Often, seasonal outbreaks of viral and infectious colds are accompanied by a set of unpleasant symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough, and fever. Of course, all these manifestations deliver a lot of discomfort to both adults and children. For example, nasal congestion prevents full breathing. This condition is especially severe for a young child who is not yet able to cleanse his nostrils on his own.
Today on the shelves of pharmacies you can find many drugs designed to eliminate the common cold. Thanks to their use, the patient feels almost instant relief. The most convenient form of drugs is deservedly considered sprays. It is in this form that the German company Artsnaymittel produces the medicine Snoop. This medication is intended to treat conditions that are accompanied by swelling of the nasal mucosa and its sinuses. What do users say about this tool? How to use it correctly? The answers to these questions in our article.
Features of the drug
Nasal spray "Snoop" begins to act immediately after application. The effect is observed for ten hours. The drug has several advantages:
- Each vial contains more than 160 doses of the drug.
- The sprayer helps to distribute the product correctly.
- The composition of the medication includes sea water, and all kinds of dyes and preservatives are absent.
- The effectiveness of the tool has been proven through numerous studies. It effectively eliminates puffiness and restores breathing.
- Spray prevents pathological drying of the nasal mucosa.
Composition and form of release
The main active ingredient of the Snoop spray is xylometazoline hydrochloride, which has vasoconstrictor properties. Against the background of its effect on the muscle layers and mucous membrane, there is a decrease in the volume and intensity of the secreted mucus, swelling stops, and hyperemia of the nasal cavity disappears.
In addition, the composition of the spray in the nose "Snoop" includes potassium dihydrogen phosphate and sea water. The last component perfectly moisturizes the mucous membranes, preventing their irritation.
The drug is available only in the form of a spray. Moreover, it may contain 0.1% and 0.05% of the main active ingredient.
Pharmacological properties
The active component of the drug has an adrenomimetic effect. When influencing adrenoreceptors located in the nose, vasoconstriction occurs. Thanks to this effect, tissue swelling is reduced and normal airway patency is normalized.
It is noteworthy that the Snoop nose spray has a local effect, practically not penetrating the general circulatory system.
Due to sea water, saturated with minerals and vitamins, the drug has many useful properties. This component has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, stimulates metabolic processes and improves the protective characteristics of the affected tissue.
This effect of the drug is based on a combined composition. Snoop Nose Spray quickly eliminates a runny nose. Many users write about this in reviews.
Indications
According to the instructions for use, spray "Snoop" is advisable to use when:
- Rhinitis of an allergic nature.
- Acute viral respiratory pathologies.
- Otite.
- Sinus of the sinuses.
- Chronic and acute inflammation of the auditory canal.
In addition, the drug is actively used in the diagnosis of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Due to the vasoconstrictor properties, it effectively and quickly enough eliminates excess mucus and allows the doctor to qualitatively examine the problem area of the patient’s nose.
Contraindications
There are many medical restrictions that prevent the use of Snoop nasal spray for the treatment of various diseases. The use of the drug is prohibited in such conditions:
- Too high blood pressure.
- Glaucoma.
- Rapid pulse.
- Age to two years.
- Atrophic form of rhinitis.
- Accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels against the background of atherosclerosis.
- Failures in the thyroid gland.
- Diabetes.
- Individual susceptibility to drug components.
- Coronary heart disease.
- Lactation period.
- Pregnancy.
How to apply
If the Snoop nasal spray is used for the first time, you need to press the sprayer several times to get a full dosage of the medicine. In advance, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the nasal cavity from the accumulated mucus. Then you should enter the nebulizer into the nostril and take the necessary number of injections on inhalation.
The optimal dose of the drug is selected individually by the doctor.
Snoop nose spray can be used to treat young children from two years old. This should be done once a day, using a drug with a minimum concentration of the active substance. True, many therapists advise to refrain from using the spray, because in children it is able to provoke the appearance of otitis media due to getting into the nose under pressure.
For children over 6 years old, the same dosage is usually used as for adult patients. One injection should be done in each nostril 2 times during the day. Between the procedures should be at least 6 hours.
Spray "Snoop" is not used for the treatment of the common cold during pregnancy and lactation. This is due to the fact that the partially active ingredient is able to penetrate the bloodstream and adversely affect the baby's body.
Side effects
Most patients tolerate medicine well. However, some patients have side effects. Snoop nose spray can cause unpleasant symptoms. Most often, patients complain of increased dryness of the nasal mucosa and slight itching. Usually, the appearance of side effects is explained by exceeding the recommended dosage of the drug. In such a situation, it is necessary to reduce the amount of spray used. If these measures do not contribute to the disappearance of negative symptoms, you should completely abandon treatment with this remedy.
With prolonged use of the drug, addiction to the mucous membrane may occur. It is difficult to get rid of this addiction, so the course of therapy should not be extended.
In some patients, side effects can occur in the form of vomiting, tachycardia, arrhythmias, lowering or increasing blood pressure, insomnia, migraine, sneezing, swelling of the mucous membrane and increased mucus production.
In children, negative manifestations often boil down to sudden mood swings, a deterioration in appetite, tearfulness and moodiness.
Instructions for use "Snoop" for children
For the treatment of babies, a special release form with the appropriate labeling is provided. As noted above, Snoop is available with different concentrations of the active substance (0.1% and 0.05%). The drug with a minimum concentration can be used to treat young children from two years old. To alleviate the condition of the baby, you need to find drugs in the form of drops with a different composition and a list of contraindications.
Analogs
Today, vasoconstrictor drugs are in great demand, so different companies produce a wide range of drugs, which in their action are similar to Snoop nose spray. The analogues of this tool include:
- "Afrin" - drops and spray with a vasoconstrictor effect, the active component of which is oxymetazoline. It can be used from 6 years.
- "Vibrocil" - drops that have a decongestant and vasoconstrictor effect. Used to treat allergic forms of rhinitis. Allowed from one year.
- "Xymelin Eco" - drops containing levomenthol. They are famous for their effectiveness. It can be used to treat children from 2 years old.
- "Evkazolin" - drops, which include eucalyptus oil. They have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Can be used for children from 7 years.
In addition, Snupa's analogues include the following drugs:
- Otrivin.
- Rinoform.
- Farmazolin.
- "Tizin xilo."
- "For".
Non-prescription nasal sprays are sold. On average, the cost of one bottle ranges from 120-140 rubles.
Spray "Snoop" for the nose: reviews
For adults, this drug usually helps to get rid of the common cold that accompanies colds. Proof of this are numerous user reviews.
In them, people indicate that the Snoop nasal spray is actually an effective drug that helps to quickly get rid of unpleasant manifestations of the common cold. Many patients report a lasting effect from the use of the drug. Usually, it lasts at least 7-8 hours. In this case, the medicine does not irritate the mucous membrane. The advantage of the tool is also considered its convenient form of release. This medicine helps to forget about the common cold for a long time and breathe freely.
The drug can be purchased at any pharmacy. In Moscow, it costs from 103 to 278 rubles. Some users find this to be expensive.
The disadvantages of the patients include a large list of contraindications, the inability to use the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding, a ban on the treatment of infants. Many do not like the way the dispenser works, which cannot be adjusted.