Perhaps the most common sign of colds in babies is a runny nose. When it appears, parents immediately begin to look for the most effective means. Among them, the Protargol product for children is especially popular, the instruction for which recommends it for rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and pharyngitis.
This preparation is a protein compound with a silver content, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. Usually it is a brown powder, odorless and highly soluble in water. A solution is prepared from it for external use directly in pharmacies, so the shelf life of such a tool is quite small (30 days). In most cases, the liquid make 1.5%. At the same time, depending on the concentration of silver ions, the disinfecting properties of the drug also appear. The way the active substance acts depends on this characteristic - whether it only inhibits the growth of bacteria or completely destroys them.
The drug "Protargol" for children, the instruction recommends as a fairly safe tool. Its action is the formation of a protective film on a damaged surface. This allows you to reduce sensitivity, as well as narrow vessels and stop inflammatory processes. Unlike antibiotic nasal drops, this remedy does not lead to dysbiosis when used.
The medicine "Protargol" for children under one year of age can be used for the common cold of various etiologies. However, before this, it is necessary to consult a specialist, since there are contraindications and side effects for this drug. So, it is not recommended for those who have hypersensitivity to the components. When using the drug, a dry mouth, itching and irritation of the mucous membrane, headache and numbness may appear. Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock, dermatitis can be more rare.
During pregnancy, it is better to refrain from using this drug, especially without a doctor’s prescription, as during breastfeeding. Being one of the most affordable, the drug "Protargol" for children reviews is most often positive. Drops are quite effective in the treatment of the common cold, which is noted by both many doctors and patients. However, there is a category of parents who consider the drug not only ineffective, but even harmful enough.
This is due to the fact that medicines containing silver ions are not recommended for children under the age of 5, as this is a heavy metal. Accumulating in the body, it is rather difficult to be excreted over time, this can cause a disease such as argyrosis. However, if the Protargol product for children is not used too often and strictly according to the instructions or prescriptions of doctors, then such a side effect should not occur.
Before using the drug, it is necessary to clean the nose (you can use saline or special products based on purified sea water). Next, the patient is placed on his back and 2-3 drops are instilled into each nostril. The instruction recommends using Protargol for children twice a day, and the course should not last more than 5 days. Adults are allowed to apply drops for two weeks. It must be remembered that this tool is not used as an independent, but only in complex therapy. It is well compatible with almost any drug. However, if the drug "Protargol" for children is prescribed, the instruction does not recommend the use of vasoconstrictor or antibacterial drops, since this drug has a similar effect. There were no cases of overdose.