Children's Cholisal instructions for use

It’s good that the inventions of modern medicine make it possible not to resort to folk remedies, which are not always safe and effective. Innovation is especially helpful when it comes to children. Some medications help quickly solve the problem and calm the baby. For example, “Cholisal”, which numerous positive user reviews recommend using during teething. Journalists of the portal UltraSmile.ru believe that care and concern for their baby is a natural desire of parents, but any drug should be used only after carefully studying the information about it, so as not to cause harm. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the material presented below, in which we will consider “Cholisal” from all possible angles.

Teething gel

The drug has age restrictions

It is known that a baby’s first teeth cut at the age of 6-8 months, and by the age of two or two and a half years the child already has a whole set of 20 milk units. But it is also known that the worst teeth for well-being are the very first teeth, which appear before the age of 1 year.

, namely), indicates in the instructions that the gel at this tender age when the first teeth erupt, i.e. up to a year, should be used with caution1 and only after consulting a doctor. And you, as responsible parents, should not lose sight of this note. Indeed, side effects to the drug indicate the risk of allergic reactions and individual intolerance, burning of the mucous membrane. The younger the baby, the greater the chance of developing allergies.

The drug has an antiseptic effect and fights germs

When teething, the baby develops characteristic symptoms: he refuses to eat and shows restlessness, he has poor sleep, a runny nose may appear and the temperature may rise, constipation or, conversely, diarrhea is possible. Also, the baby constantly puts various objects into his mouth, he produces a lot of saliva and his gums become swollen. While breastfed, the baby may try to bite the mother painfully or refuse the breast.

Some details

Many parents are interested in the age at which children can be given Cholisal gel. It is better to start using it after a year. In general, the later the better. It’s not that choline salicylate and cetalkonium chloride are dangerous for the child’s body, but the effect of salivation is very long-lasting. You may simply not keep track of the fact that the child begins to choke on saliva.

Increased salivation in infants

Some sources may provide other information. For example, the Tabletki.ua website states that this gel can only be used from three years of age. Therefore, if you are using this drug for a small child, you should think about replacing it. Modern pharmaceuticals offer a huge number of specialized medications for the little ones.

Doctors themselves usually prescribe Kamistad for children and other drugs. However, you should also be careful here. There is a certain danger in gels containing anesthetics. Often, when a baby swallows saliva, the swallowing function is impaired and he begins to choke on his own saliva. If the sensitivity of the tongue is lost, it is easy to bite it.

Lidocaine-based compositions can cause allergies in young children. However, similar reactions to this substance occur even in healthy adults.

The second point, which is regularly kept silent in 90% of sources, is related to the properties of salicylic acid. No, it is not toxic, not carcinogenic. But with regular use it creates conditions for the destruction of tooth enamel. Moreover, in children the enamel is much weaker than in adults. Therefore the danger is much higher. All this can lead to the destruction of enamel and toothache caused by chemical and thermal reactions.

Children's tooth enamel is very weak

The question arises - why is salicylic acid actively used in various preparations and oral hygiene products? Because officially it fights bacteria. Side effects of this kind are not taken into account. What other contraindications exist for the use of Cholisal gel? Salicylates may cause allergic reactions in some people.

Therefore, always carefully read what is included in a particular drug. If your doctor prescribes medication for you, he or she may not know if you have an individual reaction to any substance. And if you buy the gel at the pharmacy yourself, without a special prescription, the pharmacist will definitely not be to blame for the problems you encounter. Everyone knows that self-medication is sometimes more dangerous than the disease itself.

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If you feel a burning sensation, noticeable redness appears on the mucous membranes - this is a clear sign that your body perceives the drug as a source of allergens. Stop using it immediately and seek medical attention.

A severe allergy to salicylates can cause a variety of symptoms. These include the appearance of skin rashes, profuse sweating, nausea and vomiting, severe tinnitus, weakness and even loss of consciousness. Some patients complain of difficulty breathing. If you find such manifestations in yourself or someone close to you using Cholisal gel, you should call an ambulance.

Allergy in the mouth

When used with various anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic drugs, the effect of the latter may be enhanced.

The gel does not contain sugar

This information is also very useful because... allows caring mothers not to worry about the fact that the baby will receive sugar that is unwanted at this age, which has a negative effect on the microflora of the oral cavity and contributes to the formation of plaque and the proliferation of cariogenic bacteria. The gel contains natural ingredients, namely anise seeds, which give it a natural sweetness and a light, unobtrusive aroma that will not scare away the baby.

Teething is a difficult period in a child’s life.

“Cholisal” during teething, as the instructions say, is applied to pre-treated clean fingers - the dosage for a child should not exceed 0.5 centimeters in length. Then the gel is distributed using light massage movements over the irritated mucosa. Such manipulations are allowed up to 3 times a day. Optimal time of use: before meals to reduce pain, as well as after meals and before bed.

Method and features of application

The gel is relevant for relieving inflammation in the gum area, the inside of the cheek (stomatitis), and under the tongue. The damaged area is treated with the drug at least 2-3 times a day, an hour before meals. As a preventive measure, the gel is used after meals or in the evening, before bed.

The dosage is determined individually:

• adults: no more than 1 cm of gel (strip);
• children: up to 0.5 cm.

During complex treatment of periodontal disease, a small amount of gel is injected into the gum pocket and rubbed into the inflamed tissue. In advanced cases, use gauze or cotton compresses 1-2 times a day.

The drug has an antimicrobial effect

The main active ingredient in the composition is choline salicylate. It is not only a local analgesic, but also relieves inflammation and has an antipyretic effect. The composition also contains cetalkonium chloride, which has an antiseptic effect and fights microbes and fungi that provoke an inflammatory process as a result of traumatic damage to the mucous membrane or from dirty objects, toys, and even fingers getting into the child’s mouth.

The gel has a beneficial effect for 8 hours in a row, so it leaves virtually no chance for bacteria to cause teething complications.

Strengthen the effect of the gel by combining it with other products

In order for the baby to quickly stop being capricious, start smiling and playing, try to use other methods together with the Cholisal gel when teething. As reviews from experienced parents show, some are very effective:

• massage: in addition to the gel itself, which parents rub into the child’s gums, you can massage using a cool teaspoon. Naturally, it must be clean and disinfected. Just gently touch the sore gums with its convex side. You can also massage the mucous membrane using silicone fingertips, which are commonly used to clean the oral cavity of babies or the first tooth that appears,
• teethers: these are silicone devices in the form of rings, various figures, and they, like silicone finger guards, can be bought at the pharmacy. For safety, it is advisable that they be without liquid filler. Before giving the item to your baby, place the teether in the refrigerator for a while.

  
  Silicone teethers will help your baby during this period

• make your own teethers: for these purposes you can use hard, non-allergenic vegetables and fruits. For example, cut an apple into small slices, cool it and offer it to your baby. If the child is too small, then take care that he does not choke - wrap the fruit in special gauze or a mesh bag (these are again sold at the pharmacy).

If you use Cholisal, then know that it enhances the effect of antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, you can simultaneously give the baby Nurofen (or Panadol) and also apply the gel topically. But be careful, always strictly follow the instructions so as not to cause an overdose and worsen the child’s condition.

Alternative options

Some people are looking for worthy analogues of Cholisal. Some people are not satisfied with the price, others with the components included in the composition. There are people who may have a banal allergy to them. After all, as we all know, no two organisms are absolutely identical. As for the price, in Russian pharmacies a tube of 10 grams costs a little less than 400 rubles (6.8 dollars), and in Ukrainian the cost is 110 to 130 hryvnia (about 4-5 dollars).

Cholisal's analogs

One of the analogues is called Mundizal gel. But there is less drug in a tube, and the price is higher. Therefore, there is no particular point in such a replacement.

You can also purchase antimicrobial drugs in the form of ointments and gels at any pharmacy. The most popular of them are Asepta balm and Metrogil Denta, which we have already written about. There are others that contain antibiotics, antiseptics, etc. Sometimes it is much easier to just buy a Chlorhexidine solution and rinse your mouth with it than to spend money on a tiny tube.

Dental gel Stada Kamistad

How does Cholisal gel differ from the mentioned products? First of all, versatility. It combines three effects at once - antiseptic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Agree, it is better to anoint with one gel twice than with three different ones. By combining its use with the use of Chlorhexidine solution, you will get a more pronounced antiseptic effect.

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A few facts about teething

1. ideally, when the first milk teeth appear at 6 months: but if their eruption is delayed by a couple of months, i.e. falls at eight months of age, then there is no need to worry either - this situation is within normal limits. There is also no need to worry when the first milk units appear a little earlier, for example, at 4-5 months,
2. If the baby is 10 or more months old, and the first teeth are not pleasing with their appearance, then it’s time to see a dentist, because this may indicate a violation of the formation of the jaw system,
3. In most cases, the central incisors appear first on the lower jaw, then their antagonists erupt on the upper jaw. Afterwards, the lateral incisors delight with their appearance, then the fangs, which are also called “eye” ones. If the order is broken, then there is no need to panic, because... This process can be individual for each person. But it is still necessary to pay close attention to this point. For peace of mind, visit your dentist.

The photo shows the timing of the eruption of baby teeth.
Read the article on the topic: the main causes of cough and snot during teething.

Reviews about the drug

“But Cholisal gel for teething did not help us at all. And in general, the gel form is not suitable for all children. Our son resisted so much, screamed, spat and squirmed when he cut his teeth, that there was no way to apply it properly. Only Vibrukol suppositories helped us alleviate the condition. So I think it’s better to give gels to older children.”

Sonya, review from baby.ru

“Come on, all these Kholisaly, Kalgeli, Kamistady - the effect from them is exactly half an hour, or at most, for a few hours. I gave Cholisal to older children under one year old on the recommendation of a doctor; I have twins, and there was no effect. I don’t even experiment much with the youngest anymore, we save ourselves with cool water before bed and sleep more or less.”

Natalie, review from the forum deti.mail.ru

“In our family, Cholisal teething gel was initially purchased for the little one, but it helped not only our son, but also our granny. She had problems with her gums, they used to bleed all the time and were sensitive. Once I started using the drug on a regular basis, everything went away. But the only thing is that the instructions say that you need to use it for as long as the doctor prescribes. But grandma didn’t go to a consultation and doesn’t want to. How can you persuade her?”

TinaL, fragment of review from otzovik.com

“I’m an adult, but I used Cholisal for stomatitis. It's good that it is available without a doctor's prescription. On the plus side, I can say that after 3 days the illness and pain were almost gone. And the downside: the drug is expensive, about 400 rubles for 10 grams in a tube, and more than 500 for 15 grams. And I thought it completely eliminated the pain, but it only dulled it slightly. I expected more for the money, to be honest.”

Katerina@31, review from woman.ru

“I always have Cholisal gel on hand as the most indispensable product in the first aid kit, but I used it not only for teething in infants. As a mother of three children, I can only give the most positive reviews about it. I used it to treat my son’s stomatitis. I applied it when the younger two children had mucosal injuries and scratched their gums - the effect is amazing, my children slept perfectly after such procedures. I know that my sister was prescribed it for gingivitis. In general, the instructions contain a very large list of indications: periodontitis, candidiasis, lichen ruber. The gel can also be used by adults, for example, our grandmother used it when wearing dentures, when she rubbed the mucous membrane.”

MamaAnn, review from babyblog.ru

“Cholisal gel should not be used at all for children under one year of age!!! The doctor prescribed it to us, so she gave it to us without thinking and without reading the instructions. As a result, my child developed terrible irritation, for which we treated for a very long time. I don’t argue, maybe this is an isolated individual reaction, but it doesn’t make it any easier for us. So I give this drug a two!

VeneraKarimovna27, review from gidpozubam.ru

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1. According to the official website of the manufacturer holisal.ru

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Main characteristics of Cholisal

Cholisal is a drug with analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory effects. Used for application to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. It is produced under different names - Cholisal dental gel, as well as Cholisal dental. They have external differences in packaging, but are completely identical in composition, indications and contraindications. Both can be used to treat both infants and adults. The characteristics of this product are shown in the table.

The advantages of the drug include:

• quick result – pain relief in 2.5-3 minutes;
• long-lasting analgesic effect – from 2 to 8 hours;
• Fixes well on the oral mucosa and does not spread;
• penetrates into the deep layers of affected tissues;
• has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, destroys microbes.

Disadvantages of Cholisal gel:

• quite high price for a small volume;
• a clearly noticeable taste and smell of anise, this can cause intolerance, drooling, and irritation of the oral cavity, which is especially dangerous in infants;
• weak effect on fungi;
• lack of antiviral effect.

Comments

Are there any other gels on sale besides Cholisal that you would recommend for teething?

Alena (02.10.2019 at 10:14) Reply to comment

Dear Alena! It would be best if a doctor gives you recommendations based on the condition and individual characteristics of your child, because There are a lot of medications that help with teething. For example, “Kamistad Baby” or “Dantinorm Baby” - you can read detailed articles and reviews about them on our website.

Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (04.10.2019 at 09:24) Reply to comment

Tell me, can Cholisal gel be used for a six-month-old baby who has started teething? The fact is that the child is very restless due to teething and I would like to help him somehow.

Vika (10/14/2019 at 6:07 pm) Reply to comment

How often can you use Cholisal gel for children under one year old whose first teeth have just begun to emerge? Is there any dosage and can this gel be used at night?

Elena (10/14/2019 at 6:15 pm) Reply to comment

The child just turned 5 months old and his teeth began to come out. Became restless and refuses to eat, we heard that Cholisal gel can help cope with problems such as pain and swelling of the gums. How often should a five month old baby use it?

Alisa (10/14/2019 at 6:17 pm) Reply to comment

Can Cholisal gel cause an allergic reaction in a child? It should be used correctly initially, in order to observe the baby’s reaction, the teeth are being cut, but I would also like to avoid the consequences.

Masha Archipenko (10/14/2019 at 6:19 pm) Reply to comment

Please tell me whether Cholisal gel will harm the child’s health? Why am I asking, because it contains chemical components... what effect do they have on the child’s body?

Anna (11/02/2019 at 12:44 pm) Reply to comment

How long can a child use Cholisal gel? During the examination, the doctor said that the upper two teeth were about to erupt, and the lower ones right behind them. Perhaps, immediately after these ones erupt, others will begin to erupt. My daughter is already acting restless, but if I start using Cholisal now, won’t it turn out that at the very peak of the pain I will have to stop using it?

Daria (11/11/2019 at 12:19 pm) Reply to comment

Today I purchased Cholisal, but have not used it yet. Tell me where is the best place to store this product after opening so that it does not lose its properties in the future? Thank you in advance for your answer.

Zhanna (11.11.2019 at 16:52) Reply to comment

I recently had my wisdom teeth cut out. I was periodically very sick, I made an appointment with the dentist, but I still have to live to see the dentist! A friend gave me this same Cholisal, if it helps children, then why don’t I try it, we are all children at heart. The pain was relieved. I would like to know for the future, since I have another tooth about to come out, what good analogues are there for adults?

Alice (11/11/2019 at 07:46 pm) Reply to comment

Cholisal helps not only children, but also adults with stomatitis. It stings slightly when you apply it to your gums. Can you recommend an analogue of this gel? Otherwise, it works fine for children, but for adults it is sometimes weak.

Nata (11/27/2019 at 10:42 pm) Reply to comment

How long does Cholisal last and how often can it be used? I didn’t use anything at all with my first child, the second one is very restless, there is no peaceful life without the gel!

Anna (11/28/2019 at 12:06 pm) Reply to comment

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