"Pharingosept" during pregnancy: indications, instructions for use, reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

During childbearing, a woman's body becomes vulnerable to various diseases. After all, during this period a lot of energy goes into the growth and development of the baby. A woman at this time can catch a cold very easily. At the same time, pregnant women, unfortunately, are very limited in the choice of drugs. After all, you can take during the gestation of the fetus only those medicines that are guaranteed not to harm the child.

One of the cold medicines approved for use during pregnancy is Faringosept. The medicine is relatively safe. But taking Faringosept during pregnancy, of course, should be strictly in accordance with the instructions for use.

Form and composition

This modern effective drug is produced by the well-known Romanian company Terapia Ranbaxy SA. This company was founded back in 1920 and throughout its existence has produced just a hugethe number of the highest quality drugs that have earned great popularity among drug users.

Supplied from the manufacturer, this tool is in the form of tablets intended for resorption, packed in blisters and cardboard boxes. The main active ingredient of "Faringosept" is ambazone monohydrate. Also included in this medicine are:

• sucrose;
• cocoa;
• lactose monohydrate;
• polyvidone K30;
• magnesium stearate;
• vanillin;
• gum arabic.

This medicine is sold in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. If desired, a pregnant woman can purchase regular Faringosept tablets or lemon-flavored tablets. This drug is very inexpensive. For 10 tablets of the drug, depending on the supplier, the patient will need to pay only about 100-150 rubles.

The composition of the classic and lemon versions of the drug is exactly the same. The difference between these two medicines is only in the form of flavoring used in the manufacture. In the first case, vanillin powder is used, in the second, lemon powder, respectively. The shelf life of this drug is 4 years. It is recommended to store it in a dark, cool place.

Indications for use

Faringosept can be used during pregnancy, including, for the treatment of the following diseases:

• inflammation of the larynx (pharyngitis);
• chronic inflammation of the tonsils;
• bacterial lesions of the tissues of the throat.

Appointoften this is a remedy for doctors and inflammation of the gums. In case of problems such as stomatitis, it will also be useful to take Faringosept during pregnancy. An indication for the use of this remedy is, among other things, inflammation of the vocal cords.

Also, this drug can be prescribed to prevent complications after various dental procedures. It is allowed to use this tool not only during the period of gestation. It is not forbidden to use the drug while breastfeeding.

How the medicine works

When resorbed, Faringosept tablets have a local antimicrobial effect. This drug is effective against a very large spectrum of gram-negative and gram-positive pathogens.

This medicine does not belong to the group of antibiotics. And consequently, it does not have any overwhelming effect on the beneficial microflora in the human body.

Instructions for the use of Faringosept during pregnancy: what are the contraindications

This drug appeared on the market a very long time ago - more than 25 years ago. And for the entire time of using it for the treatment of colds, he managed to establish himself as a completely safe remedy, including for women who are carrying a child. Taking Faringosept during pregnancy is allowed at all stages of fetal development.

But of course, like any other medicine, this drug also has some contraindications. Can't be treatedthroat or dental disease with its use:

• if you are allergic to any of the components of the product;
• with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the medicine.

How to use it correctly

So, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to take Faringosept during pregnancy is in the affirmative. But of course, this drug should be used for treatment in strict accordance with the recommendations presented in the instructions. Increasing the dose does not lead to an increase in the therapeutic effect of the use of this drug.

Dissolving Faringosept tablets is supposed to take about 15-30 minutes after eating or drinking. You do not need to drink any substances that improve the state of the intestinal microflora at the same time as this medicine. This remedy, as already mentioned, does not have a negative effect on beneficial bacteria.

You cannot eat Faringosept tablets with anything or drink them with water. This may lead to a decrease in the therapeutic effect. Eating and drinking after taking the drug is not recommended for about 3 hours. This is how you need to take Faringosept during pregnancy in the 1st trimester, second and third.

Dosages

Usually, this drug is taken in 4-5 tabs to achieve the desired effect. in a day. At the same time, the duration of the course of treatment with Faringosept, including during pregnancy, is in most cases 4 days.

For pregnant women when takingthis medication, you should carefully monitor your condition. With the appearance of redness on the skin and itching, the use of the drug should be discarded, after which you should consult a doctor. The same should be done if the medicine for the problem does not help. Perhaps in this case, the doctor will prescribe a stronger drug.

What side effects can occur

There are practically no contraindications for Faringosept, including during pregnancy. It does not give in most cases and no side effects. At the moment, this medicine occupies one of the first places in medical practice among other antiseptics, including those intended for pregnant women.

Since the drug is very old, doctors have done a lot of research aimed at identifying its possible negative effects on the body of patients. And today we can say with confidence that this medicine does not give side effects in the vast majority of cases. But, of course, taking this drug will be safe only if the woman strictly follows the instructions for using Faringosept during pregnancy.

The only problem that may occur in patients using this remedy for treatment is allergic itching and redness. Thus, the body of some people reacts to the main substance of the drug - ambazone monohydrate.

Overdose

Take "Faringosept" during pregnancy in the 1st trimester, second or third, like anyother drugs, it is worth, of course, with caution. This drug is practically safe. However, to drink "Faringosept", and especially pregnant women, of course, should be strictly in the prescribed dosages. Too much medicine will not improve the patient's condition anyway. An overdose of this remedy, although outwardly it usually does not manifest itself, can be very harmful. When taking too much of this drug, doctors recommend that the victim be sure to induce vomiting and preferably gastric lavage.

Analogues of the drug

Many women with colds take Faringosept tablets during pregnancy because they are safe. This drug is inexpensive and very popular. You can almost always find it in pharmacies. But if desired, of course, it is allowed to change this medicine for some high-quality analogues. This is done, for example, if the patient is allergic to ambazone.

Synonyms for this drug, as such, is not available. That is, it is simply impossible to find other ambazone-based lozenges in pharmacies. At the same time, analogues of Faringosept during pregnancy are also approved for use, for example:

• Tantum Verde;
• "Lizobakt";
• Kameton.

Can also be used to treat the throat instead of Faringosept and Miramistin. Medicines "Lizobakt" and "Tantum Verde" are supplied to pharmacies in the form of lozenges. These two methods are considered the safest.substitutes for Faringosept. They usually do not give side effects. In addition, they do not have too many contraindications. These drugs are taken in the same way as Faringosept.

The drug "Kameton" is produced by pharmacological companies in the form of a spray, and "Miramistin" - in the form of a solution. These drugs are not considered as safe as those described above, so it is advisable to take them under the supervision of a doctor during pregnancy.

Using Faringosept during pregnancy: reviews

The pluses of this medicine for pregnant women include, in addition to safety:

• good taste;
• ease of use;
• low cost.

If desired, a pregnant woman can always carry these pills with her in her purse and take them immediately after a sore throat appears. After all, it is not necessary to drink Faringosept with water, according to the instructions for use.

Standard tablets of this medicine have a coffee taste and are very popular with many consumers. The lemon version of Faringosept also earned good reviews from patients. Drinking such a drug, according to consumers, is quite pleasant.

In terms of the effectiveness of this tool on the Web, there are also mostly only positive reviews. However, as many people note, this medicine helps with colds, mainly only in the initial stages of the disease. If the infection is already deeply "rooted" in the body, most patients recommend instead"Faringosept" use some other, more effective and powerful drug. In this case, a pregnant woman should definitely contact her doctor and get recommendations on choosing the right medicine from him.

Faryngosept for children

Women who are pregnant can take this drug without fear. You can treat "Pharingosept" and children aged 3 years. For such patients, this medicine is usually prescribed 3 tablets per day. At the same time, the course of treatment of children from 3 to 7 years old with this remedy lasts in most cases 3-4 days.