Hexoral is an antiseptic antimicrobial drug that is used in the treatment of ENT organs.
Medicinal preparation Hexoral is effective in the following diseases of the oral cavity and throat:
- angina;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- fungal infection of the oral cavity (thrush);
- stomatitis and inflammation of the tongue (glossitis);
- bleeding gums .
Hexoral for breastfeeding
Concerning the use of the drug Hexoral during lactation there are conflicting opinions. Some doctors are inclined to think that this medicine is harmless for a nursing mother, since it does not contain substances that have toxic effects on the child. However, there are adherents of another theory, according to which Geoxoral should not be prescribed during feeding, because there is a risk of harmful effects on the baby.
Even the instruction on the use of this drug does not clarify the question posed. The fact is that in different manufacturers, the recommendations for taking Hexoral for breastfeeding are radically different. As an example, we give two diametrically opposite extracts from the instruction of two well-known manufacturers of this medicine:
- In the first case, at the point of application of the drug Geksoral with breastfeeding it is said that: "it is possible to use the drug during the lactation period according to the indications".
- In another manufacturer, the instruction notes that there is no experience with the use of the drug Hexoral for HB and the use of the drug is justified only if the benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk for the child.
In this case, the form of the release and the composition of the drug are absolutely the same. Hexoral is available in three dosage forms:
- spray;
- sucking pills;
- rinse solution.
It should be emphasized that in most cases, Geksoral is required to treat the throat of nursing mothers . If there is any doubt about the safety of the drug, then there are alternative treatments. With angina or sore throat, you can successfully use traditional medicine or simple physiotherapy procedures:
- rinsing of the throat with salted water with three drops of iodine every 2-3 hours;
- washing of the nose with saline solution at least 3 times a day;
- lubricating the throat with Lugol's solution in the morning after eating and before going to bed;
- gargling with a solution of chamomile, eucalyptus, sage.
These drugs are absolutely harmless and effective enough with timely treatment. But if you still decided to use Hexoral during lactation, be sure to consult with your doctor.