Teething is a natural physiological process, but very painful for babies and restless for parents.
During this period, the protective functions of the body are sharply reduced in children. In most cases, children become lethargic, capricious, they become more salivary, the temperature rises.
To such a condition leads to soreness of the gums, which can be highly inflamed and itchy. To alleviate such symptoms in the arsenal of modern parents, there are many different methods, the main one of which is the use of special medications.
One such remedy is Calgel, a combination drug that has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, is used to relieve painful symptoms when teeth are erupted in children. The gums act like a local anesthetic.
Contents
- Form release, Composition
- Pharmacological properties
- Indications for use and contraindications
- Scheme of application
- Special instructions
- Side effects
- Parental opinion
- What else does the market offer?
- Which drug is better, Holisal or Calgel?
- Cost and storage rules
Form release, composition
The product is available in the form of a gel. It has a yellow-brown color, a soft and homogeneous consistency without foreign particles. The product has a characteristic odor.
The medicine is packaged in small tubes of aluminum material, 10 grams.
The composition of the Kalgel product includes two main active substances: 
- lidocaine ( 3,3 mg) is an amide local anesthetic that effectively suppresses nerve conduction, blocking sodium channels;
- cetylpyridinium chloride ( 1 mg) is an antiseptic, the action of which is aimed at suppressing the growth of bacteria, the spread of fungal flora.
The following substances act as auxiliary components:
- xylitol( 140 mg);
- sorbitol 70%( 210 mg);
- glycerol( 70 mg);
- 96% ethanol( 93.6 mg);
- lauromacrogol 600( 3.3 mg);
- E150 caramel( 1mg);
- of hyethelis( 25 mg);
- glyceryl hydroxy stearate macrogol( 10 mg);
- macrogol 300( 3.3 mg);
- sodium saccharinate( 1mg);
- levomentol( 0.6 mg);
- herb flavor 17.42.5490( 4.8mg);
- citric acid( 1.05 mg);
- sodium citrate( 8.3mg);
- water( up to 1000mg).
Pharmacological properties
A topical preparation with an effective combination of analgesic and antimicrobial effects.
The gel quickly anesthetizes the inflamed area while providing antiseptic action.
Thanks to a unique component it is able to prevent the further spread of bacterial microflora, not allowing to reproduce pathogenic microorganisms.
Indications for use and contraindications
The main indication for the appointment of the remedy is the painful eruption of the first teeth, accompanied by inflammation, 
with redness and itching. The use of the gel is allowed for children older than five months.
Adult people can also use this medication after painful eruption of the wisdom tooth, or after its removal. Due to the cooling effect, it is possible to apply Calgel to the gums for temporary relief of toothache.
Dental gel is most often used for young children, so there is a possibility of accidental swallowing of the drug, resulting in a small dose of drugs can get into the blood. In connection with this, the drug has a number of contraindications, in which the use of the drug is prohibited:
- hypotension;
- bradycardia;
- heart failure;
- disorders of kidney function;
- poor conduction of the cardiac ventricles;
- allergic reactions of different etiology;
- individual intolerance of constituent components.
Scheme of application of
Calgel can be used for children from five months to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms that are accompanied by teething. The instructions to the preparation state that the gel is allowed to treat the mucous gum only from the outside. The agent is applied directly to the area of inflammation.
Before use, it is good to wash your hands and apply a little something to the finger, a pea about 8mm in size. Soft massaging movements rub into the gums of the child, which shows inflammation and redness. 
The product is allowed to be applied as needed, but this amount should not exceed six times per day. The interval between applications should be at least an hour. As an auxiliary action, you can carry out gum massage and use a special thimble.
Apply the gel on the skin, and especially swallow, is prohibited.
Special instructions
Exceed the prescribed dosage of the drug is not recommended, given that there is a risk of accidental ingestion during sleep or during feeding.
If necessary, additionally apply other pharmacological drugs, it is necessary to consult with your doctor about the possible interaction of medicinal components.
During pregnancy, it is allowed to apply Calgel, but with caution, observing the regimen and dosage. Use it better if the intended use significantly exceeds the possible risk for intrauterine development. If there is a possibility, then it is better to abstain from using this drug during pregnancy.
In case of violation of the rules of use, overdose cases are possible. This condition is manifested by such symptoms as pallor of the skin, heavy breathing, vomiting, apnea. When the above signs appear, the drug is subject to cancellation and mandatory consultation with the attending physician is necessary.
Side effects of
Local effects are considered to be the safest means, but some side effects from the body can still appear:
- itching of the skin;
- urticaria;
- nausea, resulting in vomiting;
- disturbance of swallowing reflexes;
- violation of the swallowing function;
- allergic reactions;
- anaphylactic shock is rare.
Parental opinion
Parents who used Calgel for teething from their children.
Now my son is almost 8 years old, but when he was small and his teeth began to climb, I will never forget. This period was very painful for us, and we practically did not sleep. It was a pity for him and himself.
And if it were not for this medicine, I do not know how we could survive that time at all. Our pediatrician, a very experienced woman and a doctor, advised me. As soon as they began to use it, all our nightmares, as a hand, took off. The child returned to his appetite, and even what.
Apparently, hungry for the time of suffering. He began to smile again, play and sleep well. The main thing was to treat the gums in time, as soon as it starts to frown and drag everything into the mouth. After each application of the action of the drug was enough for about two hours. The remedy is excellent and I can only advise it.
Olya, 29
At us this period has begun already with 4 months. The teeth were cut with pain, itching, the gum was enlarged, probably twice in two. I have never seen such a slobber, I constantly rubbed her handkerchief with her handkerchief.
Whims, crying, bad mood, in general, everything that is usually peculiar to this process. In the pharmacy, I was recommended by Kalgel and I took it without thinking, because I wanted a little peace and quiet and see a happy child.
Used it for a long time, at first the gel was a good help. Then its effect is slightly weakened, but there already the teeth got out. I can say that this remedy helps, albeit for a short while, somewhere for an hour or two. By the way, I applied the drug with a special soft brush, and at the same time massaged the gums.
Thoma, 36
The drug is quite normal, but it does not last for a long time. During the night, I had to get up three times to anoint my son's gums. But after using the lawful two - three hours you could sleep well.
Nina, 21
What else does the market offer?
If, for some reason, the child has not been approached by Kalgel, it can be replaced by other means with a similar effect. The most popular among the parents were the following drugs:
- Baby doctor .A gel-based remedy made from natural ingredients: plantain, echinacea, chamomile, calendula. The drug
is hypoallergenic, so it can be used for all children. This tool will help to save the baby from pain, to remove redness and inflammation. The age limit is up to 3 months. - Holisal .The most popular drug that removes unpleasant symptoms associated with teething. In the composition there is lidocaine, which determines the rapid elimination of pain. The product has antibacterial action. The effectiveness of the action is 8 hours.
- Dentinox .The composition contains substances of vegetable origin, a small amount of lidocaine. The product has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect. Five minutes after the application has a calming effect, which lasts up to 4 hours.
Which drug is better, Holisal or Calgel?
It's impossible to give an unambiguous answer, it all depends on the characteristics of the child. Both products have a lot of positive feedback.
But most people still tend to the preparation of Calgel, since it is allowed to use from the age of five months, and Holisal is shown to children only from one year. It is also noted that Kalgel quickly and better relieves the baby from pain.
Cost and storage rules
The drug should be stored in rooms where the temperature does not exceed +25 C. The useful properties of the gel are retained for three years.
You can buy the product in any pharmacy at a price around 300 rubles.