Most respiratory ailments are accompanied by rhinitis and nasal congestion. Adrianol drops will help to cope with such symptoms. The instruction describes in detail the features of the use of the medication. Consider in more detail in what cases and to whom you can use this tool.
general description
In the cold season, most people are faced with such an unpleasant pathological phenomenon as a runny nose. The mucous secretion, intensively produced by the nasal cavity, is a protective reaction of the body. It helps to clear the nasal cavity of harmful microorganisms, but at the same time interferes with normal breathing. How to alleviate the condition?
Experts recommend starting treatment for rhinitis with the detection of the first symptoms. Vasoconstrictive drops will help ease nasal breathing. Pharmaceutical companies offer a huge number of such drugs. Adrianol drops also belong to this category of funds. The instruction positions them as a rather effective way to get rid of nasal congestion against the background of a runny nose.
The production of the drug is carried out by the Serbian chemical and pharmaceutical plant Zdravle. The medicine is also issued under the brand “Actavis” (Iceland). The average cost of vasoconstrictor drops is 155-175 rubles.
Composition and form of release
The only form in which the drug is produced is drops. The liquid is packaged in 10 ml dropper bottles.
As the active substance in the composition of the drops, two components are used - tramazoline and phenylephrine. They have anti-edematous and vasoconstrictive effects, contribute to the outflow of mucous secretions and facilitate breathing. A vasoconstrictor helps reduce pressure in the paranasal sinuses and middle ear. Depending on the amount of active components, Adrianol drops for children and adults are distinguished in the nose.
Instructions for use indicate that 1 ml of drops for adults contains 1.5 mg of tramazoline and 1 mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride. In children's drops of active ingredients, 0.5 mg is contained. As auxiliary substances, citric acid monohydrate, methyl cellulose, sodium hydrogen phosphate, benzalkonium chloride, glycerol and water are used.
When is Adrianol prescribed?
The instruction recommends the use of a nose remedy for rhinitis of various etiologies and sinusitis. Drops can even cope with the symptoms of an allergic rhinitis. Relief "Adrianol" will bring and patients suffering from acute respiratory viral illness. In chronic rhinitis, drops can be used only for a short time.
Among the indications for the purpose indicated in the instructions for use of "Adrianol", there are such pathologies as frontitis, ethmoiditis, sinusitis. Drops can be used before carrying out diagnostic procedures of ENT organs.
Pediatric Use
Rhinitis in children of different ages is much more common than in adults. Children with a weak immune system are especially affected. After all, the nasal cavity is constantly attacked by pathogens that are in the environment. The smallest such symptom brings the greatest discomfort. Due to the lack of normal breathing through the nose, the child will experience headache, weakness, and chills.
It is recommended to treat a runny nose in babies in a comprehensive manner, and not just direct all efforts to eliminate the symptom itself. For this, the cause of the development of the pathological phenomenon should be initially established. Children’s drops of Adrianol will help relieve nasal congestion. The instruction allows you to use them for symptomatic treatment of babies from one year old. The duration of such therapy is determined only by a specialist. However, it should be remembered that for longer than 7 days, vasoconstrictor drugs are not recommended.
The adult “variant” of the drug is allowed to be used in pediatric practice only in those cases when the child is 7 years old. The dosage is selected exclusively by the doctor.
Mode of application
Drops have a viscous consistency, which allows them to stay longer on the mucous membrane and thereby prolong the therapeutic effect. Drops in the nose “Andianol” instruction recommends using 2-4 times a day. For babies from 1 year, the drug is instilled 1-2 drops in each nostril. From 6 years, the dosage can be increased to 3 drops. Adults are recommended to instill a nose with Adrianol 3-4 times a day, 2-3 drops each.
If, after a seven-day course of therapy, it is necessary to prolong the treatment with a vasoconstrictor, it is necessary to take a break for several days. This will help to avoid the addiction of the nasal mucosa to the active components of the drug.
Contraindications
Instructions for use of drops "Adrianol" prohibits the use of the tool in the following cases:
- with increased sensitivity to tramazoline and phenylephrine;
- with excessive production of hormones by the thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis);
- with severe kidney pathologies;
- with glaucoma;
- with arterial hypertension;
- with atrophic type of rhinitis;
- with pheochromocytoma;
- with serious heart disease.
Do not prescribe drops to children under 1 year old. With extreme caution, the drug can be used during lactation and pregnancy, with impaired functioning of the brain and liver.
Side effects
In most cases, vasoconstrictor drops are well tolerated and do not cause deterioration.
Patient complaints about the appearance of dryness, burning, soreness of the nasal mucosa are rarely recorded. In cases of exceeding the dosage, symptoms such as nausea, tachycardia, dizziness, increased blood pressure and temperature, and an allergic reaction can develop.
Analogs
Replace drops "Adrianol", the instructions for use recommends in case of intolerance to the components or in the absence of therapeutic effect.
The following drugs are popular analogues from the category of adrenergic agonists:
- "Nazivin." Available for both children and adults. As the active substance in the composition, oxymetazoline in various dosages is used. The average cost of the drug is 180 rubles.
- "Vibrocil." The droplet preparation contains phenylephrine and dimetinden, a histamine receptor blocker. Therefore, it is most often prescribed for rhinitis of allergic genesis. Drops can be prescribed for babies from birth. The price of the medicine is 250 rubles.
- Xymelin. A local vasoconstrictor in the form of drops contains an active substance such as xylometazoline hydrochloride. Allowed for children from two years. The cost of the tool is 75 rubles.
Reviews
Does Adrianol help to fight with a runny nose? The instruction positions the drops as a fairly powerful tool. Most patients who have experienced the effect of the drug confirm the presence of a pronounced therapeutic effect. To achieve a positive result of the treatment of rhinitis, it is important to observe the dosage of vasoconstrictive drops and use them no more than 7 days in a row.