The drug "Holisal". Reviews. Instructions

Medication "Holisal", reviews about which are only positive, is a combination drug used in dentistry, which has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial actions.

Pharmacological properties

The composition of the drug includes choline salicylate, in the place of application, it produces an analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. This component inhibits the functional activity of macrophages, neutrophils, cyclooxygenase activity, production of interleukin-1, the synthesis of prostaglandins. In the acidic and alkaline environment, choline salicylate exhibits antimicrobial, antifungal activity.

Included in the drug antiseptic cetalkonium chloride is effective against gram-positive organisms, fungi, viruses, to a lesser extent - Gram-negative organisms. Methyloxybenzoate and propyloxybenzoate contained in the gel basis of the "Holisal" (reviews give the drug a good rating), also produce antibacterial and antifungal effects. Due to the gel base, the medication is firmly fixed on the oral mucosa and is not washed off by saliva.

Quickly absorbed and penetrates the ends of the nerves drug "Holisal." The testimonies testify that after two to three minutes after the application the pain passes, and the analgesic effect persists for different people from three to eight hours.

Indications for use

In dental practice, this drug is used to treat infectious inflammatory, inflammatory, trophic, ulcerative and necrotic diseases of the mucous membranes of the mouth. Such pathologies include stomatitis of different etiology, candidiasis of the oral cavity, cheilitis, periodontal diseases, gingivitis, allergic reactions, trauma of the mucous membranes of the mouth. For relief of pain, the remedy "Holisal" is prescribed for teething in children, wearing dentures, surgical interventions.

Form of issue, composition

The medicine is in the form of a gel. In 1 g of the drug contains choline salicylate (anhydrous) in a mass of 87.1 mg, cetalkonium chloride in a mass of 0.1 mg. Auxiliary components are ethyl alcohol, methyloxybenzoate, glycerin, anise oil, propyloxybenzoate, hydroxyl cellulose, purified water.

Mode of application

For local use, the medication "Holisal" is intended. The reviews say that he tolerates patients well. You should rub the medicine into the affected areas of the mucosa twice or thrice a day (before / after eating, before going to bed). Adults need to apply a strip of gel in 1 cm, children - 0.5 cm. For the treatment of periodontal diseases, you need to rub the gel into the gums, insert it into the gingival pockets or use as a compress 1-2 times a day. The doctor individually sets the duration of treatment.

Adverse events

Usually does not cause side effects of the drug "Holisal." Feedback from individuals indicates that they felt a burning sensation at the place of application, but it was short-lived and passed independently.

Contraindications

People with a hypersensitivity to the ingredients included in the composition are not prescribed a medicine "Holisal". For children in the first year of life, pregnant and lactating women, this drug is indicated, but it should be prescribed with caution.