Colds haunt a person at any time of the year. But the autumn-winter period is especially rich in them, when the flu and acute respiratory infections become an epidemic. Runny nose is one of the persistent symptoms of colds. To learn more about the drug from the common cold "Pinosol Ointment", instructions for it in the article are given in a very detailed form. It tells about its effectiveness and the rules for taking the drug.
Using
The drug "Pinosol" is available in two dosage forms: in the form of drops or ointments. If you consider, based on the instructions, "Pinosol" composition is predominantly vegetable: these are oils - eucalyptus and ordinary pine, thymol, menthol, tocopherol acetate. The drug has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. It is not addictive and relieves swelling that occurs on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. Indications for use of the drug are runny nose, chronic and acute diseases of the nasal mucosa and nasopharynx, in which the mucous membrane dries. The drug belongs to over-the-counter. It is used in the postoperative period when the patient underwent surgery on the nasal cavity. For administration, Pinosol Ointment is applied to a cotton swab and the anterior sections of the nasal cavity are treated. Then the wings of the nose are pinched, and the product is rubbed over the mucosa. It is recommended to continue treatment for one to two weeks. If there is no improvement, consult a doctor. The drug "Pinosol" can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindications
Sometimes, a frivolous attitude develops in people with a runny nose, as if it was a trifle not worthy of serious attention. Nevertheless, when choosing a medicine, it is worthwhile to consult a doctor, and not make a choice on your own, based on the recommendations of the pharmacists of the pharmacy. Because many drugs, in addition to therapeutic effects, have side effects. So, for example, "Pinosol ointment", instructions the use of which eloquently suggests that allergic reactions are possible, cannot be used in the treatment of children under two years of age. In addition, it is necessary to use the drug carefully and avoid contact with eyes.
Side effects of Pinosol Ointment, instructions calls the following: burning, itching, redness. Swelling of the nasal mucosa is also possible. If such reactions occur, consult a doctor. A medical consultation can draw your attention to such an undesirable effect of treating a runny nose with Pinosol, such as the occurrence of drug rhinitis, which can be triggered by the components contained in its composition.
The oils present in the drug disrupt the mucous membrane, and thus undesirable complications may appear. Therefore, Pinosol is not suitable for long-term treatment. In cases of acute respiratory viral infections, it is not recommended to use preparations containing oils, since they do not have an action that constricts blood vessels, which can ease a runny nose, but contribute to the formation of a film on the surface of the nasal mucosa. This leads to gluing of the cilia of the epithelium and reduces immunity, which does not allow the fight against the multiplication of viruses. In this case, resort to complex treatment with several drugs, the effect of which is complementary.
" Pinosol", as a herbal medicine, is suitable for the treatment of colds in children. This was confirmed by clinical and laboratory studies that were carried out in 2003-2004. They proved that the drug relieves colds in babies. It is also recommended for adults, but before using the drug Pinosol Ointment, the instructions should be studied by the consumer. It is necessary to observe the treatment time and dosage. Consultation with a doctor is mandatory, this will not harm your health.