"Stopangin": reviews, analogs, instructions for use, price

An effective antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory drug used locally for the treatment of otolaryngological ailments is the preparation "Stopangin". Patients' feedback indicates improvement in the condition of the throat after it is taken. This is made possible by the bactericidal and bacteriostatic action of the medicament. The preparation is in the form of a solution for topical use, an aerosol for irrigation of the oral cavity. Also popular are the absorbent tablets "Stopangin 2A Forte".

Pharmacological properties

The drug has a rich plant composition. Its components are the essential oils of peppermint, cloves, eucalyptus, menthol, sassafras oil, as well as hexetidine and methyl salicylate. These substances act directly on the mucosa of the ENT organs, producing enveloping and analgesic effects, reduce pain symptoms, reduce inflammation and swelling.

The main antiseptic active ingredient is hexetidine, which, due to its chemical formula, has antiviral, fungicidal and antibacterial properties. The substance replaces thiamine, which bacteria use for growth, disrupts the reproduction of elements that contribute to the formation of protective membranes of pathogens.

The drug "Stopangin" is characterized by a double action. In relation to anaerobic bacteria, it exhibits a bactericidal effect, when exposed to aerobic microorganisms - bacteriostatic.

The sensitivity to the effects of the medication is possessed by proteins, Candida fungi, clostridia, tuberculosis microbacteria, staphylococci, pneumococci, streptococci. The agent effectively and qualitatively fights with pathogens of various strains, and even with prolonged use of resistance (addiction), microbes do not cause. Due to its low toxicity, the drug is widely used in pediatrics.

The second active substance of the drug - methyl salicylate - suppresses the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing the inflammatory processes from the mucous membranes. In addition, trophic tissue improves, blood flow to the diseased areas increases.

The inclusion of essential oils, in addition to anesthetizing and anti-inflammatory properties, causes a pronounced emollient effect on mucous membranes, reduces discomfort, eliminates burning sensation, and relieves debilitating dry cough. In addition, many patients note that the drug "Stopangin" (tablets and solution) well eliminates bad breath.

The drug binds to proteins of mucous membranes, remaining on their surface for up to three days, creates a prolonged effect, while systemic effects on the patient's body are not observed. The drug is evenly distributed throughout the oral cavity, getting into the interdental space and pharynx. It is excreted from the body together with saliva.

Indications for use

The drug "Stopangin" is prescribed in the following cases:

• Inflammation of the oral cavity (paradontopathy, aphtha, periodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis).
• Inflammatory pathologies of the throat of viral, fungal, bacterial etiology (glossitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, mucosal candidiasis, pharyngitis), often accompanied by a decrease in immunity.
• As a deodorizing agent for oral care.
• For antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity during surgical interventions and injuries.

Drug "Stopangin" (solution): instructions for use

The drug is used after meals. With its help, the throat is rinsed. To do this, a tablespoon of the solution should be held in the mouth for a minute. In a day, you need to do 5-6 rinses, trying not to swallow the solution.

It is useful to carry out treatment of the mouth and throat with a swab dipped in the solution of the drug "Stopangin". Parents' reviews say that it is convenient to treat children in this way. It is important during local therapy to observe a break of 3-4 hours between procedures. The standard course of treatment is a week.

When using the spray, it is necessary to remove the protective cap and attach it to the applicator, then make several pushings, which will allow the solution to get into the nebulizer. Irrigation of the tonsils is carried out several times a day. During the procedure, you need to hold your breath, and inhale the drug is generally prohibited. The solution is also not allowed to enter the eyes. It is not recommended to use a spray for children under the age of eight.

Tablets "Stopangin Fort" take no more than five days. Allowable dosage - 1 tablet for resorption every three hours. Since the drug does not contain sugar, it can be used by people with diabetes.

Contraindications to the use of medicament

Solution "Stopangin", the use of which is effective for the treatment of the throat, it is forbidden to take with increased sensitivity to the constituent components. Essential oils can provoke local allergic reactions. Contraindicated use of the drug in atrophic pharyngitis. Do not take the medicine "Stopangin" during pregnancy in the early stages. During breastfeeding, due to the lack of systemic exposure, the solution can be used.

Side effects

In general, the drug "Stopangin" (reviews testify to this) is well tolerated by patients. Sometimes in places of direct contact with mucous membranes hyperemia, burning, allergy symptoms may occur.

With abundant irrigation, the medicine can get into the stomach and provoke vomiting. Do not cancel the drug. Drivers and people doing work that require increased attention should take into account that the solution contains ethyl alcohol. Therefore, the remedy is required to be used half an hour before the activity is carried out.

The drug "Stopangin" in pregnancy

As already mentioned, treatment with medication is not recommended for early pregnancy (up to 14 weeks). In the second and third trimester, the medication is used after a specialist's prior consultation. There is no direct teratogenic and embryotoxic effect.

Overdose and analogues

If you accidentally swallow a drug in a significant amount, you may experience nausea or vomiting. In such cases, it is necessary to perform gastric lavage and take enterosorbents: Enterosgel, Lactofiltrum, Polysorb, activated charcoal, to produce symptomatic treatment.

Analogous pharmacological action, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect possess preparations "Stomatidin", "Hexetidine", "Givalex", "Hexoral". Of the Russian analogues, it should be noted the aerosols "Cameton", "Ingalipt", which have a lower cost and efficiency.

Storage, price

Store the medicine at a temperature of no more than 25 C in a dark and dry place. Its properties retain the spray for two years, the rinse solution for four years. The spray for local use is contained in plastic bottles, the applicator includes a spray applicator. The solution is available in glass bottles (100 ml). You can buy the medicine without a prescription in pharmacies. The cost of the solution "Stopangin" (reviews confirm this information) is about 100 rubles, the spray - 130 rubles.