With ENT diseases of an infectious-inflammatory nature, the use of local antiseptics is recommended. These drugs are designed to combat pathogenic microflora and maintain immunity. One of such medications is Lizobact, but in order to get the desired effect from its use, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions.
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Release form, composition and packaging
The active components of Lysobact are the compounds lysozyme and pyridoxine. The first is a protein substance and has pronounced antiseptic properties. It is able to influence the pathogenic microflora of fungal, viral and bacterial nature. Pyridoxine, in turn, protects the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat.
The drug is available in the form of tablets, where lysozyme hydrochloride is present in a dosage of 20 mg, and pyridoxine hydrochloride is 10 mg. The drug is supplemented with lactose monohydrate, Mg stearate, Na saccharinate and vanilla.
The tablets have a rounded shape and are painted in a yellowish-cream tint. In the middle there is a dividing strip. They are packaged in blisters that are packed in cardboard boxes.
The drug is suitable for use within 5 years from the date of release. The optimum temperature for its storage is an indicator from 10 to 30 ° C. A drug is dispensed in a pharmacy network without a prescription.
Why prescribe pills for children and adults
Lysozyme and pyridoxine are not substances foreign to the human body, therefore, they are quickly absorbed in cells.Taking the drug can make up for the deficiency of these enzymes and increase the activity of the immune system. Its action is aimed at the destruction of pathogenic microbes and increase the body's defenses.
The use of Lizobact allows you to achieve the following results:
- sore throat decreases with diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
- swelling is reduced;
- inflammatory processes are stopped;
- regeneration of damaged tissues is accelerated;
- enhanced immune defense;
- the risk of complications and relapses is reduced.
Thus, Lizobakt can accelerate recovery in the following diseases:
- sore throat;
- laryngitis;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- erosive and herpetic lesions of the oral cavity;
- gingivitis;
- stomatitis;
- catarrhal sinusitis.
The drug is not considered an antibacterial drug, but it can cope with various types of pathogenic microorganisms. It is used not only in the treatment of ENT diseases, but also for dental problems.
Instructions for use Lizobakta
Lizobakt tablets are intended for resorption. They do not need to be washed down with water, and within an hour after consumption, any food or drink should be discarded. The drug is used in such dosages:
- for children 3-7 years old - 1 tablet 3 times a day;
- children from 7 to 12 years old - 1 tablet 4 times a day;
- adolescents and adults - 2 tablets 3 times a day.
The maximum daily volume is 8 tablets. The duration of the course of treatment is determined in accordance with what Lizobakt was prescribed from. As a rule, the treatment period takes from 5 to 8 days.
During pregnancy and lactation
In accordance with the instructions, it is allowed to use Lizobact during pregnancy. This medicine does not contain aggressive components, but it is quite capable of coping with the symptoms of otolaryngic or dental disorders. Active substances destroy the pathogenic microflora, but cannot penetrate the placental barrier and harm the embryo.
Lysobact during breastfeeding is also approved for use, since it does not have the ability to penetrate into milk. When treating with this drug, there is no need to transfer the child to artificial mixtures.
Attention! Despite the fact that the drug is considered relatively safe, it can be used during pregnancy and lactation only with the permission of a doctor. It is possible that the specialist will develop an individual dosage regimen for the drug, different from that described in the annotation to the medication.
Drug interaction
Lizobakt is not used as a mono-drug, and it is prescribed as part of the complex therapy of a violation. Therefore, taking it together with other drugs is permissible, most importantly, take into account some nuances.
It is recommended to observe the interval between doses of at least an hour with a combination of Lizobact with the following drugs:
- antibiotics;
- mucolytics;
- antiallergenic drugs.
Perhaps an increase in the body's need for pyridoxine with a combination of Lizobact with immunosuppressants and oral contraceptives, as well as drugs containing the following compounds:
- isoniazids;
- penicillamines;
- pyrazinamides;
- estrogens.
When combined with Lizobact, the action of diuretics and antibacterial drugs of the penicillin, nitrofurantoin and chloramphenicol groups is enhanced.
The activity of levodopa, on the contrary, decreases under the influence of the active substances of the drug.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
One of the advantages of Lizobact is that it has few contraindications. The drug is prohibited only in the following conditions:
- carbohydrate metabolism disorders;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- lactose allergy;
- age up to 3 years.
Side effects from the use of the drug occur infrequently, and they are characterized by the following manifestations:
- urticaria;
- rash and itching;
- anaphylactic reactions;
- in rare cases - anaphylactic shock and Quincke's edema.
Similar symptoms occur with an overdose of the drug, and in addition, unpleasant sensations in the limbs may appear in the form of numbness and tingling. To eliminate such symptoms, it is necessary to give the patient as much water as possible. This is necessary to increase the urge to urinate, since the main part of the drug is excreted in this way.
Analogues of the drug
The pharmacological industry produces many drugs with a similar effect. The following medications are the most popular analogues of Lizobact:
- Hexoral. This tool is presented in various dosage forms, including tablets. The medication has an antiseptic and analgesic effect, and is also able to suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms.
- Grammidine. Such a medicine is considered one of the most effective analogues of Lysobact and has a similar effect. It has high antimicrobial activity and is well tolerated. It is used in the treatment of tonsillitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. But it is up to the attending physician to decide what to prescribe to the patient, Lizobakt or Grammidin.
- Septolete. This antiseptic is approved for use in patients from 4 years. Its active ingredient is levomenthol, and a medication is presented in the form of lozenges for resorption. There are few contraindications to use, the main of which is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
- Strepsils. This tool is characterized by the speed of exposure and the duration of the antiseptic effect. It actively fights pathogens and has been used since 5 years.
- Suprim-ENT. This is one of the cheapest analogues of Lysobact, made on the basis of amyl methacresol with the addition of plant extracts. It allows you to quickly relieve sore throat and has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora.
- Chlorhexidine. This is a powerful antiseptic, where chlorhexidine diacetate is used as the active ingredient. Effective in bacterial infections. But at the same time, it is prohibited to use it during pregnancy and lactation, as well as under the age of 5 years.
If the patient does not fit Lizobact for one reason or another, the attending physician should deal with the selection of an analog in the treatment of a disease. Unauthorized administration of drugs is unacceptable.
Comparative characteristics with Laripront and Faringosept
Among the popular and effective analogues of Lizobact for therapeutic effects, drugs such as Laripront and Faringosept are presented. Consider what kind of drugs, and which one is better.
The main active ingredient of Laripront is dequalinium chloride and lysozyme, which is also present in Lizobact. This enzyme is essential for the cells of the immune system to function properly. Thus, in addition to the therapeutic effect, both drugs can eliminate the deficiency of this trace element and enhance the body's defenses.
In addition, both drugs are approved for use during pregnancy and lactation. Their components do not adversely affect the body of the mother or fetus, and are also not able to penetrate into breast milk.
Given the similar composition and safety level of these two drugs, it is not easy to decide what is better than Laripront or Lizobact. They have a similar effect and rarely cause side effects. But, if we talk about the advantages of the latter, they can be attributed to the fact that Lizobact is enriched with vitamin B6, while this element is absent in Laripront.
As for the composition of Faringosept - it is created on the basis of ambazon. This is a component that fights against staphylococci, pneumococci and other microorganisms of this group.Thus, the medicinal composition is able to destroy the pathogenic microflora, but it practically does not have a supporting effect on the immune system, unlike Lizobakt.
In addition, this drug is forbidden to use during pregnancy, and it also has more contraindications and more often causes side symptoms than Lizobakt. The only advantage over analogues is the low cost of the drug.
The final decision, what is better to appoint to the patient, Laripront, Lizobakt or Faringosept, should be made by the doctor. It depends on the nature of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient.
