges are indicated for adults in the absence of any contraindications.

The maximum daily allowance for a patient is 8 lozenges. It is necessary to dissolve them 1 piece every 2 hours, but not more often. After the elimination of acute symptoms, it is allowed to reduce the daily dosage to 6 tablets, the intervals between doses are in this case 3 hours.

The duration of the therapeutic course is 3 days, but if necessary, it is allowed to increase it to 5 days, if the doctor considers it appropriate.

For pregnant

The period of lactation and bearing of a child is not considered an absolute contraindication for drug therapy. But doctors only prescribe medication when the potential benefit is greater than the potential risk.

Treatment in this case is carried out only in short courses of 3 days. This is usually enough to eliminate symptoms. If a woman has any individual contraindications, it is necessary to first consult a doctor.

For the elderly

If it is necessary to prescribe a medicine to elderly patients, dosage adjustment is not required if there is no indication for this. Usually, patients dissolve 1 tablet every 2 hours for 1-2 days after the onset of symptoms.

For 3-4 days, it is allowed to reduce the amount of funds to 6 tablets per day. The maximum duration of therapy for patients is 5 days. In combination with pills, other medications may be prescribed if the patient has concomitant abnormalities.

Contraindications

The medicine has few contraindications. The most important is considered intolerance to any ingredient in the composition. Ignoring this recommendation provokes the development of severe allergies.

Other obstacles include the following conditions:

• The patient's age is up to 5 years. Children under this age are prescribed drugs with a different composition, which acts on tissues less aggressively.
• Bleeding in the oral cavity against the background of mucosal trauma. The tablets can be used only after the bleeding has stopped and there are no other contraindications.
• Acute gastritis and gastric ulcer. The drug can aggravate the course of the disease, which is associated with the presence of dyes, fragrances and concentrated oils in its composition.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding in the acute stage.
• A state of shock, in which the patient may become unconscious and there is a critical decrease in blood pressure indicators.
• Liver failure, viral liver pathologies in the acute stage.
• Renal failure, severe kidney infections. Pathologies often require the prescription of several potent drugs to improve the condition, so the use of pills can aggravate the condition.

With caution, the drug is prescribed to patients who have a tendency to urticaria, and also suffer from chronic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis.

Overdose

Gorpils - tablets for resorption, which do not provoke an overdose, provided that they are taken only in the dose prescribed by the doctor. Despite this, the absence of such complications cannot be guaranteed when taking a large number of lozenges once.

Doctors suggest that in case of an overdose, patients may be disturbed by the following symptoms:

• Nausea and repeated vomiting throughout the day. In the presence of a history of diseases of the stomach and intestines, the manifestations are acute, may be accompanied by other symptoms.
• Abdominal pain, flatulence and bloating, upset stools.
• Headache and impaired coordination of movements.
• Sleep disorder, weakness, decreased performance.
• Aggravation of the symptoms of chronic diseases is observed in elderly patients.

An overdose may be accompanied by an acute course of urticaria, in which a rash appears on the body, and the patient notes severe itching. Damage to the skin from scratching only makes the condition worse. If the condition develops after taking a large number of pills, doctors may flush the patient's stomach.

Only after the digestive tract has been freed from the remnants of the drug, it is possible to prescribe means that eliminate the manifestations. In each case, their list will be different, since the symptoms of patients are different.

Side effects

The drug does not often provoke complications if all recommendations are followed, but violation of the instructions will certainly lead to their appearance. Negative reactions affect the work of internal organs and systems, and not just the area of ​​influence.

Frequent complications:

• Deterioration of digestion, lack of appetite. When eating food, patients often report indigestion, pain, and flatulence.
• Dizziness, impaired concentration and memory impairment. Such manifestations are rare.
• Swelling of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, redness and aggravation of the symptoms of the underlying disease. Such symptoms cause the patient to refuse to eat, which leads to the appearance of other systemic reactions.
• Increased urination, pain in the lower abdomen, the appearance of symptoms of infectious pathologies of the kidneys, bladder and urethra.

The persistence of symptoms leads to a worsening of the condition, the appearance of complications that are atypical for patients during the period of treatment with lozenges. You can not ignore the manifestations or take any medication on your own without a doctor's prescription.

Symptoms usually disappear after refusal of treatment within 2 days. Sometimes it is necessary to prescribe medications to normalize the condition. The treatment regimen in each case is individual, due to the difference in manifestations.

Special recommendations

Experts recommend giving up the use of sour, salty and overly hot foods during the period of therapy. This can further irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, which will only aggravate the symptoms of the disorder.

Before using the pill, do not eat for 20 minutes. After resorption, you should also adhere to this scheme. Lack of effect within 3 days is considered a reason to refuse treatment and visit a doctor. The patient may need to use other medicines with more pronounced properties.

Drug interactions

Gorpils are lozenge tablets that can be prescribed in combination with other drugs, if the doctor considers it appropriate. Lozenges do not affect the action of systemic medicines, therefore, combined treatment is possible.

You should not take any medication on your own without a doctor's prescription. It is especially important to comply with this rule in the case when the patient uses medications on an ongoing basis.

Storage conditions and periods

The medicine is allowed to be stored for 3 years in a dark and cool place, which will avoid breaking the chemical formula.

After the expiration date, the use of the medicine is prohibited. The production date is indicated on the packaging, it is better to study the information before using it.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

The drug in tablet form is dispensed in different pharmacies freely, which is not considered a reason for uncontrolled use without a doctor's prescription.

Analogs

The medication has analogues that, if necessary, can be prescribed to patients. Many substitutes contain other ingredients but have similar properties.

Decatilene

A medicine to relieve sore throat, redness and other symptoms. The drug has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, but additionally helps to eliminate hoarseness, which often occurs against the background of laryngitis.

The drug is available in tablet form, it is prescribed for pharyngitis and tonsillitis, sore throat when swallowing. Often, tablets are included in the course of the main treatment for acute respiratory viral diseases. The cost of tablets ranges from 300-380 rubles.

Suprima-lor

Medication in the form of lozenges for resorption, having the same composition as the original medicine. The remedy is indicated for sore throats of various origins and inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa.

It helps not only to eliminate pain, but also reduces the likelihood of complications as a result of the spread of inflammation to the lower respiratory tract. During the treatment period, patients note the elimination of pain, discomfort when eating and talking. The pastilles dissolve for 3-5 days, depending on the symptoms of the pathological condition and the presence of other complications in the patient. The price of the tool is approximately 130-190 rubles.

Grammidin Neo

A drug with antibacterial properties, which is considered more effective than the original, as it contains an antibiotic for topical use. Additionally, the medicine contains a local anesthetic, therefore, when used, the sore throat is eliminated within 20 minutes.

The medicine can be used in short and long courses, depending on the severity of the manifestations. Usually, the drug is prescribed for adults and children over 4 years of age when certain indications appear.

The dosage and duration of treatment is determined individually. Like the original, the drug is not prescribed to pregnant women unless urgently needed. You can buy the product in the form of tablets for 270-290 rubles.

Ingalipt

A medicine based on eucalyptus extract that is available as a topical spray. Despite the different composition and dosage form, the drug is considered effective, has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

The drug can be used in courses of 7 days, as well as in combination with other medicines to provide complex effects. The cost of the spray is 90-130 rubles.

Gorpils - antiseptic tablets intended for resorption, prescribed to patients with diseases of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. The medicine relieves symptoms, prevents its spread to the lower respiratory tract. The appointment of the remedy is made by the doctor, which prevents the occurrence of complications when used independently.

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