Strepsils Children 6+
Strepsils Children 6+ Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic available in Canada over-the-counter in a number of lozenges for the treatment of sore throat and minor mouth infections , . Amylmetacresol is often combined with dichlorobenzyl alcohol and menthol in the commonly used sore throat lozenges, known as Strepsils .
The acute sore throat (pharyngitis) is one of the most common conditions for which children are seen in the primary care setting. Pharyngitis is normally caused by viruses and proves benign and self-limiting. Clinically proven, over-the-counter throat lozenges offer rapid and effective relief of acute sore throat symptoms, and are increasingly important in the management of this condition .
The mixture of amylmetacresol throat lozenge medications markedly reduces the infectivity of certain infectious viruses in the throat and in cough droplets, thus reducing opportunities for person-to-person transmission . In addition, it relieves symptoms of sore throat/irritation of the throat , .
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is considered as an active ingredient found in several marketed OTC products by Health Canada which has categorized this agent as an anatomical therapeutic chemical. On the other hand, dichlorobenzyl alcohol is categorized by the FDA in the inactive ingredient for approved drug products.
In vitro studies with the combination of dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol have shown a virucidal against a number of viruses associated with the common cold which is observed by a reduction in the viral load. In clinical trials, administration of dichlorobenzyl alcohol lozenges has been shown to generate a reduced throat soreness and to provide pain relief and relief from difficulty in swallowing 5 minutes after administration. This effect can last for even 2 hours. The relief effect was shown to reach a steady-state after 45 minutes.
| Trade Name | Strepsils Children 6+ |
| Generic | Amylmetacresol + Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol |
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| Available Country | United Kingdom |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic used to treat infections in the mouth and throat.
Sore throat, minor mouth and throat infections , , .
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a medication used to treat a sore throat.
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol in combination with Amylmetacresol is available in over-the-counter products used for symptomatic relief of acute sore throat and postoperative sore throat.
Strepsils Children 6+ is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Canker sores oral, Gingivitis, Inflammatory Disease of the Oral Cavity, Inflammatory Disease of the throat, Laryngitis, Orofacial Pain, Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Stomatitis, Mouth infection, Mouth soreness, Pain in throat, Sore throat and hoarseness, Throat infections, Oral antisepsisMouth infection, Throat infections, Oral antisepsis
How Strepsils Children 6+ works
The mechanism of virucidal action is not fully elucidated, however it is suggested that denaturation of external protein spikes, a pH-induced rearrangement of the tertiary structure of attachment proteins, or a selective effect on viral lipid membranes/protein–lipid interaction is responsible for this action .
Amylmetacresol is an antibacterial and antiviral agent, and blocks voltage-gated Na channels in a local anesthetic-like manner .
The use of dichlorobenzyl alcohol has been related to its antibacterial, antiviral and local anesthetic properties. The local anesthetic action of dichlorobenzyl alcohol is thought to be due to a reduced sodium channel blockade. The antiseptic mechanism of action of dichlorobenzyl alcohol is not fully understood but it is thought to be related to a denaturation of external proteins and rearrangement of the tertiary structure proteins.
Toxicity
Oral LD50: 1500 mg/kg (rat)
Adverse effects include hypersensitivity reactions, tongue soreness .
Occasionally, hypersensitivity reactions may occur, manifested by digestive problems such as nausea or dyspepsia. This is extremely rare .
In the case of overdose, management should be symptomatic. In cases of severe overdosage, gastric lavage may be warranted to empty the stomach contents. Saline laxatives and activated charcoal may be administered orally .
Fertility and mutagenicity studies do not indicate any effect driven by dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Overdose studies indicate that in systemic overdose there might be a presence of a CNS transitory stimulation followed by CNS and cardiovascular. Chronic administration is not recommended as it might alter the normal microbial balance of the throat. depression In rats, the reported LD50 is of about 2.7 g/kg when administered orally.
Volume of Distribution
This pharmacokinetic property has not been fully studied.
Elimination Route
Rapidly absorbed and eliminated .
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is released almost immediately from its formulation and reaches peak concentration after 3-4 minutes. The concentration in saliva after 120 minutes represents about 50% of the administered dose.
Half Life
This pharmacokinetic property has not been fully studied.
Clearance
This pharmacokinetic property has not been fully studied.
Elimination Route
In preclinical trials, dermal administration of dichlorobenzyl alcohol results in renal elimination of 90% of the administered dose. After metabolism, dichlorobenzyl alcohol is excreted in the urine.
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