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Septolete and Septolete D is used in inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, hoarseness and bad breath. The drug contains benzalkonium chloride, which has a disinfectant, antifungal and antibacterial effect. Eucalyptus oil contained in the preparation facilitates expectoration of mucus and improves breathing. The preparation is in the form of lozenges and is dispensed without a prescription.
Septolete, Septolete D (Krka)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| lozenges (30 lozenges) | OTC (over-the-counter) | benzalkonium (benzalkonium chloride), eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, menthol, thymol (benzalkonium chloride, eucalypti oleum, menthae piperitae oleum, menthol, thymol) |
SUBSTANCE 1 tablet contains: 0,001 g of benzalkonium chloride, 0,0012 g of menthol, 0,6 mg of eucalyptus oil, 0,001 g of peppermint oil, 0,6 mg of thymol
ACTION
Septolete and Septolete D – disinfectant used in throat diseases
Septolete and Septolete D – indications and dosage
Septolete i Septolete D to preparaty polecane:
- in inflammation of the oral mucosa,
- in pharyngitis,
- in hoarseness,
- in bad breath.
Drug dosage
Septolete and Septolete D are lozenges and should be taken orally. Do not exceed the recommended dose of preparations as it may pose a threat to your life or health. One lozenge should be sucked every 1-2 hours.
- adults 6-8 lozenges / d,
- children after 4 years of age 4-6 lozenges / d.
Septolete and Septolete D and contraindications
A contraindication to taking Septolete and Septolete D is hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the preparation.
Septolete and Septolete D – warnings
- Do not swallow or chew the lozenges, keep them in your mouth until they dissolve.
- Do not use the drug immediately before or during eating.
- It is not recommended to take the preparation in the case of wounds and erosions in the mouth.
- A doctor should be consulted if you have severe infections with high fever, headaches and vomiting.
- It is not recommended to administer the drug to children under 4 years of age.
- The composition of Septolete and Septolete D lozenges is no different, except that the Septolete D lozenges do not contain sugar. Therefore, they have a low energy value and do not damage the teeth. Septolete D (sugar-free lozenges) contain sweeteners – mannitol and maltitol, which prevent the development of tooth decay.
- Diabetes should take into account that each lozenge contains about 1 g of maltitol and insulin is needed for its biotransformation.
- Maltitol affects blood glucose only slightly due to slow hydrolysis and absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
- The use of high doses of the drug may cause diarrhea, as it contains polyhydric alcohols (mannitol, maltitol).
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking the drug.
Septolete i Septolete D z innymi lekami
Septolete and Septolete D interactions with other drugs have not been found.
Septolete and Septolete D – side effects
During treatment with Septolete and Septolete D, the following may appear:
- gastrointestinal disorders in the form of: nausea, diarrhea, especially when using the drug in doses higher than recommended,
- very rarely irritation and rash may occur.