Recently, pharmacies have an abundance of a variety of medicines for the treatment of throat diseases, which in this case have a fairly high price. But "Lugol" with angina, tonsillitis and other diseases of the throat has been effectively used for many decades and at the same time is inexpensive.
This agent is a solution of iodine in aqueoussolution of potassium iodide. It is used mainly, externally, but can also be prescribed for oral administration. Take twice a day for 5-10 drops. They lubricate the mucous membranes of the larynx and throat. The structure includes:
- 1 part iodine;
- 17 parts of water;
- 2 parts of potassium iodide.
Most often, "Lugol with glycerin" is used to treat throat disorders. It consists of:
- 1 part - iodine;
- 3 parts - water;
- 2 parts - potassium iodide;
- 94 parts - glycerin.
This solution is also used to lubricate the larynx and throat membranes. It has strong antimicrobial properties.
As a rule, one of the first signsalmost any catarrhal disease is a sore throat. This is because the pathogenic bacteria, penetrating into the human mouth, begin to actively multiply on the walls of the pharynx. The products of the life of bacteria, deposited on the mucous membrane, penetrate into the tissues of the body and poison the blood. At this moment, a total disease of the body occurs, which is accompanied by nausea, pulling pains in the muscles, high fever, headache. For this reason, arresting the disease at its early stage allows for faster cure for the common cold and with fewer complications.
Some people think that "Lugol" is an ointment.In fact, the properties of a good lubrication of the tissue appear in the solution only due to the presence of glycerol in it. This drug, despite its low cost, allows for effective treatment of the disease at its earliest stages. "Lugol" in angina and other Habolevanians of the throat not only destroys already existing pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity, but also hinders the development of other bacteria.
Despite the fact that there are different opinions aboutwhether it is possible to use it for pregnant or lactating women, most experts say that since daily consumption of iodine in everyday life is negligible, the use of this iodine solution will not lead to its overdose. The remaining components of the drug are completely safe for any organism. "Lugol" with angina can be used to treat children and adults.
Treatment of the mucous membrane with this drug is permissible only if there is no feeling of dryness in the mouth.
Sometimes an aqueous solution is used to cleanseorganism, gradually adding it to drinking water. Its use is recommended for pregnant women. Do not exceed the dosage. For 100 ml of water (boiled) add 1 drop of solution (on body weight up to 70 kg). Women, whose weight exceeds 70 kg, should add 2 drops of solution. Drink this solution no more than 2 times a week before eating. The course of admission is 5-6 weeks.
Recently, in pharmacies appeared "Lygol-Spray", produced in a 50 ml vial with an applicator. For 1 ml it accounts for 12.5 mg of iodine. It also contains glycerol and potassium iodide.
Assign this form of the drug "Lugol" atangina, purulent otitis, atrophic ulcers, chronic tonsillitis, varicose ulcers, infected burns, chemical and thermal burns, wounds, atrophic rhinitis. For oral administration is prescribed for the treatment of atherosclerosis and tertiary syphilis.
Contraindications for use are: sensitivity to iodine, pulmonary tuberculosis, nephrosis, nephritis, furunculosis, adenomas, acne, diathesis, chronic pyoderma, urticaria.
It is undesirable to use a solution for children younger5 years. Despite all the positive properties of this product, one should not get carried away by frequent lubrication of the mucous membrane of the throat, as this can lead to the degeneration of its tissues under the prolonged action of iodine.
