Inaldin throat aerosol – when to use?
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat is associated with the occurrence of many unpleasant and troublesome discomforts. Symptoms such as pain, scratching in the throat, redness and swelling of the throat occurring in the course of an infection can be hard to deal with, lowering your mood and making it difficult to function normally. Fortunately, the symptoms of a cold on the part of the throat can be effectively combated by using the drug Inaldin – aerosol for use in the mouth. Learn about the features of the medicinal product and find out what symptoms it works in relieving.
What is Inaldin throat medicine and when is it used?
Inaldin Throat is an aerosol for use in the oral cavity for sore throat for children and adults. It contains benzidamine, which belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It exhibits local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, in addition, it anesthetizes the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Throat spray is used to treat symptoms of inflammation of the throat and mouth, such as pain, redness or swelling [1,2].
Throat spray Inaldin for pharyngitis and related symptoms is available without a prescription. It can be purchased from both in-store pharmacies and online pharmacies.
Inaldin throat spray – what do you need to know before the first use?
Inaldin sore throat spray can be used on its own, constantly observing your condition and reaction to the medicine taken. However, if there is no improvement after 3 days or if the patient feels worse, consult a doctor. In addition, Inaldin should not be used for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor [2].
How to use Inaldin aerosol for sore throat in children and adults?
The recommended doses of Inaldin for inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa and related symptoms are [2]:
- adults and children over 12 years – 4 to 8 doses of aerosol 2 to 6 times a day; not more often than every 1.5-3 hours,
- children 6 to 12 years old – 4 aerosol doses from 2 to 6 times a day; not more often than every 1.5-3 hours,
- Children under 6 years – a dose of aerosol per 4 kg of body weight from 2 to 6 times a day, not more often than every 1.5-3 hours. Do not use more than 4 doses at a time.
If you have any doubts about the dosage, it is worth asking your doctor or pharmacist for help.
Sore throat medicine Inaldin – contraindications and side effects.
Contraindication to the use of aerosol for sore throat is hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients. Like any drug, Inaldin can also cause side effects, although they will not occur in everyone. Possible side effects include hypersensitivity to light (not very common), burning and dry mouth (rare), as well as laryngospasm, swelling of the face, hands and feet, eyes, lips and/or tongue (very rare) [2].
How else can cold and flu symptoms be relieved?
Redness, swelling or ból of the throat when swallowing are not the only symptoms of infections occurring especially in autumn and winter. Home remedies can also be used to treat inflammation of the throat and accompanying pain. They support treatment and bring relief with such methods as [3]:
- sore throat tablets and lozenges with antibacterial and antiseptic action for pharyngitis and tonsillitis of a bacterial nature,
- cough syrup with expectorant effect for wet cough or antitussive for dry cough,
- analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs for severe pain and antipyretics in case of fever,
- inhalations with saline or with the addition of essential oils (they decongest the respiratory tract and relieve a runny nose occurring especially in the course of viral infections),
- taking care of adequate hydration by drinking plenty of fluids (prevents dryness of the mucous membranes),
- ventilating rooms and humidifying the air at home (prevents dry throat and hoarseness).
Prepared on behalf of partner Chlorchinaldin
Bibliography:
- Website: https://www.chlorchinaldin.pl/inaldin-gardlo-aerozol/ (accessed 2022.129.).
- ChPL of the product INALDIN Throat (accessed 20211.29.).
- Sawiec P., Mrukowicz J., Szenborn L., Acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis (angina), Practical Medicine for Patients, 2021 (Website: https://www.mp.pl/interna/chapter/B16.II.3.3 (accessed 2022.11.29.)).
