The use of chlorophyllipta in the treatment of throat in children

"Chlorophyllipt" is very popular among adults who want to eliminate sore throat, reduce swelling of the mucous membrane, get rid of cough, redness and other symptoms of pharyngitis or tonsillitis. Due to the herbal composition, good therapeutic effect and a small number of contraindications, this remedy is widely used in children.

Pediatricians and ENT-doctors prescribe it not only for throat diseases, but also for prickly heat, burns, mosquito bites, runny nose, stomatitis, sinusitis and other diseases. But so that such a medication does not harm the little patients, but really helps from a sore throat, you need to learn about all the nuances of its use before the start of treatment.

In pharmacies "Chlorofillipt" is represented in several forms at once.

• 1% alcohol solution. It is sold in bottles containing 25, 50 or 100 ml of clear green liquid.
• 2% oil solution. This version of the drug is sold packaged in glass bottles of 20 and 30 ml. The solution itself is also transparent and dark green, but it has an oily texture.
• Spray. Some manufacturers produce such "Chlorophyllipt" to make throat treatment more convenient. The solution is sold in bottles of 15 and 45 ml, and separately in the package there is a spray device that is put on the bottle before processing the mucous membrane.
• Pills. They are sold in 2.3 or 5 blisters containing 10 tablets. This product is designed for sucking, has a round shape, green color and a characteristic smell.

For the manufacture of any form of medicine using eucalyptus spherical leaves. The extract extracted from them contains many healing substances, among which are chlorophylls, minerals, phytoncides and other compounds. They affect the harmful microbes and contribute to their destruction. The drug has a particularly pronounced effect on staphylococcus, even on those strains that have become resistant to the most common antibiotics.

Auxiliary substances differ depending on the form, but their list is small. Thus, in the composition of the alcohol solution, in addition to the plant extract, only ethanol is present at a concentration of 96%, and the only additional component of the oil “Chlorophyllipt” is vegetable oil (sunflower or corn).

The dosage of the extract in one tablet is 25 mg, and the inactive ingredients are calcium stearate, sugar, MCC and citric acid. As part of the spray from different manufacturers you can see glycerin, triclosan, ethanol, polysorbate and other compounds that need to be specified on the package. In addition to eucalyptus extract, “Vialain” spray also has nettle extract, which enhances the beneficial effects on the mucous membrane of the oropharynx.

"Chlorophyllipt" can be used in such diseases of the throat.

• SARS. This disease occurs in different children in different ways, but the defeat of the throat is quite common. Although Chlorofillipt has no direct effect on viruses, it helps to reduce the severity of redness, pain, and other symptoms of inflammation. In addition, the use of a viral infection helps prevent the appearance of pustules and other bacterial complications.
• Angina. Very often, the cause of such an infection is staphylococcus, and it is precisely against this type of microbes that “Chlorophyllipt” shows high activity. In addition, the inflammatory process in angina is very pronounced, and the treatment with Chlorophyllipt helps in its elimination.
• Pharyngitis. This disease is both an independent and a complication of other infections of the respiratory tract, and the cause of inflammation are bacteria and viruses. The practice of using “Chlorophyllipt” in such a pathology shows that after lubrication or irrigation of the throat, pain decreases, and recovery is accelerated.
• Laryngitis. If it was provoked by bacteria, treatment with Chlorophyllipt will help to get rid of them quickly, while for other reasons the drug is a good anti-inflammatory and prophylactic agent.

The only reason for not using the liquid forms of "Chlorophyllipt" in children is hypersensitivity to eucalyptus. Alcohol solution can be used for external processing from birth. The solution in oil is also prescribed even for infants, but without a doctor's prescription, treatment with this type of drug is prohibited.

To eliminate the risk of an allergic reaction to Chlorophyllipt, a test is performed prior to use. To determine the sensitivity, you can smear a small area of ​​skin with an alcohol solution, or allow a child to swallow a few drops of the oil-based preparation.

The annotation to the tablets indicates the age to 18 years, but in practice such a tool can be prescribed to schoolchildren and adolescents who are able to take it correctly. At the same time, the use of the solid form “Chlorophyllipt” must be coordinated with the doctor, because besides hypersensitivity for this type of medication there are some other contraindications (sucrose deficiency, fructose intolerance, etc.).

In the spray instructions, you can see information from the manufacturer that this form of “Chlorophyllipt” has not been tested on children. And therefore, irrigation of the throat of babies with such medicine is permissible only after an examination and prescription of a doctor. In fact, the spray is often prescribed to children 2-4 years of age, since it is convenient to use it for applying the solution to the tonsils, and such children do not know how to gargle properly.

Due to herbal raw materials, any of the forms of “Chlorophyllipt” can cause a rash, swelling, or other allergic reaction. This antiseptic does not cause other negative symptoms. When an allergy is detected, the drug is immediately canceled and an effective analogue is selected together with the doctor.

There are several options for the use of "chlorophyllipt" for diseases of the throat.

• Rinse with diluted alcohol solution. This method of treatment is suitable for patients older than 3-4 years who already know how to gargle. One teaspoon of "Chlorophyllipt" is recommended to be diluted in a glass of water, but in some cases the doctor recommends diluting the solution in a different proportion. Rinse done 3-4 times a day, always after meals.
• Lubrication of affected areas with oil solution. Having made a flagellum out of cotton wool, it is necessary to moisten one end of it with medicine, and then treat the throat. If a child protests against such manipulation, you can drip 1/2 teaspoon of “Chlorophyllipt” in his mouth (in this way the medicine will also get on the tissue of the throat). The tool is used twice a day, and from drinking and eating should refrain from within 30 minutes after application.
• Absorption pills. In the dose prescribed by the doctor, the drug is placed in the oral cavity and slowly dissolve. In this case, chew and bite through this "Chlorophyllipt" can not. Usually means is used with an interval of 4-5 hours or according to another scheme prescribed by an ENT specialist.
• Irrigation spray. Directing the nebulizer to the sore throat, perform two presses on the valve. This procedure is carried out up to 4 times a day. For the effect of the drug to last longer, after treatment for some time you do not need to eat or drink anything (at least 20 minutes).

The duration of use of "Chlorophyllipt" in children is determined by the doctor individually. If there is no relief after 2-3 days of application or an adverse reaction has occurred, a pediatrician should be examined.

Any of the options "Chlorofillipta" can be easily purchased in most pharmacies, as this is a non-prescription medicine. The cost of the funds affects the dosage form, for example, for 20 tablets you need to pay about 100 rubles, and the price of 100 ml of 1% solution is about 300 rubles.

Store all forms of the drug is recommended at room temperature, putting the packaging in a dry place in which it will not get young children. Shelf life "Chlorofillipta" is often 2 years. It should be checked on the packaging of the drug before its use, to eliminate the risk of treatment with expired medication.

Almost all parents who used this or that form of "Chlorophyllipt" for pain and inflammation in the throat in children, speak positively of the medication. The main advantages of the funds are the natural composition, low price and fast healing effect. The disadvantages of drugs include not too pleasant taste, as well as a high risk of allergies.

If you need to replace "Chlorofillipt" in the treatment of a sore throat in a child with an analogue, the doctor will prescribe another antiseptic.

• Hexoral. Such an agent, represented by a solution and an aerosol, contains hexatidine. It acts on various pathogens and reduces pain. It is prescribed for children over 3 years old.
• «Miramistin». This antiseptic solution is active against not only bacteria, but also fungi or viruses. It is used to rinse the throat or irrigate the infected tissues through a spray nozzle. The drug is allowed at any age.
• «Tantum Verde». This medicine on the basis of benzydamine is released in tablets and in a metered spray. The drug is prescribed for diseases of the oropharynx from the age of three. In addition, there is a solution for rinsing, which is used from 12 years.
• «Hexasprey». The effect of such an aerosol preparation is due to biclotymol. It is used to treat the throat in children older than six years.
• «Lugol». This antiseptic spray acts on bacteria and fungi due to iodine. As prescribed by a doctor, it can be used in a child of any age.

On the gargles and the means for this in the next video tells the famous pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovsky.