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Grammidin is a topical antiseptic designed to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammation in the mouth and throat. It is often used to combat seasonal colds and dental problems. High efficiency, ease of use and affordable price have made Grammidin lozenges one of the most popular remedies for sore throats among the people. Today we will tell you in detail about the composition of this drug, the correct use and possible contraindications.
Pharmacological action and composition Grammidin
The brand name Grammidin is consonant with the main active ingredient of this drug – the antibiotic gramicidin C. It has a very wide spectrum of bactericidal action, and quickly copes with almost any microbes that affect the oral cavity, gums and throat of a person. This antibiotic is often used not only by therapists and pediatricians, but also by dentists.
The resorption of tablets contributes to profuse salivation, and due to this, the antibiotic quickly and evenly spreads through the oropharynx. Saliva helps to wash away the waste products of microbes, which is also important for a speedy recovery. Grammidin weakens the cell membrane of bacteria, and they quickly die. And several drug forms of the drug make its use as convenient as possible.
Release form Grammidin
The drug is available in three forms:
Grammidin – yellowish-white sucking tablets, each contains 1,5 mg of the antibiotic gramicidin C, as well as a number of excipients (lactose, sugar, methylcellulose, calcium stearate). Tablets are in blisters of 10 pieces, each carton contains two blisters;
Grammidin Neo – convex sucking tablets with menthol flavor, on one side they have the inscription “GR”. In addition to the antibiotic gramicidin at a dosage of 3 mg, they added one more active substance – cetylpyridinium chloride. This component softens the pain in the sore throat that occurs when swallowing. Excipients Grammidin Neo: silicon dioxide, potassium acesulfate, magnesium stearate, menthol, sorbitol and talc. The drug is available in blisters of 6 or 9 pieces, which are packed in cardboard boxes of 4 or 2 blisters, respectively;
Grammidin with anesthetic – convex suckable tablets with lemon, blackcurrant or raspberry flavor. Here, 1,5 mg of the anesthetic lidocaine is added to 10 mg of the antibiotic gramicidin, which perfectly relieves acute sore throat with sore throat. Excipients: eucalyptus oil, citric acid, hydroxypropyl cellulose, menthol, aspartame, mannitol and fruit flavor. The tablets are packaged in the same way as Grammidin Neo.
Indications and contraindications for use
Preparations from the Grammidin series are prescribed in the treatment of the following inflammatory diseases:
Angina;
Pharyngitis;
Laryngitis;
tonsillitis;
Stomatitis;
Periodontitis;
Gingivitis.
If the disease is accompanied by acute pain syndrome, it is better to take Grammidin with an anesthetic. As for contraindications, there are none – the drug is prescribed with caution during pregnancy. It is contraindicated for nursing mothers.
How to take Grammidin
Adult patients are prescribed two Grammidin tablets 4 times a day or one Grammidin Neo tablet 4 times a day for one week. You need to dissolve first one, and then immediately the second tablet, and it is better not to do this on an empty stomach, because after taking the drug you can not eat and drink for two hours. The slower the process of resorption of the tablets, the better the therapeutic effect. Grammidin with an anesthetic during the treatment of severe, painful sore throat can be taken more often, but it is still not recommended to dissolve more than six tablets per day. Children aged four to twelve years are prescribed one tablet of regular Grammidin (1,5 mg dosage) three times a day.
Terms of leave and meals
The drug can be freely purchased at any pharmacy without a medical prescription, but you should not do this. There are precedents of allergic reactions, both to the active and to the auxiliary components of Grammidin. Your doctor, based on all previous cases of drug allergy in you or your child, will be able to give an informed recommendation on the choice of antiseptic for the treatment of sore throat.
Grammidin is stored in a dry, cool and dark place for no more than 2 years from the date of manufacture, which is indicated on the carton.
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