For what purposes can the Rinorus medication be prescribed? Instructions for use, as well as indications of this tool will be described in the article. We will also tell you about in which cases the use of this drug is contraindicated, what side effects it can cause, etc.
Release form, packaging, composition
In what form are the Rinorus products released? Instructions for use of this drug informs us that it has several different forms. Imagine them right now:
- 0.05% nasal drops in the form of a colorless transparent liquid with a slightly yellowish tinge. The drug has an aroma of eucalyptus. The active ingredient in the drug is a substance such as xylometazoline hydrochloride. As auxiliary components, benzalkonium chloride, eucalyptus oil, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, distilled water, sodium chloride, dodecahydrate, disodium edetate and sodium hydrogen phosphate are used. The drug goes on sale in polymer dropper bottles, which are placed in cardboard packs.
- 0.1% nasal drops in the form of a colorless transparent liquid with a slightly yellowish tinge. The drug has an aroma of eucalyptus. An active element of the drug is also xylometazoline hydrochloride. Auxiliary components are no different from drops in a concentration of 0.05%. Polymer dropper bottles with the drug are placed in cardboard boxes.
In what other forms can I buy Rinorus medication? Instructions for use states that in addition to drops, this drug is supplied to pharmacies in the form of a 0.1% and 0.05% nasal spray with the aroma of eucalyptus. Its active and additional substances are the same components that are presented above. However, the packaging of this product is different. The spray is sold in plastic bottles with a special spray nozzle and a cap in the form of a cap.
Pharmacological properties
What is the Rinorus product for? Instructions for use indicate that it is a vasoconstrictor medication intended for topical use in otolaryngology.
Xylometazoline is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes narrowing of the vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminating its hyperemia and edema. It also restores patency of the respiratory organ, improves discharge of discharge in the common cold of various genesis and rhinitis.
Pharmacokinetic properties
As practice shows, Rinorus drops begin to act after a few minutes after application. The duration of this effect lasts up to 10 hours.
With local use, the drug is practically not absorbed. In this regard, its concentration in the blood is low (that is, it is not determined by modern methods).
Indications
What diseases can a patient be prescribed Rinorus nasal drops for? Reviews of experts say that this drug has the following indications:
- sinusitis;
- acute rhinitis (including allergic rhinitis and rhinitis caused by respiratory diseases);
- eustachitis;
- otitis media (as part of a comprehensive treatment to eliminate swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa);
- as preparation of patients for diagnostic manipulations in the nasal cavity (for example, rhinoscopy).
Contraindications
Are there any contraindications for such a drug as Rinorus? Nasal drops cannot be used in the presence of the following conditions:
- tachycardia;
- arterial hypertension;
- severe atherosclerosis;
- glaucoma;
- hyperthyroidism;
- atrophic rhinitis;
- surgical operations on the meninges (in the anamnesis);
- hypersensitivity to substances of drops and spray (including eucalyptus oil).
It should also be said that the drug in question cannot be used in the treatment of tricyclic antidepressants and MAO inhibitors, as well as in combination with other drugs that increase blood pressure.
In addition, Rinorus nasal drops should be prescribed with special care to patients with coronary heart disease, with diabetes mellitus, prostatic gland hyperplasia, angina of the 3rd and 4th functional class, as well as during breastfeeding.
Dosage and methods of using the medication
The drug "Rinorus" for children and adults should be prescribed only according to indications. Its dosage and methods of use depend on the age of the patient and the form of release of the drug.
Nasal drops
For children over 6 years old and adults, the medication in question (0.1%) is instilled 2-3 drops in each nasal passage three times a day.
0.05% Rinorus drug for children (reviews of this tool will be presented later) from 2 to 6 years is prescribed in the amount of 1-2 drops in each nasal passage twice a day. Do not use the medication more than 3 times a day.
The duration of treatment with a nasal agent is 3-5 days (continuously).
Before applying the drops, it is necessary to unscrew the bottle cap, and then drip the contents into the nose by gently pressing the container.
Nasal spray
When is Rinorus nasal spray prescribed for children? Reviews of experts say that the indications of this form of release of the drug are similar to the readings of drops.
For children over 6 years old, as well as for adults, a medication (0.1%) is prescribed one injection in each nasal passage three times a day. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated, but not more than two injections at a time.
For babies from 2 to 6 years of age, a spray (0.05%) is prescribed one injection in each stroke of the nose twice a day. The duration of therapy is no more than 6-7 days (continuously).
To carry out the procedure, remove the protective cap from the vial. Before first use, press the nozzle several times until a cloud of fog appears. When injecting medicine into the nose, the spray nozzle needs to be pressed only 1 time. The medication should be inhaled through the nose. If possible, the spray bottle should be kept upright. After use, the container should be closed with a protective cap.
Overdose
With uncontrolled and improper use of the drug in question, the patient may experience the following symptoms of an overdose: bradycardia, decreased body temperature, and increased blood pressure. As a treatment, symptomatic therapy is used.
Lactation and pregnancy
Is it possible to use Rinorus during pregnancy? The drug in the form of nasal drops is contraindicated for use during gestation. As for the spray, it can be used only as prescribed by the doctor and after a careful assessment of the risk ratio for the baby and the benefits for the mother.
During lactation, this drug should be prescribed with extreme caution.
Side effects
As a rule, the Rinorus nasal agent is relatively well tolerated by patients. Although in some cases local reactions still occur in the form of irritation or dryness of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, burning, paresthesia, sneezing, hypersecretion and swelling of the nose.
Also, after using the drug, systemic reactions may also appear (increased blood pressure, vomiting, palpitations, depression, headaches, visual impairment and insomnia). In most cases, such effects occur only with prolonged use of the drug in high dosages.
Special instructions for the use of nasal preparations
It is not recommended to use the drug in question for more than one week. Do not exceed recommended dosages. Before using the product, you need to clean the nasal passages.
Exceeding recommended doses may affect your ability to drive and engage in other activities that require attention.
Rinorus nasal product: patient reviews
Reviews of patients about the drug "Rinorus" are extremely positive. According to them, such a remedy quite effectively treats sinusitis, acute rhinitis, eustachitis and other diseases of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. It should also be noted that a large number of patients note the low cost of this drug (about 30 Russian rubles per 10 ml of drops).
However, I would like to say that some women very often complain that nasal drops are prohibited for use during gestation. In addition, in a small part of patients, after using this agent, local and systemic adverse reactions occur (most often an increase in blood pressure, headaches and insomnia).