Kamistad teething gel for children instructions

From this article you will learn:

• release forms and analysis of the composition of the drug,
• application diagram, patient reviews,
• price in pharmacies for Kamistad gel, its analogues,

The article was written by a dentist with more than 19 years of experience.

Kamistad gel is a line of preparations for topical use in the oral cavity, intended for anesthesia of the oral mucosa or red border of the lips. The drug is available in 2 forms: firstly, it is Kamistad Baby gel, used in young children during teething, and secondly, the classic Kamistad gel for adults and children over 12 years of age.

The drugs are produced at the factories of the German company Haupt Pharma. In Russia, drugs are distributed through the pharmaceutical company Nizhpharm. The latter is probably known to every consumer from the drug D-Panthenol. Next, we will tell you in what situations gels from the Kamistad line will have a good effect, and in what situations it would be better to prefer drugs from other manufacturers.

Geli Kamistad and Kamistad Baby: photos

Indications for use –

The drug Kamistad Baby for young children has only 1 indication for use - to reduce pain during teething. If we talk about the form of the drug for adults and children over 12 years old, then for Kamistad the instructions for use contain the following indications for the use of the gel -

• with gingivitis,
• pain when wisdom teeth erupt,
• for stomatitis and cheilitis,
• in case of injuries to the mucous membrane with removable dentures, braces,
• after dental interventions (for example, to anesthetize the area of ​​the mucous membrane where an anesthetic injection was given).

Important: it should be noted that Kamistad gel will not be the optimal remedy for all these indications. For example, we do not recommend this drug for numbing abrasions under dentures. The fact is that benzalkonium chloride, which is part of the gel, tends to cause irritation of the mucous membrane, so what can we say about the injured mucous membrane.

For stomatitis, the gel can only have a symptomatic effect, i.e. relieve pain when painful ulcerations occur. But you need to understand that Kamistad does not affect the cause of stomatitis. For gingivitis, this drug will also not be the best choice, and by reading the reviews of the drug below, you will understand why.

Gel Kamistad - price and composition analysis

For Kamistad gel, the price in the pharmacy starts from 280 rubles (the price is indicated for 2021). The drug has only one release form - a yellow-brown gel in a 10 g tube. The drug is approved for use in adults and children from 12 years of age. Available without a prescription.

Gel Kamistad: composition

Composition analysis - the main component of the drug is the anesthetic lidocaine hydrochloride (lidocaine), the content of which in 1 g of gel is 20 mg. In percentage terms, this corresponds to a 2% lidocaine solution. Thus, the latter provides an analgesic effect, and chamomile flower extract has a slight anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and wound-healing effect.

For Kamistad gel, the instructions for use also contain information about the content of benzalkonium chloride in the preparation. This is an antiseptic that the manufacturer added to the drug to increase the antiseptic effect of chamomile extract. It should be taken into account that when applying this component to a damaged mucous membrane, it can cause irritation and also slow down healing.

Does Kamistad help with stomatitis?

Stomatitis can appear due to various factors - hormonal problems, allergies, unhealthy foods, physical damage. First of all, it is necessary to determine the cause of stomatitis; then, as a rule, a change in diet is made. You will need to include foods with the required percentage of selenium, folic acid and zinc in your daily diet.

Herpetic stomatitis in children, the symptoms of which are expressed in white ulcers, is transmitted through the air. This disease is often acquired in a garden or school, and is sometimes mistaken for a respiratory infection. External signs are as follows: blisters in the mouth, swelling of the gums (painful), possible erosion of the oral cavity covering the mucous membrane. Such symptoms are called aphthous.

It should be understood that stomatitis of this kind (aphthous) must be treated comprehensively, otherwise a relapse is possible. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are applied to the mucous membrane.

Camistad gel is especially effective for the primary symptoms of herpetic stomatitis - often in this way it is possible to prevent erosion.

Use of the gel in adults and children

Kamistad is used only for external treatment. Before this, it is necessary to ensure oral hygiene. Application is carried out only on dried areas of the mucous membrane with a gauze or cotton swab, gradually rubbing literally a drop of the medicine onto the painful surface.

Kamistad can be applied to a child under 2 years of age no more than 3 times a day, for adults - up to 6 years. If a child is teething, the gel must be used very carefully, because after application the tongue and oral mucosa become completely numb, salivation increases and a small child may choke due to improper swallowing. Also, drooling causes irritation of the baby's skin, in addition, the baby may accidentally bite his lips, which also become numb.

Contraindications

Kamistad should not be used by pregnant women or while breastfeeding; children under 3 months in case of increased sensitivity to the constituent substances of the gel (chamomile, lidocaine, benzalkonium chloride, various oils, carbomer, etc.).

You should also not use the drug during the following illnesses:

• - Bradycardia.
• — Problems with the liver, heart, kidneys.
• - Arterial hypertension.

Overdose/Side Effects

If the drug is used in accordance with the instructions and without violating the dosage, in the vast majority of cases no side effects are observed. If there is a personal intolerance (swelling, rashes, itching, redness, anaphylactic reactions, etc.) to some substances included in the gel, you will definitely need to consult a specialist. An overdose of a drug leads to the following phenomena:

• — Respiratory failure (depression).
• - Nausea.
• - Bradycardia.
• - Pallor of the skin.

It is necessary to immediately stop using the drug in case of overdose, after which symptomatic therapy will be required.

If the gel gets inside, emergency medical care is required - rinsing, taking enterosorbents.

Cost of Kamistad and similar products

Kamistad gel for stomatitis is sold in tubes of 10 g. The minimum cost of the drug is 200 rubles. "Kalgel" is an interchangeable drug; it is also a lidocaine gel and is widely used in dentistry as an anesthetic. Cetylpyridinium chloride, which is included in its composition, works as an antiseptic. The cost of such a medicine starts from 250 rubles, but it can also be used in the presence of erosion.

Another similar drug is Cholisal, which also has an analgesic effect. Cholisal also fights inflammatory processes and microbes for stomatitis and is used externally. Effective for combating erosions in stomatitis, it contains anise, which causes salivation - as a result, the drug is contraindicated for infants. If you think that Cholisal or Kamistad is better for stomatitis, pay attention to this. Also available in tubes, the cost of “Cholisal” starts from 300 rubles. On today's pharmaceutical market there are many drugs with similar effects, all of which may differ in composition, cost and form. Some of the most popular are “Anestezin”, “Alfacain”, “Novocain”, “Doctor Baby” (for children), etc.

You can also read our material - ointment against stomatitis. It contains all ointments with prices in pharmacies, and also their comparison. You will immediately understand which remedy to use for treatment.

Kamistad Baby – price and composition analysis

For Kamistad Baby Gel, the price in the pharmacy starts from 300 rubles (the price is indicated for 2021). This is a transparent gel with a yellow-brown tint, available in 10 g tubes. The drug has no age restrictions and is available without a prescription. As we said above, the drug is intended to relieve minor pain during the eruption of the first teeth, and is suitable only for the youngest children.

For Kamistad Baby, the instructions for use contain the following information about the composition of the drug -

Composition analysis - the main component of this drug is certainly not chamomile flower extract, which has only a slight anti-inflammatory effect and does not have analgesic properties, but polidocanol. In turn, this component already works by reducing the sensitivity of sensory receptors, and also interrupts the transmission of nerve impulses along sensory (afferent) nerve fibers and, thus, leads to a decrease in pain.

The drug has a high safety profile, but the downside is a rather weak and moderate analgesic effect, which the manufacturer tried to compensate for with the anti-inflammatory effect of chamomile extract, as well as a special cooling flavor that distracts the child’s attention from the discomfort in the area of ​​the teething tooth.

→ Kamistad original instructions (download in PDF) → Kamistad Baby instructions (download in PDF)

Kamistad gel: instructions for use

Instructions for use are the same for both forms of the drug. Both regular Kamistad gel and Kamistad Baby gel can be used 3 times a day. Each time this should be done only after meals and oral hygiene. Before applying the gel, it is advisable to dry the area of ​​the mucous membrane on which you plan to apply the gel - with a dry gauze swab (this will improve the penetration of the gel and its fixation on the moist mucous membrane).

After this, squeeze the gel onto a clean finger (about the size of a pea), and apply to the painful area of ​​the mucous membrane, rubbing lightly. After this, it is advisable not to eat anything or rinse your mouth. It is advisable to drink no earlier than after 20-30 minutes. As an option, the gel can be squeezed not onto your finger, but onto a cotton swab (especially if you currently have nowhere to wash your hands).

If you decide to buy Kamistad for pain relief of the mucous membrane under the prosthesis, then the best option for applying the gel is as follows. Apply the gel to a clean denture (on its lower surface adjacent to the mucous membrane) - then put the denture on the jaw. In this case, it is not necessary to dry the mucous membrane. The gel is applied to the part of the prosthesis that is adjacent to the painful area of ​​the mucous membrane (24stoma.ru).

Scheme of use for stomatitis –

The adult form of the gel can be used to relieve pain from painful ulcerations that form in herpetic and aphthous forms of stomatitis. However, this will not be the main treatment. For stomatitis of any origin, complex therapy is required, which, depending on the cause, may include antiseptic rinses, antiviral agents, antihistamines, etc. How to properly treat stomatitis, read the articles -

→ Treatment regimen for stomatitis for adults → Treatment regimen for stomatitis in children

Kamistad: reviews and general disadvantages of the drug

Kamistad gel today is one of the most advanced drugs for eliminating pain syndromes in the oral cavity affected by a number of diseases, and is quite successfully used in dentistry. However, the range of its use is somewhat limited; the medicine itself is not without some disadvantages. Many patients note a short-term pain relief effect after applying this drug, although it is certainly present, and the drug itself acts very quickly. In addition, we can note weak antimicrobial activity, which will not help with severe gum inflammation.

Kamistad, in addition, includes an antiseptic, which is represented by benzalkonium chloride - the presence of such a substance requires the use of the drug only on the mucous membrane, provided there are no damage or ulcers on it (in the case of erosive formations, the healing process of such areas can significantly slow down). One can also note the spermatocidal effect that benzalkonium chloride has when it enters the human body, although the substance itself is not absorbed through the mucous membrane.

Kamistad gel: reviews

Reviews for Kamistad Baby will be far from enthusiastic - if your child experiences severe discomfort from teething. It makes sense to use it only for minor discomfort. The effect of the drug is not too long-lasting, but it can only be used no more than 3 times a day. Therefore, if the discomfort is more severe, you will probably have to use not only Kamistad, but one of the following drugs.

These could be Viburcol suppositories - this is a homeopathic herbal preparation for reducing irritability and relieving anxiety. Either children's Panadol in the form of suppositories or suspensions, or children's Nurofen in the form of a suspension. It is worth keeping in mind that sometimes parents mistake the symptoms of herpetic stomatitis in their child for symptoms of teething (read about how to recognize the herpetic form of stomatitis in children here ).

Gel Kamistad - reviews of the adult form of the drug

Advantages of the drug -

• good analgesic effect,
• The gel adheres well to the oral mucosa.

Disadvantages of the drug -

• not too long-lasting pain relief,
• moderate anti-inflammatory effect,
• weak antimicrobial effect due to the small content of cetalkonium chloride, so it makes no sense to use this drug for gum inflammation (in this case it is better to use gels that have both a pronounced anti-inflammatory and a pronounced analgesic effect, for example Cholisal),
• contains the antiseptic benzalkonium chloride, so it is better to apply the gel to the intact mucous membrane of the oral cavity, because There is evidence that this component, when used in a course, can slow down the healing of the mucosa.

Indications for use

Kamistad is used as a pain reliever for various conditions, including for the oral cavity. The medicine is used in the following cases:

• — Eruption of new teeth in children. A very painful process in which the use of gel is indicated. However, it is not advisable to use it for infants.
• — Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). In this case, the gel is also an anesthetic, healing chapped areas and blisters on the oral mucosa.
• - Stomatitis. The gel relieves pain, but Kamistad for stomatitis can only be used when the mucosa is intact. In case of erosion, it is not advisable to apply the gel. The gel does not have an antiviral effect, so there is no point in using it specifically for the treatment of stomatitis.
• - Alveolitis. The gel is used to anesthetize the surface, reduces the intensity of the inflammatory process in case of tooth extraction (the gel is applied to the hole). However, if inflammation develops, you must seek medical help; the doctor will clean the hole from blood clots and sanitize it.
• — Orthodontic procedures. When teeth move, discomfort and pain may occur. Kamistad will help here too, although a doctor may prescribe it to avoid the risk of orthodontic complications.
• — Adaptation to dentures. In such a situation, Kamistad must be applied to the mucous membrane. Then you will need to immediately install the prosthesis so that it fits comfortably and does not create unpleasant sensations. Otherwise (erosion, abrasions), you must consult a doctor who will help with the correct installation of the prosthesis.

Kamistad and similar drugs –

As we said above, the price for Kamistad gel in pharmacies starts from 280 rubles per 10 g tube. The price is almost the same for both adult and pediatric forms of the drug.
It must be said that today the drug does not have cheaper analogues. However, below we list pain-relieving dental gels with a different composition, which can also be used in children and adults. Kamistad: drug analogues

• The drug Kalgel –

  
  This dental gel also contains lidocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride as an antiseptic.
  The analgesic effect of this gel will be less, because... its lidocaine concentration is 6 times lower. Can be used from 5 months of age. The drug Kalgel - price from 350 rubles per 10 g tube. Kalgel or Kamistad: which is better due to the lower concentration of lidocaine in Kalgel - the depth of pain relief will be significantly lower. However, firstly, the drug can be used 5 times a day, and secondly, if you need a pronounced antiseptic effect and only a slight pain reliever, then Kalgel will be the best choice.

• Cholisal (instructions for use) –

  
  This gel has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, as well as a good analgesic effect that is longer lasting.
  It can be used for inflammation of the gums, for pain relief in erosions and ulcerated areas of the mucous membrane with stomatitis, including in young children. But when teething in infants, it should not be used, because... Thanks to the anise content, the drug strongly stimulates salivation. The cost of the gel will be from 350 rubles per 10g tube.

• Solcoseryl (instructions for use) –

  
  if you need to anesthetize painful erosions due to stomatitis and at the same time significantly accelerate their epithelization, then this gel will be the best choice. However, you can start using it after the acute phase of inflammation has subsided. Price for a 20g tube – from 250 rubles.

Kamistad baby

A serious test for children, and adults as well, is the appearance of the baby’s first teeth.
Often, the child’s temperature rises, he is in pain, he is capricious and becomes irritable. Medicines will help relieve suffering. Due to the lidocaine it contains, traditional Kamistad is not recommended for use at this age. But a Kamistad baby is suitable for a child, it will reduce pain.

However, you will need to consult a doctor in advance, who can, in principle, prescribe another medicine, although Kamistad Baby is sold in pharmacies without a prescription. Often the doctor recommends Kamistad baby - many mothers and fathers speak well of the gel. If prescribed, the gums are lubricated with the drug, this will relieve the child of pain and help him fall asleep faster. As a rule, children's first teeth appear around the 6th month. The baby is gradually learning to chew.

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Correct teething is as follows: first the lower teeth, then the upper teeth. The gums in this case contain knob-shaped formations. It is during this period that the baby does not feel well, the gums become inflamed and hurt. Refusal to eat, poor sleep and poor mood are possible, but the child is not yet able to talk about this. This is where Kamistad Baby will help, the gel form of which will be very convenient for placing the drug on the mucous membrane. The gel must be applied pointwise. It also soothes the gums by cooling them.

Kamistad during pregnancy and lactation -

Kamistad gel is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you need a drug to anesthetize the mucous membrane/relieve inflammation, then in this case the optimal alternative is only CholisalGel,” because According to the manufacturer's instructions, this dental gel can be used throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding, but “with caution.”

The term "caution" implies that you should not use this gel unsupervised and continuously - it must be prescribed by your dentist, and you must notify your obstetrician-gynecologist before you start using it. We hope that our article on the topic: Kamistad gel instructions for use was useful to you!

Sources:

1. Add. professional

, 2. Personal experience as a dental surgeon, periodontist, 3. “Therapeutic dentistry. Textbook" (Borovsky E.V.), 4. https://kamistad.ru/.

Contraindications and side effects

The drug is not a potent drug, but the presence of lidocaine in its composition imposes some restrictions on its use. Contraindications include:

• children under 3 months of age;
• period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• liver and kidney pathologies;
• disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• hypertension;
• disturbance of sinus rhythm of the heart.

Since the drug includes honey or mint flavoring, it is not recommended for allergy sufferers. Babies will not be able to cope with the increased salivation that the drug causes, they will begin to choke and cough, so the instructions also prohibit use for children under 3 months.