Tonsilgon belongs to the group of herbal preparations with complex effects. The medicine is produced in the form of drops. It is a clear, yellow-brown liquid with a chamomile aroma. A small amount of sediment may appear during storage of the product. The drug is packaged in 50 mg and 100 mg bottles, equipped with a convenient drip dosing device.
Features of the composition of the drug
The drug can be purchased for the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections in children and adults. The product reduces pain and soreness in the scalp, which improves your well-being. In addition, the product improves immunity, which speeds up the healing process.
The composition of the drug is represented exclusively by herbal components. This:
- Marshmallow roots. They have an enveloping, softening, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect. The plant covers the mucous membranes with a thin layer and remains on their surfaces for a long time, which allows to stop inflammation and accelerate tissue regeneration
- Chamomile flowers. They are distinguished by anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, and analgesic properties. The antibacterial effect of the medicinal plant is important in the composition of the drug.
- Horsetail grass. A characteristic feature of the component is its targeted anti-inflammatory effect in diseases of the oral cavity. In addition, the medicinal plant relieves swelling and restores breathing.
- Walnut leaves. And they normalize immunity, reduce the severity of cold symptoms, lower body temperature and increase the effectiveness of treatment of ARVI. In addition, the component has a mild analgesic effect.
- Yarrow herb. It contains a large amount of vitamin C and P. Combinations of various biologically active substances provide bactericidal, healing and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Oak bark. The tannins contained in the component have a protective effect against external irritants. This allows for faster tissue healing.
- Dandelion grass. This medicinal plant has a rich vitamin and mineral composition. When used, it is possible to enhance the body's natural defense reactions.
Tonsilgon drops, which are affordable, are distinguished by their ability to suppress the activity of harmful bacteria and viruses. When used, it is possible to stop inflammation.
They have an immunomodulatory effect. The combination of biologically active substances of plant origin reduces allergy symptoms, weakens cough, reduces swelling of the mucous membranes and makes breathing easier. In addition, the medicine has an antioxidant effect.
The main action of Tonsilgon
The instructions for the drug describe in detail its pharmacological effect on the body. The medicine is made from medicinal plants, represented by:
- medicinal dandelion herbs, yarrow, horsetail;
- oak bark;
- chamomile flowers;
- marshmallow roots.
Biologically active substances included in Tonsilgon:
- essential oils, polysaccharides;
- glycosides, flavonoids;
- carotenoids, pectin;
- saponins, vitamin and mineral elements.
The complex of herbal ingredients suppresses the activity of viruses, reduces the level of inflammation, and has an immunomodulatory effect. Due to the components, allergy symptoms disappear, cough stops, swelling of the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract decreases, and breathing becomes easier. The medicine has antioxidant properties.
Indications and contraindications
Tonsilgon drops, the instructions for use focus on this, are prescribed for the treatment of children and adults. It increases the effectiveness of acute and chronic ARVI therapy.
In addition, the medicine can be used as a prophylactic agent to reduce the risk of complications of diseases caused by viruses. The drug increases the effectiveness of antibacterial therapy for various diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria. It increases the body's resistance to infectious pathologies.
Tonsilgon has serious contraindications, so its use should be agreed with a doctor if indicated. It is prohibited to use the medicine if you are hypersensitive to any component in the composition. The drug is not prescribed for the treatment of children under one year of age.
Treatment with Tonsilgon drops is carried out with caution when liver dysfunction is confirmed in patients, as well as in cases of traumatic brain injury. The drug is not recommended for the treatment of people with alcohol dependence or after undergoing treatment aimed at getting rid of addiction.
Dosages from the instructions for Tonsilgon
The instructions for use of the drug contain the following recommendations for use:
- adults – 2 tablets or 25 drops up to 6 times a day;
- up to the first year of life – 5 drops, procedures are carried out with a break of 4 hours;
- 1-6 years – 10 drops every four hours;
- 6-12 years – 1 tablet or 15 drops up to 6 procedures per day.
After completion of the acute phase of the disease, the frequency of taking the drug is reduced, the dosage remains at the same positions. The maximum number of procedures does not exceed 3 per day, maintenance therapy is carried out no more than one week.
The drops are used in their original form and are not diluted with water. Before swallowing, the solution is kept in the mouth for some time. Dragees cannot be crushed or chewed; they are consumed whole, washed down with a sufficient volume of liquid.
Use and adverse reactions
Tonsilgon drops are taken orally. There is no need to dilute them with water. The product should be kept in the mouth before swallowing. When the disease is acute, the recommended dosage for adults is 25 drops. The product should be taken 5-6 times a day.
For children of school and preschool age in the acute phase of the disease, 15 drops and 10 drops are recommended 5-6 times per day, respectively. After the pronounced symptoms of the disease have been relieved, children and adults should continue taking drops in the same dosage 3 times a day.
If contraindications are excluded, adverse negative reactions of the body while taking the drug rarely occur. The most common problems are in the gastrointestinal tract. They are manifested by nausea and vomiting.
Overdose of the drug has not been recorded in practice. But most likely it can increase negative side reactions to the drug. In such cases, symptomatic treatment is indicated.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINE TONSILON N TABLETS
1. Name of the drug
Tonsilgon® N
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
1 tablet contains crushed medicinal plant raw materials (powder) from:
- Dandelion herbs (Taraxaci herba) 4 mg
- Horsetail herb (Equiseti herba) 10 mg
- Marshmallow root (Althaeae radix) 8 mg
- Chamomile flowers (Matricariae flores) 6 mg
- Oak bark (Quercus cortex) 4 mg
- Walnut leaves (Juglandis folia) 12 mg
- Yarrow herb (Millefolii herba) 4 mg
3. Dosage form
Film-coated tablets.
Description
Round, biconvex, light blue, film-coated tablets with a smooth surface.
4. Clinical data
4.1 Therapeutic indications
In the complex treatment of acute respiratory diseases, accompanied by sore and sore throat, difficulty swallowing, cough. Use for these purposes is based only on experience of long-term use.
4.2 Method of administration and dosage
Children under 6 years of age - the drug is contraindicated;
children aged 6 to 11 years - during the acute period of the disease, 1 tablet 5-6 times a day, after the severity of symptoms decreases, 1 tablet 3 times a day;
children over 12 years of age and adults - during the acute period of the disease, 2 tablets 5-6 times a day, after the severity of symptoms has decreased, 2 tablets 3 times a day.
Use in patients with impaired liver and/or kidney function: no information available.
Mode of application.
The tablet should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with a sufficient amount of water.
Duration of admission.
The drug is not recommended to be taken for more than 2 weeks.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, to plants of the Asteraceae family.
4.4 Precautions
Patients with congenital galactose intolerance, fructose intolerance, lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency should not take this drug.
One film-coated tablet contains about 0.02 bread units (BE).
The drug is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No interaction studies have been conducted. At the moment, there is no information on interactions with other drugs.
With the simultaneous use of drugs containing oak bark, the absorption of alkaloids and other alkaline components may be reduced or blocked.
4.6 Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
There are no or limited data on the use of the drug Tonsilgon N in pregnant women. The drug Tonzilgon N is not recommended for pregnant women.
There are no data on the presence of active substances or their metabolites in breast milk. A risk to breastfed children cannot be excluded. The drug Tonzilgon N is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. There are no data on the effect on fertility.
4.7 Effect on the ability to drive a car or use machinery
The medicine does not affect the ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
4.8 Side effects
The frequency of possible side effects listed below is determined according to the following scale:
- very often (≥1/10),
- often (≥1/100 to <1/10),
- uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100),
- rarely (≥1/10000 to <1/1000),
- very rare (<1/10000),
- unknown (cannot be estimated from available data).
Rarely, gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Allergic reactions are possible (rash, urticaria, angioedema).
When using medicinal products containing chamomile flowers, hypersensitivity reactions may develop in persons with hypersensitivity to plants of the Asteraceae family (for example, wormwood, yarrow, chrysanthemum, daisy) due to so-called cross-reactions.
When the first signs of an allergic reaction appear, you should stop using the drug Tonzilgon® N.
If any adverse reactions occur, including those not listed in this instruction, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
4.9. Overdose
No cases of overdose have been described.
If the drug is used in doses exceeding therapeutic doses, symptomatic treatment is necessary.
5. Pharmacological properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Other medicines used for colds.
ATC code R05X.
5.1 Pharmacological action
The medicine contains components of plant origin as active ingredients. Use for these purposes is based on experience of long-term use.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
No data available.
5.3 Non-clinical safety data
Preclinical studies are incomplete. Safety data are based on experience with long-term use. Reproduction and carcinogenicity studies have not been performed.
In a test for assessing bacterial reverse mutations using Salmonella typhimurium, carried out with the active ingredients of the drug Tonsilgon N, the mutagenic potential of this combination of substances was not revealed.
6. Pharmaceutical data
6.1 List of excipients
Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, potato starch, stearic acid, glucose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide anhydrous, calcium carbonate, castor oil, dextrin, glucose syrup, indigotin (E 132), montane glycol wax, povidone K 25, povidone K 30, sucrose , shellac, talc, titanium dioxide (E 171)
6.2 Storage conditions and shelf life
4 years. Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package. Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.
6.4 Packaging
25 tablets per blister. 2 or 4 blisters along with instructions for use in a cardboard box.
6.5 Holiday conditions
Without a doctor's prescription.
7. Marketing authorization holder
BIONORICA SE
Kerschensteinerstrasse 11-15,
92318 Neumarkt, Germany.
Special Recommendations
If there is no improvement in the patient's condition when using Tonsilgon drops for 7 days, you should urgently consult a doctor. If any allergic reactions occur, treatment with the drug should be discontinued.
The appearance of sediment and slight turbidity of the liquid in the bottle during storage does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. The solution should be shaken before use. Since Tonsilgon drops contain ethyl alcohol, you should avoid driving vehicles during treatment with the drug.
You can buy the medicine in pharmacies without a prescription. But it should only be taken if recommended by a doctor. The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. It is important to store the spray in a dry place out of the reach of children.
