The side effects

Like any drug, basically any spray for sore throats can cause hypersensitivity reactions to the various active ingredients. If allergies against contents materials of the products are well-known, must be absolutely done without the incompatible spray. Throat sprays containing local anaesthetics such as lidocaine anaesthetize the mucous membrane of the throat.

A numbness in the mouth and throat can be experienced as unpleasant by those affected. Occasionally, side effects such as mouth burning, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting may occur. In addition, the spray of Tantum verde® can also promote reddening of the skin and sunburn, as it makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Inhalation for a cold? You can find more information here.

How often may I use it?

Sprays for sore throats should always be used according to the recommendations in the package insert. Attention must be paid to the different dosages for children and adults. If the complaints still persist after three days, a doctor should be consulted.

Dobendan® spray may, for example, be used every three to six hours with three sprays in the throat. Wick Spray® for sore throats can be taken by adults 6 times a day with two to three sprays. Children from 6 to 2 years may take the spray up to four times a day with two to three sprays.

The spray of Tantum verde® may be taken up to six times a day with four to eight sprays. Children between 6 and 12 years of age may take four sprays approximately every 6 hours, while children under 6 years of age and over 4 kilograms body weight may take one spray per kilogram. Children under 6 years of age must not take more than four spray bursts every 6 hours. The different number of spray bursts and the time interval between applications varies between the different products and should be taken into account when using them.

What alternatives do I have?

Besides throat spray, there are other over-the-counter drugs in the pharmacy that relieve sore throats. A good alternative are throat lozenges and pastilles. There are various throat tablets, for example Dolo-Dobendan or neo-angin, which quickly calm the pharyngeal mucosa.

Conventional painkillers such as ibuprofen can also relieve sore throats. Painkillers should not be taken over a long period of time. A tried and tested household remedy for sore throats is gargling with saltwater, camomile or sage tea.

In addition to tea or salt water, you can also put a few drops of eucalyptus oil or tea tree oil into a water bath and inhale the vapors. The liquids moisten the mucous membranes and have an expectorant effect. Another popular household remedy is warm neck compresses. In addition, inhaling sage or chamomile tea steam is particularly effective when other cold symptoms such as a cold or cough are present. In addition, there are homeopathic medicines for sore throats, such as globules and Schüßler salts.