What is better for teething: Kalgel or Cholisal?

How to make teething easier for children.

December 15, 2022
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• Symptoms of teething in children
• Top 7 pain-relieving gels for teething
• Kamistad Baby
• Dentinale
• Holisal
• Baby Doctor First teeth
• Kalgel
• Pansoral
• Dentinox

A baby’s first teeth are always a great joy for parents, but often this is accompanied by a deterioration in the child’s well-being, fever, moodiness and bad mood. Only 30% of young children do not have any negative symptoms when teething. In pharmacies you can buy various drugs to improve the condition of a child during teething: both drugs for oral administration and for external use. Today we’ll talk about gels for gums.

Many parents buy such products on the advice of friends or based on reviews from moms on forums. But it is better to consult a pediatrician before purchasing a painkiller, because only a doctor can take into account all the individual characteristics of your baby’s body and choose a truly effective and safe remedy.

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Symptoms of teething in children

Typically, when teething, the following symptoms are observed:

• excessive salivation, which can cause the baby to cough, possible hoarseness, a rash around the mouth and on the chin;
• soreness and swelling of the gums;
• itching of the gums (the child puts various objects in his mouth to “scratch” the gums);
• deterioration of appetite or its complete absence;
• increased body temperature;
• sleep problems;
• increased excitability, tearfulness;
• runny nose;
• stool disorder.

It is important to note that not all children have all the symptoms on this list. These may be several symptoms of teething, or even none at all. Everything is very individual.

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What symptoms will alert a mother to the onset of an allergy?

Kalgel is a local drug. Fortunately, not much of the drug can enter the baby’s body, because in order to anoint the gums, a very small dose is needed.

Most often, mothers complain about the occurrence of hives in their child. Symptoms may include:

• Redness of the skin.
• Skin rash.
• Skin itching.
• Temperature.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Weakness of the body.

The appearance of changes on the skin is the first and most important sign of the disease. This is the first thing that should alert you. Unfortunately, an infant cannot talk about how he feels, and only a rash will show his mother that not everything is so smooth with her child’s health.

You cannot delay treatment. At the first manifestation of the slightest changes on the skin, you should stop using this gel and show the child to a doctor.

An allergic reaction can be more severe - even anaphylactic shock and Quincke's edema . Such reactions that are life-threatening to a child occur quite rarely, but they should not be ruled out. After all, allergies manifest themselves differently in all people; you can never know for sure exactly how the baby’s body will react to a particular drug.

Kamistad Baby

This German gel contains two main components: chamomile (disinfects, soothes and relieves inflammation) and polidocanol (a local anesthetic that is as safe as possible for the child’s body). “Kamistad Baby” has a sweetish-honey taste, so the baby will definitely not spit it out. The product is packaged in a convenient tube with a thin dispenser spout, so the gel is easy to apply to children's gums. Literally immediately after application, the drug begins to work, relieving pain, and the effect lasts for several hours. In addition to teething in babies, Kamistad Baby is prescribed for stomatitis and gingivitis in adults, for healing erosions in the oral cavity, after surgical procedures.

Kamistad Baby

STADA CIS, Russia

Kamistad® Baby is recommended at the first signs of teething in children.
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Contraindications for using Kalgel

The gel is not prescribed for hypersensitivity to lidocaine or cetylpyridinium chloride, as well as to other components of the drug.

Also contraindicated are:

• low blood pressure (pressure not higher than 100/60 mm Hg);
• serious impairment of all liver or kidney functions;
• heart failure syndrome grade 2-3;
• arrhythmia, which is characterized by a decrease in heart rate to 60 beats per minute and below;
• cardiac pathology associated with slowing or blocking the passage of impulses through the ventricles.

Dentinale

This teething gel helps babies get through the difficult period easier. Dentinale contains only safe ingredients, no chemical painkillers. The drug contains chamomile extract, aloe vera juice and boswellia. Dentinale reduces gum sensitivity, relieves inflammation and provides excellent pain relief. After applying the gel, a protective film is formed on the gums, so the child calms down and falls asleep. The drug can be applied many times, and the effect lasts for several hours. Dentinale does not contain sugar, parabens, or lidocaine. The gel has a sweetish, pleasant taste that your baby will definitely like. Dentinale can be used even by children prone to allergies.

Holisal

This Polish gel has a wide range of dental indications. It is suitable for both adults and children. You can use "Cholisal" when teething in babies from 6 months of age. The active ingredient of the drug is choline salicylate. The product has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, soothing and analgesic effects. “Cholisal” instantly relieves gum irritation and also reduces their bleeding (which is important for various oral problems in adults). The drug is sold in a convenient small tube; it should be used with caution in children under one year of age. The downside is the high cost.

Holisal

Pharmaceutical plant Elfa A.O., Poland

For local use on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of periodontal diseases, damage to the mucous membrane, diseases that occur with an inflammatory reaction and pain: - stomatitis of various etiologies;
- gingivitis; - periodontitis; - damage to the oral mucosa when wearing dentures; - trauma to the oral mucosa; - pain during teething in children; - cheilitis; — candidiasis of the oral mucosa; — minor surgical interventions in the oral cavity; - lichen planus when localized on the oral mucosa; — damage to the oral mucosa in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (as part of complex therapy). from 204

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Baby Doctor First teeth

This Israeli teething gel contains plantain, marshmallow root, chamomile, calendula, and echinacea. This is an ideal drug for both infants and older children. “Baby Doctor First Teeth” quickly relieves inflammation of the gums, the drug is completely natural and hypoallergenic. The gel contains no anesthetics, so it is suitable for children. The product provides long-term relief from pain, itching and inflammation. It is also important that you can use “Baby Doctor First Teeth” as much as necessary per day. Many pediatricians and parents speak only positively about the drug.

Baby Doctor First teeth

Baby Doctor gel for gums First teeth is a transparent pinkish gel, tasteless and odorless.
The gel instantly soothes the gums and eliminates inflammation. With regular use of the gel, the teething period of an infant is greatly facilitated and the occurrence of complications is eliminated. from 279

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Reviews

On the Internet you can find polar opinions from experts about Kalgel. Some pediatricians consider the gel unsafe due to the presence of lidocaine. The effect is short-lived, since the drug is washed off with saliva. The other part speaks extremely positively about the gel, emphasizing its effectiveness, pleasant taste and ease of use, including for stomatitis in children. After application there is no unpleasant sensation in the form of burning or tingling, the analgesic effect occurs quite quickly.

Parents also have mixed reviews of the gel. Most note that the drug helped with painful teething. Due to excessive salivation, the effect of use is short-lived. Not all parents like the fact that it is necessary to smear swollen gums with gel, the touch of which is painful. Among the disadvantages is the high price of the medicine.

Kalgel

You can buy "Kalgel" only with a doctor's prescription, since this drug contains a powerful anesthetic - lidocaine, and it should be used with caution in small children, an overdose is dangerous. "Kalgel" is prescribed in difficult cases of teething in children, when weaker drugs do not have an effect. The gel also contains cetylpyridinium chloride - it disinfects and relieves inflammation due to bacterial infection. Kalgel has a powerful and long-lasting effect, but it is very important to observe the frequency of use and dosage.

Kalgel

GlaxoSmithKline, France

- for quick relief of pain during teething and reduce the severity of gum irritation.
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Analogue drugs

You can replace Kalgel with other drugs similar in their spectrum of action. They are also allowed to be used to treat dental disorders and during the eruption of baby teeth in infants:

• Dentitox. Contains lidocaine and extracts from medicinal chamomile. The drug has no restrictions on its use, and it can even be prescribed to infants.
• Baby doctor. The drug contains a complex of plant components: marshmallow, chamomile, plantain, calendula, echinacea. The medication is intended for children who are already 3 months old.
• Holisal. The drug, in addition to anesthetics, is supplemented with choline salicylate, which additionally has an anti-inflammatory effect on periodontal tissue. Cholisal is used for teething in infants, as well as for signs of stomatitis, cheilitis and gingivitis in adults. The gel is also prescribed after oral surgery and dental procedures. Cholisal is indicated for use in children over 1 year of age. Before using the medication for infants, consult a pediatrician.
• Dantinorm Baby. The children's preparation contains chamomile, ivy and rhubarb. The product is produced in the form of a solution and is suitable for treating the oral cavity of children of any age. The liquid can be given to infants orally during teething. You can replace Dantinorm Baby with Dentokind tablets, which contain belladonna, chamomile and other natural ingredients.

The pharmaceutical industry offers many topical agents to relieve teething pain in children.

Severe pain during the appearance of milky elements on the surface of the gums is relieved with the help of drugs with paracetamol as an active ingredient (Efferalgon, Panadol) or with ibuprofen (Nurofen, Ibuklin, Advil).

Pansoral

This is a French phytogel for children's gums, the quality and safety of which are confirmed by international certificates. "Pansoral" relieves inflammation and slightly numbs the baby's gums. Thanks to the rapid penetration of active substances into the mucous membrane, the pain subsides in just two minutes. The preparation contains chamomile and saffron flowers, an extract from marshmallow roots. These components are excellent antiseptics; they heal and disinfect well. Gel "Pansoral" can be used in children from 3 months of age, it is completely natural. The drug is also indicated for the healing of ulcers on the mucous membrane, stomatitis, and bacterial rashes in the oral cavity. It is advisable to consult a pediatrician before using the drug. Among the disadvantages of the product is that it is not available in all pharmacies, it can cause an allergic reaction.

Pansoral

Pierre Fabre Medicament, France

Pansoral is a natural herbal remedy that is used to ease teething in children.
The plant extracts included in the preparation have a calming and softening effect on the gum mucosa. The plant extracts included in the preparation have a calming and softening effect on the mucous membrane of the gums and help the child endure this period easier. from 280

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DESCRIPTION OF DRUGS

Cholisal is a transparent jelly-like substance without a distinct taste with a faint aroma of anise. Kalgel is a colorless mass with a gel consistency, a pleasant sweet taste and herbal odor. The drugs have advantages over antiseptic solutions and ointments:

1. have an analgesic effect for several hours;
2. do not require frequent use;
3. During treatment, the baby’s diet is not disrupted.

Applying medications to your baby's gums before bed allows him to sleep peacefully all night without feeling pain or itching. Their use also becomes an excellent prevention of stomatitis by strengthening local immunity.

PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT

Medicines exhibit the same activity - analgesic, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory.

They have the ability to destroy bacteria, yeast-like fungi and even some viruses. The drugs effectively relieve swelling by improving microcirculation in inflamed areas. But the mechanisms of such an effect differ somewhat between gels:

• Holisal. Blocks cyclooxygenase, prevents the penetration of neutrophils and macrophages into inflammatory foci. Shows antimicrobial and antibacterial activity. Reduces the sensitivity of nerve endings, eliminating pain;
• Kalgel. Blocks sodium channels, which causes inhibition of nerve conduction. Prevents the active growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms due to its antiseptic effect. Cools gums, instantly reducing pain and itching.

Dental gels improve blood circulation in tissues affected by inflammation. The supply of oxygen, nutrients and biologically active substances to the cells increases. By accelerating metabolic processes, damaged tissues heal quickly.

COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE

Gels for treating gums are completely different in the composition of active and auxiliary ingredients. The active ingredients of Cholisal are choline salicylate, cetalkonium chloride, Kalgel - lidocaine hydrochloride and cetylpyridinium chloride. Dental preparations contain auxiliary components. They are necessary both to form the gel base and to ensure maximum absorption. What is the difference between Kalgel (365 rubles) and Kholisal (375 rubles) in composition:

• Cholisal: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerin, hyethellose, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, ethyl alcohol, distilled water, anise oil;
• Kalgel: sorbitol, ethanol, hyaetellose, macrogol, sodium saccharinate and citrate, xylitol, glycerin, levomenthol, citric acid, caramel and herbal flavors, water.

The drugs are produced in aluminum tubes, packaged in 10.0 g units. Secondary packaging is cardboard boxes with attached instructions for use.

Dentinox

This German gel contains chamomile flowers and lidocaine. This drug should be prescribed exclusively by a pediatrician, given the presence of a strong anesthetic in the composition. Dentinox effectively relieves inflammation and pain during teething in babies. The drug is indicated for children from 4 months of age if weaker drugs do not help reduce inflammation and pain. Among the disadvantages of Dentinox are the risks of allergic reactions, fructose in the composition and a contraindication for use in case of damage to the oral mucosa.

Dentinox

Dentinox, Germany

It is used to prevent and relieve pain and inflammation during the eruption of milk and permanent teeth.
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