Gramidine is a modern therapeutic drug in the form of tablets, which is often prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the throat and mouth. There are two varieties of this drug of domestic production: Grammidine Neo and Grammidine Neo with an anesthetic. Let us consider in more detail what these pills are, from what they are, is Gram- demidine an antibiotic or not, and how to correctly take it.
Composition and medicinal action of Grammidine with anesthetic
Grammidine with an anesthetic - tablets for resorption of white color, sealed in a blister pack. The main active components of the drug are the following substances:
- gramicidin C - antibiotic;
- cetylpyridinium chloride - antiseptic;
- oxybuprocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic.
Also in the composition of the drug include additional substances: silicon dioxide, acesulfame potassium, talc, flavor, magnesium stearate and sorbitol. Tablets have a pleasant mint flavor.
Gramicidin with an anesthetic acts locally, with virtually no systemic effects on the body, because almost not absorbed through the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. This complex drug has the following action:
- oppression of development and reproduction of pathogens of infectious diseases of the throat and oral cavity;
- destruction of pathogenic bacteria (by increasing the permeability of the cytoplasmic membrane of the microbial cell and breaking its stability);
- anesthesia of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat (due to suppression of the conduction of nerve impulses);
- reduction of inflammatory processes;
- mechanical cleaning of the oral cavity and throat from microorganisms (due to increased salivation);
- relief of unpleasant sensations in the throat;
- refreshment of the mouth.
This drug shows a high activity in relation to the most common pathogens of the infection of the mouth and throat - streptococci and staphylococci.
Indications for use of Gramidine with anesthetic
The drug is recommended for use in the following infectious-inflammatory pathologies, which are accompanied by an intense pain syndrome:
- angina;
- tonsillitis;
- Acute pharyngitis ;
- parodontosis;
- gingivitis;
- stomatitis.
Dosage and administration of Grammidine with anesthetic
Treatment with these tablets should be started only on the recommendation of the attending physician. According to the instructions to the drug, Grammidine Neo with an anesthetic should be taken after eating, slowly dissolving in the mouth (you can not chew). Dosage - 1 tablet three times-four times a day. After taking the drug is not recommended for 1-2 hours to eat food and drinks.
The duration of the treatment course is usually 5-6 days. If the symptoms do not disappear within a week of starting treatment, you should consult a doctor.
Grammidine side effects with anesthetic
Taking Grammidine with an anesthetic can cause the following undesirable effects:
- temporary loss of sensitivity of tongue and lips;
- allergic manifestations (urticaria, angioedema , etc.).
From taking the drug should be discarded in such cases:
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
- pregnancy (I trimester);
- the period of breastfeeding.
It should be borne in mind that Grammidine Neo with anesthetic promotes the enhancement of the effects of other antimicrobial agents of local and systemic action. Therefore, if you need to treat other drugs in parallel with Grammidine, you should consult a specialist.