Stopangin-Teva
Stopangin-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: Stopangin-Teva
ATX code: R02AA20
Active ingredient: hexetidine (hexetidine)
Manufacturer: Teva Chek Industries s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
Description and photo update: 28.11.2018
Stopangin-Teva is an antiseptic.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - spray for topical application 0.2%: transparent colorless or almost colorless liquid with a specific odor (30 ml each in polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate bottles, equipped with a mechanical sprayer and a lid protecting the sprayer; in a cardboard box 1 bottle complete with an applicator in a plastic bag or without it and instructions for use of Stopangin-Teva).
The composition of the spray in 1 bottle:
- active substance: hexetidine - 0.057 g;
- auxiliary components: methyl salicylate, eucalyptus essential oil, aniseed essential oil, peppermint essential oil, orange blossom essential oil, levomenthol, glycerol 85%, ethanol 96%, sodium saccharinate monohydrate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Stopangin-Teva is a drug that has an antiseptic effect.
The antimicrobial property of the drug is due to its ability to suppress the oxidative reactions of bacterial metabolism.
Stopangin-Teva is characterized by a wide spectrum of antibacterial and antifungal action, in particular against fungi of the genus Candida, gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
No development of drug resistance was noted.
Pharmacokinetics
After application to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, larynx and pharynx, hexetidine adheres well, is practically not absorbed.
After a single use of the drug, traces of it are found on the mucous membrane of the gums for 65 hours. Active concentrations of the substance remain up to 10-14 hours in dental plaque.
Indications for use
Stopangin-Teva is prescribed as a symptomatic agent in the treatment of the following diseases:
- inflammatory and infectious diseases of the oral cavity and larynx: glossitis, stomatitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis (including tonsillitis of the lateral ridges and angina of Plaut-Vincent);
- fungal diseases of the oral cavity and larynx.
Also, the tool is used in the following cases:
- oral hygiene, including for eliminating unpleasant odor;
- prevention of infectious complications in trauma, before and after surgical interventions on the oral cavity and larynx, including prevention of infection of the alveoli after tooth extraction.
Contraindications
- erosive-desquamous lesions of the oral mucosa;
- children under 8 years old;
- individual intolerance to any component of the drug.
Stopangin-Teva should be used with caution in patients who have hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid.
Stopangin-Teva, instructions for use: method and dosage
Stopangin-Teva spray is used topically, after meals or in the intervals between meals.
If the doctor has not prescribed another dosage regimen, the recommended frequency of applications is 2 times a day, the duration of therapy is 5–7 days.
Before each use, rinse the applicator with hot water and always check its integrity. If the applicator is damaged, do not use it.
Spray use rules:
- Remove the applicator from the plastic bag (if packed) using scissors or a similar tool.
- Check the integrity of the applicator.
- Remove the protective cap from the mechanical spray gun.
- Place the applicator on the bottle.
- Press the sprayer 2-3 times until the solution appears.
- Holding the bottle vertically, place the applicator tube into the mouth 2–3 cm deep, hold your breath and press the applicator 2 times - the first time you press, the drug should be sprayed to the right side, the second - to the left.
Side effects
Spray Stopangin-Teva is generally well tolerated. In very rare cases (<1/10 000), the following adverse reactions are noted:
- from the immune system: hypersensitivity reactions (including urticaria), angioedema;
- from the respiratory system, chest and mediastinal organs: cough, shortness of breath due to hypersensitivity to the drug;
- from the gastrointestinal tract: dysphagia, dry mouth, enlarged salivary glands, nausea, vomiting;
- from the nervous system: dysgeusia, ageusia;
- others: reactions at the site of application of the spray, including a burning sensation, irritation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and pharynx, paresthesia of the oral cavity, blistering, inflammation, ulceration, discoloration of the tongue / teeth.
Overdose
Overdose cases have not been reported to date.
special instructions
If side effects occur during treatment, you should consult your doctor.
It should be borne in mind that the solution contains about 62% (w / v) ethanol.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Stopangin-Teva does not affect the cognitive and physical abilities of a person, however, the drug should be used no later than 30 minutes before driving.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
There is no data on the negative effect of the drug when used during pregnancy and lactation. However, there is no information on the penetration of hexetidine through the placenta and into breast milk. In this regard, before starting treatment, women are advised to consult with their doctor, who will weigh the benefits and possible risks.
Pediatric use
Stopangin-Teva is approved for use from the age of 8, that is, from the age when the child will not resist a foreign object in the mouth (spray nozzle), will be able to hold his breath when injecting the spray, and will also understand that the drug cannot be swallowed.
Drug interactions
Information not provided by the manufacturer.
Analogs
Stopangin-Teva analogs are: Geksoral, Stomatidin, Geksetidine, Maxikold ENT, Stopangin, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place out of reach of children and protected from light, observing a temperature regime of 10-25 ° C. Avoid freezing.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Stopangin-Teva
Patients leave mostly positive reviews about Stopangin-Teva, noting the high efficiency of the drug, its fast action and ease of use. The negative aspects of using the spray include its sharp taste, short-term burning sensation in the oral cavity after application, the impossibility of long-term use.
Rare negative messages contain complaints about the development of allergic reactions.
The price for Stopangin-Teva in pharmacies
The approximate price for Stopangin-Teva (spray 0.2%, 1 bottle of 30 ml) is 204–240 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!
