The change of seasons is always a test for the human body, especially when we are inexorably moving from the summer heat to the winter cold. Unpleasant companions accompany us on this journey - a runny nose, cough and sore throat.
These symptoms are a sign of an infection in the body. And so that you will meet her fully armed, we will tell you about the best remedies for cough and sore throat.
Important: all of the drugs described below have contraindications and possible side effects. Before taking any of them, you need to consult your doctor.
Best cough pills for adults
3. Grammidin
The average price is 270 rubles.
Usually the basis of all remedies for cold symptoms is antimicrobial drugs, which slow down the growth and development of bacteria. Grammidin is that rare bird that contains an antibiotic, namely gramicidin C. It fights streptococci and staphylococci, and over time the bacteria do not become resistant to it.
On sale there is both "pure" Grammidin - there is only an antibiotic (excluding excipients), and in combination with an anesthetic. We recommend the second type of medicine, because after 30-40 minutes after taking it, a person feels relief and can swallow without pain.
In addition to colds, Grammidin can be used for diseases or injuries of the oral cavity (for example, wounds).
The main drawback of this good sore throat remedy is its price. It will cost about twice as much as other pills.
2. Faringosept
The average price is 160 rubles.
One of the best cough pills that have been used since Soviet times. The main active ingredient of the drug is ambazon. It has proven itself to be effective against germs that commonly cause infections of the mouth and upper respiratory tract (streptococci and pneumococci).
And for taste, cocoa extract is added to these tablets, so that they look pleasantly coffee-colored, but they taste sweet, with chocolate notes. For those who wish, they have recently launched a lemon version.
It is recommended to take Faringosept after meals and then do not eat or drink for a couple of hours. Or at least refrain from drinking for about half an hour, because it is after this time period that the drug has the maximum disinfecting effect.
1. Neo-angina
The average price is 110 rubles.
Inexpensive and effective cough tablets Neo-angin disinfect the oral cavity due to the presence of two antibacterial substances in the composition. And one more substance, levomenthol, is responsible for the local irritating effect (therefore, many who absorb the pill noted that it "stings" - this is the action of levomenthol).
Also, Neo-angin has a weak anesthetic effect. And especially for diabetics there is a formula of Neo-angina without sugar.
Using the drug is easy. True, as noted by patients, sometimes resorption turns into a real test due to the abundance of levomenthol and essential oils in the composition. You have to hold the tablet between your teeth so that the oral cavity "rested".
Best cough syrups for adults
3. Ambroxol (Ecolab)
The average price is 46 rubles.
It is domestic inexpensive analogue of expensive drugs, well-known (and widely advertised) foreign funds. These include Lazolvan, Ambrobene and many others.
All of them are made on the basis of abmroxol hydrochloride - this agent reduces the viscosity of phlegm, relieves cough, turning it from "dry" to "wet", and helps to remove accumulated phlegm from the respiratory tract.
The product from the Ecolab company is distinguished by the presence of medical alcohol among the excipients. Because of this, it does not taste very good, and even a banana flavoring does not save the day. But Ambroxol from Ecolab will be much cheaper than its imported counterparts. And it will serve just as effectively.
2. Herbion primrose syrup
The average price is 283 rubles.
This effective and delicious cough syrup is plant-based. It contains primrose and thyme extracts, as well as levomenthol. It has both antitussive and anti-inflammatory agents, and also limits the growth and development of pathogens.
It helps if the cough is severe and the sputum is very thick, viscous and weakly coming off. The main disadvantage of the drug is that it contains quite a lot of sugar, so it is not suitable for diabetics.
1. Stoptussin
The average price is 237 rubles.
This medication can be found in both tablets and liquid form. Its two active substances, guaifenesin and butamirate citrate, are responsible for suppressing coughs.
Unlike Gerbion, Stopussin increases the viscosity of sputum. It happens that it is so liquid that the ciliated epithelium of the bronchi cannot cope with its excretion and it accumulates in the respiratory tract. Here Stoptussin corrects this, thickening mucus, so that it is easier for the body to get rid of it.
The drug is very effective, but, like Ambroxol from Ecolab, it contains alcohol. He also has a children's version.
Best cough lozenges for adults
3. Doctor MoM
The average price is 160 rubles.
Inexpensive cough lozenges Doctor MoM differ in a variety of tastes: there are berry, and lemon, and raspberry, and pineapple. The main active ingredient of the medicine is a generation-tested licorice root extract.
In addition to licorice, there is also an extract of ginger roots and the fruit of the medicinal emblica. Levomenthol is also present.
To the credit of the compilers of the lozenge recipe, they managed to mask the pronounced and memorable taste of licorice roots so well that it is almost not felt, and levomenthol tingles pleasantly in the mouth without burning it.
The lozenges have an expectorant, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and weak analgesic effect.
2. Bronchicum
The average price is 222 rubles.
This drug comes in two forms at once - syrup and lozenge. It was created on the basis of extracts of medicinal plants, the main of which are thyme and primrose. These herbs are anti-inflammatory and help thin phlegm and cough up your throat.
1. Septolet
The average price is 238 rubles.
Pastilles "Septolete" are a whole storehouse of essential oils: there is mint, and eucalyptus, and the well-known menthol. However, they also contain other active ingredients - thymol and benzalkonium chloride, designed to slow down the growth and development of gram-positive bacteria, which most often cause colds.
Due to essential oils, Septolete relieves pain and irritation in the throat, and eucalyptus helps the patient breathe, if not fully, then definitely more freely than before taking the drug.
The only drawback of these lozenges (except for the heightened individual sensitivity to the components of the drug) is the presence of sugar, up to 175 mg. So they are not suitable for diabetics.
The best sprays (aerosols) for sore throat for adults
3. Ingalipt
The average price is 126 rubles.
The three leaders among sprays and aerosols are opened by the Russian agent Ingalipt. Its main advantage over other forms of sore throat remedies is ease of application.
Thanks to the supply under pressure (generated automatically, like in aerosols, or manually, like in sprays), small drops of the drug evenly cover the inflamed surface and reach even the most inaccessible corners.
Important: before using sprays and aerosols, the oral cavity will have to be rinsed well. And, of course, it is recommended to use these drugs after meals.
Ingalipt differs from other drugs in the rating, perhaps, in the most diverse composition.
- It contains both herbal extracts and essential oils, as well as medications norsulfazole and streptocide.
- While the former relieve pain, refresh the mouth and throat, and disinfect, the latter fight germs.
- And since all these substances are contraindicated only for people with heightened individual sensitivity, "Ingalipt" can be used by everyone - from pregnant and lactating women to children.
The main disadvantage of the drug is that its main "weapon", antimicrobial agents, are already outdated. They have been used in medicine for many years, and most microorganisms have developed resistance to them. But if you just have a common cold, then Ingalipt will effectively relieve pain and inflammation.
2. Jocks
The average price is 185 rubles.
The name of the drug speaks - it is immediately clear that it contains iodine. Indeed, Jox is a modern, improved and more pleasant to use version of the iodine solution, which has been tested literally for centuries.
It is worth considering that modern iodine solutions are made on the basis of its organic form, which has a better effect on the body. Allantoin (local pain reliever), traditional menthol fragrance and other medicinal and cosmetic substances are also added to Yox's solution.
The drug disinfects the mouth and throat and fights germs, and also relieves inflammation. You can use it often - up to an interval of only 3-4 hours if required.
Yox's main drawback is its main active ingredient. When iodine enters the body, it inevitably begins to affect the thyroid gland, as well as metabolism. If you use it often and for a long time, you may experience an excess of iodine in the body - the so-called. iodism.
True, it is tolerated by an ordinary healthy person without any particular problems, but in people with heightened sensitivity to iodine or thyroid diseases, the consequences can be unpleasant. Yox also cannot be used by expectant mothers and breastfeeding children, as well as children under 8 years old.
1. Maxicold Lore
The average price is 240 rubles.
One of the best cold sprays contains the substance hexetidine. It is a disinfectant that prevents pathogens (gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria and fungi) from growing and developing. In addition, hexetidine also has a weak analgesic effect, which, you see, is a very valuable property in the midst of an illness.
After application, the drug stays on the mucous membrane for a long time, maintaining an active - that is, harmful to bacteria - concentration. And its traces remain in the mouth and throat for about two and a half days.
On the Russian market, hexetidine contains several drugs, for example, the French remedy Hexoral or its domestic analogue, Maxicold Lor. Inside the can there is a liquid, which is scented with mint in the best traditions of dentistry.
We are not talking about dentistry in vain, because the drug, due to its antimicrobial and analgesic effect, is actively used in this area. It is prescribed for inflammation in the mouth, gingivitis, stomatitis, after pulling out teeth and other invasive dental operations.
For colds and sore throats, it is enough to spray the drug in the mouth twice a day; This is usually done after a meal so that the drug remains in the mouth in active concentration for as long as possible.
Hexetidine has practically no contraindications, unless we are talking about a rare individual intolerance to the drug.
Best cough and sore throat remedies for kids
Children need special dosage forms that differ from adult drugs. For example, it is not recommended to use sprays and aerosols for very small children, due to the fact that many babies are not able to hold their breath.
It is better not to give lozenges to children under three years of age (they just swallow them), and the pill can also get into the windpipe.
3. Eucabal cough syrup
The average price is 234 rubles.
The main active ingredients of this syrup are plantain and thyme extracts. It is prescribed if the child suffers from a cough with poorly separated phlegm or a debilitating spasmodic cough.
According to reviews, this is a good syrup that helps with both dry and wet coughs. In addition, it contains a minimum of "chemistry", while parents usually try to buy cough remedies for children with a large amount of natural ingredients and with a minimum amount of excipients.
2. Gedelix cough syrup
The average price is 377 rubles.
If there is sputum, but it is separated with difficulty, Gedelix syrup will come to the rescue. This is one of best symptomatic remedies for flu and colds, created on the basis of ivy plant extract. It helps to thin phlegm and cough it up, clearing the airways.
Gedelix can be given to children from one year of age and older.
1. Dr. Thais plantain syrup
The average price is 260 rubles.
One of the main advantages of Dr. Tice syrup is taste. Some children were even upset when they realized that they had recovered and they would no longer be given syrup.
This remedy is created on the basis of herbal preparations, and the main one among them is plantain extract. In addition to it, the composition also contains chamomile, gum, fennel, lemon balm and so on.
The syrup is thick, with a pleasant taste and smell. It works, of course, not as quickly as drugs with synthetic drugs, but the child will drink it with pleasure and without any problems. It is used when the cough is wet and when you need to help the child get rid of mucus that has accumulated in the lungs and respiratory tract.