A quite popular medicine in ENT practice is Sinupret. From a cold, it is prescribed even to children, because the basis of the drug is the active substances of plant origin. The tool belongs to the new generation of drugs and is gaining popularity not only among patients but also specialists. As the reviews of doctors and people with rhinitis show, the drug practically does not cause adverse reactions and complications. However, individual intolerance is possible, as well as an allergic reaction to any of the components.
The effectiveness of the drug and its ability to eliminate nasal congestion have been proven, but Sinupret is most often not prescribed as the only medication, and treatment is supplemented with other drugs. Experts confidently recommend it to patients who do not tolerate more aggressive drugs. And the patient reviews confirm good health after treatment with this drug.
The composition of the drug
Sinupret tablets for runny nose and nasal congestion, like drops, contain only components of plant origin. Moreover, each extract is selected very carefully, it is responsible for a specific therapeutic effect. Consider each ingredient in more detail.
Sorrel leaves
A plant that is widely used in folk medicine. Sorrel is a powerful source of natural oxalic acid, which acts as a natural antioxidant. Also in greens there is a large dose of vitamin C and healing carotene.
Verbena leaves
"Sinupret" from the common cold has antimicrobial properties that provide the verbena leaves that are part of it. The substances of the plant successfully relieve the inflammatory process, normalize the condition of the nasal mucosa. In addition, verbena leaves contain substances that have an antiallergenic property, which makes it possible to prescribe a medicine for people with hypersensitivity.
Primrose inflorescences
The component is unique because it has the powerful ability to thin the mucus and quickly bring it out. Sinupret runny nose tablets are also actively used in case of complications in the form of cough, because primrose inflorescences also have an expectorant effect.
Gorchakov root
The drug is often used in ENT practice, it is recommended even in the event of sinusitis. Drops from the common cold "Sinupret" are effective in this disease because the root of the mustard has the ability to absorb mucus, helps it to successfully exit the maxillary sinuses. As patients' reviews show, if you start treatment on time and follow all the doctor's recommendations, you can avoid an unpleasant procedure in the form of a maxillary sinus puncture.
Elderberry inflorescences
The plant has an anti-inflammatory property. Together with the mustard root and primrose inflorescences, it helps to successfully remove thick mucus, thereby accelerating the healing process.
Who is recommended medication
Sinupret from the common cold can be prescribed to adult patients suffering from allergic reactions, as well as children and pregnant women because of its safe and effective composition. However, before use, the doctor needs to study the patient's condition, to collect an anamnesis to exclude the presence of chronic diseases that impede the prescription of the drug. It is also necessary to consider the possible individual intolerance of one of its components.
As reviews of ordinary townsfolk show, the drug becomes the so-called magic wand for those who:
- suffers from manifestations of an allergic rhinitis (hay fever);
- often colds, and constantly flows from the nose;
- has a weakened immune system.
However, you should not constantly use the medicine without the advice of a doctor.
Therapeutic forms of the drug
"Sinupret" from the common cold can be recommended by the doctor in one of several forms. The manufacturer offers the following variations:
To make the treatment as effective as possible, it is necessary to correctly select the form of the medication. For example, syrup is indicated for children from a year to two. Drops can already be used after two years of age, and tablets are recommended no earlier than three years.
How does Sinupret work
As the experience of using and patient feedback confirms, Sinupret helps with a runny nose very well. The drug has established itself as:
- a medicine against rhinitis and sinusitis, having a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and the ability to eliminate mucus;
- expectorant medication;
- enhancing local immunity;
- virtually no side effects.
People using Sinupret confirm that the drug first increases the secretion of mucus from the nose, but its outflow is necessary to further improve well-being. In addition, swelling of the mucous membrane quickly and effectively decreases, which facilitates nasal breathing.
Pharmacological properties
The tool enhances the secretion of mucus many times, so in a few days you can get rid of its stagnation. The drug is recommended for people who suffer from nasal congestion, and constantly suffering from colds. Specialists prescribe the drug:
- with viral rhinitis;
- allergic rhinitis;
- bacterial complication of rhinitis.
It is proved that the medicine also helps to strengthen the immune system. "Sinupret" stimulates the immune response, so the body successfully fights with the underlying disease. Often patients note that when using numerous remedies they did not feel relief, and only when switching to Sinupret there are signs of improvement within a few days.
Among the positive properties, experts distinguish the absence of negative reactions from the body, despite the rather high effectiveness of the drug. Sometimes, using synthetic therapeutic agents, doctors record negative consequences. In this case, their appearance is minimized.
Features of the use of drops
Drops and tablets are for oral use. Most often, patients suffering from a runny nose are prescribed drops. They are indicated for rhinitis. With bronchitis, treatment can be supplemented with tablets. The use of the drug can enhance the outflow of mucus, pus and sputum. However, the drug is most often only a part of complex therapy, it is required to use other therapeutic agents that are prescribed by the doctor.
So, inhalations with "Sinupret" with a runny nose are very popular and in demand. To do this, add a few drops to the saline solution used in the nebulizer and breathe it in pairs.
The drug is approved for use from the year (syrup), drops are intended for the treatment of patients from two years. Drops are presented in the form of a brown liquid with a bitter taste and pleasant aroma.
Dosage is assumed as follows:
- babies from two to six years old - 15 drops at a time;
- children from six to sixteen years old - 25 drops;
- teens over sixteen years old and adults can drink 50 drops.
The treatment regimen involves three meals a day. Before use, the drug should be dissolved in a small amount of water (2-3 tablespoons). At the discretion of the physician, the standard dosage may be increased.
Instructions for use of tablets
It is allowed to use tablets to treat patients older than six years. They also need to be drunk three times a day, not chewed, washed down with a glass of water. If the child is not yet sixteen years old, then you need to take one pill. Adult patients should take two tablets at a time.
Patients' opinion about the drug
"Sinupret" from a runny nose collected positive reviews. Using the medicine helps relieve rhinitis caused by viruses, bacteria, or allergens. Sometimes even the most powerful means can not cope with the task, and only this herbal medicine has its therapeutic effect.
Convenient forms of release of the drug. However, parents claim that because of the bitter taste of the drops, children are not always willing to accept it. But the absence of side effects makes the medicine popular and in demand.
The tablets are convenient for use by adult patients. Drops are also successfully used, they have shown high efficiency in eliminating nasal congestion and removing thick mucus.
Conclusion
Despite the high effectiveness of the drug, as well as its declared properties, it is always necessary to carefully study the instructions, or get a doctor's consultation. This is necessary in order to avoid possible negative reactions, correctly build a treatment regimen. Experts know that for a faster recovery, it is necessary to combine the drug with other medical procedures and drugs.