Septogal
Septogal: 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: Septogal
ATX code: R05X
Active ingredient: benzalkonium chloride + menthol + thymol + peppermint oil + eucalyptus oil (benzalkonium chloride + menthol + thymol + peppermint oleum + eucalypti oleum)
Producer: "Jadran" Galensky Laboratories, JSC (Croatia)
Description and photo updated: 22.11.2018
Septogal is an antiseptic drug.
Release form and composition
Dosage form of release - tablets for resorption: flat-cylindrical, from light yellow to white, with a bevelling, with the name of the drug on one side, with a characteristic odor (in blisters of 10 pcs., In a cardboard box 2 or 3 blisters).
Active ingredients in 1 tablet:
- 50% solution of benzalkonium chloride - 0.001 g;
- menthol - 0.003 g;
- thymol - 0.0006 g;
- peppermint oil - 0.001 g;
- eucalyptus oil - 0.0006 g.
Auxiliary components: Sugalets 212/200 μm, EMDEX, magnesium stearate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Septogal is a combination drug.
The actions of the active components that make up the drug:
- benzalkonium chloride (cationic surfactant): inhibits enzymatic processes, disrupts the permeability of the cell membrane of microorganisms, is active against certain types of viruses, protozoa and fungi, many pathogenic bacteria;
- thymol: has fungistatic, bactericidal and antiseptic effects;
- eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, menthol: have a moderately pronounced deodorant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic properties.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Septogal is prescribed for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory pathologies of the oral cavity and pharynx.
Contraindications
The use of Septogal is contraindicated in patients with individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
Relative contraindications (diseases / conditions in the presence of which the administration of tablets requires caution) are:
- diabetes;
- age under 4 years old.
Instructions for the use of Septogal: method and dosage
The tablets dissolve slowly in the oral cavity until they are completely dissolved. The drug should not be taken immediately before meals and in combination with milk.
The recommended dose is 1 pc. every 2-3 hours
Maximum daily doses:
- children over 4 years old: 4 pcs.;
- children over 10 years old: 6 pcs.;
- children over 12 years old and adults: 8 pcs.
Side effects
During the period of use of Septogal, allergic reactions may develop.
Overdose
There are no data on overdose.
special instructions
Patients with diabetes mellitus should take into account that the drug contains sucrose.
Pediatric use
For children under 4 years of age, lozenge tablets are prescribed with caution.
Drug interactions
There are no data on the interaction of Septogal with other drugs.
Analogs
The analogues of Septogal are Travisil, TeraFlu Bro, Suprima-Plus, Stopgripan Forte, Rinikold Broncho, Pentaflucin, Neo-Codion, Linkas Balm, Coldakt Broncho, Influnet, Bronchocin, Antigrippin-maximum.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Septogale
There are few reviews about Septogal, indicating the effectiveness of the drug, since it is not available in pharmacies.
Price for Septogal in pharmacies
The price of Septogal is unknown, as the drug is not available in pharmacies. Group analogues are available:
- Travisil tablets for resorption (16 pcs. In a package) - 153 rubles;
- Rinikold Broncho syrup (100 ml in a bottle) - 112 rubles;
- Stopgripan forte powder for preparation of oral solution (10 sachets of 21.5 g per package) - 375 rubles.
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!
