How to treat a sore throat during pregnancy in the 1st trimester?

Causes of pain during pregnancy

If the expectant mother has a sore throat, then you should not ignore it at all. Unpleasant pain in the form of tickling, pain can be caused by:

• manifestation of toxicosis;
• viral diseases (ARVI, pharyngitis, etc.);
• bacterial diseases (angina);
• allergic reactions;
• mechanical damage - bones from fish, berries or hard food);

Sometimes a sore throat during pregnancy is not a symptom of a serious illness, but during pregnancy a woman should treat her health with double responsibility and not self-medicate. Only a specialist can prescribe truly harmless or gentle treatment, taking into account the health of the expectant mother.

Why do you still need treatment?

Sore throat during pregnancy can be relatively safe only in one case: if it is of mechanical origin. Roughly speaking, the woman ate something hard that scratched the esophagus or rubbed the walls. In this case, there will be unpleasant sensations for some time after. But they should pass over time. Then you don’t need to do anything additional.

But such situations are rare. And even in the described case, it is best to see a doctor, because mechanical trauma to the mucous membrane when microbes get inside, which are abundant in our mouth and, accordingly, in our throat, can lead to inflammation.

And if it is a sore throat, then it can lead to chronic pharyngitis or even more unpleasant tonsillitis. It will be very difficult to get rid of them later; many take years to be treated. In addition, with further development, sore throat begins to go down the respiratory tract. It turns first into bronchitis, and then into pneumonia.

That is why it is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible. And here you should understand which common folk methods and regularly occurring medical recommendations really work.

Of course, the easiest way is to go to see a doctor and consult with him. But this is not always possible; a woman may be in another country or on a camping trip far from civilization. Therefore, it is best to understand the existing treatment methods and understand which one is the most effective.

How to treat a throat during pregnancy

The diagnosis is established based on examination and complaints of the pregnant woman. If this is not enough, then they can additionally take a swab from her throat and prescribe a blood test for the woman.

A smear allows you to determine the origin of the disease (viral, bacterial or fungal).

If the cause of a woman’s pain is toxicosis, then the diet and daily routine of the pregnant woman are adjusted, and in difficult cases, hospital treatment is used.

A viral infection can be cured with approved medications and traditional medicine, while a bacterial infection can only be cured with antibiotics.

In case of fungal infection of the throat, it is treated with special therapy.

Symptoms of mechanical damage to the throat go away on their own over time.

Allergic sore throats can be treated with special antihistamines.

Sprays for sore throat during pregnancy - the effect of drugs

Depending on the reasons that provoked the discomfort in the throat, the doctor prescribes appropriate treatment. According to the mechanism of action (pharmacokinetics), sprays for sore throat have the following properties:

• Antiseptic effect.

The main task of the components in this direction is the destruction of pathological microorganisms that have settled on the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.

• Anti-inflammatory effect.

The components of this group are designed to reduce signs of inflammation - swelling, hyperemia, pain - by suppressing the synthesis of inflammatory mediators.

• Antibacterial property.

In the presence of foci of bacterial infection, sprays are used that have a local antibacterial effect.

• Care for the mucous membrane, reducing irritation and discomfort.

Substances in this category provide symptomatic (enveloping and moisturizing) therapy - they reduce sore throat, irritation and itching, and moisturize the mucous membrane.

If there is mucus or purulent plaque on the surface of the pharynx, this exudate must be removed before spraying. This can be done by thoroughly gargling with warm boiled water.

Treatment of throat during pregnancy with sprays and lozenges

What can pregnant women do for a sore throat?

For sore throat during pregnancy, the safest drugs for treatment are Lizobact and Faringosept.

They are active against viruses, bacteria and fungi, and can have a local antiseptic effect. They must be dissolved slowly without swallowing.

For irrigation, expectant mothers can use:

• Miramistin . It is available in the form of a spray, which relieves inflammation and infections, and is completely safe for the expectant mother and her baby;
• Stopangin . The drug has antibacterial, antifungal and enveloping properties. Its active ingredient is Hexetidine, which has positive effects: it is not addictive and does not enter the bloodstream because it acts on the surface of the mucous membrane.
• Hexoral . There are no contraindications for the use of the drug during pregnancy, but it is prescribed only by a doctor.
• Inhalipt . There are two opposing opinions regarding the use of this drug for expectant mothers. First, the drug is completely harmless to the expectant mother and child. Secondly, the drug contains Sulfanilamide and Thymol, the use of which is prohibited during pregnancy.

Tablets and sprays for rinsing should be used after meals.

When treating ARVI, doctors usually recommend bed rest, wet cleaning of the room and constant ventilation.

To gargle, you can use: irrigation, gargling with herbal decoctions (chamomile, sage or eucalyptus), saline solution and Furacilin (Rotokan).

Sore throat: main causes

Each of us has been sick and faced with a sore throat during our lives, often getting by with treatment in the form of a mug of tea and a couple of extra hours of sleep. However, this option is unacceptable for pregnant women, since often the immunity of such women is weakened and does not respond to any disease so quickly, and the disease lasts for a week or even two.

To avoid this option for the development of the disease, it is necessary to find the main cause of the sore throat, and only then treat it, having received an officially confirmed diagnosis from a doctor and prescription in the form of pharmaceutical drugs or “home” remedies.

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx.

This common disease occurs due to inhalation of air that does not correspond to the normal conditions for our body, that is, polluted, too hot or too cold.

This is what different types of pharyngitis look like

However, remember that air is just a factor of the disease; the main cause is always a microorganism from the cocci group, a virus or a fungal infection. The most common in our climate zone are staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci from the cocci group, as well as adenovirus and influenza virus, if we talk about the viral etiology (cause) of pharyngitis. The peak incidence of pharyngitis occurs in autumn and spring. The main symptoms of pharyngitis are:

• absence of weakness;
• dryness and sore throat;
• discomfort or severe pain during the act of swallowing;
• temperature within 37.0 – 37.3 °C

If you have all of the listed symptoms, we advise you to consult a doctor as soon as possible for a professional diagnosis. It is also important to remember that pharyngitis is more common in people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Sore throat is an acute inflammation of the tonsils or “acute tonsillitis.”

It is also a fairly common disease among people with reduced immunity. Sometimes just eating ice cream or swimming in cold water may be enough to give impetus to the activation of pathogenic microorganisms. The main cause of sore throat is bacteria from the cocci group, which we have already mentioned above. One of the possible ways of getting sick is contact with someone who already has tonsillitis and using his utensils. This is justified by the fact that acute tonsillitis spreads extremely quickly and therefore doctors always recommend isolating children, pregnant women and the elderly from the sick.

Bacterial and viral sore throat

Characteristic manifestations (symptoms) of acute tonsillitis:

• a sharp increase in temperature to 39-40 ° C;
• general malaise and severe weakness;
• irritability;
• sore throat when swallowing;
• pain when speaking, which results in forced nasality and hoarseness;
• enlargement and swelling of the cervical lymph nodes, accompanied by pain.

If you find yourself with at least half of the above symptoms, we recommend that you consult a doctor immediately! Acute tonsillitis is a serious disease for the expectant mother, which can affect the health of the child.

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx.

This disease is rightfully considered “occupational” among actors, teachers, singers and other people whose work is directly related to constant speaking. But regardless of whether you are a representative of one of these professions or not, take the disease seriously.

Laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal cords

From a physiological point of view, laryngitis manifests itself after a strong load on the vocal cords, which because of this lose their natural ability to vibrate. The result is temporary hoarseness of the voice or its complete loss, which is also accompanied by:

• weakness;
• headache;
• slight increase in body temperature (up to 37.5 ° C);
• difficulty swallowing;
• a sore or scratchy feeling in the throat;
• cough with possible sputum production.

Although it is generally accepted that laryngitis is not a serious disease, if you ignore the inflammatory process, you can lead to a local abscess in the larynx. And curing even a small abscess is much more difficult than banal inflammation at the initial stage.

Acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) is a group of “cold” inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which are the most common on Earth today.

This group includes the well-known flu, scarlet fever, measles, etc. Symptoms that most often indicate a disease from this group:

• discomfort in the throat area;
• weakness accompanied by headache;
• an increase in body temperature ranging from 37.2 °C to 38.0 °C;
• rhinitis (colloquially “runny nose”) and lacrimation;
• pain in the eye area;
• photophobia (fear of bright light);
• cough (dry or wet depending on the disease).

Despite the fact that this group is always on people’s lips, one should not underestimate each of the inflammatory diseases of the upper tract, since the infection indirectly affects the entire body. Especially if you are pregnant. So, if any characteristic symptoms appear, the best solution would be to consult a doctor in order to establish an accurate diagnosis and draw up a treatment plan.

An allergy is the body’s reaction to any allergen or group of allergens, individual for each person.

Allergy is not as common a cause of sore throat as ARVI or sore throat, but it should not be discounted, since any state of increased reactivity (that is, the body’s violent reaction to something) can affect the general condition of the expectant mother and her baby . Allergens and reactions to them are strictly individual for each person, but the most common are:

• six animals (let's break the stereotype: there is no allergy to wool, as people usually call an individual reaction to the waste products of their pets - urine, saliva, particles of epidermis, etc.);
• food products (usually lactose and citrus fruits);
• cold;
• air pollution in the form of tobacco or car smoke.

How to treat a sore throat during pregnancy 1st trimester

Your throat hurts during pregnancy, so you can gargle it with solutions whose ingredients are:

• honey, lemon, salt or soda.
• calendula, chamomile, sage, etc.

The use of medicinal herbs for rinsing should be approached with caution, because some herbs can affect the tone of the uterus. Herbs such as St. John's wort or tansy are strictly prohibited for women bearing children.

The effect obtained by gargling during pregnancy:

• concentrations of microorganisms and their metabolic products are removed from the cavity of the throat and pharynx;
• medications act on the source of the disease;
• the walls of the throat become moisturized and softened, and the pain decreases;
• Completely safe when used correctly.

Rules that a woman must follow in order not to harm her unborn child:

• When rinsing, use warm, but not hot, water;
• To get the effect, you need to rinse once an hour;
• use only fresh solution;
• When gargling with herbal infusion, it is better to strain it before use.

You can use food components for rinsing that are safe and will not affect the health of the unborn child.

Lemon rinse

You need to dissolve the juice from half a lemon in a glass of water. The remedy made from lemon is effective, but it stings the throat a little when used.

You can neutralize the effect of lemon by adding a small spoon of honey. When rinsing, do not swallow the solution due to heartburn.

Black tea rinse

Strongly brewed tea with one spoon of honey can be used to gargle for pain. To get the effect, gargle frequently, every 1-2 hours.

Gargling with saline solution

Place 1/2 teaspoon of salt and soda in a glass of warm water. Rinse every 1-2 hours.

Camomile tea

Brew chamomile flowers in the amount of one tablespoon and leave for a quarter of an hour. To obtain a therapeutic effect, infuse the herb for at least five hours.

Honey

Honey can be used as one of the components when rinsing, or you can rinse with honey alone. To do this, dissolve one tablespoon of honey in a glass of warm water.

Honey should be used with caution, as it can cause allergies.

Throat sprays during pregnancy

The choice of a particular spray to eliminate a sore throat is based on determining the cause of the pathological process in the larynx, as well as the woman’s gestational age.

Throat sprays during pregnancy: 1st trimester

The beginning of pregnancy—the first 12 weeks of gestation—is the most important period. It is at this time that the formation of all organs and vital systems of a small person occurs. Intervention in this process can have negative consequences for the course of pregnancy as a whole. It is important to understand that the influence of an infection, the focus of which is located in the larynx of a pregnant woman, can have a more serious negative impact than the components of medications. Untimely or improper treatment of ARVI, which can also cause a sore throat, can lead to deviations in the development of the child and premature aging of the placenta. Particularly dangerous are situations when, in addition to discomfort in the throat, a pregnant woman develops a fever and a debilitating cough that gets worse in the evening.

What medications can help a woman with a sore throat in the first trimester of pregnancy? First of all, you should exclude alcohol-containing products, as well as immunostimulants. The latter include medicines containing extracts of Rhodiola rosea, ginseng, Schisandra, Echinacea, licorice, Leuzea and zamanika. These drugs can cause increased heart rate and increased blood pressure. Antibacterial drugs (even local ones) are also strictly not recommended.

1. Spray "Miramistin".

The drug is an antiseptic, active against a wide range of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses). At the same time, the effect of the drug on human cells is minimal. The active substance of the drug is the compound of the same name - miramistin. When applied topically to mucous surfaces, it does not enter the systemic circulation. The use of Miramistin during pregnancy for sore throat is permissible in the form of a spray. The only contraindication is hypersensitivity to the active component of the drug.

2. Spray "Aqualor".

The Aqualor line of throat irrigators is mainly aimed at moisturizing the mucous membrane and mechanically removing pathogenic flora from the mucous surface of the throat. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects are present, but moderately expressed. The basis of the drug is purified sea water; there is also “Aqualor” with the addition of chamomile extract. The drug is absolutely harmless, but you should understand that it will not cope with serious throat lesions.

3. Spray "Kameton".

The medicine has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, the anesthetic effect is weak. The product is used for infectious and inflammatory processes in the throat. The drug contains chlorobutanol hydrate, camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus essential oil. In small concentrations (albeit when used topically), chlorobutanol hydrate and camphor enter the bloodstream. The components of the drug are not contraindicated during pregnancy, but the drug should be used only as prescribed by a doctor. The drug is effective only in the initial stages of the disease.

4. Chlorhexidine spray.

The drug has a pronounced antimicrobial and antiseptic effect due to the “work” of the main component - chlorhexidine gluconate. When used topically, it does not penetrate into the blood. It is important to remember that the combination of soda and this drug neutralizes the effect of the latter. You should not combine treatment with Chlorhexidine and soda rinses.

Throat sprays during pregnancy: 2nd trimester

With the transition to the second trimester of pregnancy, the baby in the womb receives additional protection from external influences (including medications) in the form of the placenta. However, even with local use of drugs, some of the active components still penetrate into the blood of the pregnant woman. The list of approved drugs that will help cope with sore throats is expanding.

1. Spray "Octenisept".

The drug exhibits bactericidal and antifungal activity and is also effective against some viruses. The active ingredients of the drug are octenidine dihydrochloride and phenoxyethanol. Information on the results of using the drug in pregnant patients is available only for women whose pregnancy was in the 2nd or 3rd trimester. No negative effects of the drug were detected. And although the components of the drug are practically not absorbed into the blood, the drug is not recommended for use before the 12th week of gestation (due to lack of research).

2. Spray "Bioparox".

The medicine is a local antibacterial drug with anti-inflammatory properties. The action is based on the “work” of the active component - fusafungin. When prescribing this medicine, you should be especially careful, because. There are no clinical data regarding the safety of using the drug in pregnant women. Animal studies have not revealed the teratogenic effects of fusafungin.

3. Spray “Proposol”.

The product is a combined antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug. The active component of the spray is a waste product of bees - propolis. The substance not only effectively fights pathogenic microorganisms, but also increases local immunity and stimulates tissue regeneration. The medicine contains ethyl alcohol. The use of the product is permissible strictly after assessing the benefit/harm ratio. The course of use is no more than 7 days at the minimum therapeutic dose.

4. Spray "Chlorophyllipt".

The drug has a complex effect - a pronounced antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal effect. The action of the medicine is based on the properties of a natural extract - chlorophyllipt extract. Despite the natural composition of the drug, the lack of sufficient data regarding its use in pregnant women allows the use of the drug after assessing the ratio of expected benefit/possible harm.

A drug such as Lugol is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to its iodine content. This component may have an adverse effect on the course of pregnancy. If the doctor allows the use of Lugol, the course of therapy should not exceed 4 days.

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Gargling with pharmaceutical preparations

It is possible to treat and gargle the expectant mother's throat with pharmaceutical preparations, but only under the supervision of a doctor. Preparations that can be used for rinsing:

• Furacilin . It has an antibacterial effect in treating the throat. To prepare the solution, dissolve one tablet in a glass of water.
• Rotokan . This anti-inflammatory remedy consists of several herbal components (chamomile, yarrow and calendula). Treatment with this composition helps with pain and inflammation in the throat, and helps disinfect the oral cavity. When using, you must be careful; the components may cause allergies.
• Chlorophyllipt . The main ingredient of the product is eucalyptus. Release form: spray or solution.

Sore throat or tonsillitis: making the diagnosis correctly

Woman holding her throat

Severe pain when swallowing is not always a manifestation of tonsillitis; such a symptom can be a sign of laryngitis, influenza, pharyngitis and inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis). How to distinguish a sore throat from tonsillitis?

At first glance, the symptoms of the diseases are similar, but the treatment is radically different, so it is extremely important to make a correct diagnosis and begin to take action. You can find out more about the symptoms of tonsillitis and tonsillitis in the table.

Table 1: Sore throat or tonsillitis: what are the differences between the diseases:

Attention! A doctor can diagnose a pregnant woman only after taking swabs from the throat and inoculating the material on a nutrient medium. Based on these results, effective treatment is prescribed. No medications should be prescribed to the expectant mother until the results of the study are received!

Other throat treatments

In addition to medications and folk remedies, there are thermal procedures that help cope with a sore throat in a pregnant woman.

When using these procedures, it is necessary to remember that she should not have a fever and her pregnancy should be less than thirty weeks.

Even in the absence of contraindications, it is imperative to consult a doctor.

Foot baths

For this procedure, you need to keep your feet in warm water, having previously dissolved mustard in it. After this, dry your feet and put on warm socks.

Inhalations

To treat the throat, inhalations that can be performed with sage, chamomile and soda have a good effect. They can be done 3 times a day. At elevated temperatures, inhalation is prohibited.

Mustard plasters

Mustard plasters can be used if you have a sore throat, placing them on your heels. Keeping mustard plasters on your heels for more than an hour is prohibited. The procedure is very effective, even after the first use, a positive effect may be observed.

Drug therapy

If the doctor has decided on drug therapy, the drugs that are as safe as possible for the health of the expectant mother and her baby are selected.

Antibiotics

Antimicrobial drugs are most often prescribed when a sore throat is detected: this disease is very difficult to eliminate without their use

The following may be used with caution:

1. Sumamed;
2. Gentamicin;
3. Erythromycin;
4. Penicillins.

Paracetamol or Panadol will help relieve fever. However, a low temperature can be brought down with home remedies, for example, rubbing with warm water without adding alcohol and vinegar.

What throat lozenges can pregnant women take?

Lollipops Lizobakt and Faringosept are considered the safest. The products have disinfectant properties and effectively suppress the proliferation of certain viruses, bacteria and fungi. Lizobact is used two lozenges up to 4 times a day, Faringosept - one lozenge up to 5 times.

In addition, Decatylene and Tonsilotren lozenges can be used, which will help eliminate discomfort and quickly heal the tonsils.

In the early stages of pregnancy, Laripront is prescribed, lozenges with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic effects. In the last trimester, you can use Tantum Verde tablets, which have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Sprays

The following throat sprays are safe during pregnancy:

1. Hexoral is an aerosol with a disinfectant and analgesic effect. Can be used as a gargle or to lubricate the larynx. Allowed for use in the second and third trimester.
2. Miramistin is a throat spray with a pronounced bactericidal effect. Perfectly relieves inflammation and disinfects mucous membranes.
3. Tantum Verde. Used for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, including laryngitis and sore throat. Has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
4. Stopangin is an antiseptic for topical use based on hexetidine. It has an antibacterial and antifungal effect, allowing you to quickly cope with pain when swallowing in a pregnant woman.
5. Givalex. Indications for use are infections and inflammations of the oral cavity and pharynx. Helps suppress pathogenic flora, has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Rinse

If your throat hurts during pregnancy, gargling with special solutions will help relieve the discomfort. Harmless means are:

1. Furacilin. To prepare the solution, 5 tablets are crushed into powder, mixed with a liter of water and gargled with a sore throat several times a day.
2. Stopangin. It is used to irrigate or rinse the tonsils by women whose pregnancy is more than 14 weeks.
3. Miramistin. Solution for local use with antiseptic effect. Active against many bacteria, viruses and fungi.
4. Chlorophyllipt. Contains eucalyptus extract. Heals damaged mucous membranes, relieves inflammation, suppresses the proliferation of bacteria.
5. Rotokan. Alcoholic extract based on plants. Before rinsing or lubricating the tonsils, the solution must be diluted with water.
6. Lugol. A medicine based on natural ingredients with a drying effect. Used to lubricate the larynx and tonsils.

Inhalations

Such procedures will relieve discomfort when swallowing, reduce swelling, relieve inflammation, and get rid of cough.

Among the safest pharmaceutical products during pregnancy are Miramistin and Tonsilgon N, as well as regular saline solution, which perfectly moisturizes the mucous membranes and reduces discomfort when swallowing.

Mineral water - Borjomi, Essentuki, Narzan - showed a positive result.

Prevention during pregnancy

Preventive measures that women should follow during the 1st trimester of pregnancy:

• during seasonal illnesses, try to avoid crowded places;
• maintain a regular daily routine, because increased fatigue leads to weakened immunity;
• constantly ventilate the room;
• eat rationally, including a sufficient amount of seasonal vegetables and fruits in the menu;
• take special vitamin preparations for pregnant women.

The expectant mother should pay attention to her health and, at the first symptoms, consult a doctor for medical help, which will help minimize the consequences of the disease for her body and the health of the unborn baby.

Antibiotics for sore throat during pregnancy

Pills in the hand of a pregnant woman

How to treat angina during pregnancy if medications cannot be taken? First of all, remember that sore throat is not pharyngitis or tonsillitis, so in this case you cannot do without antibiotics under any circumstances. Moreover, you should not take any drug from this group, since many of them are strictly contraindicated for pregnant women, as they can cause congenital deformities in the fetus, such as Tetracycline.

Most often, expectant mothers are prescribed antibiotics from the penicillin group in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets (which dissolve in water and turn into a suspension), and suspensions.

Effective drugs are:

• Flemoxin Solutab (the instructions that come with the drug describe in detail how to properly dissolve the tablet in water and how to take the medicine);
• Amoxil;
• Amoxicillin;
• Ampicillin;
• Amoxiclav.

In addition to penicillins, these drugs contain clavulanic acid - these substances together quickly destroy the infectious agent and prevent possible complications.

Important! Do not refuse to take antibiotics in fear for the child’s development. An experienced doctor will prescribe a minimally effective dose that will not harm the baby in the uterus, but will destroy the pathogen, and the lack of treatment at all will lead to much more serious consequences than taking pills.

Despite the fact that the use of any medications in the first trimester is undesirable, if necessary, treatment of sore throat during early pregnancy with antibiotics is still carried out. In such a situation, the lesser of two evils is chosen, but, as practice shows, the babies were subsequently born healthy and antibiotic therapy did not affect them in any way.

How to cure a sore throat for a pregnant woman: local antiseptics

How to treat a sore throat during pregnancy with topical medications and can they replace antibiotics? Local medications include lozenges, throat sprays and various gargles.

All these drugs can be used as additional and auxiliary treatment in parallel with antibiotics. How to treat sore throat in pregnant women with absorbable tablets?

Drugs approved for expectant mothers include:

• Lizobact tablets;
• Septefril tablets;
• Faringosept;
• Grammidin.

The tablets are convenient because they quickly relieve pain when swallowing and significantly alleviate the condition. Of course, drugs in this group are effective only if they are taken at the very first signs of a sore throat and sore throat.

Throat sprays

How to treat sore throat in pregnant women with aerosols and sprays? It is best to consult a doctor to select a safe drug, rather than use the advice of pharmacy workers.

Important! Even if before pregnancy you tolerated a certain throat spray well and the drug quickly helped, while expecting a child, the body may react unpredictably to the use of the usual medicine and cause a complication in the form of bronchospasm, laryngeal stenosis or an allergic reaction.

Relatively safe drugs in the form of a spray or aerosol that can be used by pregnant women for sore throat as prescribed by a doctor are:

• Inhalipt spray;
• Proposol spray;
• Oracept spray;
• Hexoral aerosol.

Attention! Carefully study the composition of the drug before starting therapy and the list of contraindications for use, so you can protect yourself from possible severe side effects.

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