In the autumn-winter period, the number of infectious diseases in adults and children increases. Colds with nasal congestion, sore throat and fever affect most of the population. Antimicrobial drugs, which include “strepsils,” are excellent for treating these diseases.
Its varieties
- Classic (original)
- With added vitamin C
- With added menthol and eucalyptus
- With the addition of lemon and mint
- With the addition of lemon and honey
- With a warming effect
It should also be noted that there are two complete dosage forms - lozenges and in the form of a spray. All medicines have a pleasant taste. There are certain varieties provided specifically for children.
Pharmacological properties of the drug Strepsils
Antiseptic combination drug. It has an antiseptic effect on a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, and an antimycotic effect. The effectiveness of the drug is due to the presence of two broad-spectrum antibacterial components that reduce sore throat. Due to the insignificant absorption of the drug components into the blood, Strepsils with honey and lemon is classified as a product for topical use. Taking this into account, pharmacokinetic parameters were not determined.
Special attention
In the composition of Strepsils Intensive, the leading role is given to such an active component as flurbiprofen. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that minimizes the rate of prostaglandin production. Thanks to this, the drug is fast-acting. But, however, it does not have an antiseptic and antibacterial effect, which adds a number of contraindications to it, namely: peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, pregnancy and lactation, children under 12 years of age.
Buy Strepsils Intensive Honey/Lemon lozenges No. 24 in pharmacies
Trade name: Strepsils® Intensive
International nonproprietary name: flurbiprofen
Chemical name: (RS)-2-(2-Fluorobiphenyl-4-yl) propionic acid.
Dosage form: lozenges [honey-lemon]
Composition One lozenge contains
active ingredient: flurbiprofen 8.75 mg,
Excipients:
lozenges [honey-lemon]: macrogol 300 5.47 mg, potassium hydroxide 2.19 mg, liquid sucrose 1407 mg, levomenthol 2 mg, dextrose 1069 mg, honey 50.4 mg, lemon flavor (502904 A) 3, 6 mg.
Description Lozenges [honey-lemon]: round tablets of translucent caramel mass from light yellow to light brown, with the image of the letter S on both sides of the tablet. The presence of air bubbles in the caramel mass and slight unevenness of the edges are allowed. A white coating may appear.
Lozenges [orange]: round tablets of translucent caramel mass from white to light yellow, with the image of the letter S on both sides of the tablet. The presence of air bubbles in the caramel mass and slight unevenness of the edges are allowed. A white coating may appear.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
ATX code: R02AX01
Pharmacological properties Pharmacodynamics Flurbiprofen is a derivative of propionic acid from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has a significant analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect due to the suppression of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), with some selectivity for in relation to COX-1, resulting in a decrease in the production of prostaglandins - mediators of pain, inflammation and hyperthermic reaction.
The drug has a local analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat: it reduces swelling, difficulty swallowing, pain and irritation in the throat.
The tablet completely dissolves in the mouth within 5-12 minutes. The calming effect begins from the 2nd minute.
A significant reduction in the intensity of sore throat begins at 22 minutes with the maximum effect achieved after 70 minutes and lasts up to 4 hours.
Pharmacokinetics The tablet completely dissolves in the oral cavity within 5-12 minutes. Absorption is high, flurbiprofen is quickly and almost completely absorbed, distributed throughout the body and is largely bound to plasma proteins. Flurbiprofen is detected in the blood within 5 minutes, the maximum concentration of flurbiprofen in the blood plasma (Cmax) is achieved 40–45 minutes after resorption.
Flurbiprofen can be absorbed from the oral cavity by passive diffusion. The rate of absorption depends on the dosage form; when absorbed, the maximum concentration of flurbiprofen is achieved faster than when an equivalent dose of flurbiprofen is taken orally.
The half-life (T1/2) is 3-6 hours. It is metabolized in the liver by hydroxylation and excreted by the kidneys and, to a lesser extent, with bile. Flurbiprofen is excreted in breast milk in small quantities (<0.05 mcg/ml). Approximately 20–25% of an oral dose of flurbiprofen is excreted unchanged.
Indications for use : As a symptomatic remedy to relieve sore throat in infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx.
Contraindications Hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen or any of the components included in the drug. A history of hypersensitivity reactions (bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, rhinitis, Quincke's edema, urticaria, recurrent polyposis of the nose or paranasal sinuses) in response to the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs. Erosive and ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (including gastric and duodenal ulcers, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) or ulcerative bleeding in the acute phase or in history (two or more confirmed episodes of peptic ulcer or ulcerative bleeding). A history of bleeding or perforation of a gastrointestinal ulcer caused by the use of NSAIDs. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders (including hypocoagulation), hemorrhagic diathesis. Severe liver failure or active liver disease. Severe renal failure (creatinine clearance <30 ml/min), confirmed hyperkalemia. Decompensated heart failure; period after coronary artery bypass surgery. Sucrase/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption. Pregnancy (III trimester). Children's age up to 12 years. With caution If you have the conditions listed in this section, you should consult your doctor before using the drug.
Concomitant use of other NSAIDs; a history of a single episode of gastric ulcer or gastrointestinal ulcer bleeding; history of gastrointestinal tract diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), gastritis, enteritis, colitis, Helicobacter pylori infection; bronchial asthma or allergic diseases in the acute stage or in history - bronchospasm may develop; systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease (Sharpe's syndrome) - increased risk of aseptic meningitis (with short-term use of flurbiprofen the risk is negligible); renal failure, including dehydration (creatinine clearance less than 30-60 ml/min), nephrotic syndrome; liver failure, liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension, hyperbilirubinemia; arterial hypertension and/or heart failure, edema; simultaneous use of medications that may increase the risk of ulcers or bleeding, in particular oral glucocorticosteroids (including prednisolone), anticoagulants (including warfarin), antiplatelet agents (including acetylsalicylic acid, clopidogrel), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( including citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline); pregnancy I-II trimester, breastfeeding period; elderly age; alcohol consumption.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding The use of the drug in the third trimester of pregnancy is contraindicated. The use of flurbiprofen should be avoided in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy; if it is necessary to use the drug, you should consult your doctor.
There is evidence that flurbiprofen can pass into breast milk in small quantities without any adverse effects on the health of the infant; however, due to the possible side effects of NSAIDs, the use of the drug during breastfeeding is not recommended.
Directions for use and dosage Read the instructions carefully before using the drug.
For topical use. For short term use only.
Adults and children over 12 years of age: Slowly dissolve 1 tablet every 3-6 hours.
Maximum daily dose: 5 tablets within 24 hours.
Duration of therapy: no more than 3 days.
If symptoms persist or worsen after taking the drug for 3 days, you should stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Side effects The risk of side effects can be minimized if you take the drug in a short course at the minimum effective dose required to eliminate symptoms.
The following adverse reactions were observed with short-term use of the drug. When treating chronic conditions and with long-term use, other adverse reactions may occur.
The incidence of adverse reactions was assessed based on the following criteria: very often (≥ 1/10), often (from ≥ 1/100 to < 1/10), infrequently (from ≥ 1/1000 to < 1/100), rarely ( from ≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1000), very rare (< 1/10,000), frequency unknown (no data available to estimate frequency).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Frequency unknown: hematopoietic disorders (anemia, thrombocytopenia). Nervous system disorders
Common: dizziness, headache, paresthesia. Uncommon: drowsiness. Immune system disorders
Rarely: anaphylactic reactions. Heart disorders
Frequency unknown: heart failure, edema. Vascular disorders
Frequency unknown: increased blood pressure. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Common: feeling of irritation in the throat. Uncommon: exacerbation of asthma and bronchospasm, shortness of breath, wheezing, blisters in the mouth and throat, pharyngeal hypoesthesia (decreased sensitivity in the mouth and throat). Gastrointestinal disorders
Common: diarrhea, oral ulceration, nausea, oral pain, oral paresthesia, oral and pharyngeal pain, oral discomfort (warmth, burning or tingling sensation in the mouth). Uncommon: bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, glossalgia (burning mouth syndrome), dysgeusia (change in taste perception), oral dysesthesia, vomiting. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Uncommon: skin rash, itching. Not known: severe skin reactions such as bullous reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome). Disorders of the liver and biliary tract
Frequency unknown: hepatitis. Mental disorders
Uncommon: insomnia. Others
Uncommon: fever, pain. Overdose Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain or, less commonly, diarrhea, tinnitus, headache and gastrointestinal bleeding. In more severe cases, manifestations from the central nervous system are observed: drowsiness, rarely - agitation, convulsions, disorientation, coma. In cases of severe poisoning, metabolic acidosis and increased prothrombin time, acute renal failure, liver tissue damage, decreased blood pressure, respiratory depression and cyanosis may develop. In patients with bronchial asthma, exacerbation of this disease is possible.
Treatment: symptomatic, with mandatory maintenance of airway patency, monitoring of ECG and vital signs until the patient’s condition is normalized. Oral use of activated charcoal or gastric lavage is recommended within one hour after taking a potentially toxic dose of flurbiprofen. Frequent or prolonged seizures should be treated with intravenous diazepam or lorazepam. When bronchial asthma worsens, the use of bronchodilators is recommended. There is no specific antidote to flurbiprofen.
Interactions with other medicinal products The simultaneous use of flurbiprofen with the following medicinal products should be avoided: Acetylsalicylic acid: with the exception of low doses of acetylsalicylic acid (no more than 75 mg per day) prescribed by a doctor, since combined use may increase the risk of side effects. Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors: The simultaneous use of two or more NSAIDs should be avoided due to a possible increased risk of side effects. Use with caution simultaneously with the following drugs: Anticoagulants: NSAIDs may enhance the effect of anticoagulants, in particular warfarin. Antiplatelet agents and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II antagonists) and diuretics: NSAIDs may reduce the effectiveness of these drugs and may increase nephrotoxicity due to cyclooxygenase inhibition, especially in patients with impaired renal function (it is necessary to ensure adequate fluid replacement in such patients). Alcohol: may increase the risk of adverse reactions, especially bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Cardiac glycosides: simultaneous use of NSAIDs and cardiac glycosides can lead to worsening heart failure, a decrease in glomerular filtration rate and an increase in the concentration of cardiac glycosides in the blood plasma. Cyclosporine: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity with concomitant use of NSAIDs and cyclosporine. Glucocorticosteroids: increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and gastrointestinal bleeding. Lithium preparations: there is evidence of the likelihood of an increase in the concentration of lithium in the blood plasma during the use of NSAIDs. Methotrexate: there is evidence of the likelihood of an increase in the concentration of methotrexate in the blood plasma during the use of NSAIDs. It is necessary to take NSAIDs 24 hours before or after taking methotrexate. Mifepristone: NSAIDs should be started no earlier than 8-12 days after stopping mifepristone, as NSAIDs may reduce the effectiveness of mifepristone. Quinolone antibiotics: In patients receiving concomitant treatment with NSAIDs and quinolone antibiotics, the risk of seizures may be increased. Tacrolimus: Concomitant use of NSAIDs and tacrolimus may increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Zidovudine: Concomitant use of NSAIDs and zidovudine may result in increased hematotoxicity. Oral hypoglycemic drugs: possible changes in blood glucose levels (it is recommended to increase the frequency of monitoring blood glucose levels). Phenytoin: an increase in the serum level of phenytoin is possible (monitoring the serum level of phenytoin and, if necessary, dose adjustment is recommended). Potassium-sparing diuretics: Concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics and flurbiprofen may lead to hyperkalemia. Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone: Medicines containing probenecid or sulfinpyrazone may delay the elimination of flurbiprofen. Tolbutamide and antacids: To date, studies have shown no interactions between flurbiprofen and tolbutamide or antacids. Special instructions It is recommended to take the drug for the shortest possible course and in the minimum effective dose necessary to eliminate symptoms.
Patients with diabetes should take into account that each honey-lemon lozenge contains about 2.5 g of sugar (0.21 XE) (orange lozenges do not contain sugar).
Orange lozenges contain liquid maltitol and isomalt (the maximum daily dose of which exceeds 2 g), and therefore may have a laxative effect.
When symptoms of gastropathy appear, careful monitoring is indicated, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a complete blood count (hemoglobin determination), and a stool test for occult blood.
If it is necessary to determine 17-ketosteroids, the drug should be discontinued 48 hours before the study.
During the treatment period, ethanol intake is not recommended.
Patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency, as well as elderly patients and patients taking diuretics, should consult a doctor before using the drug, as there is a risk of deterioration in renal function. With short-term use of the drug, the risk is negligible.
Patients with arterial hypertension, including a history of and/or chronic heart failure, should consult a doctor before using the drug, since the drug may cause fluid retention, increased blood pressure and edema.
Information for women planning pregnancy: the drug inhibits cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin synthesis and may affect ovulation, disrupting female reproductive function (reversible after discontinuation of treatment).
If irritation occurs in the oral cavity, skin rash, damage to the mucous membrane or other manifestations of an allergic reaction, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
If existing symptoms worsen or new ones appear, including signs of a bacterial infection, you should immediately consult a doctor to review therapy.
Effect on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery Patients who experience dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy or blurred vision while taking flurbiprofen should avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery.
Release form Lozenges [honey-lemon], lozenges [orange], 8.75 mg.
4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 tablets in a blister (PVC/PVDC/Aluminium). 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 blisters are placed in a cardboard box along with instructions for use.
Storage conditions Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life of lozenges [honey-lemon]: 3 years.
Lozenges [orange]: 2 years.
Do not use a drug that has expired.
Dispensing conditions Without a prescription.
Special instructions for the use of the drug Strepsils
If symptoms of the disease persist for more than 3 days and are accompanied by high fever, headache and other symptoms, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis. Do not exceed the dose indicated above. When prescribing the drug to patients with diabetes, it is necessary to take into account that 1 Strepsils lozenge with honey and lemon contains 2.6 g of sugar. The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or operate complex machinery. When using the drug during pregnancy and lactation, it is necessary to take into account the ratio of benefit to the mother and risk to the fetus/child.
