Spray "Nasobek" is a medicine designed to get rid of a cold. This drug produces an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and immunosuppressive effect. In addition, the product qualitatively reduces swelling and hypersecretion of the nasal mucosa. The international name of the drug is Beclomethasone. In the article, we consider the instructions for the use of Nasobek, analogues and reviews about the drug of those who used it.
Despite the abovementioned positive characteristics of this drug, it should be borne in mind that it does not produce a vasoconstrictor effect, that is, it is not able to provide as fast a result as its analogues, for example, Naphthyzinum. The maximum result from the use of the drug appears only by the fifth day after the start of treatment. In this case, the medication can be long, since addiction to it is not formed. This is indicated in the instructions to the "Nasobek".
Drug information
Corticosteroids are often an integral part of the comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic sinusitis. As an affordable and effective tool, preparations based on a special substance, which is beclomethasone, are currently widely used. Spray "Nasobek" Czech production is one of them. "Nasobek" is a glucocorticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and immunosuppressive properties. This spray is intended for intranasal use.
The composition of the medication
To answer the question of interest to many about whether Nasobek is a hormonal medicine, it is necessary to understand the composition of this drug. According to the instructions for Nasobek, the active substance is beclomethasone dipropionate corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are hormones produced in the body by the adrenal cortex.
This medication is available as a metered-dose spray. About drops in the nose "Nasobek" in the instructions there is no information. The bottle is made in such a way that a dosed portion of the drug component is released from it, regardless of the force pressing the cap.
Triple effect
All glucocorticosteroids (regardless of the method of their use) have a pronounced triple effect. Such a triad suggests antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Anesthetic effects can also be noted.
It is worth emphasizing that glucocorticosteroids against the background of intranasal administration almost do not enter the bloodstream, therefore, they do not have a pronounced systemic effect on the body. Thanks to this, the decent effectiveness of the active ingredient Nasobek and the safety of the drug are guaranteed.
Release Forms
In accordance with the instructions, "Nasobek" is released in the form of a spray. Each plastic bottle contains two hundred doses of the medicine.
The active substance is beclomethasone dipropionate. It is contained in an amount of 50 micrograms in each dosage of the drug. Additional components are distilled water, dispersible cellulose, benzalkonium chloride, phenylethanol and polysorbate.
Indications
According to the instructions, "Nasobek" is recommended for use in the development of the following diseases:
- For allergic rhinitis.
- Against the background of vasomotor rhinitis.
This drug has an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates swelling of the nasopharynx. This makes it possible to use "Nasobek" for different types of rhinitis, with the exception of atrophic. In addition, the presented drug may find application in the complex treatment of various types of sinusitis.
So the instruction for use for "Nasobek" reports.
Contraindications
The main contraindications are:
- The presence of individual intolerance to some components of the drug.
- Patients are up to six years old.
- Epistaxis that recurs from time to time.
- The appearance of fungal and viral infections.
- The presence of a tendency of the body to bleeding and reduced blood coagulation.
- The first trimester of pregnancy.
- The presence of tuberculosis infection.
Instructions for use with the spray "Nasobek" are very detailed.
With great care, the spray presented is used in a number of the following cases:
- If surgery has been performed in the recent past.
- With injuries to the nose.
- In the presence of foci of infection and damage to the mucosa.
- Against the background of liver diseases.
- With hypothyroidism and hypofunction of the thyroid gland.
- With glaucoma.
Application rules
As indicated by the instructions for use with Nasobek, the following rules should be observed when using it:
- Before the first use, you must remove the protective ring located in the gap between the dispenser and the screw part.
- By washing, the nasal cavity should be cleaned.
- Then it is recommended to shake the bottle vigorously, and then remove the cap.
- The vial should be placed in the hand so that its bottom rests on the thumb, and the index and middle held the medicine close to the applicator.
- The tip of the applicator is inserted into the nostril.
- Then tilt your head slightly forward to achieve a perpendicular position of the aerosol.
- Then click on the dispenser and inject the therapeutic dosage of the drug into the area of the nasal passage, while simultaneously inhaling.
- Then inhale the air through the mouth.
- The nasal passage, which is free from injection, should be covered with one finger of the free hand.
- The same manipulation is repeated with the second nasal passage.
- After completing the procedure, clean the tip of the applicator with a cloth and close it with a protective cap.
Once a week, it is recommended to clean the applicator so that it does not clog. To do this, you need to disconnect it by pressing on the lower part, then rinse under running water together with a protective cap. Then dry thoroughly and collect the vial.
Spray dosage
What else does the instructions for use of Nasobek tell us?
This drug is prescribed for adults and children who have reached the age of twelve years. It is recommended to use the medicine in the amount of one or two doses of spray (50-100 mcg) in each nasal passage a couple of times a day (morning and evening). Children from six to twelve years old “Nasobek” are dosed at 50 micrograms (1 dose) in the morning and evening. The doctor adjusts the amount of the drug if there is reason to deviate from the norms specified in the instructions. The maximum dose per day for adults and children who have reached the age of six will be 400 micrograms per day.
During pregnancy
"Nasobek" during pregnancy for up to twelve weeks is not used. This period is an absolute contraindication to the use of this drug. Over the next two trimesters, "Nasobek" can be used after consulting a doctor and his permission. Use this drug during lactation should, according to the instructions for use. Analogs of "Nasobek" consider below.
Side effects
If you use the spray according to the instructions, then the likelihood of developing certain unwanted effects will be minimal. The most commonly reported side effects are:
- Respiratory organs can respond by nasal congestion, discomfort and irritation of the nasopharynx, nosebleeds, mucosal atrophy, copious discharge, perforation of the nasal septum (especially in people who have a history of surgical intervention in the nasal cavity). So it is said in the instructions for the spray "Nasobek".
- On the part of the visual organs with uncontrolled use, glaucoma and an increase in intraocular pressure, as well as swelling, conjunctival redness and visual impairment, can develop.
- Allergic reactions are also possible in the form of rashes on the skin, urticaria, local swelling of the nasopharynx.
- Spray "Nasobek" changes the sense of smell, causes dizziness, migraine and excessive drowsiness.
- Side effects in the form of candidiasis of the tonsils and oral cavity, muscle pain, adrenal insufficiency, the development of osteoporosis and a decrease in bone density can be less common.
The instruction and reviews to Nasobek confirm this.
Cases of overdose with this drug are possible against the background of uncontrolled prolonged use of the drug. In such a situation, the formation of hypercorticism occurs, the clinical sign of which is an increase in pressure, general malaise, weakness. Sleep problems and weight gain are also likely. Against the background of the development of adverse reactions, as well as with an overdose, an urgent cancellation of this medication is required.
Being a glucocorticosteroid, this spray works in several directions at once, showing anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-allergic properties. This is confirmed by the instructions for use.
According to reviews of Nasobek, it becomes clear that in most situations it is well tolerated even against the background of prolonged use.
Next, let's talk about analogues and find out which of them are the most popular when replacement is necessary.
Analogs
There are several substitutes for this medicine on sale. One of them is Bekotid, which is an inhaled glucocorticosteroid drug with an anti-inflammatory effect. Indication for the appointment of "Bekotida", as well as "Nasobek", is vasomotor rhinitis and allergic rhinitis. The active substance of this analogue is also beclomethasone dipropionate in an amount of 0.25 milligrams. This drug is prescribed for the basic treatment of bronchial asthma in adults and children, starting at the age of four.
"Nazonex" is a synthetic preparation of local effects, which has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects. The active substance of this analogue is mometasone furoate in an amount of 0.5 milligrams. Indications for use of this substitute are allergic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, rhinosinusitis and polyposis of the nasal cavity, which is accompanied by respiratory failure and smell.
The drug "Nasobek", like its analogues of imported and Russian production, are dispensed in the pharmacy network on the basis of a doctor's prescription.
Next, we will get acquainted with consumer reviews and find out what people write about “Nasobek” who used to use this medicine for treatment.
Drug Reviews
People call Nasobek an excellent drug. Particularly grateful to him for the help are allergy sufferers who suffer from a severe runny nose during the flowering of various herbs. People who often have allergies write that this spray really works and is very effective.
This drug is also praised by those who have used it for vasomotor rhinitis. It is reported that thanks to "Nasobek" manages to do without vasoconstrictor drops. People write that "Nasobek" perfectly removes swelling, is pleasant to use, does not dry, but moisturizes the mucous membrane.
Another advantage people call the affordable price of this spray, which usually does not exceed two hundred rubles for a large bottle. There are no reported serious adverse reactions when using this medication in the reviews.
As a drawback, many patients say that the spray does not begin to act immediately, but after a few days, and some patients did not notice an improvement after treatment with Nasobek.
Some patients do not like the fact that the drug contains hormones.
Thus, this medication is considered today one of the best sprays. People often resort to its use and confirm its effectiveness.
We examined the drug "Nasobek" instructions, reviews and analogues.