Perhaps with a runny nose, every person faced, even rarely sick. Most often, with the appearance of a cold in the nasal mucosa , an inflammatory process begins to develop, which is a kind of protective reaction of the body. At the same time, rhinitis must be treated as soon as possible, since it, among other things, causes a lot of inconvenience. Among other drugs, an ENT practice often uses a solution of colloidal silver. It is part of many medicines. For example, you can note the drug "Collargol" - drops in the nose.
This tool is recommended for acute and chronic rhinitis, enlarged adenoids in children. Since in its pure form the medicine is not used for medicinal purposes, it is usually diluted with water in pharmacies until a solution of 2 to 5% is obtained (depending on the purpose).
The composition of the drug includes colloidal silver and albumin, designed to better connect the molecules to each other. Thanks to these substances, drops have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and astringent effects. When instilling them in the nose, an improvement in the patient's condition is noted, and the effect occurs in the shortest possible time. When buying a solution in pharmacies, a prescription from a doctor is not required.
The drug "Collargol" (drops in the nose), the instruction allows for use from a very early age. This is due to the fact that this drug has a minimum of contraindications, however, as well as side effects. So, the medication is not used in therapy if the patient has an individual intolerance to the components that are contained in it (silver and albumin).
Side effects of the drug "Collargol" (drops in the nose), the instruction does not indicate. However, it should be borne in mind that the silver contained here refers to heavy metals, which tend to stay in the body for a long time, as they are poorly excreted. A high concentration of this substance can lead to consequences such as the development of argyrosis (the appearance of a gray skin tone) and other diseases. Therefore, in most cases, the drug is not recommended for frequent and prolonged use.
Drops "Collargol" for children should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Most often, the duration of treatment does not exceed five days. Apply the drug 2-3 times a day. The dosage and the exact treatment regimen are prescribed by the doctor. The drug goes well with many drugs, including antibiotics, so it can be used in complex therapy.
The instruction does not say anything about how to use Collargol (drops in the nose) during pregnancy and lactation, therefore, the doctor should decide on the advisability of treatment with the drug at this time.
If the solution, when instilled into the nose, does not give any effect, and the discharge only intensifies, you need to contact a specialist in ENT diseases, who will select a more effective drug that has anti-inflammatory effect.
The medicine "Collargol" (drops in the nose), the instruction recommends that you store in a dark container, in a place protected from sunlight. The diluted solution must be used within a month. A medication can also help in the treatment of purulent rhinitis. Before using it, it is necessary to rinse the nose with saline solution or means based on sea water (for example, Aqua Maris, Aqua Lor, etc.).
Most patients who used the drug to treat the common cold note its high effectiveness. With the correct use of drops, uncomplicated forms of rhinitis can be eliminated in a few days. However, do not self-medicate, and before instilling the drug, you must consult a specialist.
In other forms (ointments, poorly diluted solutions), the drug is used to treat conjunctivitis, urethritis, chronic cystitis, and some infectious diseases.