Sinupret is often recommended as an expectorant anti-inflammatory and mucolytic agent during colds. The instruction provides that the drug is indicated in the treatment of viral pathologies associated with diseases of ENT organs. The plant components contained in this medication have a pronounced activity and help to reduce swelling of the mucosa, normalize sinus ventilation, secretion and activate their own drainage, eliminating nasal congestion.
Indications for appointment
Sinupret contains detailed instructions, so it is useful to study it to familiarize yourself with the drug. In the annotation, in particular, it is indicated that a combination medicine based on herbal ingredients is indicated for use to eliminate signs of classic rhinitis and allergic rhinitis.
Also, "Sinupret" may be prescribed as a complex therapy in the treatment of:
- sinusitis of any varieties;
- sinusitis - purulent mucous, or polypous in nature;
- frontal sinusitis.
Experts know that the basis of the medication is natural, therefore it can be prescribed with any kind of antibacterial agents and antihistamines. In addition, Sinupret is combined with preparations containing steroid hormones. The experience of use shows that with proper dosage and gentle use, allergic reactions and side effects are usually not disturbing.
Active composition and auxiliary components
Contains extracts of medicinal herbs, or Sinupret Extract powders. Instructions for the drug contain a complete list of all ingredients. The tool is a new patented form, which contains drug mixtures susceptible to the extraction method. The familiar Sinupret consists of the powders of these plants. The dosage regimen and dosage are not different. However, the "extract" format is recognized as the most effective.
The main active components are:
- gentian root;
- sorrel grass;
- primrose flowers;
- verbena root;
- elderberry flowers.
Excipients vary depending on the form of release of the drug. So, Sinupret Extract in tablets, confirmation of this, has the following additional substances necessary for the formation of the pill:
- gelatin;
- sorbitol;
- starch;
- lactose monohydrate;
- colloidal silicon dioxide;
- stearic acid.
The drip form is based on the addition of specially purified water and ethanol 20% to the herbal extracts.
It is important to study the instructions of Sinupret, the composition of the syrup, in addition to herbs, includes:
- 8% ethanol;
- cherry flavor;
- sucrose;
- liquid maltitol.
Varieties of Sinupret
The medication is available in various forms of release, among which everyone can choose the most optimal option for themselves. On sale you can meet:
- dragee round in the enteric membrane of a greenish color;
- sweet syrup intended for children;
- drops on a water-alcohol basis, spilled in convenient bottles with a dispenser.
Tablet form
The classic pill form is Sinupret Extract. The tablets are accompanied by a sufficiently detailed instruction, which indicates that dragees are intended for the treatment of adults and adolescents over 10 years old. The medication should not be chewed, but must be swallowed immediately with a large amount of water.
A tablet form of the drug is prescribed to eliminate the symptoms of a runny nose. However, it is recommended to use it also as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, and sinusitis.
Sinupret forte
The instructions for use contain information that the concentration of active ingredients in this form is much higher, which causes the ingestion of a larger dose of the drug at the same frequency of administration. As a result, the number of adverse side effects, manifested in the form of a violation in the gastrointestinal tract, decreases. The load on the liver also decreases significantly, which already has to be worked intensively while taking other medications.
Sinupret Drops
This form is an alcohol tincture of medicinal herbs, which is intended for oral administration. Laboratory studies show that the medication is more effective than pills. Drops penetrate the bloodstream faster, but due to the use of ethanol in the production, tincture is allowed only for adult patients and, if necessary, adolescents over 12 years of age. Patients like that the medication comes in convenient bottles, where the dispenser makes it easy to count the required number of drops for administration.
Do not use Sinupret Drops for nasal instillation. The instruction provides information that the medication contains a large amount of ethanol, does not have a local effect on the mucosa, and is intended only for oral use. Once it enters the stomach, the medicine is rapidly absorbed and begins to act.
Syrup for the treatment of children
For the treatment of children from 2 to 10 years, it is supposed to use Sinupret Syrup. Instructions and photos give a more complete picture of the drug. In particular, the annotation states that despite the presence of ethanol in this form, its percentage is lower. Also, the medicine includes flavoring and aromatic additives, which makes the drug adapted to the tastes of the child. In reviews you can often see that the syrup is optimal for treating babies who do not take pills and are not able to gargle on their own. The syrup is not too thick, this makes its reception comfortable even for the smallest.
Sinupret: instruction and dosage
The standard treatment regimen is written in the annotation and involves therapy lasting from one to two weeks. If, against the background of treatment and a complete course, the symptoms of the disease have not disappeared, then a consultation with an ENT doctor is required. The specialist may prescribe another treatment, or adjust the dosage, which entirely depends on the nature of the disease, the age of the patient and the form of release of the drug.
Sinupret in the format of a dragee
Classic pills and Sinupret Forte, the instructions are identical, but due to the fact that the last medication has a higher concentration of medicinal herbs, it is prescribed for severe illness and for adult patients. In any case, the pill regimen is as follows:
- adults can drink two tablets three times a day;
- children are prescribed one pill three times a day if their age exceeds 6 years.
"Sinupret" in the form of drops
Sinupret drops, instructions for use have the following:
- adult patients are usually prescribed three times a day, 50 drops of a therapeutic agent;
- children should also take drops three times a day, but not more than 25 drops at a time.
This form of medication is intended for patients older than 10 years.
Syrup
If you need to assign Sinupret to children, it is preferable to choose a syrup. However, adults can also use this form of drug release if it is not possible to swallow pills, or if it is necessary to consume less ethanol. Instructions for use are as follows:
- Babies from 2 to 5 years old can drink 3 ml of syrup three times a day. In this case, it is desirable to dilute the medicine in a small amount of boiled water.
- Children from 6 to 11 years old are prescribed a medication three times a day, 3.5 ml each. If necessary, the syrup can also be diluted with water.
- Children over 12 years old and adult patients should drink 7 ml of syrup three times a day.
Dilution of the drug with water does not violate its properties and promotes better absorption and ingestion. If necessary, you can just wash the medicine with liquid.
Patient reviews about the drug
As practice shows, the medication is usually well tolerated by any category of patients. The instructions for Sinupret and reviews of experts confirm that there may be problems in the gastrointestinal tract. However, such phenomena rarely occur.
Most often, while receiving, they are worried:
- heartburn;
- nausea;
- pain in the stomach.
In isolated cases, individual allergic reactions occur that pass on their own against the background of drug withdrawal.
It is known that the medication goes well with most other modern drugs that doctors prescribe for the treatment of acute respiratory diseases. Patients confirm that Sinupret helps with a runny nose, eliminates an obsessive cough and enhances the effect of antibiotics. Kids, as a rule, perceive syrup well, but in some cases it is necessary to dilute it with water additionally.
Essential contraindications
A drug based on medicinal herbs is contraindicated for the treatment of children under two years of age. It is also forbidden to prescribe it to patients who have intolerance to any main or auxiliary components of the drug.
Sinupret is approved for use by pregnant women. In this case, the tablet form is the best option, since the syrup and drops contain ethanol, which negatively affects the formation of the fetus. Reception "Sinupret" should be controlled by a gynecologist who is able to assess the benefits and risks.
There have been no special studies regarding the use of the drug by women who are breastfeeding. There is no data on the negative effect of the herbal preparation on the health of the child, however, it is not recommended to use Sinupret during lactation until the baby is 2 years old.
special instructions
This medicine can be used by pregnant women, children after two years, and elderly patients. However, caution must always be exercised and a number of conditions must be met during the appointment:
- the absence of any chronic diseases in the patient;
- on any active and additional ingredients there is no individual intolerance;
- an allergic reaction is not provoked.
In case of chronic alcoholism syndrome, only dragees are prescribed, due to the fact that the syrup and Sinupret drops contain alcohol. In any case, before starting therapy, it is advisable to consult a physician.
Are there any analogues
A combination product with a complex complex herbal composition is Sinupret. The instructions do not indicate analogues of the product. However, it can be noted that exact substitutes having the same composition at the moment do not exist. But a number of experts believe that Sinupret belongs to a number of classical homeopathic remedies, therefore, they cite several medicines that contain approximately the same components as an example:
- Angin-gran.
- "Agri."
- Aflubin.
- Fitoflox.
- "Horizontal".
In any case, the pharmacological effect of each drug is different from the original. If you need to find a replacement, you should consult a doctor and do not blindly follow the instructions.
Conclusion
Sinupret is a popular antiviral and immunomodulatory medication. Judging by the reviews of patients, he has high efficiency and hypoallergenicity. In the treatment of the common cold, the drug gained popularity not only among ordinary inhabitants, but also ENT doctors. Laboratory studies have shown that the herbal composition has a gentle effect on the body, while herbal extracts have beneficial effects, are easily tolerated, and do not cause allergies or side effects.
The release form is selected taking into account the age of the patient, the nature of the disease and the presence of concomitant diseases. Of course, the syrup contains ethanol in its composition, which scares many parents, but its concentration is so small that, if the dosage regimen is followed, it will not be able to harm the health of children. Dragees can be consumed after the age of six, but if there is difficulty with swallowing, it is permissible to continue using syrup.