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The most common cause of sore throat are pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses or fungi. They cause redness of the back wall of the pharynx, tonsils, palatine arches. This is accompanied by such unpleasant symptoms as pain and sore throat, hoarseness of voice, or its complete loss. To reduce the severity of inflammation, you can use special sprays.
Most of these drugs contain components that fight infectious agents that cause inflammation. That is, throat sprays have an antimicrobial and disinfecting effect. Doctors point out that the use of aerosols can speed up recovery, since the drug is applied topically and allows you to irrigate the entire surface of the sore throat.
Throat sprays can also be used in the treatment of children. Until a certain age, children cannot dissolve tablets, and their taste is not always pleasant. In sprays, bitter components are much more successfully masked, so they do not cause rejection.
The throat spray can be used in the treatment of the following diseases:
Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, laryngitis in acute and chronic form.
Stomatitis and gingivitis.
Angina.
Antiseptic treatment of the throat before and after the upcoming surgical intervention. For example, before the upcoming operation to remove the tonsils.
Throat sprays are of the following types:
Sprays with an antibacterial component. One of the effective medicines is the drug Polydex containing two antibiotics – neomycin and polymyxin. It can be used both for the treatment of sore throat and against sinusitis.
Sprays with herbal ingredients. The choice of drugs is quite large, among them Cameton, Anginal, Chlorophyllipt, Ingalipt. In the Ingalipt spray, in addition to plant extracts, there is also an antibacterial component. As for the natural components, they are represented by herbal phytoncides, which have a pronounced antiseptic effect. Plant-based preparations are less expensive than their chemical counterparts.
Sprays with propolis. This bee product has a regenerative, antiviral and antifungal effect. This includes Proposol spray, which allows you to quickly relieve inflammation and restore damaged oropharyngeal mucosa.
Sprays with synthetic ingredients. They allow you to effectively fight bacteria and viruses, and also contain an anesthetic component. Therefore, the use of such drugs quickly relieves the symptoms of the disease. Lidocaine is present in Strepsils and Theraflu Lar sprays, hexetidine is part of Stopangin and Hexoral sprays, benzydamine is present in Tantum Verde. Lugol and Yoks sprays contain iodine. Miramistin and sprays containing chlorhexidine, such as Anti-Angin spray, have a good disinfecting effect.
There are also preparations based on sea water, for example, Aqua Maris spray. It can be used in combination with other disinfecting aerosols, it has no contraindications and is suitable for the treatment of both children and adults. The use of preparations based on sea water allows you to moisturize a sore throat, wash off pathogenic microorganisms from its mucous membrane, and eliminate perspiration. It is difficult to name the most effective throat spray, since it all depends on the cause of the inflammation.
When choosing a drug, you should focus on the symptoms of the disease:
Strepsils Plus, Hexaspray and Tantum Verde quickly allow you to cope with perspiration and sore throat.
If the throat is ticklish due to dryness of the mucous membrane, then theraflu Lar, Kameton, Proposan preparations can be used.
When a patient is diagnosed with angina, antibiotics are necessary. Treatment can be supplemented with Hexaspray, Kameton, Lugol, Chlorophyllipt.
General recommendations for the use of throat sprays:
Before irrigation, it is necessary to rinse the throat with boiled water at room temperature. This is necessary to wash away mucus, pus and food particles from its surface. You can just take 2-3 sips of water to clean not only the tonsils, but also the larynx.
The spray must be evenly treated on the right and left halves of the throat. The spray container should be held vertically. The number of clicks depends on which drug is used for treatment. A more precise description can be found in the instructions.
After treatment, you should refrain from eating and drinking for up to 30 minutes.
Sore throat should be treated at least 3 times a day.
When the doctor recommends treating the throat with several drugs, the interval between procedures should be 2-3 hours.
Do not use disinfectant sprays for more than one week. Otherwise, the risk that bacteria will develop resistance to them increases. The duration of therapy should be determined by the doctor.
Before starting treatment, you should pay attention to contraindications to the use of sprays for the treatment of the throat:
The age of the child is up to 3 years. In this case, there is a risk of developing laryngospasm during the treatment of the throat.
Obstructive bronchitis.
Asthma.
If a person suffers from allergies, then he should use any preparations for treating the throat with caution. Neglect of this recommendation increases the risk of developing angioedema, which is a life-threatening condition. If sputum is separated during coughing, then it is possible to use the expectorant drug Lazolvan.
With regard to the use of sprays for the treatment of pregnant women, special care must be taken. When applied topically, active active ingredients are much more slowly absorbed into the blood, but, nevertheless, they create a certain concentration in the body, which can negatively affect the growth and development of the fetus. During pregnancy, drugs such as Tantum Verde and Strepsils plus should not be used. If there is an urgent need to use a throat spray, then the choice should be stopped on a herbal preparation.
With regard to the treatment of children, over the age of 2 years, the following throat sprays may be used with caution:
Ingalipt, Oracept – after 2 years.
Aqua-Maris and Miramistin – after 3 flights.
Tantum Verde and Theraflu LAR – after 4 years.
Kameton and Lugol – after 5 years.
Hexoral, Hexaspray, Octenisept – after 6 years.
Strepsils plus, Anti-Angin, Proambassador – after 15 years.
Over the age of 15 years, all drugs for the treatment of the throat can be used.
The most affordable is the drug Ingalipt, which contains an antibacterial substance from the group of sulfonamides. Therefore, it can only be used to treat a bacterial infection.
For 60-100 rubles, you can buy the drug Kameton.
How are sprays different from aerosols?
Often, even a specialist cannot answer the question, what is the difference between an aerosol and a spray, nevertheless, it exists. First of all, it concerns the depth of penetration of the medicinal substance. In aerosols, the drug delivery system is built in such a way that the liquid particles leaving the nebulizer have a small diameter. This allows them to penetrate into the deep sections of the respiratory system and settle on the bronchi. Therefore, the aerosol is more effective to use in the treatment of bronchitis.
The spray delivers drug particles with a diameter of 5 microns or more. This allows it to be evenly distributed over the surface of the oropharynx, without penetrating deep into.
The disadvantage of aerosols is that they contain a substance such as a propellant. It is he who pushes the drug out. The propellant is not toxic to the human body, but increases the risk of allergies in the patient.
Children under three years of age are not treated with aerosols, due to the risk of laryngospasm, in which there is a sharp contraction of the muscles of the larynx, and this can lead to suffocation. Therefore, doctors strongly recommend that children either inhale with a nebulizer or rinse the nasopharynx with saline solutions.
If the child has reached the younger preschool age (3-5 years), then sprays can be used to treat a sore throat, but preference should be given to preparations of plant origin, including:
Cameton.
Inhaliptus.
Spray lotion with mint, sage and edelweiss from Vivasan (Switzerland).
If the disease is severe, then Miramistin or Tantum Verde can be used.
Preparations with iodine, for example, Lugol, must be used with extreme caution. If the child complains of a burning sensation in the throat, then the spray should be discarded and a doctor should be consulted.
Names of sprays for sore throat
Since pain and inflammation in the throat can be due to a wide variety of reasons, you should choose a drug that has the appropriate effect.
Strepsils, Chlorophyllipt, Ingalipt help fight viruses and have an antiseptic effect.
With severe inflammation of the tonsils and enlargement of the lymph nodes, it is necessary to use Lugol, an oil solution of Chlorophyllipt, peach oil.
Orasept, Geksoral and Angileks are suitable for irradiation of viruses and bacteria.
Sprays such as Stopangin, Camphomen, Ingalipt, as well as propolis-based preparations help to eliminate discomfort in the form of perspiration and dryness in the throat.
You can reduce sore throat with sprays Kameton, Tantum Verde, Faringosept, Geksoral, Teraflu Lar.
Miramistine
Miramistin is an antiseptic with a wide spectrum of action. It can be used to treat infections caused by fungi, viruses and bacteria. The drug has practically no age restrictions, but in children under 3 years old it should be used with caution and only on the advice of a doctor.
Miramistin is detrimental to gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, protozoa and fungi. It can be used to treat staphylococcal and streptococcal tonsillitis.
Other indications for the use of Miramistin:
Burns.
Purulent wounds.
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of fungal and bacterial origin.
Laryngitis.
All types of sinusitis.
Otitis.
Stomatitis.
You can use the drug for prophylactic purposes for washing the nose and oropharynx. During one irrigation, 3-4 clicks on the dispenser should be done. Treatment of the inflamed mucosa is carried out up to 5 times a day.
The drug can cause a burning sensation and itching if used in the wrong dosage, or provided that the person is allergic to it. As a rule, after a few seconds, the side effect disappears, so there is no need to cancel Miramistin.
Miramistin can be used to treat children and pregnant women, but you must first consult a doctor. If Miramistin is used in combination with other antibacterial agents, then the risk of developing bacterial resistance to antibiotics is reduced.
Hexorhal
The Hexoral spray contains the main active ingredient called hexetidine, so it is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections. Effects of Hexoral treatment: analgesic, disinfecting, deodorizing, enveloping.
Geksoral can be purchased as a solution and in the form of a spray. One vial contains 40 ml of the drug. The therapeutic effect of its use occurs almost instantly and lasts for 12 hours.
Indications for the use of Hexoral in the form of a spray and solution:
Pharyngitis, tonsillitis, glossitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis – in the form of a spray.
Bleeding gums, fungal infection of the oropharynx – rinsing with a solution.
For the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and the addition of infection after trauma to the mucous membrane of the oropharynx.
As a hygienic and antiseptic agent.
The spray is sprayed onto the affected area for 2 seconds. Processing is carried out 2 times a day, after meals.
The solution is not diluted with water, it is used to rinse the throat or mouth. It is possible to use a solution for washing the oropharynx. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the doctor.
Hexoral is not used to treat children under 3 years of age, as well as in the presence of individual intolerance to the drug. Treatment of pregnant women is possible after medical consultation.
Allergies and changes in taste buds are possible side effects from the use of Hexoral. In case of an overdose, nausea, vomiting and other disorders of the digestive system may occur. To reduce the degree of their severity, you need to wash the stomach and carry out symptomatic therapy.
Cameton
Kameton is an antiseptic drug that contains essential oils: menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, and also contains tetrafluoroethane and other auxiliary components.
The spray is only suitable for local treatment of the inflamed oropharynx. After its use, the following effects can be expected: removal of inflammation and edema, normalization of breathing, disinfection of the affected area, vasoconstriction, and pain reduction.
Indications for the use of Kameton spray:
Tonsillitis.
Pharyngitis.
Rhinitis.
Laryngitis.
The drug can be used to treat chronic and acute forms of the disease. Adults are shown 2-3 clicks on the sprayer, you need to treat the throat 3 times a day. For children, the dose is reduced to 1-2 clicks on the dispenser. Irrigation of the throat should be carried out after eating, the mouth and throat should be clean, for which you need to rinse the treatment area with boiled cool water. The maximum duration of the treatment course should be 7-14 days. If there is plaque on the tonsils or other parts of the mucous membrane, then it is necessary to remove it with a sterile swab.
Do not use Kameton for the treatment of the throat in children under the age of 5 years. A contraindication is also the presence of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Kameton rarely causes any side effects. Among them are allergies, dry mucous membranes, swelling of the tongue, sore throat, shortness of breath. If too much of the drug is ingested, the side effects will increase. Do not use Kameton for the treatment of pregnant and lactating women.
Tantum Verde
Tantum Verde is a spray for the treatment of the oropharynx, which belongs to the group of NSAIDs. The main active ingredient of the drug is benzydamine hydrochloride. Tantum Verde allows you to reduce sore throat, reduces the severity of inflammation and removes swelling of the mucosa.
Dentists use the drug as a local anesthetic. The main active substance after application to the mucous membranes begins to be actively absorbed into the blood, which ensures a therapeutic effect. The drug is excreted by the kidneys.
Indications for use Tantum Verde:
Reduction of inflammatory reactions in the oropharynx.
Pain relief in tonsillitis, pharyngitis and gingivitis.
Treatment of the gums after tooth extraction in order to provide an analgesic effect.
For the treatment of children 4-6 years old, you need to do 1 click for every 4 kg of body weight. Adults are shown 4-8 sprays. The number of treatments per day can vary from 2 to 5, depending on medical recommendations.
The spray can not be used if you are allergic to the components that make up its composition, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
When applied topically, an overdose is not possible. However, if the drug is swallowed orally in large volumes, there is a possibility of convulsions, nausea and vomiting. Also, sometimes there is increased nervous excitability and increased sweating. To help a person, it is necessary to wash the stomach, normalize the disturbed electrolyte balance. Further therapy depends on the symptoms that were provoked by an overdose of the drug.
Among the side effects are digestive disorders, allergic reactions, headache, bronchospasm. If they occur, you must stop taking the drug and seek medical advice.
Inhaliptus
Spray Ingalipt in its composition contains essential oils that have antiseptic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition to mint and eucalyptus oils, Ingalipt contains an antibiotic of the sulfanilamide group and thymol.
Indications:
Laryngitis.
Inflammation of the tonsils of any etiology.
Flu.
Stomatitis.
Sore throat of any etiology.
The drug is sprayed onto the affected area for 2 seconds. No more than 4 treatments can be done per day. Before starting treatment, rinse your mouth and throat with water with the addition of salt or soda.
You can not use Ingalipt with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. The drug is not prescribed for the treatment of children under the age of three.
As side effects, allergic reactions, perspiration and itching in the throat are distinguished, which disappear after a few minutes. Nausea and vomiting, as well as skin rashes, may occur. To eliminate these manifestations, it is necessary to reduce the dose or consult a doctor for help.
Orasept
Orasept – a spray with a pronounced antiseptic and analgesic effect. These effects are achievable due to the phenol that is part of the preparation, which is detrimental to most pathogenic microorganisms. Irritation in the throat is reduced by glycerin. After topical application of the drug, it is not absorbed into the blood.
Indications:
Tonsillitis.
Pharyngitis.
Gingivitis.
Stomatitis.
Periodontitis.
Treatment of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx before and after surgery.
Children over 2 years of age perform 3 sprays every 4 hours. For adults, the dosage is increased to 3-5 sprays every 2-4 hours. The therapeutic course should not exceed 5 days.
Oracept is not prescribed for the treatment of children under 2 years of age, as well as in the presence of intolerance to the components of the drug. After consultation with a doctor, Orasept can be used to treat pregnant and lactating women.
Side effects are extremely rare. They are expressed in allergic reactions, redness and swelling at the site of application.
Overdose develops nausea and vomiting. Help the victim is to wash the stomach and further symptomatic therapy.
Throat sprays containing iodine
Iodine has a pronounced disinfecting effect. It effectively fights against mycotic microorganisms, viruses and bacteria. Iodine cauterizes wounds, contributing to their rapid tightening.
Lugol spray
Lugol spray is a preparation for treating the throat, which contains iodine in its composition. After the drug enters the mucous membrane, iodine breaks down into iodides. In addition to iodine, the spray contains glycerol and water, which soften the irritating effect of the main active ingredient.
Indications for use of Lugol-spray:
Purulent otitis.
Coryza.
Stomatitis.
Ulcers in the mouth.
Tonsillitis in acute form and in the chronic stage.
Burns complicated by infection.
You can not use the drug to treat patients with thyroid diseases, as well as in case of hypersensitivity of the patient to iodine. The question of the possibility of prescribing a spray to a pregnant woman should be decided by a doctor. The drug is not recommended for the treatment of children of younger preschool age due to an increased risk of laryngospasm. It is undesirable to use Lugol-spray for ARVI, as this can increase irritation and pain.
Oropharyngeal mucosa should be irrigated 2-6 times a day, depending on the severity of inflammation. Do not allow the medicinal substance to get on the conjunctiva of the eyes. If this still happened, then they should be washed with running water, or with sodium thiosulfate in solution.
Yox
Yoks – spray for the treatment of the throat with the active ingredients povidone-iodine and allantoin. The use of the drug allows you to achieve the destruction of pathogenic bacteria and increase local immunity, as well as facilitate the discharge of viscous mucus. After applying the drug, sore throats decrease, tissue repair processes start.
The drug has the ability to penetrate into the systemic circulation and accumulate in the thyroid gland. The drug is excreted through the urinary system, salivary and sweat glands.
Indications:
Flu.
Tonsillitis.
Other infectious inflammation of the oropharynx.
It is necessary to treat a sore throat at least two, but not more than four times a day. The average time interval is 4 hours. After topical use of the drug, it is necessary to stop eating food and water for half an hour.
As a rule, Yoks does not cause side effects. However, there are the following risks: excessive dryness of the mucous membranes, the appearance of a burning sensation at the site of application of the drug, the occurrence of allergic reactions, the development of iodism. These symptoms require discontinuation of the drug and seeking medical attention.
The drug should not be swallowed, as this threatens with acute intoxication of the body. It is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a metallic taste in the mouth. A formidable complication is swelling of the throat, which persists for 3 days after ingestion of the drug. It threatens the patient with suffocation, the development of pulmonary edema or aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, in case of an overdose, medical assistance should be provided immediately.
Yoks is not allowed to prescribe for treatment to all patients. It is not recommended for use in the treatment of children under the age of 6 years, pregnant and lactating women, patients with hyperthyroidism, as well as on the background of cardiovascular insufficiency.
Yoks is used separately from other antiseptic drugs.
Lugs
Lugs is an antiseptic spray designed to treat inflammation in the oropharynx. The composition of the drug includes iodine, eucalyptus in the form of tincture, iodide and glycerin. Lugs effectively fights bacterial flora and fungal microorganisms.
Lugs is prescribed for the treatment of the following diseases:
Bacterial tonsillitis.
Stomatitis.
The drug is applied to the inflamed mucosa no more than 2 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.
The use of Lugs spray is associated with the risk of developing side effects, including allergies, the appearance of an iron taste in the mouth, swelling of the lungs and throat, and malfunctions of the digestive system.
Lugs should not be prescribed for the treatment of patients with severe disorders in the functioning of the kidneys and heart, pregnant women and nursing mothers, as well as hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Overdose is possible only if the patient swallows a large amount of the drug inside. Then the following phenomena are observed: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. To alleviate the condition of the victim, it is necessary to perform a gastric lavage, give him any sorbent preparations, or ordinary milk.
Lugs is not used in combination with other sprays, essential oils and products containing ammonia.
Throat sprays from China
Sprays for the treatment of a sore throat from China are made on the basis of natural ingredients, so they have a minimal set of side effects and contraindications.
funjiao
Spray with Funjiao propolis. The drug is used for viral and bacterial infections of the oropharynx. The antiseptic effect is achieved due to the components included in the drug: propolis, field mint, licorice, honeysuckle, domifene bromide. For a day, you can carry out 1-2 treatments for a sore throat. This allows not only to speed up recovery, but also to eliminate bad breath.
Bee Propolis
Spray with propolis Bee Propolis. It is indicated to irrigate the throat with this drug for the treatment of gingivitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, ulcerative lesions of the oropharynx. The composition of the Bee Propolis spray is similar to the composition of the Funjiao spray, but supplemented with tea polyphenols. In addition to the destruction of pathogenic flora, the use of this drug can eliminate bad breath. Two treatments per day are enough to produce a high-quality therapeutic effect. The tool is not used in case of individual intolerance to its components.
Sprays containing an antibiotic
If inflammation in the throat is caused by bacterial flora, for a speedy recovery, it is necessary to use sprays that contain an antibiotic.
Angina
This drug contains in its composition antibacterial components of plant origin. Its topical application allows you to achieve the following effects: reducing inflammation, eliminating pain, improving sputum discharge, removing hoarseness.
The composition of the medicinal product includes flowers of mallow and chamomile, eucalyptus leaves and the ground part of sage.
Indications for the use of the drug:
Tonsillitis.
Laryngitis.
Bronchitis.
Stomatitis.
Gingivitis.
Other inflammatory diseases of the oropharynx, having an infectious nature.
During one press on the dispenser, the spray dispenses 0 g of the drug. Dosage for children 132-3 years old: 6 press 1 times a day. For children 2-6 years old: 12 press 1-3 times a day. For adults and teenagers over 5 years old: 12-2 pumps 3-5 times a day. You can drink water or eat no earlier than half an hour after treating a sore throat.
You can not prescribe the drug to people with allergies to the components that make up its composition, as well as to children under the age of three. Treatment with Anginal spray is contraindicated in patients with asthma.
Side effects develop extremely rarely and are expressed mainly in allergic reactions.
The drug can be used to treat pregnant and lactating women.
Octenisept
Octenisept is a spray for the treatment of sore throat with the main active ingredients phenoxyethanol and octenidine dihydrochloride. The drug destroys the cell wall of pathogenic microorganisms, which causes their death. Octenisept is used to treat viral, bacterial and fungal infections of the throat.
The drug is not absorbed into the blood, does not have a toxic effect on the body. Octenisept accelerates tissue regeneration, so it is recommended for patients with mucosal burns. Within a minute after application, the drug begins to act. The effect persists for several hours.
Indications:
Infectious diseases of the ENT organs during an exacerbation.
Burns of mucous membranes and skin.
Preparation for the upcoming surgical intervention and tissue processing after the operation.
The drug can be used to treat pregnant and lactating women.
The surface to be treated, on which the drug is to be applied, must be pre-cleaned. The drug can be used no more than 3 times a day. The course of treatment can last a week.
The drug is well tolerated in most cases, and side effects are extremely rare. They manifest themselves in a sensation of bitterness in the mouth, as well as in a change in taste. Most often, such phenomena are observed with an overdose of the drug.
Teraflu LAR
Theraflu LAR is a spray with an antibacterial effect, which is actively used in otolaryngology and dentistry. In addition to bacteria, the drug allows you to fight viruses and mycotic microorganisms. This is possible due to the benzoxonium chloride included in its composition.
Theraflu LAR has a pronounced analgesic effect, as it contains lidocaine. After topical application, the drug is not absorbed into the blood and acts locally. That small part of the drug that enters the systemic circulation is excreted by the kidneys.
Indications:
Laryngitis.
Tonsillitis.
Pharyngitis.
Gingivitis.
Stomatitis.
For children over 4 years old, the sore throat is treated 3-6 times a day, making 2-3 injections. For adults, the inflamed area is treated 3-6 times a day, but 4 injections are made. The course of treatment can last up to a week.
You can not use this spray with intolerance to the components that make up the drug, during childbearing and breastfeeding, as well as at the age of less than 4 years.
If too much of the drug was used, then an allergic reaction, the appearance of perspiration and dryness in the throat, may occur. After a short time, these symptoms will stop on their own.
Throat sprays with propolis
Propolis is an antibiotic that has a natural basis. It effectively destroys the pathogenic flora, but does not harm the human body. In addition, propolis is a source of valuable vitamins and minerals that the body needs during the fight against the disease. Propolis sprays can be combined with other drugs to irrigate a sore throat.
Aerosol “Ambulance”
This preparation, in addition to propolis, contains chamomile, calendula and calamus root. Thanks to such a diverse composition, it is possible to provide a complex action: fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation, accelerating healing, eliminating viruses and fungi, relieving sore throat.
Aerosol is prescribed in the following cases:
Tonsillitis, laryngitis.
ARVI.
Glossitis.
Gingivitis.
Periodontitis.
For the treatment of the throat, 2 clicks on the dispenser are enough. The course of treatment can last 1-2 weeks.
Proposol
The drug belongs to biogenic stimulants. Its use allows you to quickly eliminate inflammation and destroy pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, Proposol promotes the speedy regeneration of tissues, increases local immunity.
Indications for use of the spray:
Glossitis.
Tonsillitis.
Catarrhal gingivitis.
It is necessary to treat the oropharynx no more than 2 times per day, pressing the dispenser 2-3 times. The course of treatment is a week.
If a person is allergic to honey, then Proposol should not be used. The spray is approved for use in pregnant women. Side effects in the form of allergic reactions are extremely rare.
Effective sore throat sprays
To choose the most effective drug for the treatment of a sore throat, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
If it is established that the disease was provoked by a bacterial flora, then it is necessary to use an antibiotic spray, or a spray with an antiseptic effect. Too long their use can provoke the formation of bacterial resistance to the drug. Therefore, when after 2-3 days from the start of treatment there is no improvement, the drug must be changed.
If inflammation is a consequence of a chronic infection of the ENT organs, then drugs should be used that are aimed at moisturizing the mucosa. Such products do not contain aggressive components in their composition.
If the disease is of a viral nature, then the best spray will be the one that can relieve inflammation and anesthetize the affected throat.
Effective sore throat sprays:
Hexoral is an antiseptic spray with the main active ingredient hexetidine. The drug is detrimental to fungi, viruses and bacteria, heals the affected tissues well, relieves inflammation. The spray has a small list of side effects, treatment should not last more than 6 days.
Proposol is a spray containing propolis. Helps kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. The drug is actively used not only by otolaryngologists, but also by dentists, prescribing it for the treatment of ulcerative lesions of the oral cavity. Children under 12 years old Proposol is contraindicated.
Stopangin is a spray that is active against most representatives of the pathogenic flora that causes angina. It can be used to treat patients of different ages. A spray is prescribed for viral, fungal and bacterial infections.
Tantum Verde. The drug contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory component, so it quickly relieves the symptoms of the disease. It can be used to treat diseases of the oropharynx in both children and adults. The drug has a minimal set of contraindications and rarely gives side effects.
Yoks – spray with iodine. It effectively fights bacteria and relieves inflammation. Yoks can be used to treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis and other diseases that are localized in the upper respiratory tract. The drug should not be prescribed to children under 8 years of age, as well as to women bearing a child and nursing mothers.
Other throat sprays
Long time ago – spray for the throat, which has a pronounced immunostimulating effect. Thanks to Derinat, the body more effectively fights against various representatives of the pathogenic flora: viruses, fungi and bacteria. The main active ingredient is sodium deoxyribonuclease.
Effects that can be obtained from Derinat treatment:
Relieve allergy symptoms.
Removal of intoxication of the body.
Increase local immunity.
Prevention of tumor formation.
It should be taken into account that the price of Derinat is quite high.
Iodinol, Yoks Teva, Iodine in solution, Yovidon. Iodinol is an iodine-based spray. It is used exclusively for local treatment of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx.
If you follow the instructions exactly and do not exceed the recommended dosage, then Iodinol is an absolutely safe drug that effectively fights bacteria.
However, the drug is prohibited for use in pregnant and lactating women, as well as in diseases of the thyroid gland.
The drug Yoks-Teva has a similar effect with the drug Iodinol. It cannot be used to treat children under 8 years of age.
The drug Yod-ka is produced in solution, has a 10% concentration of polyvidone-iodine in its composition. The medication comes with a nebulizer. The drug should not be used to treat children under 10 years of age, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
Maxicold ENT. This spray is produced in Russia and has the following advantages:
Contributes to the effective elimination of bacteria (the main active ingredient is hexetidine).
It has the ability to envelop a sore throat, which allows you to give a prolonged effect.
The price of the drug is lower than that of its foreign counterparts – Geksoral and Stopangin.
Novosept. The spray is produced in Holland and has no analogues in the world. Novosept has a complex effect, as it contains an antibacterial, analgesic and immunomodulatory component.
Novosept contains an antibiotic, so it cannot be prescribed to all patients without exception. With a number of drugs, this spray has an absolute incompatibility.
During the use of the drug, there is a risk of irritation of the mucous membrane of the throat. They need to irrigate the oropharynx very often – every 2 hours.
Novosept can be used to treat adult patients; it is contraindicated in children.
OKI – a drug for gargling, in which the main active ingredient is ketoprofen. OKI has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, but is unable to get rid of the cause of the disease.
OKI can only be used in complex treatment with other drugs for irrigating the throat. In addition, OKI has an extensive list of contraindications, so it can not be prescribed to all patients with a sore throat.
Strepsils plus. The drug Strepsils Plus has a pronounced antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral activity. This is possible because it contains substances such as dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol.
The analgesic effect is achieved due to lidocaine, and mint oil and levomenthol contribute to the fact that the pain does not appear for a long time.
Strepsils plus should not be prescribed for the treatment of children, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
Hexaspray. The drug has a pronounced antiseptic effect, so it is prescribed for the treatment of throat for both adults and children. This is possible due to the fact that it contains a component such as biclotymol. It has not only antimicrobial properties, but also anesthetizes and relieves inflammation from the mucous membrane.
Chlorophyllipt. Spray Chlorophyllipt promotes the destruction of staphylococcal infections, so it can be used as a medicine when the source of inflammation has been accurately identified. The main active ingredient is eucalyptus extract. The drug is produced in Ukraine.
If a spray was chosen that contains alcohol in its composition, then it cannot be used to treat children, pregnant and lactating women, as well as drivers.
Panavir Inlight. Spray Panavir inlayt has a pronounced antiviral effect, it is used to treat inflamed tonsils and oropharynx. The drug is active against the herpes virus.
Panavir is prescribed only for adult patients and pregnant women; it is not used to treat children and nursing mothers. For one treatment, 2-3 clicks on the dispenser are enough.
Aquamaris, Aqualor Throat and Aloe Spray + Chamomile. These sprays are composed of sea water, which has gone through several stages of purification. During the irrigation of the oropharynx, mechanical washing off of mucus and pathogenic flora occurs, as well as liquefaction of sputum.
Sprays can be used to treat children aged 3 years and older, as well as pregnant and lactating women. Irrigate the oropharynx should be no more than 6 times a day, pressing the dispenser 4 times.