Tonsilgon during breastfeeding: instructions for use

Good day to all! Getting sick is always unpleasant, and especially for pregnant and lactating women. After all, during this period of life, probably 90% of all medications are contraindicated!

So I happened to get sick when my daughter was just over 7 months old. My throat hurt so much that it was difficult to speak, let alone swallow. In addition, I have chronic tonsillitis and pharyngitis, and it was rarely possible to cope with an exacerbation, and a severe one at that, without antibiotics. But here the situation was completely different, anibiotics mean goodbye to breastfeeding! Therefore, I decided to try to do without them if possible, besides, the temperature had dropped, and although my throat was bright scarlet, there were no plaques. Rinses, Miramistin, Lysobact, Lugol and so on all day, every day! But there wasn't much sense. The pain, of course, decreased, but it never went away.

By the end of the third week, I gave up and made an appointment with an ENT doctor. The doctor confirmed that after an acute respiratory viral infection, bacterial flora had appeared and most likely it would be impossible to do without antibiotics, but upon hearing that I was breastfeeding the baby, she recommended the drug Tonzilgon N, 2 tablets 3 times a day, plus continue everything that I was already doing almost regularly 3 weeks. With the caveat that if there is no improvement after 3 days, come to her again to prescribe an antibiotic.

I bought the medicine, read the ingredients - herbs, started taking it, not really hoping for any effect.

But a miracle! By the end of the 2nd day of treatment, the pain began to go away, and after 5 days my long-suffering throat went away!

The husband laughs that it’s just time. Maybe so, but, nevertheless, this happened while taking Tonsilgon N.

A good drug in the complex treatment of nasopharyngeal diseases and is also approved for use by pregnant and lactating women. I recommend!

Lactating women often suffer from upper airway diseases (URT). This is due to the fact that their immunity is weakened after childbirth. As a rule, colds, which are accompanied by inflammation of the respiratory tract, occur in the autumn-winter period. They manifest themselves as narrowing of the trachea, larynx or lungs, and edema.

Tonsilgon is a drug based on herbal components, which is prescribed for diseases of the respiratory tract. The medication exhibits a delicate but effective effect. Women wonder whether the medicine can be used by a nursing mother, and how safe it is for a newborn. According to doctors, this is possible if certain rules are followed.

Description of dosage forms

Tonsilgon N is presented in tablets (dragées) and drops that contain the following components:

Pills:

dandelion (in powder form);
horsetail;
marshmallow root;
chamomile;
Oak bark;
walnut (leaves);
yarrow;
lactose;
starch from corn and potatoes;
octadecanoic acid;
glucose;
pyrogenic silicon dioxide;
carbonic acid and calcium salt;
castor oil;
food additive E1400;
glucose syrup;
dye E132;
montane glycol wax;
povidone K25, K30;
sugar, etc.

Drops:

dandelion, horsetail, marshmallow, chamomile, oak, walnut, yarrow;
ethanol;
water.

The dragees are blue in color and round in shape, covered on the outside with a shell. And the drops are transparent with a light yellow-brown tint and a specific herbal aroma.

The herbal preparation has an antiseptic effect. It eliminates inflammation and disinfects damaged areas of the mucous membrane. Its components stimulate nonspecific protective factors. With regular use of the medication, the swelling of the inner lining of the bladder decreases.

Tonsilgon is used for diseases of the respiratory tract with acute and chronic course:

Runny nose.
Pharyngitis.
Inflammatory lesion of the larynx.
Tonsillitis.

In addition, the herbal preparation is prescribed for infections of bacterial origin to prevent relapses of airway diseases. Tonsilgon is used to prevent complications of viral respiratory infections. The decision to prescribe medication for lactation is made by the doctor after making a diagnosis.

Indications for use

The presented drug is prescribed to children and adult patients. It is advisable to use it in a number of the following cases:

Application of Tonsilgon

The pills are swallowed and washed down with 100 ml of water. The daily dose of the drug depends on the patient’s age and symptoms:

to eliminate acute symptoms, patients aged 6 to 10 years are prescribed 1 pill five or six times;
from 11 years – 2 tablets, the frequency of use is the same.

After the main signs disappear, treatment is continued for 7 days.

After the end of the acute phase of the disease, the dose of the drug is reduced:

6 – 10 years – 1 tablet three times;
from 11 years – 2 pills three times.

Daily dose of drops in the presence of acute symptoms of the disease:

1 – 5 years – 10 drops;
6 – 11 years – 15 drops;
from 12 years – 25 drops.

The frequency of use of the herbal preparation is 5 or 6 times in 24 hours.

After the end of the acute phase, treatment lasts another 7 days, then the frequency of use of the drug decreases:

1 – 5 years – 10 drops three times;
6 – 11 – 15 drops three times;
from 12 years – 25 drops 3 times.

Shake the bottle with drops before use. The liquid form of Tonsilgon is not diluted with water; it is kept in the mouth for several seconds and then swallowed. The dosage of the drug for women with breastfeeding is determined by the doctor.

Storage conditions

The described medicinal product should be stored in a dry place, which should be inaccessible to small children. The shelf life for drops is no more than two years. And the tablets can be stored for no more than three years. After the expiration date, this drug cannot be used categorically.

If you neglect this advice, you can cause great harm to your health. The expiration date of the medicine is indicated on the packaging. After opening a bottle of medicinal drops, the drug can be stored for no more than six months.

This is confirmed by the instructions for Tonzilgon. You should read reviews about the medication in advance.

Contraindications and restrictions

Tonsilgon should not be taken for treatment if you are allergic to the components of the drug. Under the supervision of a doctor, the drug is indicated for pregnant and nursing mothers.

As a rule, the drug is well tolerated by patients, but there is a risk of negative effects:

allergic reaction;
nausea, bouts of vomiting, frequent stools with a liquid consistency.

If side symptoms appear, you should stop taking the medicine and visit a doctor. There is no information on cases of drug overdose. If the dose prescribed by the doctor is exceeded, adverse reactions become more pronounced. Tonsilgon in pill form is contraindicated in patients under 6 years of age.

The dosage of tablets is adjusted by the doctor in the presence of the following disorders: intolerance to fructose, galactose, lactase deficiency. In this case, you should take the drug under medical supervision.

The liquid form of the drug is contraindicated in younger patients (under 12 months). This is explained by the fact that the drops contain ethyl alcohol. The solution does not affect concentration, so it can be used before activities related to concentration.

Analogues of the drug

Analogues of the presented medical product today include the following drugs:

The medicine called "Kofex" is a syrup that has an orange color and a pleasant smell and taste. This analogue is used when a cough of allergic origin occurs. In addition, “Kofex” can also be used for dry coughs that irritate the throat and are caused by one or another infectious disease.
The drug "TeraFlu Bro" is available in the form of an ointment for external use. The medicine is used for bronchitis, tracheitis and colds as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. This medication stimulates breathing well, while being gentle on the skin.
A medicine called “Suprima-Broncho” is produced in the form of a syrup that has a bronchodilator effect. This is a complex phytotherapeutic drug with a mucolytic effect. The anti-inflammatory effect of this substitute is achieved thanks to herbal ingredients.
The drug "Doctor Mom" is another syrup that can replace "Tonsilgon". The medicine is endowed with expectorant properties. This medication is used for infectious diseases of the respiratory system.
The medicine "Sinupret" is produced in the form of syrup, drops and dragees. The medication is prescribed for diagnosing inflammatory pathologies occurring in the paranasal sinuses. As part of its use, patients have a good effect during the treatment of sinusitis and sinusitis, according to reviews.

Analogues of “Tonsilgon” in terms of the similarity of therapeutic effects are also medicines in the form of “Akvalor”, “Vokar”, “Yoks”, “Bioparox”, “Strepsils”, “Sumamed”, “Umkalor”, “Fitangin” and many others.

Tonsilgon for breastfeeding

If a nursing mother exhibits symptoms of HDV diseases, she should consult a doctor. Tonsilgon while breastfeeding is allowed to be taken only for medical reasons. The doctor will conduct an examination, establish a diagnosis and determine a safe dose in the absence of contraindications. At the same time, the doctor takes into account the potential danger of Tonsilgon for the child and the possible benefits for the lactating woman.

To protect the baby from possible negative effects, the mother can stop breastfeeding at the time of treatment. After completion of the course, lactation is resumed.

Thus, it is not recommended to take Tonsilgon while breastfeeding without the knowledge of your doctor.
A lactating woman must follow the rules for using the medication. The decision to choose a dosage form is made by the doctor. After taking the medicine, the mother should monitor the baby's condition. If an allergy occurs, you should stop taking Tonsilgon and visit a doctor. Subscribe to our VKontakte group

Reviews from doctors and patients

Next, let's look at the reviews about Tonzilgon and find out what doctors and patients say about it.

Parents of young children praise this drug, call it effective and report that their children are not fussy when they take it.

Reviews about Tonzilgon drops are only positive.

Thanks to their effect, children clear sputum much more easily, which is not always possible to achieve when using other medications. According to parents, against the background of diseases of the respiratory system in children, improvement occurs within four days if Tonzilgon is taken correctly.

Adult patients also like this medicine. According to reviews, Tonzilgon helps them cope when their throat hurts severely and a cough occurs that gives no rest. This medicine is reported to relieve cough in adults in just one week.

People are also satisfied that the drug is a safe drug and report that, as a rule, no side effects are observed during the period of its use for treatment.

As for criticism, in the comments there is an expression of dissatisfaction only about the cost of this medical product, which ranges from three hundred to four hundred rubles. Consumers complain about the price and write that currently in pharmacies you can find similar drugs at a lower cost that are not inferior to Tonzilgon in effectiveness.

Pharmacological properties and pharmacokinetics

"Tonsilgon" belongs to the antiseptics, therefore it has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect. In addition, this herbal preparation anesthetizes and reduces inflammation. It helps the body fight pathogenic bacteria as it stimulates local immunity. Thanks to this, recovery occurs faster, the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and nasopharyngeal diseases is reduced.

Each component plays an important role. In combination, all plant substances complement each other, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the medicine.

For example:

chamomile and dandelion reduce swelling of the respiratory mucosa and reduce pain;
tannins, which are contained in oak bark, protect against viral infections, thereby reducing the likelihood of developing ARVI or influenza in the autumn-winter period;
Walnut leaves kill pathogenic microflora.

Can I drink alcohol while taking the drug?

Tonzilgon is compatible with alcohol. You can drink one or two glasses, since there is no additional load on the liver.

However, you should not abuse alcoholic beverages. Alcohol reduces immunity, and accordingly affects the effectiveness of treatment. After therapy, there is a high probability of relapse.

The instructions say that you cannot take Tonzilgon if you are alcoholic. It is also prohibited to drink drops during treatment for alcohol addiction.

If you take antibiotics at the same time as Tonzilgon, you should never drink alcohol.

Release forms, composition

The drug under discussion can be found in pharmacies in the form of pills or drops. Both forms have a similar composition, but most importantly, the active components are identical.

In addition to the main ingredients, the drops contain water and 59% alcohol (content no more than 19%).
The tablets contain other auxiliary components (lactose, sucrose, starch).

The therapeutic effect is achieved through natural ingredients. Most of the medicine contains extracts from walnut leaves, as well as horsetail and marshmallow root. The composition contains components of chamomile, dandelion, oak bark and yarrow flowers in slightly lower concentrations.