Lugol with purulent angina and other forms: application features
The content of the article:
- How to use Lugol's solution for angina
- Contraindications
- Possible side effects
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Application features
- Video
Lugol with angina allows you to quickly cope with the disease. This is one of the most famous drugs, which was developed back in 1829 by the French physician Jean Lugol. The tool is referred to as antiseptics, which are used to treat infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and pharynx.
Lugol's solution is an effective remedy for the topical treatment of angina
Lugol's active ingredients are iodine and potassium iodide. The drug is a red-brown liquid with a characteristic smell of iodine. Due to the content of molecular iodine, the solution has antiseptic, bactericidal and mild irritating properties. It has an effect on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including staphylococci, streptococci, Klebsiella, E. coli.
The active substances that make up Lugol are effective against staphylococci and streptococci
Since the drug has a local irritant effect, blood circulation in the area of its application improves, which helps to reduce the inflammatory process and rapid tissue regeneration.
In the pharmacy, you can buy Lugol in the form of a solution, including with glycerin, or an aerosol. The effectiveness of the drug is higher if it is used at the initial stage of the disease, when the sore throat is not too pronounced. It helps prevent the development of purulent sore throat.
How to use Lugol's solution for angina
For the treatment of angina, it is necessary to moisten a cotton swab in the solution, grab it with tweezers and lubricate the mucous membrane of the tonsils. The procedure is carried out 3-4 times a day. The duration of use depends on the severity of the disease.
Lugol in the form of a spray allows you to correctly dose the product
It is more convenient to use Lugol in the form of a spray. Before injection, inhale and hold the breath. Throat irrigation is carried out by pressing the sprayer. Depending on the severity of the symptoms of the disease, the procedure can be carried out 2 to 6 times a day.
Lugol with glycerin can be used to gargle with sore throat. In order to prepare the remedy, dissolve one teaspoon of the medicine in a glass of warm water. Gargle for 5 minutes. They carry out 2-3 procedures per day.
You can also prepare an effective solution for gargling for adults. To do this, dissolve one teaspoon of table or sea salt, the same amount of baking soda and 15 drops of Lugol in a glass of warm water. Apply the remedy three times a day, until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
Contraindications
You should not use Lugol in the following cases:
- renal or heart failure;
- severe liver dysfunction;
- the period of therapy with radioactive iodine;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- tuberculosis;
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- hypersensitivity to iodine or other components of the drug.
Despite the fact that earlier the remedy was used to treat babies, it is still not recommended to use Lugol for angina in children under 5 years of age.
Possible side effects
In most cases, the drug is well tolerated. But the instructions to it indicate that the patient may experience hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, watery eyes, runny nose).
With the uncontrolled use of Lugol, iodism may develop, which is characterized by the appearance of a rash
With prolonged uncontrolled use of the drug, iodism (excess iodine in the body) can be observed. It is characterized by the presence of a rash (iodine acne) on the skin of the neck, face, limbs and scalp. From the side of the digestive system, there are side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with blood.
In case of an overdose of the drug, symptoms of iodism, muscle weakness and lethargy may also appear. Therefore, you should not abuse Lugol on your own in the form of a solution or spray.
Advantages and disadvantages
Lugol for sore throat is one of the most proven remedies, as it has been used to treat throat ailments for decades. This medicine is inexpensive, and you can buy it in almost every pharmacy. Lugol in the form of a metered spray makes it possible to accurately measure the required amount of the drug.
The disadvantages of Lugol include:
- quite specific taste and smell. Often, the use of the drug leads to vomiting. Especially often the gag reflex is observed when the throat is lubricated with Lugol in the form of a solution;
- the occurrence of a burning sensation after the solution enters the mucous membranes. Children are often capricious and refuse treatment for this very reason;
- the likelihood of developing allergic reactions.
According to patients' reviews, Lugol in the form of an aerosol is very inconvenient to use, since the jet power is very high, and the nebulizer itself is of poor quality and breaks down quickly. If the solution or spray gets on your clothes, stains appear that are very difficult to remove.
When using the drug, avoid contact with clothing, since stains are very difficult to wash off.
Some doctors say that it is better not to use Lugol's solution for purulent sore throat, since it is thick enough, which interferes with the release of lacunae from purulent contents. They recommend using the drug in the form of a spray or a solution to gargle.
Application features
In order to quickly get rid of the disease and at the same time avoid negative consequences, you must:
- apply Lugol's solution or spray exclusively to the tonsils. If it hits the back wall of the larynx, a burn may occur;
- do not use the drug for the treatment of herpetic sore throat, since it does not act on the causative agent of the disease, but it can cause an increase in sore throat;
- do not eat or drink liquids within half an hour after using the drug;
- do not use Lugol simultaneously with hydrogen peroxide or other disinfectants.
The drug is not intended for oral administration, nor can it be inhaled. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water.
The solution for rinsing the throat must be prepared immediately before use, since it cannot be stored.
It is best to start Lugol's treatment at an early stage of the disease, when the patient only has discomfort in the throat and difficulty swallowing. In this case, the use of the drug will stop the development of angina.
In severe forms of angina, Lugol is used in complex treatment together with antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Despite the fact that treatment with this drug gives a good effect, it is not recommended to use it alone, especially for the treatment of angina in childhood. Before using Lugol in the form of a solution or spray, you must consult an otolaryngologist.
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
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