13 best stomatitis remedies

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Stomatitis is a disease of the oral mucosa, necessarily with an inflammatory component, as indicated by the end of the name of the disease – it. Most often, in uncomplicated stomatitis, the initiator of the development of inflammation is mucosal injury, as a result, the introduction of pathogenic microflora and the addition of a secondary infection.

Sometimes the primary factor in the onset of stomatitis is an acute respiratory viral infection. In some cases, increased trauma to the oral mucosa occurs with various diseases of the internal organs, tumors and malformations, as a manifestation of allergies, intoxication, and the influence of ionizing radiation.

Dentists are usually involved in the treatment of stomatitis, and if stomatitis is a complication of a general disease, for example, severe vitamin deficiency, then doctors of the relevant narrow specialties also take part in the treatment.

Currently, in the retail pharmacy network, you can find many effective and inexpensive drugs that affect various symptoms and mechanisms of stomatitis development. These are anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers, antibiotics and antiseptics, drugs in the form of ointments and gels to accelerate the recovery of the oral mucosa in the recovery phase. This rating presents the products of various groups that are sold without a prescription and can help the consumer.

Rating of the best remedies for stomatitis

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best pain relievers and anti-inflammatories	1	Kamistad	275 RUB
	2	Lidocaine Asept	303 RUB
	3	Hexoral Tabs	170 RUB
	4	Calgel	267 r
	5	Holisal	237 r
The best antiseptics and antibacterials	1	Hexalysis	305 RUB
	2	Miramistin	206 r
	3	Metrogyl Denta	188 r
	4	Vinylin (Shostakovsky's Balsam)	79 RUB
	5	Ingalipt	RUB 61
The best solutions for the restoration of the oral mucosa	1	Stomatofit	179 r
	2	Solcoseryl	269 ​​r
	3	Propolis spray	117 RUB

The best pain relievers and anti-inflammatories

The mucous membrane of the oral cavity has a rich innervation. This is necessary to control chewing and food recognition, and the appearance of various erosions, ulcers, or aphthous stomatitis during stomatitis can cause severe pain, especially when eating and when eating hot food.

Therefore, in the acute phase of the development of stomatitis, local anesthetics are almost always prescribed, which make it possible to eliminate acute pain in the mouth and normalize the process of eating. Almost always, a local violation of the oral mucosa is accompanied by symptoms of severe inflammation: redness, swelling and other signs.

The successful use of anesthetic drugs in the local treatment of stomatitis of any etiology allows not only to improve the patient's quality of life during the illness, but also to ensure the intake of nutrients in the body in a physiological way. It is no secret that with pronounced forms of stomatitis, it is painful for patients to drink even ordinary water, any movement of the tongue in the mouth brings anguish, and for several days they can simply refuse to eat due to physical suffering. This is especially true for children. What are the means to get rid of painful sensations?

Kamistad

Popularity rating: 4.9

This is the name of a drug for topical application in the form of a gel, which contains a highly effective local anesthetic lidocaine, and as a reparant, an extract of chamomile flowers is added, which have an antiseptic, healing and mild anti-inflammatory effect.

Kamistad can be used for various forms of stomatitis, for obesity and inflammation of the lips – cheilitis, for gum pathology, or for acute gingivitis, as well as in dentures. This gel is indispensable in the process of trying on and fitting various dentures and corrective devices in orthodontics for more complete patient comfort during the period of familiarization and getting used to the denture. The gel is applied either with a stick with a cotton swab, or with a clean finger, both on the surface of the lips and on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. After application, the drug must be rubbed in with light massage movements, the frequency of application is 3 times a day.

Literally 5-7 minutes after application, the effect of anesthesia develops, and the patient, after the disappearance of the specific pleasant aroma of the drug, can be taken for food. Kamistad is produced by the German pharmaceutical concern 'Stada', and the cost of a tube weighing 10 g starts at 200 rubles. The price range is from 200 to 280 rubles in retail.

Advantages and disadvantages

The big advantage of the gel is the rapid development of an analgesic effect and the presence of an anti-inflammatory and regenerating component, good retention of the gel on the oral mucosa and safety when swallowed. The disadvantage can be considered a rare individual intolerance to individual components, which can be manifested by a feeling of slight burning at the site of application.

A relative inconvenience is the specific aroma of the product, so some patients complain that the food process needs to be postponed for half an hour or longer after application, and before eating, you have to rinse your mouth with water to eliminate the specific odor.

Lidocaine Asept

Popularity rating: 4.8

Lidocaine Asept is also a highly effective local anesthetic, but is available as a topical spray that also contains the widely used antiseptic chlorhexidine. The spray is a clear, yellowish liquid with a mint aroma. Unlike the previous drug, chlorhexidine acts more effectively on various microorganisms and viruses, since, unlike the phytopreparation of pharmaceutical chamomile, it is specifically designed to destroy them. The application of the spray is shown for various forms of stomatitis, for gingivitis and periodontal disease, for removing tartar.

The specific feeling of numbness that lidocaine causes helps to reduce nausea and pharyngeal reflex activity during dental procedures. Also, the drug is indicated for injection into the nasal cavity, with various manipulations in the ENT office, for example, for anesthesia before washing the maxillary sinuses.

The drug is sprayed in the required places by pressing on the head of the nozzle, while the bottle must be held vertically. In standard cases, with stomatitis, one to three doses is enough, and in children one or two clicks are enough. If the child is afraid of the spray, then you can first lubricate a cotton swab with the drug, and then use it to treat the oral mucosa. Lidocaine Asept is produced by the domestic company 'Biogen', and a 50 ml bottle can be purchased at a pharmacy for 240 rubles. The range of prices is from 240 to 375 rubles, depending on the type of pharmacy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The drug must be sprayed carefully, and make sure that it does not enter the respiratory tract, you can not use it in bedridden patients, and also use it while lying down. If you use Lidocaine Asept too often, then overdose symptoms are possible – pallor, headache, decreased blood pressure and bradycardia.

Since Lidocaine is a drug for arrhythmia relief, it may be contraindicated in patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Also, Lidocaine Asept should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics, in severe liver disease, epilepsy, and in children under 8 years of age. In the event that Lidocaine Asept is used by a nursing mother, then she must refrain from breastfeeding the baby for at least 12 hours after use. But, if all the recommendations are followed, and before the first use of the drug, the patient was consulted by the doctor, then this remedy is a highly effective anesthetic and disinfecting spray for the treatment of many forms of stomatitis, which allowed him to enter the rating.

Hexoral Tabs

Popularity rating: 4.7

This drug is similar in composition to the previous one, and is a combination of a local anesthetic with chlorhexidine, but instead of lidocaine it contains benzocaine. Additional ingredients include menthol, peppermint oil, and other ingredients. The drug has a pronounced analgesic and antiseptic effect. Chlorhexidine additionally destroys gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Tablets are used for resorption, in the complex therapy of many forms of stomatitis, and have proven to lead to a sharp decrease in the content of pathogenic microbes in saliva. The analgesic effect from benzocaine occurs faster than from lidocaine, on average, after 20 seconds. It persists for 10 minutes, and then gradually decreases.

The use of these tablets is shown not only for stomatitis and gingivitis, but also for angina, pharyngitis and other inflammatory processes in the oropharyngeal cavity. Each tablet dissolves slowly in the mouth, in adults and children over 12 years old, no more than 8 tablets per day can be absorbed, and for children from 4 to 12 years old, the daily dose is half that. Hexoral Tabs is produced by the pharmaceutical company Soldan Holding, Germany, the cost of one package of 20 pieces starts from 147 rubles, the price range is 147 – 184 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Geksoral Tabs include a quick analgesic effect, the possibility of prolonged resorption, which increases the time that chlorhexidine is in the oral cavity. The disadvantage is the habituation of the bacterial flora to chlorhexidine, in the event that Geksoral is used for a long time – several months. The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components, in children under four years of age.

Attention! Hexoral Tabs is not used for stomatitis with severe ulcerative necrotic lesions, as well as for large erosions on the oral mucosa. These contraindications are due to possible pain syndrome during the initial resorption of the hard tablet. In the event that you first dissolve or crush a tablet, then it can be used in this form in the absence of soft and liquid medicines that spare the mucous membrane.

Calgel

Popularity rating: 4.7

Calgel is a specially formulated dental gel that has high analgesic properties and antiseptic properties. The analgesic agent in the composition of the drug is lidocaine, the antiseptic is cetylpyridinium chloride. This substance inhibits not only bacteria, but also the growth of fungal flora, therefore it is indicated in the treatment of candidal stomatitis and persistent, recurrent thrush of the oral cavity. The drug is also indicated in the presence of pain syndrome, as well as in teething in young children, but not earlier than from the age of five months.

It is necessary to apply the gel on the tip of a clean finger, rubbing into the inflamed area of ​​the oral mucosa or gums. It is recommended to apply the drug no more than 5-6 times a day, but the interval between applications should not be less than half an hour. Calgel is produced by the English pharmaceutical company Glaxosmithkline, a 10 g tube will cost from 250 to 345 rubles. in retail.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Kalgel is good adhesion, it adheres to the oral mucosa and is slowly washed out with saliva, so the analgesic effect persists for a long time. But allergic reactions are possible to this gel, when the deep parts of the oropharynx are moistened with lidocaine, anesthesia of the pharyngeal ring and swallowing disorder are possible, which soon pass. Kalgel is contraindicated in patients with chronic renal and hepatic insufficiency, with arterial hypotension, the presence of bradycardia, deep forms of heart failure and with disorders of intraventricular conduction. Also, this gel is not too cheap.

Holisal

Popularity rating: 4.6

Gel Cholisal contains a derivative of salicylic acid – choline salicylate and cetalkonium chloride, which have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial effects. This gel is shown for the complex therapy of various stomatitis, periodontitis and gingivitis, in case of injury to the mucous membrane by improperly selected prostheses, as well as in case of lesions of the lips of inflammatory genesis – cheilitis. It is also indicated for candidiasis and lichen planus of the oral cavity, as well as for various forms of aphthous and ulcerative stomatitis.

Cholisal is applied three times a day before meals, for the purpose of pain relief, and also before bedtime. For adults, it is sufficient to squeeze a strip 1 cm long and then apply it with the tip of a clean finger, while for children, the strip is 5 mm long. In the case of periodontitis, the gel can be inserted into the gum pockets or applied as a compress. Holisal is produced by the Polish pharmaceutical company Elfa, Jelenia Góra. One package of Holisal in a tube weighing 15 g costs from 207 to 450 rubles, the price range is quite significant.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cholisal works well on the fungal microflora, and also contributes to a significant reduction in the signs of inflammatory syndrome in the oral cavity. Local fever, swelling and pain are reduced. Overdose cases have not been described, Cholisal does not contain sugar, which means it can be used in diabetics.

In rare cases, side effects are possible in the form of a slight burning sensation on the mucous membrane, which passes on its own. It is important to remember that if the patient simultaneously with Cholisal uses anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs, for example, Nurofen, then their effect may be enhanced.

The drug is not indicated for pregnant, lactating women, as well as children under one year old, and in the case of hypersensitivity to salicylates. Since the medicine does not contain acetylsalicylic acid, the medicine can be used in children from the age of one. The drug quickly relieves pain, although not as quickly as in the presence of local anesthetics, but the effect is long-lasting: after 3 minutes it occurs, and lasts up to 8 hours after a single use.

The best antiseptics and antibacterials

Almost all of the above drugs from the group of local anesthetics contained an additional component, an antiseptic. This allows you to more fully influence the pathogenesis of almost any stomatitis. But there is also a separate group of antiseptics and antibacterial drugs that cannot be combined with local anesthetics. This allows you to improve the tolerance of drugs, use them in elderly patients with cardiac arrhythmias, avoid such undesirable phenomena as anesthesia of the posterior pharynx and possible transient swallowing disorders. Consider the most popular topical antibacterial drugs for stomatitis of various etiologies included in the rating.

Hexalysis

Popularity rating: 4.9

Hexalysis is a versatile combined preparation that contains disinfectants and antiseptics. These are biclotymol, lysozyme, and enoxolone. Each tablet contains 5 mg of these active substances. Hexalysis is indicated for many types of stomatitis, with lesions of the oropharynx, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. It is necessary to use the tablets without chewing, but dissolving, no more than 8 tablets can be consumed per day. The course of treatment should be no more than 10 days without medical supervision. The drug is produced by Hexaliz 'Laboratory of Bouchard-Recordati', France. One package of 30 absorbable tablets costs from 210 to 275 rubles. in retail.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Geksaliz is a multicomponent composition that has an analgesic effect without the presence of local anesthetics, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to individual components, which is rare. When used correctly in the complex treatment of various stomatitis, the healing time of mucosal lesions is significantly accelerated.

Miramistin

Popularity rating: 4.8

Miramistin is a unique development of domestic scientists, which has earned the respect of specialists in various fields in medicine. The active substance of Miramistin is a complex organic substance that belongs to ammonium compounds. Miramistin is available in various forms, but the most commonly used for a variety of stomatitis is spray packaging. The drug is a colorless foaming liquid, and has a bactericidal effect on various strains of microorganisms, including those resistant to many antibiotics (hospital flora). Miramistin also destroys fungi, yeast, various microbial and fungal associations, helps get rid of various viruses, including the causative agents of HIV infection and herpes viruses.

Miramistin is an indispensable drug in the treatment of herpetic stomatitis, with lesions of the oral mucosa with chickenpox, it is indicated for the treatment of candidal stomatitis, oropharyngeal gonorrhea, as well as various periodontitis, and ENT infections. The drug is very well tolerated, it can be used to process removable dentures outside the oral cavity, it is indicated for use in children from 3 years old.

It is necessary to apply Miramistin by pressing the nozzle – a spray inside the mouth and treat the desired surface of the mucous membrane. Irrigation of the oropharynx is carried out for adults in an amount of 10 to 15 ml per dose, which can be up to 4 clicks on the spray head, the frequency of application is up to 4 times a day, and the treatment period is from 3 to 10 days. You can also rinse your mouth with the same amount of the drug three or four times a day. Miramistin is produced by the domestic development company 'Infamed'. One package of 150 ml in a spray bottle costs from 270 to 350 rubles. in retail.

Advantages and disadvantages

The undoubted advantages of Miramistin include its widest spectrum of antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral action, no burning sensation when applied topically even on eroded surfaces, and good tolerance. In some cases, an unpleasant sensation may occur after application, which disappears on its own in a few seconds and does not require discontinuation of the drug. Contraindications include a very rare individual intolerance to the drug, and the development of allergic reactions.

A very important positive effect of Miramistin is the enhancement of the antibacterial and antifungal effect of antibiotics when used together. Miramistin is well stored under normal conditions, and in addition to diseases of the oropharynx, it is indicated for the treatment of burns, in surgical practice for the treatment of wounds, for local use in obstetrics and gynecology, for the prevention of acute genital infections. In terms of the breadth of action, good tolerance and the severity of the antiseptic effect, Miramistin rightfully earned one of the leading places in the rating of drugs for the treatment and prevention of local bacterial and viral infections at a very affordable price.

Metrogyl Denta

Popularity rating: 4.7

Another highly effective dental gel, which is indicated for the treatment of anaerobic infection and protection from it in stomatitis and various lesions of the oral cavity, is the Metrogyl Denta dental gel. It contains chlorhexidine and metronidazole. As you know, metronidazole is used to treat infections caused by various opportunistic strains of anaerobes. These are fusobacteria, bacteroids, borrelia. Their role is great in various secondary periodontitis, as well as in the development of halitosis, or the appearance of bad breath. Chlorhexidine helps metronidazole fight gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and at the same time it does not affect lactobacilli, which are part of the normal intestinal microflora, and dysbacteriosis does not develop if the drug is swallowed. Metrogil Denta is indicated for various forms of stomatitis, for necrotizing ulcerative sore throat, for inflammation of the lips, for aphthous stomatitis and for complications that cause improperly selected prostheses. Metrogyl is also used for prophylaxis after tooth extraction, as well as in combination therapy for periodontitis.

It is applied to the affected oral mucosa twice a day for a week. The application is carried out with a finger, or a cotton swab. This gel is used in adults and children over 6 years old. This wonderful drug is produced by the company Unique Pharmaceutical, India, and one tube of gel with a volume of 20 ml can be purchased at prices from 182 to 220 rubles. in pharmacies.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Metrogyl Dent include its pronounced effect against anaerobic infection, which sometimes joins in with various stomatitis, and especially in people with impaired immune status, for example, in children who are often sick with adenoiditis. The drug is well tolerated, has excellent adhesion, and for a long time is not washed off with saliva from the surface of the mucous membrane. The drug does not interact with other drugs, sometimes a skin rash and headache develop from side effects, it is not indicated for women in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is not used in children under 6 years of age. But Metrogyl Denta, prescribed according to indications and in a timely manner, almost always relieves the course of stomatitis and accelerates recovery.

Vinylin (Shostakovsky's Balsam)

Popularity rating: 4.6

Vinylin is an old proven drug that not only has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect, but also helps the tissues of the oral mucosa to regenerate as soon as possible, and acquire a new epithelium in the presence of various erosions and ulcers. Additionally, it coats, reduces the manifestation of local inflammation and prevents the growth of bacteria. Vinylin is a thick, yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor. The active ingredient is polyvinox. Vinilin is used by applying it on a finger or on a cotton swab, and applied to the affected mucosa 2 to 3 times a day. The course of treatment lasts from a week to 3 weeks, further – as indicated by a doctor. Vinylin is produced by the domestic company Tatkhimfarmpreparaty, belongs to the category of balms, or liquid ointments, and one 50 ml bottle can be bought from 73 to 140 rubles. in retail.

Advantages and disadvantages

The disadvantages of the drug, perhaps, include its thick oily consistency, which is not pleasant for everyone to apply to the mucous membrane of the mouth. But on the other hand, it is completely harmless when swallowed, sometimes even taking Vinilin inside is shown. This appointment is recommended for gastric ulcer and gastritis. Usually, when applied to the oral mucosa, the drug is well tolerated, and only occasionally there are allergic reactions in the form of discomfort and burning.

The drug has no overdose, the drug is dispensed without a prescription, and in addition, being in the home first-aid kit, Vinylin can be used to treat various clean and purulent wounds, to use it for burns with a broken skin structure and frostbite. The advantage of Vinilin is its long shelf life: the liquid does not thicken and does not dry out in the air, and there is no need to store it in the refrigerator. The only condition is that the drug must be protected from direct sunlight, it is produced in dark glass bottles.

Ingalipt

Popularity rating: 4.5

Ingalipt contains a large number of different ingredients. These are eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil, thymol and sulfathiazole, and ulfamide places. It belongs to disinfectants, antiseptics and sulfa drugs. Inhalipt, with regular use, affects the synthesis of structural components of microbial cells, and vegetable essential oils have a mild refreshing and anti-inflammatory effect.

Ingalipt is available in the form of a spray and aerosol, and is indicated for use in a variety of forms of stomatitis, from radiation injuries to traumatic. It is also used to treat pharyngitis and tonsillitis, with periodontitis and inflammatory lesions of the lips, or with cheilitis. An aerosol can is sprayed into the mouth for a second or two. So you need to apply the medicine up to three times a day, before spraying it is recommended to rinse your mouth with warm boiled water. Ingalipt is produced by the Ukrainian company Mikrofarm LLC, the domestic one is Vips-Med LLC, and one 30 ml aerosol bottle can be purchased at a price of 60 to 90 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of this drug is a convenient form, in the form of an aerosol, in which the contents are under pressure, which ensures instant and easy spraying, as well as an affordable price and availability of Ingalipt in pharmacies of any form of ownership. The drug is easily tolerated, and has not only anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, but also antifungal effect. The disadvantage of the drug is the content of sucrose as an auxiliary substance, and therefore Ingalipt is recommended to be used with caution in diabetics. But its low cost and convenience allows it to be included in the rating of the best remedies for stomatitis, along with a mild effect.

The best solutions for the restoration of the oral mucosa

In the treatment of any stomatitis, after elimination of pathogenic microflora and reduction of signs of inflammation, it is necessary to begin restorative therapy. For this, various local preparations are used that improve epithelization and healing of the affected mucosa. In the event that the stomatitis was catarrhal, and manifested itself only by reddening of the oral mucosa and a certain discomfort, it is possible that reparants are not shown, since with normal immunity, the recovery will be quite fast.

But in the event that the patient had aphthous or ulcerative stomatitis, if there was chickenpox, and there were herpetic eruptions in the mouth with a large number of erosive fields and bursting bubbles, then it is necessary to introduce these drugs into the therapy. They are also needed in children, in people with reduced immunity, with concomitant diseases – diabetes mellitus. They are called reparants, their task is no longer to fight the infection, but to improve the metabolism and trophism of the epithelium, for its early recovery. Consider the most effective and affordable drugs that are included in the rating of drugs for the treatment of stomatitis.

Stomatofit

Popularity rating: 4.9

Stomatofit is a liquid extract containing various plant components. These are chamomile flowers and sage leaves, thyme herb and mint leaves, calamus rhizomes and arnica herb. Stomatofit also contains oak bark extract. The medicine has an astringent, emollient and anti-inflammatory effect on the oral mucosa. The product contains mildly acting essential oils and tannins, which reinforce the antibacterial and antifungal effects of previously prescribed drugs.

Stomatofit is indicated in complex rehabilitation therapy for various forms of stomatitis and periodontitis, with bleeding gums and periodontal disease, with thrush, or candidal stomatitis. The product is applied by rinsing; a 15% aqueous solution must be prepared from the concentrate. To do this, 10 ml of the product is taken with a measuring cup, which is attached, or with a syringe, and diluted in a quarter of a glass of boiled water. It is necessary to apply Stomatofit for 10 to 15 days. It is produced by the Polish company 'Fitofarm', and one bottle of the maximum volume of 100 ml can be purchased at prices ranging from 215 to 250 rubles, and a package of half the volume – at a price of 145 to 180 rubles. in pharmacies.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Stomatofit include its mild complex action as a phytopreparation. Contraindications – individual intolerance, and allergic reactions to various herbal ingredients, most often to arnica and chamomile. Stomatofit has no interactions with other drugs, the remedy is indicated not only for adults, but also for children aged 5 years and older. Due to the lack of clinical studies, the use of Stomatofit is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the event that this phytopreparation is used according to indications, then it successfully accelerates the regeneration of the oral mucosa, and can also be used for the prevention of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in an unfavorable epidemic situation.

Solcoseryl

Popularity rating: 4.8

Solcoseryl is known in various dosage forms, and is a recognized drug for improving the regeneration of the skin and mucous membranes. It is applied as an eye gel and ointment, as a gel for external use and, in this case, as a dental paste. Solcoseryl contains a set of amino acids obtained from the blood of dairy calves, which does not contain proteins and is not an allergenic and immunogenic substance. The composition of the paste, which is a medicinal base, includes pectin, gelatin and harmless liquid paraffin.

Solcoseryl is produced in tubes weighing 5 g each. It is indicated for use not only in acute but also in chronic stomatitis, gingivitis and periodontitis. It is used for ulcerative and aphthous lesions of the oral cavity, including chickenpox, cheilitis, and for complications caused by improperly selected prostheses. It is necessary to use Solcoseryl to accelerate healing and protect the surface of wounds and defects on the mucous membrane in patients of all ages, ranging from bedsores from dentures in old age to seizures in children.

Solcoseryl is prescribed locally, for this it is necessary to squeeze out a strip 5 mm long, and apply to the oral mucosa with a cotton swab or finger. This must be repeated 3 to 5 times a day. The product is applied after meals and before bedtime. The Swiss pharmaceutical company Legacy Pharmaceuticals produces Solcoseryl dental paste, and one package weighing 5 g will cost from 350 to 430 rubles in a pharmacy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Solcoseryl is its widespread use, both in children and the elderly, lack of interaction with other agents, and the possibility of using it in pregnant and lactating women. The paste has such a consistency that most well promotes adhesion to the surface of the mucous membrane, and the retention of medicinal substances.

The disadvantages of the paste include the complete absence of antiseptics and antibacterial components, and therefore, before using it, it is necessary to completely get rid of the infection in the oral cavity and confirm this with laboratory tests and bacteriological research. Also, the disadvantage is the recommendation in the instructions to preliminarily dry the damaged surface of the mucous membrane as much as possible before placing the paste, which is not always possible with diffuse lesions over a large area. A relative disadvantage is a rather high price, an average of 400 rubles. for only 5 g of paste.

Propolis spray

Popularity rating: 4.7

Propolis spray belongs to bee products, and therefore it is indicated primarily for patients who are not allergic to honey, pollen and other bee waste products. The preparation contains a liquid propolis extract, which is diluted in ethyl alcohol with the addition of glycerin. The solution is an amber or reddish-brown liquid with a characteristic odor.

Propolis is a unique in complexity multicomponent resinous substance, which contains essential oils and wax, fatty acids and flavones, terpenes and polysaccharides, amino acids, essential vitamins and microelements. Propolis has a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect, improves the regeneration of the skin and epithelium, deodorizes and is able to relieve pain. High activity of propolis to many microorganisms, fungi and yeasts was revealed. This substance on the surface of the oral mucosa turns into a protective film, accelerates healing, and glycerin softens, and along with ethyl alcohol has an antiseptic effect.

Shown is Propolis spray for application on the oral mucosa with all forms of stomatitis, with tonsillitis and pharyngitis in the stage of convalescence, when there is no ulcerative process and a pronounced defect on the surface of the mucosa. The drug is sprayed into the oral cavity, on average, 3 times a day, not more often than 4 hours later by spraying several clicks on the spray head, usually 3 – 5 clicks per dose. The Propolis spray is produced by the domestic company Bagrif, and a 30 ml balloon can be purchased, on average, at a price of 80 to 90 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The big advantage of Propolis spray is its natural origin, pleasant aroma, convenient packaging and low price. However, in case of hypersensitivity to propolis and bee products, with bronchial asthma and hay fever, during lactation and in children under 12 years of age, it is better not to use this drug, and the duration of the course over 7 days should be agreed with the doctor. Sometimes there may be side effects, a burning sensation and redness at the injection site, hives and itching. The drug is also not used by drivers, since ethyl alcohol can cause a false accusation of drinking alcohol when checked by police officers, it is also not recommended to use this drug for people with chronic alcoholism.

It should be especially emphasized that before the first use, it is necessary to determine the sensitivity of the mucous membranes to propolis. To do this, apply a minimum amount of the product to the soft palate and wait 30 minutes. In the absence of discomfort or if they quickly disappear, you can apply the spray according to the indications. And it must be remembered that ethyl alcohol when applied to the surface of fresh erosions and ulcers in the acute phase of the disease will cause severe pain, therefore it is necessary to apply Propolis Spray only during the period of convalescence, when ulcers and erosions are already tightening. In this case, he will be your faithful assistant not only for various stomatitis, but also for burns, injuries, abrasions and scratches.

In the rating, we have analyzed the most popular topical preparations in the form of aerosols, pastes, gels for application to the oral mucosa for various stomatitis and other inflammatory lesions of the oral cavity. This list does not include drugs that are special antibacterial and antifungal agents. Of course, most of the listed drugs contain various antiseptics, but sometimes specific antibacterial or antifungal therapy is required.

In the event that a patient has a banal thrush, or uncomplicated catarrhal stomatitis, then there is no doubt that most of the funds listed in the rating will help to successfully cope with them. But if we are talking about deep immunodeficiency, systemic lesions of the whole body, when stomatitis is just one of the symptoms of the disease, for example, with HIV infection in the AIDS stage, with severe forms of diabetes mellitus, with long-term treatment with high doses of steroid hormones, then it is necessary first be sure to consult a doctor, and do not self-medicate.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.