Sore throat most often "talks" about the presence of infection in the body. Occurs mainly when coughing - dry and wet. To alleviate the condition of the patient, you can take a variety of medications. Lollipops for sore throat, which not only eliminate discomfort, but also promote the healing of tissues and the removal of sputum, have shown their effectiveness.
In our material we will tell you which candies and lozenges are most effective and how to take them correctly.
What antibiotic lozenges can you choose
Today in pharmacies presents a huge amount of antibiotics. Let's look at the most popular ones.
Coldact Lorpils
This product is orange flavored. It has a very fast analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. At its reception the congestion of a nose is removed, the phlegm is removed. It is possible to use Koldakt Lorpils since the age of six, but when taking up to 12 years, you should always consult with your doctor, since this remedy can lead to depression of the liver and kidneys.
To relieve discomfort and relieve cough, you should dissolve two candies at a time. You do not need to eat and drink for an hour after that, as this will reduce the effect of the treatment with lozenges. The maximum daily dose is:
- for an adult - 8 tablets;
- for a child - 6 tablets.
The duration of treatment is not more than five days.
Gorpils
The drug is based on antibiotics. Available with several tastes, they should not be treated for children under 12 years old. It is taken as follows: one tablet every 4 hours.
In severe cases, you can immediately take two candies. The maximum amount is 8 tablets per day. Use for pain in the throat, they are drunk by those who often break their voices in connection with their professional activities.
Ajisept
These lozenges are excellent in the treatment of bacteriological infections. This medicine is the latest generation, which is resistant to most bacteria. It can be prescribed from the age of five. The classic treatment regimen: take one lozenge once every 3-4 hours for a maximum of a week. You can also use the first symptoms of angina.
An important point: such drugs can only be taken if the bacterial nature of the cough is confirmed - that is, only after a visit to the doctor and tests.
The most powerful and safe drugs for pregnant women
Let's consider the most effective means, but not on the basis of an antibiotic, but those that act sparingly on the body.
Strepsils
This drug is available with several tastes, but if you talk about cough, then it is best to eliminate it with the taste of eucalyptus and menthol.
In addition, they have an anti-inflammatory effect. You can take medicine up to 8 times a day, the main thing is to maintain an equal interval between doses.
Should not be given to children under six years old, because the lollipops can cause acute bronchospasm.
The treatment period is up to 10 days.
Tantum Verde
This tool attracts by the fact that it can be used in small doses, well tolerated by both children and adults. Take one lozenge three times a day after meals. And you need a little hold in the mouth of the medicine, delaying saliva. Relieves pain and inflammation, sanitizes the airways. You can take no more than seven days.
Neo Angin
As part of these candies have anise and mint oil, which allows you to quickly cure the pathology of the throat. You can take children from 6 years on one tablet every 3-4 hours, and the maximum amount per day - no more than 8 pieces. In the opposite case, an allergic rash and even vomiting may occur. The treatment period is not more than a week.
Tip: to improve and accelerate the achievement of results, you should use lozenges in conjunction with heating and inhalation.
Dr. Mom
This medicine is available with different flavors, you can take pregnant. The maximum amount of lozenges per day is 8 pieces, however, it is better to take no more than 6 per day. They dissolve the candies about an hour before meals or immediately after a meal. Due to this, it will be possible to avoid problems with the intestines.
Sage
Take lollipops of 4 pieces. per day for 7-10 days.
Eucalyptus-M
If this medicine is going to be taken by a pregnant woman, then it is only in the infant dosage, since during this period the human body has a very high susceptibility to various substances, natural or chemical. The duration of treatment with their help is 5 days. If there is no relief within two hours after loosing the candy, it is better to stop taking Eucalyptus-M and consult a doctor.
Almost all of the listed funds can be taken pregnant. Despite the fact that they are sold without a prescription, it is better to consult your doctor before use.
Variants of throat lozenges for children
Pastilles for children should be effective, but safe. Let's look at the most famous options.
Septolete Neo
These candies can be given to children from the age of four, and for children it is better to choose a more fruity or honeyed taste, which can "kill" the menthol that is part. If the pain is strong, there is a cough, let's candy up to 6 times a day after an equal amount of time. If the discomfort is less bright, the cough is not too strong, 4 tablets per day is enough.
Grammidin children
This tool is desirable to dissolve immediately after eating. It can be taken for a week for children over 7 years old and not more than 5 days for toddlers from 3 to 6 years old. Refers to antimicrobial drugs, which copes with cough.
Important advice: make sure that the baby dissolves the lollipop, and does not chew it, as this will reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
Treatment with the help of Grammidine children must be accompanied by rinsing.
Suprama lor
These lozenges can be started from the age of six: the daily dose for children 6–12 years old is 6 tablets (1 every 4 hours). Treatment with this remedy is not more than five days.
An important point: any therapy, even if it is the reception of seemingly safe lozenges for sucking, in childhood can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Some recommendations for taking medicinal candies
To recover quickly, you should follow the following tips:
- Forget smoking.
- Do not consume large amounts of salty and spicy foods - it irritates the mucous, respiratory tract.
- In the room you need to regularly carry out wet cleaning.
- If you have allergies, you also need to take antihistamines.
- Inhale using natural herbs.
- Do not use warming, if there is a suspicion of pneumonia.
- Every half hour, ventilate the room, the temperature in the room should be about +22 degrees.
- Be sure to follow the instructions for medicines or recommendations of the attending physician.
In addition, it is imperative to visit the doctor, and not to prescribe medication alone, because sore throat or cough may indicate other pathologies, for example, sore throat or pneumonia. In this case, in addition to candy, the doctor will also prescribe other drugs aimed at suppressing the infection.
