Antibiotic therapy for sore throat can be done with different medications. Sprays are considered one of the most effective and safest forms of medicines. They differ in composition, may contain different active and auxiliary substances. To find the most appropriate therapy, you need to find out what triggered the violation.
Why does a sore throat appear
An antibiotic throat spray should not only eliminate unpleasant symptoms, but also act on the cause of the disorder. There are various diseases caused by the negative effects of pathogenic microflora on the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. Let's consider them in more detail.- Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, which is most often caused by viral infections. It manifests itself as a slight increase in body temperature, sore throat and pain when swallowing, and symptoms such as cough and runny nose can also be observed. With this disease, antibiotics are inappropriate to take, since they cannot affect the virus. The best choice would be drugs with antiseptic and anelgic properties.
- Laryngitis is an inflammatory process that occurs in the larynx. Most often, it is a manifestation of a cold, has symptoms similar to pharyngitis. It proceeds mainly without complications and does not cause a strong deterioration in the condition. A spray for treating this condition should relieve pain and eliminate germs.
- Sore throat (tonsillitis) - inflammation of the tonsils and throat. It can be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, manifested by a severe sore throat, a significant increase in body temperature. With a purulent form, you can see a white or yellowish coating on the tonsils or "islands" of purulent masses. A spray for the treatment of this disorder is selected taking into account the specifics of pathogenic organisms that multiply on mucous membranes. The medicine should fight against pathogenic microflora, disinfect, anesthetize and soften.
- Paratonsillar abscess is a disease in which the inflammatory process takes place not only in the palatine tonsils, but also in the tissues adjacent to them. Most often it occurs against the background of an incorrectly cured sore throat. A characteristic sign of the disorder is periodic pain, which can be characterized as "shooting", it occurs mainly on one side. The body temperature also rises greatly. Combined action sprays will help alleviate the condition.
An antibiotic throat spray should not only eliminate unpleasant symptoms, but also act on the cause of the disorder. There are various diseases caused by the negative effects of pathogenic microflora on the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. Let's consider them in more detail.Modern sprays are multicomponent, they have a combined effect on mucous membranes, therefore they help to achieve high results from treatment.
They are used as a replacement for tableted, intravenous, intramuscular and rectal antibiotics. However, in severe cases of the disease, the aerosol is only an adjunct to systemic therapy.
Features of choice
Only a doctor can choose the right antibiotic spray. Since the composition of the drugs is different, the wrong choice can not only not give the desired result, but also aggravate the disease. It is possible to find out which microorganisms caused the violation only after laboratory tests. The study of the smear helps to make the correct diagnosis and choose an antibiotic to which pathogenic microorganisms have not developed resistance (resistance).
If the use of the spray for a week does not give any results, then a replacement of the drug is made or the treatment regimen is completely revised. It is also necessary to find out if the patient has comorbidities that may adversely affect therapy.
When choosing an aerosol, the doctor takes into account not only the type of disease and its history, but also the compatibility of all medications that the patient will take. Some drugs can reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic or distort its action.
Aerosol benefits
Antibiotic sprays have now begun to actively replace other drugs. It is the aerosol that has a directed effect, a large number of active components penetrate through the nebulizer into the oropharynx, they act in a targeted manner in the focus of infection. The medicine begins to work immediately after application, it does not take time for its absorption by the body, which is especially beneficial for severe sore throat.
Also, the spray compares favorably with other forms of drugs in that it is a local medicine. This means that the active substances act only on the mucous membrane, their penetration into the bloodstream is minimal.
This feature allows the use of aerosols for the treatment of pregnant women and children. Also, drugs have the following advantages:
- high efficiency;
- wide choose;
- convenient way to use;
- automatic dosage of the agent;
- compact balloon that you can carry with you.
How to use
The spray is very easy to use, it only takes a few seconds to process. Before spraying the medicine, it is recommended to rinse the throat with warm water or medicine to clear the mucous membrane and maximize the effect of the antibiotic. Next, you need to shake the can, remove the protective cap from the sprayer, if any, and spray it into the air once. This is necessary for the drug to flow into the tube so that you receive the required dose of the drug.
When directly processing the throat, you need to hold your breath, press the balloon as many times as written in the instructions. Try to spray the drug on the left and right sides.
After using the spray, you need to treat the spray bottle with alcohol or an antiseptic solution and close it with a cap. This is necessary so that bacteria do not accumulate on the product.
It is not recommended to drink and eat after irrigation for half an hour, so that the medicine can have the maximum effect on the mucous membranes.
Types of funds
An antibiotic spray can be selected to treat a variety of conditions. Pharmaceutical companies produce drugs on a natural and synthetic basis, with additional herbal ingredients that have different properties.
There are aerosols in the assortment that can be used by children and pregnant women, but there are also those that have many contraindications and side effects. Let's get acquainted in more detail with the drugs of this group and their features.
| Spray name | What heals | Mechanism of action | Contraindications |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Bioparox" | It is active against coccal and fungal microflora, helps to cope with angina, pharyngitis, stomatitis, laryngitis and other diseases. Spray suitable for nose and throat, pack contains two separate nozzles. | Destroys pathogenic microflora, relieves swelling from the mucous membrane and inflammation, removes phlegm, eliminates the feeling of dry throat. | Personal intolerance to the components, the first trimester of pregnancy, children under 3 years of age. |
| "Anginal" | Destroys fungal microflora due to the presence in the composition of plant components (sage and eucalyptus oil, chamomile and mallow extract), helps to cope with tonsillitis and other diseases of fungal origin. | Disinfects the mucous membrane, relieves inflammation and stops this process in the tissues, envelops the mucous membrane, improves the discharge of produced sputum. | Children under 4 years of age, pregnancy, personal intolerance to the components. |
| "Hexoral" | Destructive for all types of pathogenic microorganisms, recommended for use in any diseases of the nasopharynx. | Cleans the mucous membrane from bacteria, fights against pathogens, has a weak anelgic effect. | Hypersensitivity to components, pregnancy and lactation, children under 6 years of age. |
| Ingalipt | Helps to cope with viral and bacterial infections. | It completely kills bacteria, suppresses viral microflora, and has a weak analgesic effect. | Personal intolerance to the components of the drug. |
| Octenisept | It is used for angina, fights herpes infection, kills most fungi and bacteria. | Destroys membrane cells of pathogenic microorganisms, has an immunostimulating effect. | Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 6 years of age. |
| "Nazonex" | With extensive swelling of the nasopharynx and seasonal allergies. | Relieves swelling from the mucous membrane, eliminates inflammation and relieves pain. | Personal intolerance to the components of the drug, children under 6 years of age, pregnancy and lactation. |
| Miramistin | For bacterial and fungal diseases. | Relieves inflammation, fights against pathogens, reduces the resistance of fungi and bacteria to antibiotics. | Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 3 years of age. |
| "Chlorophyllipt" | For fungal and bacterial infections. | Destroys pathogenic microflora, mainly staphylococci, including those resistant to penicillin, relieves inflammation, eliminates bacteria and clears the mucous membrane of microbes. | Personal intolerance to eucalyptus extract, pregnant and lactating women can use the product only with the permission of the doctor. |
| "Tantum Verde" | With bacterial and viral lesions of the mucous membranes. | Eliminates pathogenic microflora, has a weak analgesic effect. | Intolerance to the components. |
| "Eucalyptus" | Suitable for treating bacterial infections. | Relieves inflammation from the mucous membrane, eliminates bacteria and microbes, has astringent properties, promotes expectoration. | Personal intolerance to the components. |
| "Proposol" | It is used for infectious diseases of the nasopharynx, stomatitis and caries. | Effectively eliminates inflammation, disinfects and envelops mucous membranes. | Children under 12 years of age, pregnancy and lactation, atrophic rhinitis, allergy to bee products. |
| "Anti-angina" | With inflammatory infectious diseases. | It kills germs, relieves pain, has antiseptic, bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects. | Children under 10 years of age, hypersensitivity to the components of the product, damage to the mucous membranes. |
How not to hurt yourself
The choice of an antibiotic spray cannot be done on your own. Drugs in this group have serious contraindications. And even with its minimal systemic effect on the body, it can be hazardous to health. Carefully study the composition of the products, some of them contain alcohol, therefore they are categorically not suitable for people who have damaged mucous membranes, have liver and kidney problems, or other diseases.
Plant extracts are sometimes additional components of aerosols. They can not only enhance the effect of active substances, but also cause severe allergic reactions. Also, personal intolerance to beekeeping products, which can be included in preparations, is common.
To avoid negative consequences and complications, before starting therapy, you must completely make sure that there are no contraindications to the use of the spray.
In conclusion
Antibiotic sore throat sprays are used widely and successfully all over the world. They have a number of advantages over other medicinal forms of drugs, allow you to quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms and fight pathogens. You can even buy aerosols that are approved for use by children and pregnant women.
However, these drugs also have certain contraindications that should be taken into account before starting treatment. Only a doctor can prescribe the most effective and safe therapy for health.
