Lugol is a constant "resident" of the home medicine chest of many people, because he is indispensable for colds, when the throat is inflamed. Let's take a closer look at this pharmaceutical product, and find out how to use it properly, and in what cases it can be an effective medicine.
Lugol composition
Speaking about the composition of Lugol, it is important to clarify what kind of release is involved: if we talk about Lugole spray - the modern format of this remedy, then it can be inferred that it consists of iodine, potassium iodide, glycerol and purified water.
The spray evenly irrigates the throat, and does not require additional means for processing, as is the case with the solution.
If we talk about a solution of lyugol, then it can be noted that the content of glycerin in it is larger, and the remaining components - potassium iodide and purified water are kept in the same amount as in the spray.
Lugol with glycerin is a good combination for the treatment of the throat, because both agents are antiseptic.
Iodine promotes the expansion of capillaries, due to which the throat warms up, and glycerin lubricates the inflamed surface and reduces irritation.
Forms of release of the facility:
- spray;
- solution.
Lugol's ointments do not exist, despite the fact that they are lubricated, including the surface of the skin.
Application of Lugol with glycerol
The use of lugol can be varied: they are irrigated by the mucous membranes of the larynx and they make applications for stomatitis.
Iodine as the main active substance lyugol can destroy gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, as well as fungal flora. Therefore, the lyugol with purulent sore throat can cope with its task, but with it it is worth using more effective means if the causative agent of the disease is staphylococcus, because it is less resistant to Lugol substances.
The use of lugol with glycerin is also used for stomatitis , which is accompanied by the appearance of ulcers in the oral cavity. In this case, using lyugol make appliqués, applying the remedy on a piece of cotton wool or cotton wool and applying for 20 minutes to the affected area.
Outwardly lugol is used for galling, also in the form of appliqués.
How and when to smear the throat with lugol?
The most effective means for the throat is the lugol in the form of a solution. The fact is that when treating with a spray, the throat is irrigated with small drops, and when the throat is lubricated with a solution, the inflamed area is treated more thoroughly and the agent lies flat.
Therefore, for qualitative treatment it is better to neglect the spray and to stop the choice on the "grandmother's" method.
In order to lubricate the throat, take a few cotton buds, moisten one in the solution and lubricate one side of the throat. Then take another clean wand, moisten it in the solution and treat the other part of the throat.
After treatment, it is advisable not to drink or eat for 45 minutes.
With a cold , the first uncomfortable sensations in the throat, lubricate it with a lugol. It is very important to treat the throat with a lugol for the night on the first night of illness - this wonderful remedy can lead to recovery if the viruses and bacteria have not yet spread. The fact is that the longer the lyugol's effect on the throat is, the better, and therefore the evening treatment is very effective.
Lubrication of the throat is possible during the day - no more than 5-6 times during wakefulness.
You can use lugol from the age of three.
Contraindications
During pregnancy and lactation this remedy is contraindicated.
It is also prohibited for people with thyrotoxicosis, since iodine is involved in the formation of hormones T3 and T4.
Persons with decompensated diseases of the kidney and liver and herpetiform dermatitis should also refuse to use this remedy.