The drug "Tafen nasal" is used to treat the common cold only intranasally, that is, it is administered through the nasal passages. This medicine should be used correctly, otherwise side effects cannot be avoided. Before using the product, it is required to completely clear both nasal passages of mucus, which inhibits the action of the drug. Next, we consider the instructions for using this medication, and in the end we find out what people write about it in reviews.
The method of use of the drug
According to the instructions for "Tafen nasal", the cap is removed from the bottle, then the medicinal fluid must be shaken. In order to check the correct operation of the spray, you need to press the nozzle several times, and then release a certain amount of the drug into the air.
In order to perform everything correctly, you need to place the bottle in an upright position, and then put the middle and index fingers on the side slats, supporting the bottle from below.
If sprayed correctly, a small cloud of spray will appear. If the medicine has not been used for some time after opening, then the correct spraying should be tested. If the use of the drug is difficult due to clogging of the hole with crystals, it is necessary to carefully remove the nozzle, and then rinse it under water.
Dosage of this drug
The use of "Tafen nasal" is allowed for babies who have reached the age of six, as well as for adults.
The recommended dosage regimen is determined individually. At a time, it is permissible to use 200 micrograms, that is, 100 micrograms in each nasal passage. The maximum dosage per day is 400 mcg. The composition should be applied no more than three months.
For adult patients "Tafen nasal" the maximum daily volume should be divided into 2-6 receptions. If the previous dose was skipped, it must be used no later than 1 hour before the next dose is taken. A double dose should not be taken at the same time. The dosage per day for babies does not exceed 200 mcg. These recommendations should be strictly followed to avoid the development of side effects.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Tafen Nasal.
Rules for the use of medication
There are the following rules for using this medication:
- Head slightly lowered down and slightly forward. With the right hand, place the nozzle in the left nasal passage and direct it towards the outer wall.
- Gently and lightly press the nozzle so that the required dose of the substance comes out. At the same time, a strong breath is taken.
- The left hand performs the same actions, but in relation to the right nostril.
- It is mandatory to simultaneously inhale the drug so that it can penetrate the maximum area of the mucous area, thereby guaranteeing a quick therapeutic result.
- After use, wipe the nozzle with a napkin. In the event that both nostrils are not equally laid, but the drug is used in two nasal passages for the purpose of prevention, you need to wipe the bottle immediately after each use.
- Store the medicine in an upright position. To eliminate the risk of evaporation of the contents, you must always check whether the drug is closed.
- For hygiene, the bottle should be cleaned regularly, and this is especially important for prolonged use.
- The nozzle and cap are carefully removed, washed thoroughly under water, and then rinsed.
- It is necessary to allow the parts to dry completely in the open space, and then the nozzle is fixed and closed with a cap.
- Do not clean the nozzle with a needle or any other objects.
Format of release and medicinal composition of the drug
The described drug, Tafen Nasal, is available in suspension. It consists of an active component called "budesonide", as well as many auxiliary trace elements. The suspension is based on water in which methyl parahydroxybenzoate is dissolved along with propyl parahydroxybenzoate, sucrose, propylene glycol, polysorbate, disodium edetate and hydrochloric acid.
Side effects from the use of the drug
Side effects from this medicine are extremely rare. In some cases, the use of a medication leads to the following conditions:
- dry mucous membranes of the nose;
- nasal bleeding;
- hives;
- rash;
- damage to the mucous membranes of the nose and throat;
- itchy skin;
- sneezing
- dermatitis;
- perforation of the nasal septum ;
- tachycardia;
- loss of smell.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to use this medication in a number of the following cases:
- With increased sensitivity to any components of the drug.
- Against the background of pulmonary tuberculosis during exacerbation.
- With lactation.
- Under the age of six.
During pregnancy
During the bearing of a child, the use of the Tafen Nasal medication can only be started if appropriate indications are available. When the use of this drug is prescribed for lactating women, it is recommended to completely abandon breastfeeding for the period of its use.
Storage conditions and price
Keep this medicine away from children. The temperature of the content of the medicine can not be higher than twenty-five degrees. Shelf life, as a rule, does not exceed two years. The cost of Tafen Nasal in Russian drugstores ranges from 350 to 380 rubles.
Analogues of the drug
The following medicines are analogues of the described medicinal product: Benacorta, Benarina, Budesonide and Pulmicorta. Only a doctor should individually select them.
Reviews about the drug
In reviews of "Tafen nasal", patients say that the drug has a beneficial effect on the nasal mucosa. People write that when used, this remedy first stops the unpleasant symptoms of a cold and then has a positive effect in the treatment of the disease. There are no reported serious side effects that would have occurred with the use of this drug for treatment.