Nazonex is a Belgian spray designed to treat allergic rhinitis. Analogs of this rather expensive medicine are Nasobek (Czech Republic), Avamys (Great Britain), Flixonase or Fluconazole (Great Britain), Aldetsin (Belgium), Erius (USA), Mometasone (Russia )
All drugs belong to the group of glucosteroids that can be consumed year-round. Their antiallergic effect becomes noticeable within half a day after the initial application.
"Nazonex", analogues of this drug, in addition to anti-allergic action, relieve inflammation, facilitate breathing. Therefore, experts often prescribe it as part of complex therapy for the treatment of sinusitis.
When using the medicine, side effects may occur. Most often, itching and burning, a feeling of dry mucous membranes. Sometimes patients using Nazonex (drug analogues) may experience difficulty breathing. Sometimes bronchospasm occurs, pharyngitis develops, nosebleeds begin. Women who use nasonex during pregnancy may have a baby with kidney failure.
For these reasons, taking "Nasonex", analogues of it without a doctor’s prescription is strictly not recommended.
The active substance of the Avamis preparation is fluticasone, flixonase - fluconazole, "Aldetsina" - beclomethazole, "Erius" - desloratadine.
All substances have a similar effect. However, only a doctor can decide which drug, Avamis or Nazonex is most suitable in this case.
Sometimes the opinions of ENT doctors differ. Some experts are convinced that "Nazonex", its analogues differ only in price and place of production. Others are convinced that different active ingredients of drugs have different effects on diseases.
In any case, the decision is made by the doctor. "Nazonex", "Flixonase", "Erius", all the other drugs listed above can not be taken without a prescription: this can lead to serious consequences.
Nasonex, drug analogues have many contraindications.
First of all, with special care they are prescribed to pregnant women. In adult patients, this type of drug does not affect kidney function. However, they can cause pathology of the fetus.
Drugs are not prescribed for children under 12 years of age. Do not use them during infectious diseases or after surgery. Injuries to the nose are also a significant contraindication for drugs.
"Nazonex", analogues of the drug are not prescribed for patients with tuberculosis, suffering from any fungal infections, bacterial or viral diseases.
The choice of dosage of the spray depends on the condition of the patient, the type of his disease.
Usually, children are advised to use a spray (50 ml per stroke) twice a day. This is a preventative dose. The therapeutic dose can be doubled in special cases.
"Nazonex" is convenient in that its packaging (spray), after several calibration pressings, ejects exactly 50 ml of the medicine. Therefore, the dosage can be determined by simply pressing the spray head.
There are other forms of release of these drugs: tablets, syrups, ointments. Syrups are usually prescribed to young children. The ointment is applied in a thin layer with urticaria, allergic eczema, and other diseases.
Which drug, "Erius", "Nazonex", "Fluconazole" or others to prefer?
The answer is unequivocal: the one prescribed by the doctor.
However, sometimes the decisive moment is not the appointment of a specialist, but the price of the drug.
"Nazonex" on average costs 700-850 rubles. Its analogue "Erius" (most often it is sold in tablets or syrup) - 500 rubles. "Flixonase" costs 600 rubles, "Aldetsin" - within 300 rubles, "Avamis" - from 500 to 600 rubles.
Naturally, the price depends on the region and the amount of the drug in the package.