In the line of domestic plant-based antiviral agents called Panavir, there is a special spray for treating the oral cavity called Panavir Inlayt. Is it possible to use it for children, how does it affect the oropharynx and does it help to protect the child's body during the cold season, will be discussed in this article.
Release form
Spray Panavir Inlight is produced in white bottles with a long spray nozzle and a transparent cap. Inside one bottle there is 40 ml of gel, which is sprayed onto the mucous membrane. The drug is produced in several other forms (gel for external treatment, solution for injections, suppositories), but they are not used in the treatment of children. That is why throat spray is often called "baby Panavir".
Composition
The main ingredient of Panavir Inlight is polysaccharides obtained from tuberous nightshade (this is the scientific name for the potatoes we know). These include glucose, galactose, rhamnose, mannose, and other saccharides. Such a complex was named Panavir, which was patented by the National Research Company.
In the package marked with yellow, these are the only active compounds, and in the box marked in green, there is another active ingredient - eucalyptus oil. The auxiliary components of the spray gel are castor oil (hydrogenated), sodium hydroxide, lanthanum nitrate, polyethylene glycol and water. There is no alcohol in the preparation.
Operating principle
The polysaccharides in the spray are capable of:
- Prevent viruses from entering cells.
- Normalize the condition of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx, helping it to recover faster from colds and other diseases.
- Suppress the formation of viral particles.
- Stimulate the local immune response.
- Reduce soreness and local inflammatory response.
- Form a protective cover, soften and moisturize the mucous membrane.
The drug acts as an antiviral agent, affecting herpes viruses, rhinoviruses, molluscum contagiosum, influenza virus and other pathogens. Also, the spray has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and bactericidal effects. In addition, Panavir has healing and regenerating effects. The addition of eucalyptus oil enhances the antimicrobial, immunomodulating and disinfecting effect of the spray.
Indications
Treatment of the nasal cavity or mouth with Panavir Inlight gel is recommended:
- With stomatitis.
- With ARVI.
- With the flu.
- With a runny nose.
- With herpes on the lips.
- With laryngitis.
- With cytomegalovirus infection.
- With herpes sore throat.
- After removal of the adenoids.
- With rashes in the mouth with chickenpox.
- With chronic tonsillitis.
- After tooth extraction.
The drug is often prescribed as a prophylaxis in the winter to protect the body from viral infections and colds.
At what age is it assigned?
The use of Panavir spray, which contains only polysaccharides, is allowed from birth. Since the presence of the eucalyptus component increases the risk of an allergic reaction, the use of this Panavir Inlayt option is recommended in children over 1 year old.
Contraindications
Treatment of the oropharynx with a gel spray is prohibited only with individual hypersensitivity to any component of Panavir. If it manifests itself after the first use of the spray, the drug is immediately canceled.
Side effects
Panavir spray usually does not have a negative effect on the body of small patients when processing the oropharynx. Even frequent and prolonged irrigation in most cases does not lead to negative symptoms. An allergic reaction to the drug is very rare. If a child has a predisposition to allergies, it is better to use Panavir without eucalyptus in his treatment or to prevent colds.
Instructions for use
Before sprinkling Panavir on the mucous membrane, it is important to make sure that the nozzle is fixed tightly on the bottle. Irrigation should be carried out from the bottom up - the child should tilt his head as shown in the picture in the paper annotation for the spray. Insert the nozzle into the oral cavity shallowly - up to 2 centimeters.
If the spray is prescribed for prophylactic purposes, then oral cavity treatment is recommended twice a day. The drug is sprayed in the mouth once in the morning and the second in the evening, and for one procedure use 2-3 clicks on the nozzle. To maximize the effect of the gel, the product is applied every day. With a cold or viral infection, Panavir can be used more often - up to five times a day.
For the youngest children, spray is sprayed on the inner surface of one cheek or applied to a pacifier and let the baby suck on it. This treatment prevents the activation of the gag reflex. For older children, the medicine is applied to the mucous membrane of the mouth or throat, depending on the reason for using the spray.
Panavir Inlight in the nose
In case of inflammation of the nasopharynx or to prevent it, the doctor may prescribe irrigation of the nasal passages with Panavir Inlayt, but this method of use is chosen less often, since during the treatment of the nose, a slight burning sensation, nasal swelling and a temporary increase in rhinorrhea may occur. Nevertheless, these symptoms are only temporary and soon disappear, and the effectiveness of using the gel for rhinitis and for the prevention of rhinitis is very high, therefore Panavir in the nose is still in demand in the winter-autumn period, when the likelihood of a viral infection is increased.
Overdose and drug interactions
According to information from the manufacturer, even repeated and long-term use of Panavir is unable to harm the human body, therefore, there have never been cases of overdose of the spray. Also in the annotation to the drug, it is noted that it is compatible with other drugs, for example, with antiviral drugs, the action of which is aimed at the influenza virus. Also, the spray can be prescribed and used together with antibacterial agents or with anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs.
Terms of sale and storage
To buy Inlight Panavir at a pharmacy, a prescription from a doctor is not required. In addition, this remedy is not classified as medicinal, but as cosmetic. The average price of 40 ml of the drug is 330-350 rubles.
It is advised to keep the spray at home at temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius in a place where sunlight will not act on the gel. The shelf life of the drug is 5 years. After the first application, it does not decrease (the drug does not deteriorate).
Reviews
They generally respond well to the use of Panavir Inlight in children. The remedy is called effective for stomatitis, sore throat, herpes, runny nose, tonsillitis and other pathologies of the ENT organs. Among the advantages of the spray are called its non-toxicity, natural basis, efficacy and the possibility of reusable use. As for the disadvantages, some children do not like the taste of the drug and they protest against its use. Also, sometimes there are reviews in which they complain about the lack of effect from treatment with Panavir.
Analogs
The pharmaceutical market offers a fairly large assortment of products with a similar effect, like the Panavir spray. These include:
- Amizonchik.
- Oxolinic ointment.
- Orvirem.
- Isoprinosine.
- Arbidol.
- Acyclovir.
- Ergoferon.
- Grippferon.
- Amiksin.
Some of these drugs are antiviral drugs, while others act on the immune system, protecting against attacks of viruses indirectly.
However, before using any of them, you should consult a doctor and choose the most suitable replacement for Panavir.
Prevention
Many doctors consider such remedies ineffective during the cold season and argue that vaccination is the best protection against the flu virus. But the issue of vaccination should be resolved for each small patient individually, because it has its own contraindications.
Other ways to protect children from virus attacks are called:
- Frequent hand washing and washing.
- Ventilation of premises.
- Balanced diet.
- Limiting stay in crowded places.
- Avoiding contact with sick people.
- Use tissue, not textiles.
If the child does get sick, he should be shown to the doctor in a timely manner, given warm liquids and isolated from other children. As for medicines, it is better to use them in childhood only after the appointment of a pediatrician.
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