Yoks-Teva
Yoks-Teva: 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: Jox-Teva
ATX code: A01AD
Active ingredient: allantoin + povidone-iodine (allantoin + povidone-iodide)
Producer: Teva Czech Industries (Czech Republic)
Description and photo updated: 22.11.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 150 rubles.
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Yoks-Teva is a combined drug with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects for the treatment of oral diseases.
Release form and composition
Dosage forms Yoks-Teva:
- solution for topical application: slightly opalescent or transparent liquid, brown-red in color, unlimitedly soluble in water (in a dark glass bottle 50 or 100 ml, in a cardboard box 1 bottle complete with or without a measuring cap);
- spray for topical application: liquid of red-brown color, transparent or slightly opalescent, infinitely soluble in water (in a bottle made of polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate with a mechanical sprayer 30 ml, in a cardboard box 1 bottle complete with an applicator).
Yoks-Teva solution and spray have a similar composition, 1 ml of which contains:
- active ingredients: allantoin - 1 mg, povidone-iodine - 85 mg;
- auxiliary components: levomenthol, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate dihydrate, ethyl alcohol 96%, propylene glycol, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Yoks-Teva is used to treat diseases of the oral cavity and ENT organs. It contains active substances with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action due to the release of iodine when the solution comes into contact with the skin or mucous membranes. The drug has a wide range of effects on microorganisms, it is active against viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetic data of Yoks-Teva are not provided.
Indications for use
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx, including stomatitis, aphthae, glossitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, tonsilopharyngitis;
- infectious lesions of the oral cavity that occur during chemotherapy;
- streptococcal sore throats - as an additional remedy for antibiotic therapy.
According to the instructions, Yoks-Teva is also used for surgical interventions in the oral cavity and respiratory tract - for processing the oral cavity and pharynx during surgery and in the postoperative period.
Contraindications
- heart failure;
- hyperthyroidism (thyroid dysfunction);
- Duhring's dermatitis herpetiformis;
- joint use of radioactive iodine;
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- children under 6 years old;
- increased individual sensitivity to iodine and any other component of the drug.
Instructions for use Yoks-Teva: method and dosage
Topical solution
Before use, the Yoks-Teva solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20 to 1:40 (from 2.5 to 5 ml of solution in 100 ml of water), measuring it using the supplied measuring cap or a teaspoon (respectively, from 1 / 2 to 1 tsp). The diluted solution is used to rinse the mouth and pharynx.
It is recommended to rinse 2 to 4 times a day. If necessary, you can use the drug more often - up to 6 times a day. The interval between rinsing should not be less than 4 hours.
Topical spray
Spray Yoks-Teva is injected into the oral cavity and pharynx. Before use, you must remove the protective cap and install the applicator. For the solution to fill the nebulizer, press the applicator 2-3 times, then insert the applicator tube 2-3 cm into the mouth, hold your breath and press the cap twice so that one irrigation is directed to the left, the second to the right. Before and after use, the applicator must be rinsed with hot water.
It is recommended to do 1 injection to the left and to the right into the mouth and throat 2 to 4 times a day. If necessary, you can use the drug more often - every 4 hours.
Side effects
In some cases, the use of Yoks-Teva may be accompanied by hypersensitivity reactions to its components, local manifestations of allergic reactions to iodine (hyperemia, itching), which may require discontinuation of the drug.
In case of prolonged use (more than 7-10 days), manifestations of iodism are possible, including increased salivation, metallic taste in the mouth, swelling of the larynx and eyes. If these symptoms occur, it is necessary to stop treatment with the drug and consult a specialist.
Overdose
At the moment, there is no information about Yoks-Tev overdose.
special instructions
The drug is not intended for oral administration; ingestion or inhalation should be avoided.
Yoks-Teva contains approximately 19% ethyl alcohol.
The patient should be warned about the need to discontinue the drug and consult a doctor if signs of iodism occur.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Yoks-Teva is contraindicated for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Pediatric use
It is not recommended to prescribe the drug to children under 6 years of age.
Drug interactions
The simultaneous use of Yoks-Teva with other antiseptic preparations for topical use in the mouth and throat, especially those containing hydrogen peroxide, is inappropriate due to the possible inactivation of the drug.
Analogs
Analogs of Yoks-Teva are Aquazan, Yod-Ka, Yodovidon, Yodoxide, Betadin, Yoks, Lugol spray, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dark place at a temperature of 10 to 25 ° C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 5 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Yoks-Teva reviews
Reviews about Yoks-Teva are mostly positive. Both the spray and the solution are convenient to use and help with tonsillitis, tonsillitis and other ENT diseases. Among the shortcomings, there is an unpleasant taste of the drug and a varying degree of burning sensation in the mouth and throat when injected or rinsed.
Price for Yoks-Teva in pharmacies
The price for Yoks-Teva is approximately:
- spray 30 ml - 220 rubles;
- solution of 50 ml - 210 rubles.
Yoks-Teva: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Yoks-Teva solution for topical application 50 ml 1 pc. RUB 150 Buy |
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Yoks-Teva spray for topical application 30 ml 1 pc. 215 RUB Buy |
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Yoks-Teva spray for local approx. 30ml 280 RUB Buy |
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, 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!
