Nasal congestion is the main complaint of patients seeking ENT. Such a symptom significantly affects the quality of life and causes a very unpleasant sensation. Local antimicrobial medications will help restore normal breathing through the nose and the ability to distinguish odors. One such remedy is Collargol. Instructions for this drug and reviews about it will be discussed in detail in the article.
Product Description
Runny nose is the first symptom of the inflammatory process in the sinuses, developing against a cold. Such a pathological phenomenon is often encountered by patients of all age categories. Many people think that it does not pose a serious danger, but in fact, in the absence of adequate therapy, even ordinary rhinitis can lead to serious complications.
Drug treatment for the common cold is the use of several types of drugs. As an antimicrobial agent, many doctors recommend using Collargol. Instructions for use indicate that this is a multifunctional medicine with many medicinal properties. A huge advantage is the absolute safety of this medication. The manufacturer permits its use in pediatric practice for the treatment of the smallest patients.
The drug is produced by domestic pharmaceutical companies TsHLS-VNIHFI and Pharmacy Procurement. The average cost of funds is 120-140 rubles.
Release form
Instructions "Collargol" reports that the medication is available in powder form, from which other forms of the drug are further prepared. The powder is brown in color and packaged in small containers of dark glass.
When selling a pharmacist, he is definitely interested in what purposes the drug will be used for. The concentration of the active substance will depend on this. As a result of diluting the powder with distilled water, a clear solution is obtained that has a brown tint and a faint odor. Such a drug can only be made in a pharmacy, where there is a special department involved in the manufacture of medicines.
Structure
The active component of the drug "Collargol" (drops in the nose) is colloidal silver. It belongs to the category of antimicrobial and disinfecting substances. It is a suspension of the smallest charged particles of silver, diluted in highly purified water. The antibacterial and disinfecting properties of colloidal silver were known back in the days of Hippocrates. The substance helps to create an environment in which pathogens cannot develop.
According to research results, the sensitivity of bacteria to this component is higher than that of healthy cells. This means that the preparation based on colloidal silver is completely safe for the human body.
Albumin is another active ingredient in the Collargol product. The instruction says that it is a plasma-replacing component that helps maintain colloid osmotic blood pressure.
Drug action
The therapeutic effectiveness of the drug is based on the suppression of the vital activity of pathogens by blocking the production of enzymes. Sensitivity to colloidal silver is shown by streptococci, E. coli and hemophilus bacillus, staphylococci.
When it enters the nasal mucosa, the substance is able to precipitate proteins, which form a protective film, under which the process of regeneration of damaged tissues occurs. After treatment of the nasal cavity, the secretion of mucous and purulent secretions is significantly reduced. According to the instructions for use, “Collargol” has pronounced antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and astringent properties.
Indications for appointment
A drug based on colloidal silver is recommended for use in diseases associated with the development of the inflammatory process in the nasopharynx. The disease in this case can have both bacterial and viral etiology. A particularly effective remedy will be in the treatment of sinusitis in children and adults.
“Collargol” (nasal drops) should be used in the following cases:
- with prolonged rhinitis of bacterial origin;
- with adenoiditis;
- with sinusitis, frontal and ethmoiditis;
- with tonsillitis (as part of complex treatment).
This remedy will not cope with the symptoms of rhinitis of a viral nature. In addition to otolaryngology, a medication based on colloidal silver can be used to treat festering wounds, boils. In ophthalmic practice, I use the solution in the process of treating a purulent form of conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis.
How to apply?
Instructions "Collargol" warns that, depending on the age of the patient, the concentration of the active substance is calculated. So, for the treatment of bacterial rhinitis in adults, a 5% solution of colloidal silver should be used. It must be instilled into the nose with a pipette of 3-6 drops. The procedure is repeated at least twice a day. In severe illness, it is recommended to treat the nasal cavity with an antiseptic solution up to 4 times a day. The duration of treatment is usually 4-6 days.
Pediatric use
In certain cases, the specialist may prescribe the baby drug Collargol. For children, colloidal silver powder is diluted in a lower concentration. The smallest patients (infants) are allowed to treat the nasal passages with 1% of the drug.
From three years old, you can use a 2% solution of Collargol. The duration of therapy and the frequency of use of the medication will depend on the age of the child and the diagnosis.
Contraindications, side effects
The drug is quite allergenic and not suitable for patients with hypersensitivity to silver or albumin. Side effects develop only with prolonged use of Collargol. The instruction says that most often local allergic reactions occur in the form of itching, burning.
With the accumulation of the active substance in the tissues, argyrosis develops - a pathology characterized by pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Therefore, it is important to adhere to the dosage and not to use the medicine without prior consultation with the ENT.
Reviews
"Collargol" many experts consider it a very effective tool. With its help, you can quickly eliminate the symptoms of a bacterial rhinitis, acting directly on the causative agents of the disease.