Proposol for children: instructions for use
In the treatment of various diseases that are localized in the oral cavity, most often used local means in the form of a spray. One of these medicines is Proposol. What kind of drug is it, how does it act on the mucous membrane and how is it properly sprayed?
Release form and composition
Proposol is represented by a spray, which is used topically to treat the oral cavity and pharynx. One cylinder contains 25 or 50 grams of greenish-yellow or brown liquid, which has a characteristic odor.
The main ingredient of the drug is propolis. Its amount in 50 grams of spray is 3 grams. In addition, the medicament includes 95% ethyl alcohol and glycerin, as well as refrigerant gas 12. The cylinder is equipped with a spray nozzle and a cap.
Operating principle
The main component of the spray is of natural origin and is the product of the life of bees. He noted anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action. In addition, propolis, due to the presence of flavonoids, has some analgesic properties and is able to activate regenerative processes (epithelization and tissue regeneration).
The presence of glycerin in the drug helps moisturize the mucous membrane, which prevents its drying out and irritation.
Ethyl alcohol has a pronounced antiseptic effect, and also has astringent properties. When using a spray, all its ingredients act only locally and are not absorbed into the blood.
Indications
Proposol is often prescribed to eliminate inflammation in the oral mucosa.
Reasons to assign a spray can be:
- stomatitis in catarrhal or ulcerative form;
- aphthous stomatitis;
- gingivitis;
- periodontitis
In addition, the drug is in demand for diseases of the throat, for example, in chronic tonsillitis.
From what age is prescribed?
The box of Proposol noted that this tool should not be used in childhood. Such a ban is also associated with insufficient study of the effect of the drug on the body of children, and with the presence in the composition of a large percentage of alcohol.
However, it is permissible to sprinkle medication to adolescents over 12 years old, but only as prescribed by a doctor.
Contraindications
Spray is not prescribed to patients with allergies or intolerance to bee products.
Proposol is also contraindicated for eczema, and for liver diseases, epilepsy, head injuries or brain diseases, the medicine is used with caution.
Side effects
During treatment with Pro-salt, many patients note a burning sensation. In some patients, the drug causes allergies.
Instructions for use
Before using Proposol, remove the safety cap from the cartridge and install the spray nozzle, then press it several times until the solution arrives. In addition, before processing Proposol should wash the mouth with warm water.
After directing the nebulizer into your mouth, you need to perform 3-4 presses with a duration of 1-2 seconds. After processing, it is undesirable to eat food for at least 15-30 minutes.
If the disease is acute, the medication is applied twice or thrice a day. As soon as the inflammatory process begins to decrease, they switch to single or double use. The course of treatment with Proposol usually lasts from 3 to 7 days.
Overdose
If you exceed the dose of Proposol may cause an allergic reaction.In such a situation, further treatment with a spray is refused, and the oral cavity is washed with a large volume of warm water.
Terms of sale and storage
Proposol is a non-prescription drug and is freely available in pharmacies. The average price of one cylinder is 120-150 rubles.
The shelf life of the drug - 3 years. While it has not expired, keeping the spray at home is recommended at a temperature between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Spray should be safely hidden from children. In addition, you need to make sure that the packaging of Proposol does not fall and does not stand in direct sunlight.
Reviews
Proposol is considered an effective drug that has wound healing anti-inflammatory action. Parents and doctors who used such a remedy for sore throat or stomatitis, praise the spray for its natural base and convenient dosage form.
Its main disadvantages are called discomfort during processing and a high risk of allergy, as well as the presence of alcohol in the composition, which is why for the treatment of children they prefer analogues with a similar effect.
Analogs
Replace Protosol in the treatment of a child with stomatitis, sore throat, gingivitis or other diseases of the oropharynx are capable of various means, for example:
Among these drugs there are not only sprays and solutions for irrigation, but also tablets for resorption. All of them include different active substances, and each of these drugs has its own age range, so the choice of analogue should be entrusted to the pediatrician.
How to treat stomatitis, see in the next program.
