Nasal congestion during demi-season diseases is considered a particularly urgent problem. To restore normal breathing, most people begin to use all kinds of medications. One of the most effective drugs is Milt (drops). The instruction recommends the use of a nasal remedy to eliminate the symptoms of colds and allergic rhinitis. Let us consider in more detail the features and method of applying drops for the nose.
Drug description
A runny nose delivers a lot of discomfort and is the most common pathological symptom. Inflammation and swelling of the mucous surface of the nasal cavity can develop against a background of acute respiratory viral infection, a bacterial infection or an allergen. To treat this condition, it is accepted by means for local application - drops and sprays. It should be borne in mind that you can independently use certain drugs for no more than 5 days.
"Milt" (drops) instructions for use include vasoconstrictor drugs for topical use. This is a combination tool that has several components at once - dimethindene and phenylephrine. The latter substance belongs to the category of selective a-adrenergic agonists and has a moderate vasoconstrictor effect. It is used as a nasal decongestant. Dimentiden is an antagonist of H1 receptors and has an antiallergic effect.
The drug nasal helps significantly reduce the amount of discharge from the nasal passages and does not inhibit the physiological functions of the ciliated epithelium and mucous surface. The product is available in 10 ml glass bottles and has a convenient pipette dispenser.
Indications for use
The Ukrainian drug "Milt" (nasal drops) is positioned as a fast-acting drug with almost instant therapeutic effect. A few minutes after application, they facilitate breathing through the nose. However, it should be remembered that long-term use of such drugs is highly recommended. Otherwise, addiction to active substances may occur. In addition, nasal vasoconstrictor drops do not treat the true cause of the common cold, but only help to stop the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
To eliminate the signs of allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, acute, chronic and vasomotor rhinitis, specialists can prescribe the drug "Milt". Drops instruction (children's and adult doses are slightly different) recommends using in the treatment of acute otitis media. This helps to reduce the swelling of the Eustachian tube. In this case, the medicine should also be used no more than 5 days. The drug can be used in children up to 1 year old only after prior consultation with a specialist.
Milt (drops): instruction
Children's doses of the medicine depend on the age category of the child. For babies older than 12 months, a vasoconstrictor is prescribed 1 drop in each nasal passage no more than three times a day. In some cases, the dose may be increased to 2 drops.
Children from 6 years old are allowed to instill 2-3 drops of the medicine up to 4 times a day. The same dose of the drug is intended for adult patients. According to the instructions, drops of Milt can be used for 7 days, after which a break should be made. In addition to vasoconstrictive drops, other drugs are also used to treat nasal congestion.
How is the medicine carried?
A significant advantage is the absence of serious side effects associated with the use of the drug "Milt". Drops in the nose, the instruction recommends applying strictly at the appropriate dosage for the age. When treating with a medicine, only in rare cases can discomfort arise - burning, increased dryness of the mucous surface.
Long-term use of drops usually contributes to the development of serious drug dependence. The pathological phenomenon is associated with addiction to vasoconstrictor components. The vessels located in the nasal cavity, over time, stop narrowing without the help of drugs, which leads to the need to increase the dose of drugs and their constant use. This can provoke the development of vasomotor rhinitis and atrophy of the mucous membrane.
Contraindications
Not all patients with nasal congestion can use Milt to relieve their symptoms. Drops, the instruction prohibits the appointment in case of intolerance to the components that are part of the drug. Do not use a nasal agent for atrophic rhinitis and in the case of treatment with MAO inhibitors.
Vasoconstrictor nasal drops should usually not be used during pregnancy. However, Milt can be prescribed in the minimum dosage only strictly according to indications.
What to choose - "Vibrocil" or "Milt" (drops)?
Instructions, the composition of medicines have many similarities. Both drugs are intended for narrowing of the vessels with a runny nose and nasal congestion. The drug "Vibrocil", as well as "Milt", has two active components - the antihistamine dimetinden and the adrenoceptor phenylephrine.
The main difference between drugs is the price. The cost of a Swiss nasal product ranges from 280-320 rubles per bottle. While for the analogue will have to pay no more than 140 rubles. It is worth paying attention to the shelf life of drugs after opening the bottles. The “Milt” (drops) instruction allows storage only 4 months after opening, while the “Vibrocil” preparation does not have such requirements.
According to the instructions, Vibrocil drops can be used to treat the smallest patients. Children are prescribed them from birth in the presence of certain symptoms. For children over 6 years of age, the drug is released in the form of a spray.
Reviews of patients suggest that the therapeutic effectiveness of these medicines is on the same level. Drops quickly stop the signs of allergic and catarrhal rhinitis, eliminate congestion, swelling of the nasal passages. Use this or that drug after preliminary consultation with the doctor. Dosage and duration of treatment are determined individually.