Orasept spray for children. Instructions for use, reviews

For the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity in traditional medicine, an antiseptic is used pharmacological agent Orasept.

The drug has analgesic and bactericidal properties, has a fungicidal and anti-inflammatory effect on the patient's body. The medication is not intended for long-term use. The preparation contains glycerin, which has a softening effect on irritated mucous membranes, which is important in the treatment of stomatitis and tonsillitis.

Spray Orasept has received great demand in pediatrics. It can be used to treat children from 3 years old. Before buying a medication, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician (otolaryngologist) who will prescribe an individual treatment regimen.

Release form

Orasept is a spray for children and adults, which helps to eliminate painful symptoms and stop the inflammatory process when the pharyngeal and palatine tonsils are affected. The drug is available in the form of a red solution. The product is sold in a plastic bottle, the volume of which is 177 ml.

Chemical composition

Orasept oral spray contains 1.4% phenol as the main component.

The following excipients help to enhance the therapeutic effect of the drug:

• Glycerin (organic compound, the simplest representative of trihydric alcohols).
• Purified water.
• Cherry flavor.
• E954.
• E129 (dye # 40).

The drug Orasept belongs to the category of antiseptic agents, the action of which is aimed at treating various diseases of the throat.

Pharmacological properties

The active component of the Orasept oral spray is phenol, which is contained in the drug in a minimum amount. The medicinal solution is used in otolaryngology as a powerful antiseptic, anesthetic for the treatment of the oral cavity and pharynx. The drug is also recommended to be used to combat Candida fungi. The spray is intended to temporarily relieve / eliminate painful symptoms.

Phenol is an effective antiseptic. This substance has bactericidal activity against vegetative forms of bacteria and fungi. At the same time, phenol has a minimal effect on spores. The pharmacodynamics of hydroxybenzene is based on the denaturation of the protein of the cell of the pathogenic microorganism, as well as on the change in its colloidal state. Phenol increases the membrane permeability index, affects redox processes.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The active component of the drug quickly enters the bloodstream and is excreted through the digestive tract. In the case of too frequent use of the spray, phenol is gradually metabolized in the liver tissues and excreted by the kidneys along with urine.

Indications for use

The composition of the pharmacological agent includes phenol, which has a powerful fungicidal and antimicrobial principle of action.

The annotation to the drug indicates that Orasept should be taken in the following cases:

• Tonsillitis.
• Pharyngitis.
• Gingivitis. This is an inflammation of the gums, which proceeds without violating the integrity of the periodontal junction.
• Stomatitis.
• Periodontitis. This is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the tooth (periodontal) with the subsequent destruction of the ligaments of the tooth with the bone tissue of the jaw.
• Wearing orthodontic appliances, which are designed to correct bite pathologies.
• Recently undergone dental surgery.
• Treatment of bacterial and viral infections of the mouth, pharynx.
• Preparing the patient for surgery in the oral cavity.

Before using the Orasept spray, it is recommended to consult with your doctor so that drug treatment is not only effective, but also safe.

Contraindications

Orasept - spray (for children, a drug with phenol is prescribed by otolaryngologists for inflammation of the tonsils, if a child is worried about a sore throat time of meals and in the morning after waking up) for topical application, which is well tolerated by the body of patients of different ages.

To reduce the likelihood of developing adverse reactions, before using a medication, it is recommended to make sure that the following contraindications are absent:

• Hypersensitivity of the body to the components of the drug.
• The presence of inflammatory diseases, which are accompanied by damage to the mucous membranes. In this case, the risk of toxic effects of the spray on the patient's body increases by 70%.
• The presence of violations in the work of the liver, kidneys.
• Epiglottitis. This is a phlegmonous, diffuse acute inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent tissues.
• Childhood.
• Pregnancy.
• Lactation.

If there are contraindications to the use of the Orasept spray, it is recommended to refuse, so as not to provoke the development of side reactions and severe complications.

At what age can the drug be used?

The pharmacological agent Orasept is in demand in pediatrics, since this spray is highly effective in the fight against diseases of an infectious and inflammatory nature. Pediatricians recommend using the drug for the treatment of children over 3 years old. If you use a spray to treat a young child, then there is a risk of developing an allergic reaction (local swelling of the throat is not excluded).

Treatment of children from 3 to 12 years old should take place under the supervision of doctors or parents. The specialist draws up a safe scheme of drug therapy on an individual basis, taking into account the age of the child, his current condition and the form of the diagnosed disease.

Instructions for use, dosage

To achieve a positive therapeutic effect, Orasept must be sprayed into the oral cavity. The medicine must be held in the mouth for 20 seconds. The solution can be swallowed. For children aged 3 to 12 years, it is shown every 3-4 hours. treat the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and pharynx with the agent by pressing the sprayer 3 times. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the attending physician on an individual basis.

For the treatment of adults and children over 12 years of age, it is necessary every 2-4 hours. Spray the product in the oral cavity 3-5 times. The optimal duration of drug therapy depends on the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient's tolerance to the drug. The use of an oral spray for mild tonsillitis should not exceed 5-7 days.

Topical germicidal spray is not intended for long-term therapy. If the patient is worried about an acute sore throat for more than 2 days, then you should immediately seek the advice of your doctor.

If the symptoms of the diagnosed disease have not gone away after 5 days of drug treatment, then you feel unwell the patient may be associated with the development of pathology, to combat which requires the passage of a combined medication therapy.

Side effects

Subject to the recommendations of the attending physician, the drug is well tolerated by the body of patients over 3 years old.

Only in isolated cases does the spray provoke the following side reactions:

• Swelling of the mucous membrane of the pharynx, oral cavity.
• Stool disorder.
• Allergic reaction (Quincke's edema, itching and burning of the skin, urticaria).
• Attacks of nausea.
• Migraine.
• General malaise.
• Chromaturia (discoloration of urine).

If these symptoms occur, stop using the spray and seek advice. to the attending physician in order, together with a specialist, to choose a more suitable analogue of anti-inflammatory funds.

Overdose

Orasept - spray (for children over 3 years old, the drug is considered absolutely safe from the point of view of carcinogenic and potentially toxic properties) for oral administration, which does not adversely affect the condition enamel of teeth.

In the annotation to the drug, the manufacturer indicated that if the pharmacological agent is used too often, the patient will experience the following symptoms:

• Pathological changes in the oral mucosa.
• Attacks of nausea, vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Hyperhidrosis.
• Dizziness.
• General malaise.
• Sudden short-term loss of consciousness due to a decrease in cerebral blood supply.
• Disruption of the central nervous system.
• The development of respiratory failure.
• Pulmonary edema.
• Damage to the kidneys, liver.

If the patient orally takes more than 5 g of Orasept spray, then this is fraught with cardiac arrest, which is due to impaired respiratory function. If symptoms of an overdose occur, it is necessary to flush the diseased stomach and give the sorbent (for example, activated carbon) to take.

If after 2 hours. the patient's condition has not improved, then you need to immediately seek qualified medical help. Only after examining the patient, the doctor will prescribe an effective symptomatic treatment.

special instructions

Orasept - spray (for children, the bactericidal agent will be safe only if the treatment regimen was qualified an otolaryngologist or pediatrician, since self-treatment of angina is fraught with the development of sepsis and toxic shock), which quickly and selectively penetrates the focus of inflammation.

It is forbidden to independently increase the dosage of the pharmacological agent, since otherwise phenol in high concentration will enter the bloodstream and provoke the development of systemic toxic reactions. Do not allow the drug to come into contact with the eyes. Otherwise, wash yourself thoroughly with plenty of warm, running water.

In laboratory conditions, no studies have been carried out on whether it is possible to take Orasept during the period of gestation and lactation. For this reason, gynecologists do not recommend using an anti-inflammatory drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding of a baby. Otherwise, phenol can negatively affect the condition of the child.

Drug interactions

Orasept can be included in combination drug therapy for the treatment of pathologies of the pharynx and / or oral cavity in adults and children. The drug is allowed to be taken simultaneously with antibiotics, sulfonamides and vitamins.

It is forbidden to combine Orasept with disinfectants without prior consultation with your doctor. solutions, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, narcotic drugs (opioids) and blockers neuromuscular transmission. The spray is also not taken simultaneously with those medications that depress the central nervous system.

Analogs

In the absence of the drug in the nearest pharmacy, as well as in the presence of contraindications to the use of the drug Orasept is recommended together with the attending physician to choose a more suitable anti-inflammatory medicine. Before buying an analogue, you must study the instructions attached to it.

Name of the medicinal product	Description
Bronflex	It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the patient's body. Bronflex allows you to achieve antifungal and antiseptic effect. The annotation to the drug indicates that its use is advisable in the following cases: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, periodontal disease, inflammation of the tongue, gingivitis, stomatitis, macrosialoadenitis, candidiasis of the oral mucosa, treatment / extraction of teeth. It is forbidden to use Bronflex for the treatment of children under 3 years of age, as well as for bronchial asthma, hypersensitivity of the body to acetylsalicylic acid, benzydamine. The doctor determines the dosage, the frequency of use of the pharmacological agent and the duration of the therapeutic course on an individual basis. The drug costs 240-450 rubles.
Vertum ENT	It is an anti-inflammatory pharmacological agent, the mechanism of action of which is aimed at stabilizing cell membranes and suppression of the production of biologically active substances, which are derivatives of unsaturated fatty acids, consisting of 20 atoms carbon. The drug has received great demand in otolaryngology for the treatment of diseases of various etiologies. For example: inflammation of the gums, periodontal disease, sialoadenitis, fungal infection of the oral mucosa genus Candida, inflammation of the mucous membrane and lymphoid tissue, tonsillitis, stomatitis, tonsillectomy. Contraindications include: children's age (up to 3 years), hypersensitivity to benzydamine chloride or other substances of the drug. In pharmacies in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Vertum Lor costs from 190 to 320 rubles.
Tantum verde. (Tantum Verde)	It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pharmacological agent that belongs to the category of heterocyclic compounds structurally similar to indole. After the first application, the drug has a local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect. It is recommended to use the medicine for the treatment of the following diseases: glossitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, disease periodontal tissues of a dystrophic nature, laryngitis, dysbiotic lesion of the mucous membrane of the cavity mouth. The drug can be included in the combined drug therapy of pain syndrome of inflammatory pathologies. The pharmacological agent is prohibited from taking with hypersensitivity to benzydamine and acetylsalicylic acid, with fructose malabsorption syndrome. The drug is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age. Apply the drug locally, after eating food. Adults and children over 12 years old need to do 3-8 injections up to 5 times a day. For the treatment of children under 12 years of age, a single dosage of the drug must be reduced to 2-4 sprays. The drug can be used a maximum of 6 times a day. The standard therapeutic course is designed for 1 week. The drug costs 238-480 rubles.
Oralsept	The pharmacological agent has a local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect, has an antifungal and antiseptic effect. In the annotation to the drug, the same indications for use are indicated as for the drug Orasept. To achieve a positive therapeutic effect, adults and children over 12 years old need to do 4-8 sprays of Oralsept in the pharynx and oral cavity from 2 to 6 times a day. For the treatment of children from 3 to 12 years old, a single dosage should not exceed 4 sprays. You can use the drug no more than 6 times a day. Oralsept costs 240-350 rubles.
Anhidik	It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that belongs to the indazole category. The drug helps to eliminate painful sensations and stop the inflammatory process. Additionally, the spray has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Pharmacodynamics of the drug Anidik is associated with the stabilization of cell membranes and suppression of the production of lipid physiologically active substances formed in the body enzymatic way. Indications and contraindications are identical with the drug Orasept. For effective treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases, you need to do 3-8 irrigations of the pharynx and oral cavity a maximum of 5 times a day. For children under 12 years of age, the drug is sprayed into the oral cavity on the inflammation focus, making 4 injections 4 times a day after meals. The therapeutic course is designed for 1 week. Anidik costs 290-380 rubles.
Sangiva	It is an effective pain reliever, antibacterial medicine. With regular use, the pharmacological agent prevents further multiplication of anaerobic and aerobic microorganisms. Additionally, the drug Sangiva has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. The medicine is intended for local use for the purpose of analgesic and antimicrobial therapy of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membrane of the pharynx, oral cavity. The Sangiva remedy is contraindicated during the period of gestation and lactation, if hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as in the presence of respiratory diseases and atrophic pharyngitis. In traditional medicine, the drug is used to treat adults and children over 6 years of age. To achieve a positive therapeutic effect, you need to do 1 spray of oral spray 4-6 times a day, which you need to treat the mucous membrane of the pharynx and oral cavity. For the treatment of children from 6 to 15 years old, it is necessary to spray the drug in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening. The standard course of therapy is 5 days. Sangiva costs 280-420 rubles.
Hexoral	This drug has a powerful antifungal and antibacterial principle of action. Laboratory studies have shown that Hexoral is excellent for influenza type A viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, as well as herpes simplex virus type I, which affects the respiratory tract. The drug is indicated in the following cases: stomatitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, fungal diseases of various etiologies. Hexoral is recommended to be taken to prevent the development of infectious complications before / after surgery on the pharynx. The drug is not used in the following cases: children's age (up to 3 years), erosive-squamous lesions of the oral mucosa, hypersensitivity to the active and auxiliary components. It is recommended to use the drug after meals. Adults, children over 6 years old need to do 1 injection in the morning and in the evening. For the treatment of children from 3 to 6 years old, the dosage and frequency of application of the drug Hexoral is determined by the attending physician. The drug costs 330-480 rubles.

Before buying medicines, you must make sure that there are no contraindications, since in Otherwise, the drug therapy passed will be ineffective and will provoke the occurrence complications. In a severe course of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity, combined treatment is required, which can only be prescribed by a qualified doctor.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

You can store the drug Orasept for 2 years from the date of release. After this period of time, the unused solution must be disposed of. You can buy the drug without a prescription from your doctor. It is recommended to store the pharmacological agent in a well-ventilated, dry place out of the reach of children. The room temperature should be between +14 and +25 C.

Price

An antiseptic drug in pharmacies in Moscow and St. Petersburg costs from 520 to 780 rubles. The final price of the drug largely depends on the region and the markup of the selected pharmacy chain. The drug is characterized by good tolerance and high efficiency in the fight against infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx.

If after 5 days of daily use of the spray the symptoms of the disease have not disappeared, then this may indicate the presence organic pathology (it can be neoplasm, abscess), which requires the use of other therapeutic methods.

Orasept can be included in combination therapy for the treatment of inflammation of the pharyngeal and palatine tonsils in children and adults. Moreover, only careful adherence to the recommendations of the attending physician will help to avoid adverse reactions and prevent further progression of the diagnosed disease.

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