If getting rid of a common cold is beyond the power of the usual medications and it becomes chronic after the flu or SARS, Sunoref ointment will come to the rescue. The tool is intended for the treatment of acute or permanent rhinitis, inflammation of the bone walls and their shell. In addition, the ointment is prescribed for inflammation of the tonsils, larynx, tonsillitis.
How does ointment work?
The active components of the ointment have an anti-inflammatory effect, due to which there is a disinfection of the inner cavity of the nose. Eucalyptus oil promotes wound healing and is responsible for the anesthetic effect. Due to this, therapy with ointment is much easier. Sunoref ointment is characterized by antiflogistic and vasoconstrictive abilities. The drug is intended to combat microorganisms.
Ointment ingredients
- Ephedrine. Thanks to it, a vasoconstrictor effect is achieved. It belongs to narcotic substances, so you can get an ointment in a pharmacy by prescription.
- Eucalyptus oil. It has a plant origin. Due to fellandrene and aromandrene, it neutralizes pathogenic microorganisms. Provides bactericidal and antiseptic effect.
- Camphor. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
- Streptocide. Antimicrobial substance.
- Norsulfazole. An antibacterial substance that belongs to the group of sulfonamide therapeutic agents. Used to treat various infectious diseases.
Analogs
In the treatment of rhinitis, Sunoref (ointment) has a good therapeutic effect. An analogue of the drug is the medicine "Streptocide". It has a detrimental effect on gonococci, streptococci, meningococci, pneumococci, Escherichia coli and other bacteria. The action of "Streptocide" is achieved due to the active substances, which are listed in its composition.
Side effects
When using Sunoref ointment, light dizziness may appear. Sometimes there is a feeling of anxiety, headache, allergies.
Release form
The drug "Sunoref" is on sale in glass bottles or tubes of 15 g. Ointment "Sunoref" is available in pharmacies exclusively by prescription. An ointment is used more often than a spray. This is primarily due to the fact that the drug is more economically consumed and covers the entire mucous membrane of the nose, which means that the concentration of the active substance received will be greater, and therapy will be more effective.
"Sunoref" (ointment): instruction
Ointment is applied to the inner nasal cavity 3-4 times a day. Suitable for external use only.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to use Sunoref ointment if there is an individual intolerance to sulfanilamide preparations. It is not recommended to administer this drug to patients suffering from hypertension. If insomnia bothers you, do not apply Sunoref before bedtime.
Storage
The drug is stored in a tightly corked tube in a cool place where sunlight does not penetrate. The shelf life of the ointment is 24 months.