Nasal drops for children. Nose drops: the most complete list

For the use of drugs based on oils, certain indications are necessary, since drugs do not always have a positive effect. Oil nasal drops are distinguished by their therapeutic specifics and pricing policies. Often, such solutions are prescribed to moisturize the nasal mucosa after surgery or infectious rhinitis.

Many preparations for intranasal administration, for example, vasoconstrictor, can lead to overdrying of the nasal tissue. After the end of the treatment course, the restoration of the mucous membrane is required, and oil drops are used for this.

In addition, they can be used for hygienic procedures. Before starting to clean the nasal cavities, it is necessary to lubricate the inner surface of the nose with a small amount of the preparation and wait a couple of minutes. During this time, dry crusts soften, which greatly facilitates cleansing and prevents tissue injury.

Application features

Among the disadvantages of oil droplets should focus on:

• increased risk of an allergic reaction. To avoid a sharp deterioration of the condition, the composition of the drug should be studied and the minimum dose should be used at the beginning of therapy;
• inability to apply in the first months of life;
• prohibition of use in the nebulizer;
• no therapeutic effect in allergic rhinitis.

Indications

The most common oil nasal drops have the following names:

• Pinosol;
• Pinovit.

They are appointed by:

1. to moisturize the nasal mucosa, if a person is in adverse environmental conditions for a long time. This may be dry, dusty air in the house or harmful professional factors (mining, paint, grain processing industry). With regular use of the medicinal solution, the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx is protected and becomes less sensitive to irritating environmental factors;
2. with atrophic rhinitis. Its development may be due to prolonged use of vasoconstrictor nasal drugs, as well as unfavorable living and working conditions;
3. to accelerate the healing of injured tissues in the nasal passages due to the activation of regeneration processes.

Medical composition

Part medicinal product  may include:

• peppermint;
• fir extract, pine;
• peach;
• sea ​​buckthorn berries;
• tea tree;
• olive;
• almond.

Due to the specific composition of the drug, it is possible to moisten the mucosa well, protect it from irritants, speed up tissue repair, slow the progression of the infection process and reduce the severity of the inflammatory response.

In some cases, the doctor prescribes vitamins A or E on an oil basis without additional supplements.

For maximum therapeutic effect  It is advisable to follow some recommendations:

1. the last instillation of the nose should be carried out before bedtime, which allows to moisturize and protect the nasal mucosa during the night;
2. before introducing the oil, the nasal passages should be cleaned of allergens, dust particles and microbes using saline solution. For this you can use solutions based on sea ​​water  in the form of aerosols or drops, for example, Aqua Maris, Morenazal, Dolphin;
3. maintain house humidity at 55%. For this purpose, special devices have been developed - humidifiers. In addition, you can put in the room several containers with water, for example, an aquarium or a vase. It is especially important to control the humidity in the heating season and when using the air conditioner;
4. drink enough liquid per day (2 liters). Of course, the volume you drink should be calculated taking into account associated diseases  (heart, renal failure), so as not to worsen the condition of a person. You can drink non-carbonated to make up for liquid losses. mineral water, unsweetened juice, fruit juice, juice or herbal tea;
5. ventilate the room regularly and do wet cleaning.

Homemade oil drops treatment

Here is a list of ready-to-use oil medications:

• Pinosol;
• menthol solution. It can be used for hygienic procedures, moisturizing and protecting the nasal mucosa;
• Extericide based on fish oil. Among the indications we select a bacterial infection;
• Equacept It is prescribed for viral infection;
• vitamins A, E.

There are many drugs based on peach, vaseline and olive oil. Here are some proven recipes:

• 5 ml of vaseline, olive oil should be mixed, add 4 drops of onion juice or garlic. Drip three drops twice a day. You can also add aloe juice to the oil mixture;
• 3 g of wild rosemary should be mixed with 15 ml of flax oil. It is necessary to heat the mixture in the oven for two hours. Dig in should be drop by drop twice a day.

Pinosol

The composition of the drug includes pine, eucalyptus, peppermint oil, thymol, as well as tocopherol acetate (aka vitamin E). It comes in the form of a solution for drip in the nasal cavity. The liquid has a greenish tint and menthol flavor.

The components of Pinosol have an antimicrobial, regenerating effect. Among the testimony should focus on:

1. acute diseases of the nasopharynx, the basis of which lies inflammatory process  non-allergic origin;
2. postoperative period  - to accelerate the healing of tissues;
3. chronic rhinitis, for example, atrophic form.

The drug can also be used for inhaled administration in inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract.

Contraindications and possible complications

Oil-based nose drops are not prescribed for hypersensitivity, and allergic type  runny nose

Do not allow the solution into the eyes. To avoid a sharp deterioration of the condition and the development of an allergic reaction, before using it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the composition of the drops and conduct an allergy test.

To do this, it is enough to apply the solution to the back of the wrist and evaluate the test results after 30 minutes. If itching, burning, redness or swelling occurs, Pinosol should be discarded.

The advantage of Pinosol is the possibility of its use during pregnancy, as well as in the lactation period.

The drug does not affect the mind, so it can be used in people whose profession requires concentration.

Dosage

According to the instructions, the solution can be instilled in three drops every hour (in the first 5 hours of the disease). Then the frequency of use is reduced to three times per day. A child of two years is assigned two drops three times a day.

For applications need Pinosol and cotton swab. After applying the oil solution on a cotton swab, you need to enter it into the nasal passage. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes.

As for adverse reactions, they are extremely rare. They can be submitted:

1. allergic reaction (skin rash, redness, tissue edema, itchy sensations in the nasal passages);
2. bronchospasm;
3. dry nasal pharynx mucosa;
4. eye irritation;
5. contact dermatitis.

The drug has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory property. It is prescribed for therapeutic purposes in acute, chronic rhinitis.

Eucasept resembles Pinosol in composition. The difference is the presence of azulene in Evkasept, as well as its lower cost. We list the healing effects of the drug:

• pain relief, reduction of tissue swelling - due to peppermint;
• antiviral property due to the presence of fir;
• antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect provides azulene (component of chamomile essential oil);
• enhanced antiseptic effect is due to thymol, or otherwise, the essential oil of thyme;
• antioxidant, protective, regenerating effect - due to vitamin E.

Ways to use

Eucasept is prescribed exclusively for external use. It can be instilled into the nasal passages or make applications. Daily enough to drop two drops four times a day. If the treatment is given to a child, it is recommended to drop it three times a day.

Applications require a cotton swab and a medicinal product. First, it should be applied on cotton wool and put into the bow for 15 minutes.

Typically, the therapeutic course is 6 days, but it can be extended by agreement with the doctor.

Contraindications and adverse reactions

Quite rarely there are cases of adverse reactions after using Eucasept. Among them it is worth highlighting:

1. allergic reactions;
2. hyperemia of the mucosa;
3. itching in the nasopharynx;
4. increased nasal congestion.

Contraindications include:

• age up to two years. A child under the age of two has a high risk of developing laryngospasm;
• hypersensitivity.

With caution, the drug is used in the postoperative period, when surgery was carried out in the nasopharyngeal zone. Oil drops have positive reviews from both doctors and patients. All this thanks to a mild healing effect and a small amount. side effects.

Diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are accompanied by rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and headaches. The causative agents of these diseases are most often bacteria, which should be controlled with antibacterial agents. Due to the fact that antibiotics destroy and beneficial microflora, as well as cause side effects, many refuse to use them. Yet often get rid of the disease is possible only with the help of antibiotic therapy.

Antibiotics for the nose should be used only as directed by a physician. Not for all rhinitis their use is appropriate. The need for the use of one or another tool can be judged by a specialist on the basis of diagnostic examination data. What means better to give preference? How to use them correctly and are there any contraindications?

When to use an antibiotic for the nose

Antibiotics have a negative effect on bacteria, so they can be used for bacterial rhinitis or sinusitis. In the viral nature of the disease, their use is simply not advisable.

How to understand which microorganisms caused the disease? Diagnostics will help to figure it out. But what if the treatment needs to start today, and the results will be known in a few days? Then pay attention to the clinical symptoms. The main difference of bacterial damage is the appearance purulent discharge  from the nose is yellow or even green. The disease is most often accompanied by fever, headache and general malaise.

When viral rhinitis appear watery discharge  from the nose, for allergic rhinitis are characterized by complaints in the form of itching, sneezing and redness of the eyes, and vasomotor rhinitis  manifested in the form of recurring discharge from the nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

If you do not treat the bacterial cold with antibiotics, then this may threaten the transition of the disease to the chronic form and the appearance of inflammation of nearby organs.

When not to use antibiotic nose drops

Long-term and uncontrolled use of antibiotics can lead to the occurrence of a secondary infection process due to changes in the microflora in the nasal cavity. Bacteria can also develop resistance to the drug.

Antibacterial nasal drops should not be used in the following cases:

• in the absence of rhinorrhea;
• nasal discharge transparent or white;
• if there are no noticeable improvements within a few days after starting treatment. This means that either the bacteria are not susceptible to the drug, or the runny nose is not of a bacterial nature.

With great care, antibiotics are used during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in the treatment of young children. Antibacterial drops can sometimes cause side effects in the form of allergic reactions.

Antibiotic Nose Drops

Antibiotics are medicinal substances that selectively suppress the vital activity of pathogens. Nowadays there are countless such tools, but not all of them are used to treat diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses. That is why it is important to consult a doctor when choosing a drug. Some people begin to use antibiotics when the first symptoms of the disease appear, while others do not consider it necessary to use this category of drugs even when serious complications appear. Both approaches are not correct, it is important to observe the "middle ground" in this matter.

Antibacterial drops in the nose is not so much. Consider a list of the most effective tools. Before using them, be sure to read the instructions and follow their recommendations.

Isofra

The main active component of the tool is framycetin. This substance damages the protective membrane of the bacterial cell, and then interferes with the metabolic processes it contains. This leads to the inevitable death of the pathogen.

The drug is well tolerated by patients and rarely causes side effects. Isofra is even prescribed to women during pregnancy and lactation.

Antibiotic is available in the form of drops and spray. It is used in the treatment of rhinitis, complicated by sinusitis. Usually, doctors prescribe Isofra in the form of complex treatment in combination with systemic antibacterial agents. Doctors prescribe the drug to both adults and children. You can purchase the product within 300 rubles.

Bioparox

Bioparox is available as an aerosol. The indication for use is not only rhinitis, but also pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The tool has anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating action. Bioparox negatively affects not only bacterial, but also viral infection. The cost is 430-450 rubles.

Polydex

Polydex - is a multi-component drug, which consists of the following substances:

• neomycin and polymyxin B - broad-spectrum antibiotics;
• dexamethasone - has anti-inflammatory action;
• phenylephrine - relieves swelling and restores nasal breathing due to constriction of blood vessels.

Highlight the main therapeutic actions of the spray:

• antihistamine;
• anti-inflammatory;
• vasoconstrictor;
• antibacterial.

Nevertheless, Polydex cannot be used during pregnancy, lactation, as well as with serious violations of the cardiovascular system and kidney diseases.

Sometimes Polydex causes side effects in the form of vasospasm and headaches. You can buy spray for 200 rubles

Sofradex

Sofradex is another complex drug that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. A direct indication of this remedy is the treatment of external otitis, although it is sometimes used for diseases of the nose and sinuses.

Garazon

The drug contains an antibacterial and corticosteroid component. Garazon is intended for the treatment of diseases of the ears and eyes, but it can also be used in the form of intranasal drops. Do not use the tool for children under 8 years of age, as well as pregnant women.

The composition includes silver ions, which have an antibacterial effect, relieve inflammation and facilitate nasal breathing. In general, Protargol is an antiseptic with pronounced disinfecting properties. The tool helps with nasal congestion, so constricts the blood vessels of the nasal cavity. Before you drip nose, you must clear it of mucus. It is a safe remedy that is well tolerated by patients and rarely causes side effects.

  Protargol is a prescription drug that is made directly at the pharmacy.

Framinazine

Framycetin is an antibiotic. wide spectrum  actions. It is used in rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis and sinusitis. When using a spray, one spray is enough six times a day. Be sure to observe the three-hour interval. The tool is not used in the treatment of children in the first year of life and with hypersensitivity to framycetin. Sometimes there are unwanted side effects in the form of an allergic reaction.

Nose drops with antibiotic for children

As a children's nose drops, it is best to use the aforementioned Isofra. Spray is considered one of the safest for children. Usually, doctors recommend spraying the drug three times a day in a single injection.

Protargol disinfectant drops are also used in the treatment of children of any age. It is only better to apply them when chronic rhinitis  or in the exacerbation of chronic sinusitis. When instilled, children may feel itching and burning in the nose, but this will pass.

Polydex sometimes doctors prescribe in severe complicated rhinitis in children. Before two and a half years to use the drug can not. The doctor selects the dosage in each case individually.

  For the treatment of sinusitis, experts can combine antibacterial drops with systemic drugs.

Drops with sinusitis

Before using the spray with an antibiotic, washing with some agent with sea salt, for example, Dolphin, Aqualore is carried out. With antritis, doctors often prescribe Isofra adults for one injection six times a day. Sometimes even the drug is used for washing the nasal cavity. Polydex is also used in inflammation. maxillary sinus: one injection five times a day.

  Bactroban is a nasal ointment that fights bacterial infection.

Bactroban - antibiotic ointment

Mupirocin is the main thing active substancewith bactericidal and bacteriostatic action. Staphylococcal and streptococcal infections are sensitive to this substance.

Bactroban has proven its effectiveness in the treatment of purulent rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, frontitis, ethmoiditis, sphenoiditis. Separately, I want to say in relation to sinusitis, in which the inflammatory process is localized in the paranasal sinuses. Yes, maz cannot penetrate into the middle of the sinuses, but sinusitis is often accompanied purulent rhinitiswhich maz can affect.

Bactroban can be used from the first days of a child’s life. Medicinal substance is practically not absorbed from the surface of the mucous membrane and therefore does not cause negative effects on the body.

Contraindications ointment practically does not have, it can not be used only with individual intolerance. In very rare cases, the remedy causes local allergic reactions such as itching, burning, dryness and rash.

Bactroban should be used only in the area of ​​the nasal mucosa. To provide the maximum therapeutic effect, it is important to observe such a sequence of actions, namely:

1. clear nasal passages from mucus;
2. apply ointment on the nasal mucosa, a small amount, equal to the size of a match head;
3. in order to evenly spread the ointment, press the nostrils to the nose.

Usually, the ointment is prescribed to apply twice a day for five to ten days. It is not recommended to apply means more than ten days in the absence of effect. The simultaneous use of Bactroban with other local means for the nose reduces the therapeutic effect of the ointment.

  Rinsing the nose will help to cope with swelling in the common cold and disinfect the nasal cavity

Antibiotic nasal washing

The washing procedure is as follows:

1. clean the nasal cavity;
2. in ten minutes, drip the nose with vasoconstrictor drops to relieve congestion and reduce swelling;
3. take a syringe without a needle or syringe;
4. tilt your head to the side so that the nostril, into which the solution will flow, is on top;
5. gently pour the liquid into the nasal passage;
6. repeat the procedure with the second nostril.

So, drops from a cold with an antibiotic are used for bacterial purulent rhinitis. Spray spray is the best way  delivery medicinal substance  to the mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses. For effective treatment  It is important to observe the exact dosage and frequency of use. Some drops and sprays have age restrictions and features of their use, which is why it is important to consult a doctor before using them. An early consultation of a specialist and the passage of a diagnosis are the key to a speedy recovery!

Every mummy in life had periods when a beloved offspring started having problems with a spout. This can manifest as redness, itching, nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing. Specialists in this field have noticed that babies are most often susceptible to illness - antritis! And immediately a lot of questions arise. Which drops to choose? Do not cause allergies? Will they harm a small body? Can i use folk methods? Which one is better? What effectively removes the problem?

This article contains the opinions of various experienced doctors. All doctors advise to correctly choose drops in the nose, because the course of further treatment and the health of the baby depend on the choice of drop. First you need to identify the root of the problem. What kind of disease in general?

Drops in the nose with sinus

Drops - a very profitable and most likely the most effective method. Why? First, quickly penetrate, not only in the body, but also to the inflamed area. Secondly, inflammation is quickly removed. Basically, in a few minutes you can improve the condition of the nose for the whole day and improve well-being. Thanks to this effectiveness of drops, you can safely go about your business all day and forget about problems with your nose.

The most powerful nose drops:

• "Rinostop" Narrows small vessels in the nose, improves the passage of mucus. The best drops for the duration of the effect. May last up to 10 hours.
• "Tizin" Starts to act in a minute.
• "Sinuforte"
• "Nazivin" The most powerful, in the opinion of many experts, the drug.

All of the above drops are effective. The essence of all of them: reduce puffiness, improve the patency of the nasal ducts, ease breathing, feel comfortable.

Important!  Be very careful when choosing a drop if you suffer chronic diseases, also hypertension, or if there are problems with the thyroid gland. Wrong choices can trigger ill health in these areas.

Especially carefully you need to approach the choice of treatment for pregnant women. It is important to treat a runny nose at the first manifestation. Because the viruses that are in the body of the mother can damage the unborn baby. But sometimes it can be normal vasomotor rhinitis. But you still need to contact a specialist, because the lack of oxygen can have a negative impact on the body of the baby. And this can lead to hypoxia. In turn, hypoxia will lead to irreversible changes in vital organs.

Vasoconstrictor nasal drops:

• "For carrying" Does not irritate the mucous membrane and does not cause hyperemia.
• "Otrivin"
• "Xylene"
• "Xymelin"
• "Tizin Xylo Bio"

Interesting!These drugs are often prescribed to infants, without harm to health.

But there is a downside. Some drops cause side effects. It may be headache, and an increase in pressure, and increased heart rate. Therefore, it is very important to consult a doctor in order to consult which drug will cause less harm. As soon as any side effects appear, you should immediately stop the treatment and consult a doctor for help.

In order not to dry out mucous membranes, it is important to use drops that contain oils. They perform three functions at once:

1. Anti-inflammatory
2. Antibacterial
3. Decongestant

The selection of drops with oils should also be approached responsibly, because it is necessary to check their compatibility with other more strong drugs.

Important!  They should not be addictive.

May also need drops with an antibiotic. What for? Because antritis can be associated with a virus that has entered the body. And such drops may simply be necessary, because our defense - the immune system simply cannot cope with such strong viruses. There is a wrong opinion that antibiotics should not be taken at all. It is not true! Sometimes health and sometimes life depend on their use. Concentration in antibiotics is not so small that it does not harm the body.

Doctors advise!  To the choice of drops with an antibiotic to approach very responsibly! But it is better to use only in those cases when a runny nose does not pass more than 5 days or in case of complications.

Good antibiotic nose drops:

• "Polydex"
• "Isofra"
• "Vibrocil"

Important! Long-term use of antibiotic drops can develop into a strong allergy. To prevent this necessarily, follow the prescription and instructions of the doctor. In no case do not exceed the dose and do not increase the period of treatment.

Few people are not suffering from allergies. Although completely get rid of it, it is possible only in rare cases, you can reduce the manifestation. Now there are many drops from allergies. What will be more effective?

Treatment nasal drops:

• "Allergodil"
• "Derinat"
• Amavis
• "Fluticasone"
• "Naphthyzin"

Be careful! There may be a "naphthyzin dependence". It is very dangerous. After all, then a person can not live without these drops. It will not drip - the head, a nose, ears will hurt. Therefore, it is desirable to use these drops only for 5 days.

The doctor says!  Dr. Komarovsky advises to resort to traditional medicine. One of the best drops in the virus: all known chamomile with honey. And immediately the questions: how to brew it? How many drops to dig in?

So, first you need to make a chamomile extract. You can buy at the pharmacy or dry the chamomile. One tablespoon of one cup of boiling water. Fill and insist for 20 minutes, after a time we filter and cool. Add a spoonful of honey.

Drip one or two drops several times a day. Why is decoction so effective? Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory, and honey is antiseptic. Taken together, they can relieve inflammation and curry healing. Properly applying means traditional medicine  can not only be cured without using serious medical preparationsbut also significantly save the family budget.

Another kind of drops: solutions of sea water. They are well help to remove thickened mucus, disinfects and dries the mucous. The advantage of this treatment: no contraindications. They can drip as much as needed.

Important!  Remember, although the drops have no contraindications, they are distinguished by adults and children. In drops for adults added more sea ​​salt. And a small spout such a solution instead of help will bring harm.

Good nose drops for adults:

• Grippferon
• "Pinosol"
• "Rinonorm"

Tip!  Before applying any method, it is important to consult a doctor. Never use an unfamiliar drug on your own, because it can lead to various side effects.

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A runny nose (rhinitis) is a common symptom familiar to everyone. The reason for its appearance can be different viruses, bacteria, allergens. The appearance of a runny nose always reduces the quality of human life, causes discomfort, violates sleep, smell, reduces taste. You can use to eliminate the symptoms of a runny nose. folk remedies  or seek help from medicines of natural or synthetic origin. Treatment should always begin with determining and eliminating the cause, but to cope with the common cold, it is necessary to use symptomatic drugs, the use of which will help relieve swelling, inflammation of the nasal mucosa, eliminate congestion, the amount of mucous secretions, improve nasal breathing. “First Aid” preparations include vasoconstrictor drops  into the nosewhich can be used in the treatment of rhinitis of different etiologies for adults and children.

Range of drugs local action  for intranasal administration - quite large, but the choice of drops with a vasodilating action should always be entrusted to the attending physician. The fact is that vasoconstrictor agents for the nose have a lot of contraindications, so their uncontrolled use can harm health. It is possible, and therefore some try, to use folk remedies and refuse synthetic medicines. Despite such precautions, many, when a runny nose appears, rush to the pharmacy, buy funds from the cold, without consulting a doctor. However, experts strongly recommend not to self-medicate without first reading the instructions for use.

Therapy for rhinitis often consists of the use of topical vasoconstrictor drugs that can be used. viral, bacterial or allergic rhinitis  against the background of which appears swelling, hyperemia and inflammation of the mucous, which leads to congestion, abundant mucous discharge, a violation of nasal breathing.

The nasal constriction drugs are not intended for the treatment of rhinitis, but only to relieve common symptoms with a cold or allergies. The principle of action of such drugs is the narrowing of blood vessels, which allows to reduce the production of mucus, reduce puffiness, reduce inflammation, improve nasal breathing. In their composition, vasoconstrictor drugs contain components from the group of alpha-adrenermimetics, which allow you to have the following effect on the nasal mucosa:

1. quickly and effectively narrow the lumen of blood vessels;
2. reduce puffiness mucous;
3. restore breathing;
4. improve the removal of mucus from the nasal cavity;
5. improve drainage of the maxillary sinuses;
6. eliminate stagnant processes;
7. relieve nasal congestion.

Such an effect of drugs allows, after the first use, to feel visible improvements in sinus, colds, flu, allergies, sinusitis and other diseases of the ENT organs. Despite the rapid effect of such drugs, they should be used with extreme caution, strictly adhere to the recommended dose and therapeutic course.

Indications for use

Vasoconstrictor drugs are widely used in the treatment of diseases such as:

1. Acute or chronic sinusitis.
2. Sinusitis
3. Exacerbation of allergic rhinitis.
4. Otitis.
5. The acute period of a viral or bacterial infection.

It is possible to use drugs from this group for adults and children, but before buying and using any drops, you need to pay attention to the doses, study the instructions, or consult with your doctor.

Types of vasoconstrictor drops

Nose drops with a vasoconstrictor effect in pharmacology are divided into several types, each of which has its own composition, the period of preservation of the effect, but the same mechanism of action.

There are vasoconstrictor drugs for the treatment of rhinitis by different pharmaceutical companies in different forms: drops, spray, have different cost, analogues. Before buying any medicine, it is very important not only to exclude the presence of contraindications to their use, but also to get acquainted with the permissible doses, composition, and duration of administration. Nose drops are provided in a wide range, so if a person is looking for inexpensive medicines, it is worth it to pay attention to the drugs - analogues of domestic production. The names of such drops may not be so popular, but the effect of the use will be identical. Analogues of vasoconstrictor drugs are divided into structural ones, that is, those that have the same composition or analogues according to therapeutic effect. Such tools have a different composition, but have the same principle of action.

Review of effective drugs

The list of drugs for the treatment of rhinitis with a vasoconstrictor effect is quite large, but in practice, doctors most often use the following medications:

Naphthyzinum. The drug is based on naphazoline, which is widely used to treat rhinitis in adults and children. Available in bottles at a dose of 0.1% for adults and 0.5% for children. , their reception allows you to remove tissue swelling and inflammation. At the moment they are not used as often as before. Naphthyzinum is recommended to use no more than 5 days. Naphthyzinum is forbidden to use nasal drops in children under 1 year of age. Prolonged use of the drug may cause tachyphylaxis - drug addiction. Do not use the drug during lactation and pregnancy.

Sanorin. Vasoconstrictor drug to eliminate puffiness and improve nasal breathing in rhinitis of various origins. The use of the drug in the treatment of rhinitis allows to arrest not only the manifestations of viral rhinitis, but also allergic rhinitis. Sanorin drops are intended for adults and children from 2 years. Therapeutic course should not exceed 5 days.

Vibrocil. Phenylephrine-based drug that is widely used for children and adults. Vibrocil can be used by children from birth. Its use will cure viral, bacterial and allergic rhinitis. The drug is produced in the form of drops, ointment, spray. It is considered the most convenient spray for a nose. It can be used during lactation and pregnancy, but only as prescribed by a doctor.

Otrivin. The drug is a local action for the treatment of rhinitis of different origin. Available in the form of spray and drops. Otrivin well copes with nasal congestion, can be used for sinus, sinusitis, rhinitis. Effective 5 minutes after instillation. The effect lasts up to 4 hours. In addition to the main component of the drug, the composition Otrivin contains glycerin, which moisturizes the mucosa, eliminates its drying out. Otrivin, unlike other similar drugs, is well tolerated.

Rinonorm. Vasoconstrictor drug for the treatment of rhinitis. Rinonorm is intended for the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis, can be used for sinusitis. The drug is available in the form of a nasal spray for adults 10 mg and 5 mg for children. The use of Rinonorm allows to reduce hyperemia, remove puffiness, restore breathing. During lactation and pregnancy it is better to refrain from using drops. The effect of Rinonorm will be noticeable after 10 minutes and will continue for 4 hours.

Nazol baby. Children's vasoconstrictor drops based on phenylephrine hydrochloride. Used for colds, allergies and other diseases of the nasal mucosa, which are accompanied by swelling, inflammation, increased secretion of mucus. The drug can be used by children from birth, but its reception should not exceed 5 days.

Polydex. Effective remedy  with pronounced antibacterial, anti-inflammatory action. The drug belongs to the combination drugs. It contains phenylephrine, neomecin, dexamethasone. It is prescribed for the treatment of rhinitis and sinusitis, also used for sinus and other diseases of the nasal passages. Children can use the medicine only from 2 years old.

Nazivin. One of effective drugsused in pediatrics for the treatment of rhinitis in children. Nazivin belongs to the synthetic quick-acting drugs from the group of vasoconstrictors, which constrict well the vessels in the nasal mucosa, thereby quickly suppress the symptoms of a runny nose, improve nasal breathing, relieve congestion. The basis of Nazivin drops is oxymetazoline hydrochloride. When buying drops Nazivin need to pay attention to the dose.

This is not all drugs from the group. vasoconstrictor agents  for treatment runny nose Given that such drugs have a fairly large list of contraindications, can be addictive, many are looking for tools that can replace such drops. One of the popular and safe drugs  considered Pinosolwhich is of vegetable origin, well tolerated. Pinosol contains in its composition essential oils  medicinal herbs that allow to have an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect. Pinosol is used for sinus, rhinitis and other types of rhinitis. Pinosol can be used by adults and children from 2 years of age, as well as pregnant women. Contraindications to the drug is individual intolerance to the composition. Pinosol nasal drops are cheap enough, but they should be used after consulting a doctor.

Disadvantages of vasoconstrictor drugs

Despite the widespread prevalence vasoconstrictor drops  for the nose, they should be used with extreme caution. Such drugs can be addictive, so they need to use no more than 5 - 7 days. In the process of use, you must strictly follow the recommended dose. In addition to the disadvantages of such drugs include:

• Temporary effect
• Addictive or ineffective with prolonged use.
• Dry the nasal mucosa.
• Cause thinning of the vessel walls.
• Do not relieve sneezing, itching and burning in the nose.
• Do not cure the disease, but only temporarily eliminate its symptoms.
• When overdose cause adverse reactions of the body.

Despite the shortcomings of such drugs, they are still the most effective in the treatment of rhinitis, because they quickly stop their symptoms. On the market both cheap and expensive drops, sprays from a cold are provided, but when choosing a medicine it is better to be guided by the doctor’s recommendations or consumer reviews.

Naturally, in adults, side effects from the use of such agents are quite rare, which is not the case with children. Special attention deserves the opinion of Dr. Komarovsky on the use in pediatrics:

It is important to understand that drops with a vasoconstrictor effect have quite a few contraindications, therefore, they can be used only as prescribed by a doctor and only after studying the instructions. It is important to understand that it is necessary to treat a cold in a complex way, and in addition to drops with a vasoconstrictive effect, other preparations for local or internal use should also be used. Auxiliary therapy to the main treatment can be folk remedies. Only an integrated approach to treatment will help in a short time to save a person from a cold and other manifestations of the disease.

A runny nose is accompanied by the appearance of not only local signs, but general symptoms. Lack of nasal breathing makes communication difficult, reduces performance and interferes with sleep. As a result, a person becomes irritable and inadequately responds to environmental factors. To date, widely used vasoconstrictor nasal drops. They quickly facilitate breathing through the nose and save therapeutic effect  till 12 o'clock.

• the active substance of the drug is absorbed into the mucous membrane, penetrates to blood vessels;
• drug interaction with the adrenoreceptors of the vascular wall occurs;
• vasospasm is observed, that is, the diameter of the vessels decreases;
• swelling of tissues is reduced;
• decreases the volume of mucous secretions;
• nasal congestion is eliminated;
• reduced tissue hyperemia;
• patency of the nasal passages for air is restored;
• nasal breathing is facilitated.

Preparations from the common cold can be produced in the form of a solution for drip or aerosols. All drugs are based on such active substances as phenylephrine, xylometazoline, tramazolin, oxymetazoline, naphazoline.

Medications with Phenylephrine

In medical practice, phenylephrine is used for systemic action (increase in blood pressure), as well as topically. To combat nasal congestion, 0.25-0.5% solutions are commonly used. They are quite effective, allowed for use in children. The duration of the therapeutic effect lasts up to 3-4 hours.

This group of drugs includes Vibrocil, Nazol baby, Rinza, Adrianol, Polydex.

Vibrocil

The drug is widely used in otolaryngology, including in childhood. It does not violate the functioning of the cilia of the epithelium, does not irritate the mucous. It also includes an antihistamine component, which allows it to be prescribed for allergic rhinitis.

Vibrocil is buried in the nose with otitis in order to reduce tissue swelling and restore ventilation in the ear cavities. Apply 2-4 drops up to 4 times per day.

Among the contraindications is to highlight:

1. atrophic type of rhinitis;
2. antidepressants;
3. age up to 2 years;
4. glaucoma.

Caution must be exercised in the treatment of people with severe hypertension, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, prostate hypertrophy and thyroid hyperfunction. If you exceed the recommended dose increases the risk of tremor, insomnia, high blood pressure and cardiac rhythm disturbances.

Nazol baby

Nasal drops are prescribed for children up to six years. The solution should be dripped 1-2 drops three times a day. The drug acts quickly, the effect comes after 3 minutes after instillation of the nasal passages. Thanks to glycerin, which is part of the solution, provides a moisturizing effect. Nazol baby does not irritate the mucous membranes, so it rarely causes local adverse reactions.

Contraindications include:

1. individual sensitivity to components;
2. diabetes;
3. thyrotoxicosis.

Among the adverse reactions should be noted burning sensations, dryness in the nasopharynx, nausea, flushing of the skin of the face and dizziness.

Polydex

Combination drugs may be used in the treatment of bacterial rhinitis. Polydex is among them. Its vasoconstrictive properties are due to the presence of phenylephrine. In addition, the composition includes a hormonal substance (dexamethasone), which reduces the severity of inflammation and tissue edema.

Antimicrobial action provides polymyxin B, neomycin, which sanitizes the infectious focus. In case of a common cold, the use of Polydex spray is not recommended, as there is no need to fight germs.

With the abuse of antimicrobials for nasal administration, the composition of the nasopharyngeal flora may change.

The drug is available in the form of an aerosol. Contraindications include:

1. hypersensitivity to the components;
2. subcompensated renal insufficiency;
3. glaucoma;
4. active phase of viral disease;
5. age up to 15 years.

Spray should be used with caution in angina, thyrotoxicosis, severe hypertension, cardiac rhythm disturbances. For athletes, it is important to know that the drug can give a positive test for doping.

Side effects include sneezing, skin rashes and burning sensations.

To date, oxymetazoline vasoconstrictor nasal drops are the most popular. Their action lasts up to 12 hours after instillation of the nasal passages.

Vasoconstrictor drugs of this group are often prescribed to children. Depending on the concentration of the active substance, there are restrictions on the age of the child. A solution of 0.025% is assigned to the age of six, and with a concentration of 0.05% - at an older age.

Among the popular drugs select Nazol, Nesopin, Afrin, Fazin, Noksprey. Titles drugs  may be different, but they are united by one active ingredient - oxymetazoline.

With intranasal administration, the drops have a anti-edema effect, reduce rhinorrhea and restore the nasal passages to air.

Among the indications for the appointment of oxymetazoline is to highlight:

The number of contraindications should include individual intolerance to the components of the medicinal solution, atrophic type of rhinitis. Adverse reactions are quite rare, but they need to be remembered. After instillation of the nasal passages, temporary dryness, burning, itching sensations in the nasopharynx area, and frequent sneezing may occur. These symptoms go away on their own and do not require intervention.

In more detail we will stop on Nazivin.

If you develop an allergy to oxymetazoline, congestion, rhinorrhea, skin rash, flushing of the skin of the face and cough may appear.

Vasoconstrictor drug may be administered to infants. Its action develops after 2 minutes, after which it persists for 10 hours, therefore it is desirable to bury the nasal passages before bedtime.

Use the solution should be a few drops (depending on age) twice a day. Among the contraindications should focus on:

• individual intolerance to the components of the solution;
• severe cardiac rhythm disorders;
• thyroid hyperfunctions;
• renal insufficiency;
• hepatitis;
• glaucoma;
• uncontrolled hypertension;
• atrophic type of rhinitis.

Nazivin is available in the form of a spray and solution for drip use.

Xymetazoline preparations

The main active ingredient - ximetazoline, ensures the preservation of vasospasm for 6-8 hours. Preparations are widely used for adults with allergic, vasomotor, infectious rhinitis. Often, patients choose a spray, as it is more convenient to use.

List of xymetazoline medications:

A drug solution with a concentration of 0.05% can be used at the age of one. As for the 0.1% concentration, it is recommended to prescribe the spray from the age of six.

Xylen

The drug has an effect of average duration (up to 8 hours). The solution is available in different concentrations. The absorption of the drug in the general bloodstream is practically not observed, therefore, systemic reactions occur only during overdose.

Among the contraindications should be highlighted:

1. individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
2. severe atherosclerotic vascular disease;
3. uncontrolled hypertension;
4. atrophic changes in the mucosa;
5. glaucoma;
6. violation of cardiac rhythm.

Also, restrictions in the use relate to people with diabetes, angina, prostatic hypertrophy, thyrotoxicosis. Nose drops can be used two or three times a day.

Exceeding the recommended doses may cause sneezing, dry mucous membranes, tickling in the nasal passages. Prolonged use vasoconstrictor drug  may be accompanied by insomnia, visual dysfunction, cardiac rhythm disorders, headache, nausea and psycho-emotional disorders.

Otrivin

The medicinal solution can be used as a spray or nasal drops. Three minutes after instillation of the nasal passages, there is relief of breathing and a decrease in nasal congestion.

In addition to the main active ingredient, it contains substances that moisturize the mucous membrane. They also protect it from irritating environmental factors.

The drug is prescribed for therapeutic purposes in various forms of rhinitis (except atrophic), sinusitis, otitis, and also before diagnostic examination of the nose (rhinoscopy).

Nasal vasoconstrictor agents, such as Otrivin, can cause the following side effects:

• burning, itching, dryness in the nasopharynx;
• headache;
• nausea;
• tachycardia;
• hypertension;
• tremor;
• insomnia

Tizin-Xylo

The drug has a therapeutic effect after 7 minutes after instillation of the nasal passages. It is not prescribed for atrophic changes in the mucous membranes and individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

The group of side effects should include:

1. burning sensations, hyperemia of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities;
2. insomnia;
3. fatigue;
4. cardiopalmus;
5. hypertension;
6. headache.

Medicinal solutions with tramazolin

Drugs of this composition have a vasoconstrictor effect of medium duration. Rinospray, Adrianol, and Lazolnazal Plus are most commonly prescribed.

Adrianol is the only tramazolin-based medicine used in infants.

The structure of Adrianol includes phenylephrine, tramazolin, which is considered a very effective combination in the fight against the common cold. The drug is not prescribed for:

• thyrotoxicosis and other thyroid gland diseases, which are accompanied by increased hormone production;
• pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumors);
• severe renal insufficiency;
• glaucoma

It is rare to notice adverse reactions after instillation of nasal passages. They are represented by local signs of burning, dryness and itching.

Active ingredient - naphazoline

This group includes medicines with short actingnot exceeding 4 hours. In this regard, a person often has to bury his nose, which increases the risk of addiction.

Some medicines keep vasospasm for 6 hours, and the clinical effect disappears within 4 hours after instillation. As a result, the patient again buries his nose to ease nasal breathing. Medicinal solution, penetrating to the blood vessels, additionally spasms them, which ultimately reduces the sensitivity of the receptors of the vascular wall to the action of the drug. Thus, addictive behavior develops.

Vivid representatives of this group are Naphthyzinum and Sanorin. The first drug acts aggressively on the mucous membrane and irritates it. As a result, the tissues quickly atrophy, and the symptoms of rhinitis are aggravated. In addition, local vessels become more fragile, therefore, nasal bleeding is often observed.

Exceeding the recommended doses may result in:

1. increase blood pressure;
2. increase in cardiac contractions;
3. the appearance of depression;
4. insomnia;
5. headache;
6. nausea.

Naphthyzinum

The drug quickly causes vasospasm, as a result of which the nasal passages are restored. After instillation of the nose, a burning sensation may appear, dry nasopharynx.

The drug is not prescribed for pregnant women during the lactation period, as it has a large number of adverse reactions, including systemic action.

The use of Naphthyzinum today is considered irrational, since there are more effective drops  with less risk of complications.

Sanorin with eucalyptus oil

Due to the presence of eucalyptus oil in the formulation, the nasal passages are additionally protected from irritating factors, and the tissue regeneration process is accelerated.

Drug solution is not prescribed until 15 years. Among the adverse reactions worth highlighting:

• burning sensations, dryness in the nasal passages;
• increased congestion;
• change in psycho-emotional state (irritability);
• headache;
• tremor;
• severe malaise;
• nausea;
• high blood pressure;
• violation of cardiac rhythm.

Each of the drugs of the vasoconstrictor group has a certain number of adverse reactions, contraindications, which limits their use in children, pregnant women and people with severe systemic diseases.

If desired, you can use homeopathic and herbal remedies. You can prepare them yourself or purchase the finished product at the pharmacy (Pinosol, Delufen). The process of preparation of the drug is quite difficult and painstaking work with strict adherence to technology and dosage, so it is better to entrust it to professionals.