#OralAntiseptic

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What NOT to do when you have a sore throat

Suffering from a sore throat (pharyngitis[1] and tonsillitis) is a downer, there’s no doubt about that. What usually starts as minor itch and a bit of scratchiness at the back of your throat can end up being extremely painful, throbbing, and sensitive in just a matter of days without proper medication.

But what causes sore throat, you ask? In most cases, it can be traced back to a specific virus. Almost 85% of sore throats are caused by viruses[2], which means you’ll often get other symptoms like a runny nose or aches and pains just like you’d get with a cold[1] when you suffer from a sore throat.

Whatever the cause of your sore throat might be, the first concern of most people is to ease the pain. But heads up! Instead of being better, you might be making it worse with these habits that you need to stop right now!

Eating cold food and consuming cold liquid 

While consuming cold food and beverages may help eliminate the discomfort of sore throat, it doesn’t stop your condition from getting worse, in fact, it may even aggravate it. Most cold food and drinks that are dairy-based such as ice cream, milkshakes, and yoghurts should be avoided because it only thickens the mucus and may eventually make your sore throat more terrible.

Taking antibiotics

 Antibiotics fight bacteria, but most of the time, sore throat is caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not going to work.* Taking up antibiotics when not needed may lead to antibiotic resistance[3].

Gargling with a regular mouthwash 

A regular mouthwash is only effective in removing food debris in your mouth and does not help in killing viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Most mouthwashes which claim to have antibacterial properties may not suffice as well. So when treating sore throat it’s important to reach for an oral gargle that is clinically proven to address the root of the problem quickly.

Munching on marshmallows 

There’s this internet urban legend that marshmallows can help treat sore throat, but you know what? This legend is full of hot air. Those fluffy, sweet treats do not contain anything that can treat your sore throat. Made up of sugar, water, and gelatin, marshmallows are quite easy to swallow, but that does not mean that it does you any good. Sugar is a super acidic food that causes an imbalance in your body’s acid-base. Pathogens (infectious agents) love an acidic environment and thrive on such imbalances in the body. You don’t want your body, much more your throat, to be a hangout place of viruses and bacteria, do you?

Trying out various home remedies 

Most often than not, self-medication will not make your sore throat go away. It can just soothe your sore throat or provide relief for your discomfort for some time, but not prevent it from getting worse. So as soon as you experience the first signs of sore throat, use clinically-proven products that can help kill viruses quickly.

Temporary relief 

Trying currently available over-the-counter throat lozenges can gently numb the tissues in your throat but this temporary relief from pain and burning won’t last long. Though it can keep your throat lubricated, it won’t be an effective treatment for your sore throat and you might find yourself needing relief soon again.

The moment you feel an itch on your throat, don’t let it get worse. Help stop sore throat fast with antiseptic products that can kill 99.99% of viruses, the root cause of sore throat. Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Throat Spray is your on-the-go buddy for a convenient all-day** sore throat relief for the people on the move... 

...while Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Oral Gargle can be used at home. The active ingredient of BETADINE® oral antiseptic, povidone-iodine, kills viruses in as early as 15 seconds, as well as bacteria and fungi[4-7].

*Depends on the symptom and severity of your illness. When in doubt, please consult your doctors or pharmacists. **Refer to label for usage instructions. ***Individual response may vary

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Worrall G Acute sore throat 2011 Jul; 57(7): 791–794 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3135445/

WHO Antibiotic Resistance Factsheet. http://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antibiotic-resistance. (Accessed November 2018).

Kawana. Antimicrobial Action of Povidone Iodine. 1997.

Zamora Jose. Chemical and microbiologic characteristics and toxicity of povidone-iodine solutions. 1986.

Shiraishi. Evaluation of the Bactericidal Activity of Povidone-lodine and Commercially Available Gargle Preparations. 2002.

Tan. Evaluation of anti-microbial activities of povidone-iodine (BETADINE®) on microorganisms. 2016.

®: BETADINE is a Registered Trademark of Mundipharma.

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Oral Antiseptics Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2021-2026 - Arizton

INCREASING FOCUS ON ORAL HYGIENE GLOBALLY TO BOOST THE ORAL ANTISEPTICS MARKET

The oral care industry is one of the fastest-growing markets across the globe, attributed by the rising focus on oral hygiene among all age groups. Oral hygiene products, such as oral antiseptics, are witnessing significant adoption that is expected to boost the expansion of the market during the forecast period. Rising focus on oral care owing to increasing incidences of tooth decay and dental caries is one of the key factors propelling growth of the oral antiseptics market during the forecast period.

Surge in the number of dentists and rise in the patient pool for orthodontic and aesthetic surgeries is propelling the prescription rate for oral antiseptics. Moreover, the rise in the number of dental procedures is increasing the uptake of oral antiseptics in healthcare facilities. This is anticipated to boost the expansion of oral antiseptics market size during the forecast period.

Increase in Prevalence of Dental Caries to Augment Market Growth

Improved diagnosis of dental caries and tooth decay coupled with increased hospital visits to contribute to the oral antiseptics market share.

Rising number of aesthetic dental procedures to fuel the global market.

Novel Product Launches to Fuel the Sale of Oral Antiseptics

Growing awareness of oral hygiene in emerging economies is leading to rising demand for oral antiseptics.

Emergence of local and regional manufacturers will lead to the innovation of oral care and dental care products.

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