Astrasept
Astrasept: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Use in childhood
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Astrasept
ATX code: R02AA20
Active ingredient: amylmetacresol (Amylmetacresol), dichlorobenzyl alcohol (Dichlorobenzyl alcohol)
Manufacturer: Maxson Pharmaceuticals (I) P. Ltd. [Makson Pharmaceuticals, (I) Pvt. Ltd.] (India)
Description and photo update: 2019-10-07
Prices in pharmacies: from 97 rubles.
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Astrasept is a combined topical antiseptic.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of tablets for resorption with various fruit flavors: biconvex, round; ordinary - cherry red, lemon - yellow, orange - orange, ginger-lemon - orange with a brown tint, orange-menthol - from orange to dark orange, honey-lemon - from pale yellow to yellow brown, cherry-menthol - from red to dark orange, menthol-eucalyptus - green, blackcurrant-menthol - brown-purple; possible uneven coloring, the presence of air bubbles in the caramel mass and a slight unevenness of the edges (8 pieces in a blister made of aluminum foil and polyvinyl chloride film, in a cardboard box 2 blisters and instructions for using Astrasept).
1 lozenge contains:
- active ingredients: amylmetacresol - 0.6 mg; 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol - 1.2 mg;
- excipients: citric acid (excluding honey-lemon tablets), glucose, sucrose, levomenthol.
Dyes and flavors included in the tablets (depending on the taste of the tablets):
- usual: crimson dye (Ponso 4R), azorubin dye, menthol oil, anise oil;
- orange: sunset yellow dye, orange flavor;
- lemon: sunset yellow dye, quinoline yellow dye, lemon flavor;
- ginger-lemon: sunset yellow dye, caramel dye, sodium lauryl sulfate, lemon flavor, ginger oil;
- honey-lemon: caramel color, honey and lemon flavors;
- cherry-menthol: crimson dye (Ponso 4R), cherry flavor;
- menthol-eucalyptus: indigo carmine dye, quinoline yellow dye, eucalyptus leaf oil;
- orange-menthol: sunset yellow dye, orange flavor;
- blackcurrant-menthol: crimson dye (Ponso 4R), indigo carmine dye, blackcurrant flavor.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Astrasept is a combined antimicrobial agent for topical application in the oral cavity and pharynx. The drug exhibits antiseptic properties, demonstrates activity against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Indications for use
The drug is recommended for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory lesions of the oral cavity and pharynx (relieves irritation and relieves sore throat).
Contraindications
- age under 5;
- hypersensitivity to any of the constituent tablets of Astrasept.
Astrasept, instructions for use: method and dosage
Adults, adolescents and children over 5 years of age are recommended to dissolve Astrasept 1 tablet until completely dissolved every 2-3 hours.
Within 24 hours, it is allowed to use no more than 8 tablets.
Side effects
Against the background of taking the drug, the development of allergic reactions can be observed.
Overdose
Drug overdose is unlikely. Taking the drug in excessive doses can lead to symptoms of discomfort from the digestive tract. Treatment for this condition is prescribed symptomatic.
special instructions
Do not exceed the recommended dose if you accidentally skip the next appointment.
Pediatric use
For children under 5 years of age, drug treatment is contraindicated.
Drug interactions
No clinically significant interactions with other substances / drugs have been identified.
Analogs
Astrasept analogs are: Hexoral tabs classic, Strepsils, Ajisept, Coldakt Lorpils, Strepsils with a warming effect, Strepsils with a cooling effect, Rinza Lorsept, Terasil, Gorpils, Suprima-LOR, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store out of the reach of children, protected from moisture and light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Astrasept
The few reviews about Astrasept are almost all positive. The antimicrobial agent, according to reviews, in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory lesions of the oral cavity and throat, relieves sore throat and irritation, relieves pain, and facilitates the process of swallowing food. Patients note that they often successfully use the drug, which has a refreshing and pleasant taste, in the complex therapy of angina.
There are no complaints about adverse events.
Price for Astrasept in pharmacies
The price of Astrasept, a lozenge, can be about 120 rubles. per package containing 16 pcs.
Astrasept: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Astrasept honey and lemon flavored pastilles 16 pcs. RUB 97 Buy |
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Astrasept pastilles with ginger-lemon flavor 16 pcs. RUB 97 Buy |
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Astrasept lemon flavored pastilles 16 pcs. 108 RUB Buy |
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Astrasept tablets for rassas. lemon 16 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Astrasept honey-lemon pastilles 16 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Astrasept tablets for rassas. menthol-eucalyptus 16 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Astrasept tablets for rassas. orange 16 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Astrasept lozenges with menthol and eucalyptus 16 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Astrasept pastilles with orange flavor or aroma 16 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
