Decatilen
Decatilen: 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. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Decatylen
ATX code: R02A
Active ingredient: dibucaina hydrochloride + dequalinium chloride (hydrochloride dibucaini + chloride dekvalinii)
Manufacturer: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.) (Israel)
Description and photo update: 2019-20-08
Decatilen is an antiseptic drug that has a bactericidal and fungistatic effect, and has a weak analgesic effect.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - lollipops (20 or 100 pieces per package).
Content of active substances in 1 decatilen lozenge:
- Dequalinium chloride - 0.25 mg;
- Dibucaine hydrochloride - 0.03 mg.
Auxiliary components: magnesium stearate, peppermint flavor, colloidal silicon dioxide, sorbitol, peppermint oil, talc.
Pharmacological properties
Decatilen is intended for use in otolaryngological and dental practice. It is characterized by antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and hemostatic properties.
Pharmacodynamics
Dequalinium chloride is active against the following microorganisms:
gram-positive bacteria: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bacillus subtilis, as well as gram-positive cocci [Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus auretcyllin;
gram-negative bacteria: Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, as well as gram-negative cocci (Neisseria meningitidis, Neisseria catarrhalis);
mushrooms: Trichophyton verrucosum, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Candida albicans, Actinomyces, as well as Treponema vincentii (causative agent of Simanovsky - Plaut - Vincent's angina).
Dibucaine hydrochloride has a mild local anesthetic effect and reduces pain in infectious diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx.
Decatilene usually does not cause local irritation or allergic reactions.
Pharmacokinetics
Due to the fact that Decatilen is used topically, its systemic effect on the body is insignificant. The main active ingredient of the drug is dequalinium chloride, which is absorbed in small quantities.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Decatilen is indicated for the prevention and local treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and throat:
- Anginal infections: lacunar, catarrhal, ulcerative membranous tonsillitis;
- Buccopharyngeal candidiasis;
- Catarrhal infections: laryngitis, pharyngitis;
- Painful infections of the mouth and throat;
- Inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes: gingivitis, aphthous and ulcerative stomatitis;
- Conditions after tonsillectomy and tooth extraction;
- Prevention of inflammatory diseases during periods of outbreaks of infections.
Contraindications
- children under 4 years of age;
- a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzalkonium chloride and other quaternary ammonium compounds;
- increased individual sensitivity to the active and auxiliary components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Decatilen: method and dosage
Lozenges are applied by slow absorption.
The recommended dosage for adults and children is 1 lozenge every 2 hours, after weakening of the inflammation processes, the interval between doses is 4 hours.
Side effects
During the use of the drug, no adverse symptoms or side effects were observed.
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose of Decatilen are nausea / vomiting, in rare cases - ulcerative and necrotic lesions of the esophagus.
It is recommended to carry out symptomatic therapy, if necessary, you can use enveloping agents. Induce vomiting and gastric lavage should not be performed.
special instructions
The use of Decatilen is allowed for patients with diabetes mellitus.
The use of the drug does not cause allergic reactions and irritations, the moist mucous membrane of the mouth contributes to the healing process.
The active components of the drug are practically not absorbed, which completely eliminates the danger of blood, internal organs, nervous system and teratogenic effects. Dequalinium chloride has no effect on the intestinal flora.
When lozenges are reappointed, the therapeutic efficacy of the drug is not lost, since it does not affect the body's resistance.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Decatilen does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and perform potentially hazardous types of work, during which an increased speed of psychomotor reactions is required.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Taking lollipops during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible if the doctor's opinion determines that the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and baby.
Pediatric use
The drug is not recommended for children under 4 years of age.
Drug interactions
There is no information on incompatibility with other medicinal products.
Analogs
Decatilen's analogs are: Ingalipt, Trakhisan, Proposol, Efizol.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dry place at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Decatilen
According to reviews, Decatilen effectively eliminates the unpleasant symptoms accompanying acute respiratory viral infections, sore throat or stomatitis, while acting directly on the causative agent of the disease. The drug has a pleasant taste and is easy to use. Patients feel better within a few days after starting treatment. There are opinions that Decatilen is indispensable for recovering from tonsillectomy and tooth extraction, since it has a significant analgesic effect and helps to cope with the inflammatory process. Such an advantage of the drug as the possibility of its use in patients with diabetes mellitus is also noted.
The disadvantages of the funds include high cost.
Price for Decatilen in pharmacies
The average price for Decatilen in pharmacy chains fluctuates around 1250 rubles (a pack contains 20 lozenges).
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!
