In the article, we consider the instructions for use for children and adults for the Dolphin medication.
When the first symptoms of a runny nose occur, people usually use vasoconstrictive drops and do not realize that such drugs are not able to cure it. These drops narrow the blood vessels and reduce the manifestations of swelling of the nasal mucosa, however, do not eliminate the cause of the inflammatory process. In addition, the prolonged use of such medications leads to damage to the walls of blood vessels, and a runny nose becomes permanent.
To eliminate the symptoms of the common cold and its main reason, there is a Dolphin drug complex.
Pharmacological properties and composition of the drug
The therapeutic effect of the drug is due to the presence in its composition of a large number of mineral salts and active biological additives.
The composition of "Dolphin" includes:
- iodine and sodium chloride, which kill pathogenic viruses and bacteria;
- magnesium ions that contribute to the restoration of cells of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx;
- zinc and selenium, which contribute to the creation of local immunity in the nasal cavity;
- licorice extracts with a protective and antiallergic effect;
- rosehip extracts that actively destroy pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
Release Forms
The complex for washing the nose is made in the form of powders that are diluted with water and poured into a specialized device.
There is an adult and children's Dolphin. Instructions are included in each pack.
The adult complex includes a 240 mg bottle and 30 sachets of powder, each weighing 2 grams.
"Dolphin" for children from 7 years old - 30 bags of powder for dilution with water and a bottle, but this device has a smaller volume - 120 ml, and the weight of each bag is 1 gram.
As a rule, one such set is enough for the entire course of therapy from a cold. The Dolphin washing device (according to the instructions) is very easy to use. It consists of a cap with a tube and a special bottle of 120 or 240 ml. This device is equipped with a unique ability to adjust the speed and strength of the drug in the nasal passages. This eliminates the occurrence of unpleasant sensations, and the procedure itself takes about three minutes.
Indications for use
According to the instructions to Dolphin, the main recommendations for using this treatment complex are:
- Rhinitis (in acute and chronic course).
- Acute and chronic sinusitis (frontal sinusitis, sinusitis, etc.).
- Rhinitis during pregnancy.
- Allergic rhinitis (for prevention and treatment).
- Dry nasal mucosa.
- Conditions after injuries and surgical interventions in the nose.
- ARVI prevention.
- In children, adenoids.
- Otitis (acute or in the stage of exacerbation of chronic).
- Hygiene of the nose - for persons who are employed in hazardous industries and athletes.
This is confirmed by the instructions for "Dolphin" for washing the nose. We will review the reviews at the end of the article.
The method of using the medical complex
In a bottle, you should draw 240 ml or 120 ml (children or adult complex) of boiled water, heated to 35 degrees and pour the contents of the bag into it. After that, you need to close the lid and shake the bottle so that the medicinal powder is completely dissolved.
As indicated by the instructions for children to Dolphin to rinse the nose, if congestion is noted, vasoconstrictor drops (Naphthyzin or Xylen) should be used before rinsing. This is necessary in order to relieve swelling of the nasal and ear passages, since water that gets inside can cause an inflammatory process in the middle ear. After instillation, you need to thoroughly clean the passages and proceed to rinse with "Dolphin" for the nose. The instructions are best studied in advance.
To do this, bend over the sink and attach the lid of the device to one nostril, hold your breath and press the bottle. The drug solution enters the nose, after which it is poured into the second nostril and flows out of it.
Each parent should know how to use Dolphin for washing the nose for children? The instruction indicates that after this procedure, the bottle should be rearranged to another nostril and repeat the manipulation several times. At the end of the washing procedure, you should blow your nose.
Special recommendations
In accordance with the instructions for Dolphin, when washing the nose, you should not tilt your head to one side, as the liquid can enter the middle ear cavity. Within ten minutes after rinsing, remnants of the solution may leak from the nasal passages, so the procedure should not be performed before bedtime. In the cool season, the treatment procedure should not be performed before going out, but about 30-60 minutes before.
When washing the nose with this complex, you should not sharply press the device, the pressure should be gradual and slow.
This is stated in the instructions for use. The price of Dolphin is of interest to many and will be presented below.
Congestion in ears after flushing. What to do?
In such a situation, ear congestion means that a drug solution has entered the cavity. This often causes a pathology such as eustacheitis, therefore, with the first symptoms of stuffiness or "gurgling" in the ear, patients are advised to take the following measures:
- Instill the nose with vasoconstrictor drops (on the side where the ear is laid) and tilt the head to this side, holding it in this position for 5 minutes.
- Take an empty device for washing the nose, squeeze it and attach it to the nostril. The opposite nostril should be closed with a finger.
- In this position, it is necessary to open the bottle. After that, repeat a similar event in relation to the other nostril.
Such manipulations help to remove deep fluid from the nasal cavity. If water enters the middle ear, rinsing must be stopped for several days and be sure to consult a doctor. About this warns the instruction.
The price of Dolphin for washing the nose is quite reasonable.
Side effects
When washing the nose with the help of a special complex "Dolphin", most often if the procedure is carried out incorrectly, the following side effects may occur:
- Eustacheitis, which is an inflammation of the Eustachian tubes that are located in the middle ear.
- Nosebleeds.
Contraindications
The instruction for Dolphin is very detailed.
Despite the fact that the composition of the medicinal powder for the preparation of solutions for washing the nasal passages does not include any chemical components, but only natural mineral salts, there are some contraindications for the use of this therapeutic complex:
- Children's age (up to four years).
- The tendency of the patient to the occurrence of nosebleeds (weak vascular walls).
- Tumors of the nasal cavity (benign or malignant).
- Allergic reactions to drug components.
- Absolute nasal congestion.
- Cases of mechanical obstruction of the airways (for example, with curvature of the nasal septum).
What else does the instruction for Dolphin tell us?
Pregnancy Use
The treatment complex for the common cold is allowed for use during pregnancy, however, due to the tension of the vessels of the nose, nasal bleeding may develop in this category of patients. Therefore, the procedure for washing the nose should be with some caution.
Interaction with other drugs
When using the Dolphin powder, the instruction allows the use of any other drugs. Nevertheless, it is very important to know that the wrong dosage of solutions can contribute to damage to the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx.
Benefits of the drug
There are several methods for washing the nose, but all of them must be carried out by medical personnel in clinics and hospitals. Such manipulations can give patients unpleasant sensations.
Mineral-vegetable complex "Dolphin" is designed specifically for washing the nose at home. This process is painless and is carried out quite quickly. It is allowed to use the product for children and pregnant women.
During the washing procedure, the solution fills the lower and middle nasal passages, after which it washes the nasopharynx and flows from the opposite nostril. When the solution enters the nose, it reflexively raises the soft palate, blocking the nasopharynx. This circumstance prevents the patient from choking, and the solution freely leaves and removes mucus, viruses, bacteria, dust particles and various allergens. The result comes very quickly - already after the first procedure of washing with the medicine, the patient begins to recover nasal breathing. This is indicated in the instructions for use with Dolphin.
After several procedures, the inflammatory process subsides significantly, moistening the nasal mucosa, which on its own begins to fight pathogens.
The drug "Dolphin" is used not only to combat the common cold. It can be used for chronic and acute rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, etc. Therefore, rinsing the nose has become one of the main methods of treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx.
The cost of the drug
A set for the treatment of the common cold "Dolphin", which includes a device for washing the nose and 10 bags for adults of 2 grams, costs about 350-400 rubles.
A device and 30 bags for children per 1 gram costs 500 - 600 rubles.
Sachets for children in the amount of 30 sachets - has a price of 320 rubles, and for adults - 370 rubles.
Each package also contains an annotation and recommendations for the use of the product.
Inhaler
Also on sale you can find the Dolphin inhaler. The instructions for it are simple and understandable. This is a compact plastic device in white. This device consists of two parts: an insert and a body with nozzles for the nose.
Inside such an inhaler is a container for a medicinal solution, which is a mixture of essential oils:
- Menthol, which has anti-inflammatory, cooling properties, relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, deodorizes, fights pathogenic microflora.
- Camphor, restoring and facilitating breathing.
- Vaseline oil, which strengthens the vascular walls and relieves inflammation.
- Eucalyptus ether, which is a powerful natural antiseptic with immunomodulatory properties.
Thanks to the use of the Dolphin double nasal inhaler according to the instructions, the following clinical effects are achieved:
- The intensity of inflammation in the respiratory system decreases.
- The metabolic process, local blood circulation improves.
- The mucus liquefies, it quickly eliminates from the nose.
- Swelling is reduced, breathing is facilitated.
- Local immunity is stimulated.
- The destruction of bacteria, microbes and other pathogenic microorganisms that live in the nasal passages.
The device is well suited for the treatment of the common cold of any etiology at home.
Also, according to the instructions "Dolphin" for the throat can be used. According to ENT doctors, it is highly effective in rinsing. Experts recommend including this device in the complex treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, chronic rhinitis and other pathologies of ENT organs of an allergic and infectious nature. In addition, the use of this drug allows you to quickly cope with ethmoiditis, sinusitis, drug rhinitis and dry nose syndrome. In this case, you can use concomitant antibacterial therapy prescribed for a variety of infectious lesions.
This is confirmed by the instructions to the "Dolphin" for the nose. The price of the inhaler is quite reasonable.
Analogs
The analogues of the drug are:
- "Aqualor".
- "Aqua Maris".
- "Salin."
- Delufen.
- "Physiomer."
It is important to understand that a doctor should select a replacement agent.
Reviews
Sets for washing the nose and treating ENT pathologies are very popular today, and this is due to their high efficiency.
Patient reviews contain a large amount of information about the properties of this medicine. Firstly, they note that already in the first days of using this product, overall health improves, the respiratory process normalizes, and nasal congestion is noticeably reduced. Good reviews have been left about the use of this medication for sinusitis. Patients observed that after washing the nose during blowing, a large amount of purulent discharge comes out, the maxillary sinuses are released, which reduces the manifestation of the disease and cures it.
Specialists everywhere prescribe these complexes for any diseases of the nasopharynx. They argue that this tool helps to cope with them much faster and increase the effectiveness of medications that are used in concomitant therapy. Doctors also recommend using Dolphin for nose hygiene, especially for people who are prone to seasonal allergies. At the same time, dust particles and allergens are washed out of the nasal passages, which facilitates well-being during the flowering period of plants.
With regard to adverse reactions when using "Dolphin", they usually occur extremely rarely, and, most often, with improper use of the device for washing procedures or inadequate dosage of solutions. In this case, eustachitis occurs as one of the most common side effects, but this can also be avoided by carefully reading the methods for the correct use of Dolphin sets. When washing, most often during the initial procedures, patients often notice tingling in the nose and a slight burning sensation, however, such symptoms pass to the second or third procedure.
We have reviewed the instructions for children and adults for the Dolphin preparation.