The drug "Neo-angin": instructions for use, analogues, reviews

Pain and discomfort in the throat - a familiar feeling for many. And if there are no other symptoms of the disease, many people try to get rid of it as soon as possible. And the pharmacological industry in this respect is meeting the consumers: recently, a lot of local drugs for the treatment of sore throat have appeared. You can buy most of them without a doctor's prescription, but often a sick person can not choose a more effective and suitable medicine. According to the doctors 'observations and patients' reviews, one of the best drugs for sore throat is Neo-angin. Its pleasant taste is pleasant to many, it is issued in the convenient form of tablets for resorption and helps or assists already after the first application. This drug was created by German scientists and is produced by the pharmaceutical company "Divafarma" in Germany. Therefore, the high quality and safety of the components are guaranteed.

What is included in the preparation

Active components of the drug are very effective in themselves, but in this combination they strengthen each other's action."Neo-angin" is available in several variations and with different compositions, but three substances are included in all preparations with this name:

- dichlobenzyl alcohol;

- amylmethacresol;

- levomenthol.

In addition, Neo-angin contains a red Cochineal dye, a solution of glucose and sucrose( there are tablets with a sugar substitute intended for people with diabetes mellitus).There are also other forms of release of the drug with various additives. It can be:

- essential oil of anise star fruit;

- peppermint oil;

- sage oil;

- various flavors and flavors: orange, lemon, honey, cherry and others.

What is the effect of

This drug has become quite widespread in ENT practice and dentistry. Thanks to a combination of fairly effective active ingredients, "Neo-angin" has an antiseptic effect. It causes the death of most bacteria responsible for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat: staphylococci, pneumococci, fusobacteria and pseudomonads. In addition, Neo-angin is effective against yeast-like and other pathogenic fungi. It is very important that microorganisms can not develop a protective reaction against the action of the drug. Therefore, its effectiveness does not decrease with prolonged use. Due to the presence of levomenthol in the formulation, it has a local anesthetic effect. This is very important in the treatment of throat diseases, as it allows the patient to wait for recovery without suffering. The drug quickly and effectively relieves pain in the throat, facilitates swallowing and returns the voice. With a slow dissolution, the active substances also penetrate into the nasal cavity and facilitate breathing. In addition, "Neo-angin" has an anti-inflammatory and deodorant effect.

When applied

The drug is used as a prophylaxis of throat diseases in seasonal infectious diseases, with the presence of professional laryngitis;for the treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis or uncomplicated sore throat.

Also it is used for various violations of voice, hoarseness;for the prevention of inflammatory processes after dental treatment and tooth extraction;in the treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis, oral candidiasis and other diseases of the oral cavity;as an auxiliary preparation in the treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis and nasal congestion;in the complex therapy of bronchitis, tracheitis and cough.

Special instructions for the use of

"Neo-angin" should be used immediately with the appearance of the first symptoms of the disease: pershenia, sore throat, feelings of discomfort. And then he will quickly get rid of inflammation and reduce the need for antibiotics.

The effect of the drug is based on the effect of active components directly on bacteria located on the mucous membrane, so for the treatment it is necessary to slowly dissolve tablets.

In order not to reduce the effect of the drug, after its administration you can not eat and drink at least half an hour.

"Neo-angin" for children is applied only after 6 years. Parents need to ensure that the child does not chew and does not swallow a pill. The medicine for children should be hidden, because they like it.

Do not exceed the indicated dose, and if the drug is missed, then you need to dissolve the pill right away, as soon as you remember about it.

Variety of tablets

This preparation is available only in the form of lozenges for resorption. But you can find on sale many of its varieties: "Neo-angina" normal, "Neo-angin H" without sugar and medicines with various flavors. It can be "Neo-angin sage", "Neo-anginas Cherry", "Neo-anginas with honey and lemon" and others. There is no special pediatric form of release of the drug, because for children from the age of 6 it is used in the same dosage as for adults.

"Neo-angin": instructions for use

The mechanism of action of the drug affects the characteristics of its use. Tablets need to dissolve, preferably slowly, so that the active components can interact with bacteria. To gnaw and swallow candies is impossible, except for reduction of medical effect, it can lead to irritation of a mucous stomach. It is usually recommended to dissolve one tablet every 2-3 hours. But in day you can not use more than 6 pieces, in extreme cases - 8. It is not recommended to apply Neo-angin without doctor's appointment. The instruction notes that only 4 days you can use these pills. If during this time the symptoms of the disease have not disappeared, more powerful drugs may be required.

Contraindications and side effects of

Usually the drug is well tolerated. Therefore, almost everyone can use "Neo-angin".The instruction prohibits using it only for children under 6 years of age. In addition, pregnant women should use the drug only in case of emergency and under the supervision of a doctor, although the active components of it do not have a negative effect on the child. The active ingredients of the drug are excreted by the kidneys, so for serious diseases of the genitourinary system, it is necessary to use with caution the "Neo-angin".Tablets that contain sugar are contraindicated in diabetic patients and patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption. Side effects after taking the drug are rare. It can be:

- allergic reaction;

- headache;

- abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting;

- redness of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat.

Usually this happens with an overdose of the drug. Therefore, it is very important to apply "Neo-angina" correctly. Lollipops are delicious, and many do not suspect that they can be dangerous.

Feedback on the use of

Many patients like the pleasant taste and quick effect of the drug. Therefore, more and more patients with infectious-inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract choose "Neo-angin."Reviews of its use note that it is much more effective than most pills from sore throats. Apply it comfortably, and already during the resorption of the first pill, the discomfort is reduced. And this is very important for many. Some people constantly carry with themselves a package of a medicine and at the first signs of disease resolve one tablet. This helps them avoid severe inflammation. The price of the drug varies between 100-120 rubles, which is not more expensive than most drugs from the throat. This, too, can explain its high popularity. But there are also patients who have not been helped by Neo-angin. Instruction for use explains this by the fact that the moment of onset of the disease was missed, and the bacteria had time to multiply. In this case, only a strong antibiotic can help. And "Neo-angin" is effective only in the first days of the disease, later there is no point in starting treatment. Most doctors also like to appoint "Neo-angina."But he is most often credited with complex therapy to alleviate the patient's condition and painlessly perform basic treatment. The drug became popular in dental practice. After the removal of teeth or other surgical procedures in the oral cavity, doctors recommend now not rinsing, but lozenges for resorption of "Neo-angina."They also like patients because of the analgesic effect.

Neo-angin: analogues of

There are many topical drugs for the treatment of diseases of the mouth and throat. Some lozenges for resorption contain the same active substances and have a similar effect. If for some reason Neo-angina does not fit the patient, you can choose its analog:

- Strepsils has a completely similar composition. It is also produced with different flavors and costs almost as much. But not all of them help as effectively as Neo-Angin.

- "Adjicept" is a drug from a lower price category. You can buy it with additives of eucalyptus, honey, ginger, lemon and other flavors. But it does not contain levomenthol, so the analgesic effect is lower.

- Lentils "Angie Sept" and "Geksoral" also contain antiseptic dichlobenzyl alcohol, but their antibacterial activity is lower than that of "Neo-angina."

- Drugs with a different composition, but having a similar effect - "Fitodent", "Faringopils", "Angilex", "Lizak", "Septotelet", "Sebidin" and others. One of these drugs should be used by those with individual intolerance of the components of the Neo-angin remedy.

- And for those who prefer drugs on a natural basis, "Anginal" or "Sage Doctor Taise" is produced, containing only herbal extracts.