Composition of the drug
Various pathogens provoke inflammation in the respiratory tract. Sometimes it is difficult even for a doctor to determine the cause of the disease - a viral or bacterial infection. The very first symptoms, namely enlarged tonsils, redness of the pharyngeal mucosa, dry cough, are very similar.
The family medicine cabinet must have a universal drug for treating sore throats that occur with colds, acute respiratory viral infections, and inflammation of the tonsils. Such a remedy is Tonzilgon N drops. In everyday life, for simplicity, they often say “Tonsilgon syrup.” Under the same trade name, dragees are produced, which are popularly called tablets. The drug manufacturer is Bionorica (Germany).
The basis of Tonzilgon dragees and drops are plant extracts obtained using innovative technology.
Both pharmaceutical forms are successfully used for the same diseases. There are age restrictions for solid medicine - tablets are not recommended for children under 3 years of age, as they may swallow them incorrectly. The result is life-threatening bronchospasm.
Extracts of 5 herbs and 2 trees in the drops contain physiologically active substances from many groups: flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, polysaccharides, vitamins. They also contain essential oils, carboxylic acids, and saponins. Ethanol in the medicinal solution performs several functions - it extracts raw materials, enhances the antiseptic and analgesic effects of plant components.
Release form and composition
The drug Tonzilgon (N) is available in the dosage form of tablets and drops for oral administration (oral administration). The dragees have a round shape, a biconvex surface, and a blue color. The drops are a transparent (slightly cloudy) liquid of yellow-brown color.
The main active ingredients of the drug are herbal components, which include marshmallow root, oak bark, chamomile flowers, medicinal dandelion herb, walnut leaves, yarrow herb. The drops contain these components in the form of an alcohol extract.
Tonsilgon dragees are packaged in blister packs of 25 pieces, the drops are in a 100 ml dark glass bottle. The cardboard pack contains 2 blister packs (50 tablets) or one bottle of drops, as well as instructions for use of the drug.
Pharmacological properties and pharmacokinetics
The drug is used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for infections of the upper respiratory tract. The medicine stimulates the human body’s own immunity, which is very important for infectious diseases.
Therapeutic properties of Tonsilgon drops:
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunomodulatory;
- antiallergic;
- antimicrobial;
- antispasmodic;
- antioxidant;
- antitussives;
- antiseptic.
The total therapeutic effect consists of the pharmacological properties of individual plants. Active compounds in marshmallow, chamomile, and horsetail reduce inflammation and are natural immunomodulators. Oak bark tannins, chamomile and yarrow flavones disinfect the throat and relieve swelling of the tonsils. Marshmallow root helps with dry cough.
Plant components and ethanol are absorbed in the intestines and penetrate into inflamed tissues. Ethanol is neutralized in the liver. Metabolites are excreted with bile acids through the gastrointestinal tract, as well as by the kidneys.
What do Tonsilgon drops help with?
Diseases of the ENT organs can be caused by especially aggressive viruses, bacteria and fungi during epidemics. Often, under unfavorable conditions for the body, immunity decreases, pathogens are activated, which, during chronic inflammation, constantly nest in the mucous membrane of the pharynx and the crypts of the tonsils.
"Tonsilgon" helps with the following pathologies:
- exacerbation of chronic pharyngitis;
- acute pharyngitis, tonsillopharyngitis of viral and bacterial etiology;
- catarrhal, follicular and lacunar tonsillitis (acute tonsillitis);
- simple, lacunar and lacunar-parenchymal chronic tonsillitis;
- laryngitis and laryngotracheitis.
Parents should remember that children's immunity is imperfect. The defense system of a small organism is gradually developing and is not yet able to withstand strong pathogens. Sore throats are severe in preschool age and are often complicated by tracheitis, bronchitis, otitis, sinusitis and pneumonia.
It is recommended to give Tonzilgon for children from the first days of a sore throat in order to reduce discomfort and speed up recovery.
A herbal product, unlike many sprays and aerosols with synthetic ingredients in its composition, helps with pharyngitis and sore throat of viral etiology. Thanks to the use of Tonzilgon drops, the risk of developing complications is reduced. In case of the bacterial nature of the same diseases, the drug reduces the likelihood of pus appearing on the tonsils.
If the child is less than 2 years old, pediatricians prescribe antibiotics for any cause of infection of the ENT organs. This is necessary to prevent bacterial superinfection, which can affect the tonsils and middle ear.
Reviews
After consulting a doctor and carefully reading the instructions for using Tonsilgon for treatment in children, it is often useful to also read reviews from people who already have experience using this drug. Here are some of them:
Of course, there were several comments in which people doubted the advisability of using this drug because they did not notice the full effect of its use. We always need to remember that opinions, both positive and negative, are subjective. And it is very important when using any medicine to strictly adhere to the prescriptions of the attending physician, who is competent to correctly assess the severity of your condition and select the correct treatment, and follow his recommendations.
Instructions for use of the drug for children and adults
It is recommended to drink the drops undiluted, not to swallow immediately, but to hold in the mouth. The solution begins to act in the oral cavity and pharynx and is quickly absorbed. The dosage of Tonzilgon in one form or another is determined by the doctor, based on the patient’s age, the dynamics of the inflammatory process, and the instructions of the drug manufacturer. For drops, various treatment regimens are proposed in the acute phase of inflammation and after the disappearance of the main symptoms.
Initial dosages of "Tonsilgon" for use in the initial period of the disease (in drops):
- from 12 months to 6 years - 5;
- from 6 years old to 15.
You can give the syrup a few minutes before the first and second breakfast, lunch, and 2-3 more times in the afternoon. Only 5 - 6 times a day.
For adults, Tonzilgon is usually prescribed in the form of pills. However, there are situations when a patient over 18 years of age prefers drops. They irritate the throat less than the hard tablet and help with cough faster. The dose per dose is 25 drops, which should be drunk every 3 to 4 hours.
After the symptoms of acute inflammation subside, it is recommended to take Tonzilgon for another week.
Doses in drops:
- for babies over 12 months - 10;
- schoolchildren over 6 years old - 15;
- adults - 25 three times a day.
Contraindications for use
Tonsilgon should not be prescribed in the following cases:
- alcoholism (for oral drops);
- children under 6 years of age (for pills);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug (in particular, to plants of the Asteraceae family).
Tonsilgon in drops for oral administration is not recommended to be prescribed after successful treatment of chronic alcoholism. Prescribe with caution in case of liver diseases (use is possible only after consultation with a doctor).
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Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Tonzilgon is well tolerated and has few contraindications. Drops are not prescribed if the patient has a diagnosed hypersensitivity to plants in the composition, ethanol, or herbs from the Asteraceae family.
Other contraindications are:
- lactase deficiency;
- fructose intolerance;
- alcoholism;
- age under 12 months.
The list of adverse reactions includes allergic manifestations, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea.
The effectiveness and safety of treatment with Tonzilgon depends on compliance with the dose. If it is exceeded, nausea and vomiting may occur, although overdoses have not been reported so far.
Contraindications
Drops should not be used for:
- alcoholism;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Tonsilgon N drops are prescribed with caution for diseases of the liver and brain, head injury , as well as in childhood.
Dragees are contraindicated in case of a negative reaction to their components, as well as in children under 6 years of age. In addition, they are not prescribed to people with hereditary lactose intolerance , lactase or sucrase-isomaltase , fructose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption .
Analogues of Tonsilgon drops
When releasing the drug, a new technology for extracting plant materials is used. The drops and tablets contain no active ingredients with known international non-proprietary names.
Structural analogues of Tonzilgon with the same active ingredients are not produced.
You can choose drugs with similar properties in the form of drops. To treat inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, other immunomodulators in combinations and lozenges are used.
Analogues by mechanism of action:
- “Tonsilgon N” dragee;
- "Romazulan";
- "Sinupret";
- "Umkalor";
- "Poludan";
- "Imudon."
For mild diseases of the pharynx and larynx, it is enough to take one or two remedies for pain and inflammation, gargle with a solution of salt with iodine. But often throat infections occur with high fever and purulent deposits on the tonsils. In such situations, Tonzilgon is prescribed as part of complex therapy, as an addition to an antibiotic, mucolytic agent and antihistamine.
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Price Tonsilgon N, where to buy
The price of Tonsilgon N in pills is about 270 rubles. This cost is considered very affordable for this product, although there are cheaper analogues. In addition, Tonsilgon drops are sold in the pharmacy chain; the price for 1 bottle is about 280 rubles. They are often offered in pharmacies as a very effective remedy.
In Ukraine, this drug is much less common than in Russia. The price of Tonsilgon N in pills can reach 300 hryvnia. Therefore, pharmacies mainly offer analogues of this drug.
In addition, people often ask on forums what the price of tablets is. To this, experts answer that the drug is not sold in tablets, only in pills and drops.
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