In the article, we consider the instructions for use with Luffel. Spray is a combined homeopathic medicine with anti-allergic effect. This medication is produced by the German pharmacological company Biologische Heilmittel Heel.
Release form and composition
This is one of the new and popular homeopathic anti-allergic drugs. The effect of the drug is due to the components that make up its composition.
Luffel consists of various components of plant origin, which effectively fight inflammation and relieve allergies.
Luffel has a complex effect on the body, helping to get rid of not only the symptoms of the disease, but also its very cause.
Consider a detailed description. Spray "Luffel" composition is unique. The main active substance of the medication is a complex of specially selected elements of various origin in homeopathic dilution D. The medicine is available in the form of a nasal homeopathic spray that looks like a clear liquid (slight opalescence, light yellow or colorless is allowed), odorless. The product is poured into 20 ml bottles of dark glass, equipped with a dispenser-sprayer, one bottle in a cardboard bundle.
The composition of the homeopathic Luffel nasal spray contains the following active elements:
- Luffa operculata (luffa laxative or covered luffa, Luffa genus, from the pumpkin family) in breeding D12, D4 and D30.
- Thryallis glauca (gray triallis, genus Triallis, from the Malpigian family) in the same breeding.
- Histaminum (histamine) in a dilution of D30, D12, and D200.
- Sulfur (sulfur) in the same dilutions.
Auxiliary components in the production of this homeopathic remedy are: preservative benzalkonium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride (to establish isotonia), injection water.
Pharmacological action and indications
Luffel Spray is a combined homeopathic medicine, the effectiveness of which is ensured by the presence of infinitely small, low-potency doses of ingredients in the mixture that are generalized according to the nosological principle. They are suitable for the treatment of inflammatory processes of the nasal mucosa caused by high sensitivity to foreign substances.
Luffel nasal homeopathic spray is recommended for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Does the drug have contraindications?
List of contraindications
According to the information obtained from the instructions for this medication, it is contraindicated to use it in children under 6 years of age and in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this anti-allergenic drug, including benzalkonium chloride.
Only after the appointment of a specialist, the spray is used with caution during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in children after 6 years.
Instructions for use with the drug
Spray "Luffel" is intended for intranasal administration by injection. Recommended dosing method: 3 times a day for 1-2 injections in each nasal passage.
The period of treatment with this drug for the treatment of acute conditions should not exceed more than 7 days. The extension of the therapeutic period is possible only after the recommendation of a medical specialist.
Luffel Spray: Side Effects
The following allergic reactions may in some cases result from the use of this homeopathic spray:
- increased secretion from the nasal cavity;
- irritation of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages, including accompanied by severe burning;
- nosebleeds.
The occurrence of such negative reactions requires the cessation of therapeutic procedures and seek medical advice.
Special recommendations
What else does the instruction to Luffel tell us? Spray is recommended for use with a tablet form of release of this medication. This is necessary for systemic exposure of an identical orientation. When plant pollen acts as an allergen, about a month before the onset of allergic reactions, it is recommended to start taking pills, and with the appearance of hay fever (pollen allergy), additional use of a homeopathic nasal spray is required. The duration of therapeutic measures is determined by the attending specialist.
Spray treatment, like other homeopathic medicines, can provoke an initial temporary deterioration in well-being, which is accompanied by an exacerbation of the symptoms of the underlying disease. In this situation, the medication should be stopped and consult a doctor. In addition, a visit to a doctor is required in cases where the therapeutic effect of the drug is absent, and pronounced adverse reactions occur that are not described above.
Use during pregnancy and lactation and in children
Luffel nasal homeopathic spray during gestation and lactation is allowed to be used exclusively for the purpose of a specialist, and under his control.
In pediatrics, the drug is contraindicated for the treatment of children under 6 years of age. The use of a medical device after 6 years is possible as directed by a doctor.
Analogs
Analogs of the spray are such medicines:
- "Allergopent" is a medicine that is produced in the form of homeopathic granules, which are intended for the treatment of lacrimation of an allergic nature of origin and urticaria. This remedy can be used in children from one year old; it has no contraindications.
- Allergoit-GF is a multicomponent homeopathic remedy that is used in the treatment of acute forms of atopic (allergic) conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis provoked by pollen from plants, and also with year-round allergic rhinitis. Allows taking the medication only after 18 years.
- "Rinital" is a homeopathic medicine with anti-allergic properties, which has an antipruritic, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect, reduces increased secretion in the sinuses. Allowed the appointment of this tool from the age of 6 years.
Luffel Spray: reviews
On medical sites and consumer forums, this homeopathic medicine is characterized as a fairly effective remedy for allergies. Patients who regularly use it indicate that if you approach this treatment wisely, you can completely get rid of the manifestations of seasonal allergies and significantly improve the quality of life. To do this, you need to start taking the medication in advance so that the body adapts to the intake of active substances. After this, the severity of allergic reactions will become weaker or they will disappear completely. The spray can cause a slight burning sensation in the nose, which quickly disappears on its own.