Degirol is useful for treating sore throats, canker sores, or inflammation of the mouth, gums, and tonsils due to bacterial and fungal infections. This drug is available in the form of lozenges and can used by children over the age of 10 years to adults.
Degirol contains dequalinium chloride. Dequalinium chloride has antiseptic properties that work by killing bacteria and fungi that cause mild infections of the mouth and throat. Please note that this medicine is not intended for long-term use.
What is Degirol
| Active ingredients | Dequalinium chloride 0.25 mg |
| group | Free medicine |
| Category | antiseptic |
| Benefit | Treating sore throat, thrush, or inflammation of the mouth, gums, or throat due to bacterial and fungal infections |
| Consumed by | Adults and children >10 years |
| Degirol for pregnant and lactating women | Category N: Not categorized. It is not known whether Degirol can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Lozenges (lozenges) |
Warning Before Taking Degirol
Note the following points before taking Degirol:
- Do not take Degirol if you are allergic to dequalinium chloride or any of the ingredients in this product.
- Do not take Degirol repeatedly or in the long term. Immediately consult a doctor if your condition does not improve after using the drug for 3 days.
- Talk to your doctor about using Degirol if you are taking certain medications, supplements or herbal products.
- Talk to your doctor about using Degirol if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor first before giving Degirol to children under 10 years of age.
- Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic drug reaction after taking Degirol.
Dosage and Rules of Use Degirol
The dose of Degirol to treat sore throat, canker sores, or inflammation of the mouth, gums, or throat due to bacterial and fungal infections in adults and children over the age of 10 is 1 lozenge, 3-4 times a day. The maximum dose is 8 tablets per day.
MethodConsuming Degirol Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the information listed on the Degirol package before starting to take it. Do not use Degirol more than the dose stated on the package without consulting your doctor first.
Put Degirol on your tongue and suck it out, like when you eat candy. Make sure that there is sufficient time between one dose and the next.
Store Degirol in a dry room temperature place. Keep the medicine away from sun exposure, and keep it out of reach of children.
Degirol Interactions with Other Drugs
It is not known with certainty the interactions between drugs that can occur if Degirol is used with other drugs. To be safe, discuss with your doctor if you plan to take Degirol with any medications, supplements, or herbal products.
Side Effects and Dangers of Degirol
The content of dequalinium chloride in Degirol rarely causes side effects if used according to the rules of use. However, in some people there can be pain in the tongue after using lozenges containing dequalinum products.
Check with the doctor if the complaint does not subside or gets worse. Immediately see a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs after taking Degirol.