In the article, we consider the instructions for "Akvalor Soft". It is a therapeutic and prophylactic agent based on the composition of which contains water from the sea. It is recommended for use as a prophylactic drug suitable for the prevention of an infection. The presented remedy is effective in the framework of daily moisturizing and cleansing of the nose and pharyngeal mucosa.
Description of the drug
According to the instructions, it is advisable to use Aqualor Soft as part of multicomponent therapy of infectious and bacterial inflammatory allergic processes in the upper respiratory canals. In most cases, a medication is considered safe for use without a doctor’s prescription, subject to age restrictions and individual reactions. The composition of the drug may vary slightly depending on the name. The product has various forms of release (spray, drops, jet nozzle, shower and so on). Thanks to this diversity, it is possible to choose the most optimal type of medicine for children and adults.
The preparations “Aqualor Soft” and “Aqualor Soft Mini” according to the instructions are used for the prevention and complex treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nose. These varieties are designed to remove mucus, reduce pathogenic secretions, as well as soften the crusts and moisturize in general.
According to the instructions for use, “Aqualor Soft Shower” for adults and children can have a beneficial effect on the state of the respiratory system, helping to reduce congestion and restore natural functions. After washing with this drug for irrigation, the overall therapeutic effectiveness of drugs that are applied to the nasal mucosa increases, the duration of respiratory pathologies is significantly reduced, and the risks of spreading infections to the ear cavity and paranasal sinuses are reduced. It is worth noting that “Akvalor Soft”, as well as “Akvalor Soft Mini”, is equipped with a nozzle with the type of spray “shower”. What diseases should I use this medicine for?
What ailments use medication
Consider the instructions for use with Aqualor Soft Mini Shower. The most common practice is the treatment with this remedy for diseases that are accompanied by inflammation, atrophy of the nasopharynx, excessive need to moisturize and cleanse the respiratory ducts of secreted secretions and the accumulation of pathogenic organisms. This medication is prescribed for the purpose of a long course of use:
- Against the background of chronic and acute stages of rhinitis.
- In the presence of adenoiditis, regardless of its type.
- In the case of rhinitis (runny nose) allergic etiology, as well as the occurrence of a vasomotor form.
- With the appearance of any type of sinusitis and sinusitis.
- In the presence of a diagnosis of subatrophic rhinitis and other conditions accompanied by atrophy of the nasal mucosa and pharynx.
- With the appearance of pharyngitis and laryngitis of a bacterial, infectious or atrophic etiology, as well as with a change in the mucosa, which is associated with professional harm.
- Against the background of gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis and other inflammation of the oral mucosa.
- In the case of epiglottitis at any stage of the disease.
What effect can this medicine have?
In accordance with the instructions for "Akvalor Soft", the pharmacological properties of the drug in question are based on its composition and the effect of fluid on the nasal mucosa and pharynx. The basic composition of the solution can affect the mucous surfaces and the cavity of the respiratory ducts as follows:
- Moisturizing and cleansing of pathogenic organisms, mucous secretions, surface allergens, all kinds of crusts, dust particles and so on.
- Removal of mucosal irritation.
- Reduction of inflammation.
- Reduced swelling, which helps improve nasal breathing.
- Support for the physiological norm and functionality of mucosal tissues.
- Strengthening local immunity by stimulating the elements of the ciliary epithelium, which are involved in the purification of the nasopharynx.
- Improvement of regeneration processes after an injury, surgical manipulation and so on.
- Increased therapeutic efficacy of antibiotic drugs, vasoconstrictor solutions, antihistamines; at the same time, the likelihood of their side effects is reduced.
Various forms of release
The basic basis of all forms of this drug is natural water, which is extracted under natural conditions from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean near France and Sweden. The preservation of useful trace elements and the absence of any preservatives are considered the main principles of manufacturers of solutions of this type, including analogues as well.
There are three compositional variations in the solution range. It is an isotonic composition with a weak inclusion of sea salt, a hypertonic form with elevated concentrations of sodium chloride and the special varieties Extra Forte Aqualor and Aqualor Throat. These medicines are distinguished by enhanced aseptic and anti-inflammatory effects due to the contained extracts of medicinal chamomile and aloe.
Isotonic type of solutions
The isotonic type of solutions includes the following:
- The drug "Aqualor baby" in the form of a spray, which costs from three hundred and twenty rubles.
- The same medicine, but in drops (price - from one hundred twenty-five rubles).
- Means "Akvalor Soft Mini" with a cost of two hundred and fifty rubles.
- There is also the drug "Aqualor Soft Norm", the price of which can reach up to three hundred rubles and above.
The “Aqualor Soft Mini” form and instructions for use are identical to the “Aqualor Soft” except for the volume of the treatment solution.
Instruction manual
The drug in question has age restrictions. So, for example, "Aqualor baby" is suitable exclusively for children. It is released in the form of a spray and drops. A soft nozzle, along with low pressure when applying a therapeutic spray (soft shower), makes it possible to use this option from birth to two years of age. However, with expressed concerns about the child associated with irrigation in the jet form, doctors recommend using a drip feed of two drops in each nostril.
According to the instructions, “Akvalor Soft” is intended primarily for adults, but solutions of this series (including “Akvalor Soft Mini”) can be used for children from six months. But they are still more often prescribed to adults if there is a need for hydration of the mucous membranes, as well as to prevent the development of viral infections. The spray time for each nasal passage is usually from one to five seconds; the frequency and duration of use have no restrictions. The nozzle of the Soft series is a spray shower.
"Aqualore norms"
The Aqualor Norms solution is also on sale, which has a composition similar to the above release forms, although it is supplied under a higher pressure in the form of a jet. It is effective in case of nasal congestion of any etiology, it perfectly helps intensive flushing and cleansing of passages. It is used by adults and children from 1.5 years.
Aqualor Forte
Aqualor Forte, as a rule, delivers the solution in the form of a spray under pressure, which ensures complete and effective hygiene. The drug helps to reduce the severity of the inflammatory process and swelling. The composition of the drug includes extracts of plant origin, characterized by disinfecting and regenerating properties. The substance is supplied in the form of a jet. The restriction to use is the age of up to two years, along with allergic reactions to plant pollen.
The solutions “Aqualor Throat” and “Aqualor Soft Mini” are intended for irrigation of the oral cavity. Contraindication is the individual intolerance of aloe, chamomile and cross allergens. It is worth noting that the Mini release forms are recommended for emergency and regular medical, preventive procedures outside the home.
Pregnancy
Can I use “Aqualor Soft” during pregnancy? In the instructions for use of the described medicine there are no general restrictions on the use in the treatment of pregnant and lactating. But with great care, solutions with herbal extracts are prescribed to women during gestation in the presence of an increased tendency to allergies or in the case of the likelihood of developing an undesirable reaction to certain components. This is mainly related to the form “Aqualor throat”. The Soft line is recognized as safe to use, since sea water has no contraindications.
Is it possible to use "Aqualor" during pregnancy in each case, you need to check with your doctor.
Proper use
There are additional recommendations depending on the age of the patients. Children under two years of age should preferably be washed, instilled, or irrigated while lying on their backs, with the head turned sideways. As indicated by the instruction, “Aqualor Soft Shower” is administered by spraying into the region of the upper nostril, after which the patient needs to be brought upright and helped to clear the nasal passage using a mucus extractor (for example, in the form of a rubber bulb with a soft tip) or ask a child blow your nose. The procedure is repeated for the second move. If necessary, you can irrigate the surface several times in a row.
Children who are over the age of two, as well as adults, use the spray while standing upright, for example, sitting or standing. With your head tilted to the side, a rubber or plastic spray tip is inserted into the upper nostril. It is necessary to irrigate the surface for about five seconds. At the end, the head must be turned vertically, freeing the passage from the liquid, and carry out the same procedure on the other side.