Spray Hexoral - an antimicrobial drug that provides antiseptic and easy analgesic effect, is produced in aerosol cans equipped with a nozzle-sprayer. Pharmacological agent Geksoral in the form of an aerosol is widely used in otolaryngology and dentistry.
Composition and application of the spray Hexoral
The main active substance of the drug Hexoral - hexetidine at a concentration of 0.2%, depressant effect on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as pathogenic fungi and protozoan microorganisms. In addition, the preparation includes essential oils of peppermint, eucalyptus, cloves, anise, antimicrobial effect of the drug, and other auxiliary substances. Along with antimicrobial activity, Hexoral has a limited analgesic and hemostatic effect.
Spray Hexoral is used to treat diseases of the throat and oral cavity, such as:
- angina (with spray Hexoral is effective in all forms of angina);
- tonsillitis;
- pharyngitis ;
- inflammation of the mucous tissues of the mouth (stomatitis, glossitis, gingivitis);
- parodontosis;
- fungal lesions of the mouth.
Also, Geksoral aerosol is successfully used in the complex treatment of ARVI and as a preventative against the development of infection in case of injuries of the oral cavity or larynx, infection of the hole after tooth extraction, after local surgery. Due to the deodorizing properties of the substances included in the preparation, an unpleasant odor from the mouth is eliminated, including with tumor formations. Spray Hexoral is effective enough for coughing and sore throat .
Dosage and duration of treatment with Geksoral
Aerosol Geksoral is used to irrigate the oral cavity twice a day. After eating, the dose of the drug (1-2 clicks on the nebulizer) is inserted into the oral cavity. Specialists note that with more frequent use of significant side effects are not observed, but the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug does not increase. How many days to apply Geksoral, determines the attending physician.
Attention! Since the preparation of Geksoral is non-toxic, it adheres well to the mucous membranes and is not absorbed enough into the flow of blood, but when a significant amount of the drug is ingested, there is a feeling of nausea due to the irritating effect of the constituents on the receptors of the mucous membranes. Also in medical practice, cases of temporary changes in taste sensitivity and color of tooth enamel are recorded with prolonged use of Geksoral.
Contraindications to the use of the spray Hexoral
There are no strict prohibitions for use in the therapy of Hexoral spray. However, in some cases, the use of aerosol should be treated with caution, namely:
- during pregnancy (especially in the first trimester);
- during lactation;
- with individual hypersensitivity to the main or auxiliary components of the drug.
Children up to 3 - 4 years of age, the drug is not prescribed because they do not have the ability to hold their breath when spraying the aerosol, which causes the babies to swallow the substance uncontrollably.
Spray analogues Hexoral
Structural analogues of the drug Hexoral are:
- Stopangin;
- Maksispray;
- Stomatidin;
- Hexetidine;
- Givalex.
On the effectiveness of exposure, these products of pharmacology are identical to Geksoralu, and the cost of some drugs is slightly lower. So, the drug Stopangin in pharmacies costs about 1/3 cheaper than Geksoral.