Many problems cause people with colds. The cold season is the period when a runny nose most often occurs, accompanied by a stuffy nose. You should not be skeptical of such a problem. A prolonged runny nose can lead to complications, for example, sinusitis. Drops in the nose with an antibiotic will help to avoid unpleasant consequences. Such drugs have an effect on the focus of infection.
Drops in the nose with an antibiotic are used in the treatment of sinusitis, sinusitis, rhinitis. The tool effectively kills pathogenic bacteria, relieves swelling of the nasal mucosa (some drugs). In addition, the use of an antibiotic will help to avoid a puncture in the treatment of sinusitis. For the convenience of the treatment process, manufacturers of modern drugs produce a nasal spray with an antibiotic. This design of the bottle is the most comfortable than the drip form.
Precautions when using antibiotic nasal preparations
An antibiotic in the nose is prescribed only by a doctor. Do not engage in treatment without first consulting a specialist. With very frequent use, nose drops with an antibiotic can cause some negative consequences, namely:
- addiction to the drug;
- thinning of the walls of the vessels of the nasal passage;
- violation of the intake of nutrients in the nasal membrane;
- the occurrence of bleeding with pressure drops;
- allergic reactions.
With extreme caution, drops in the nose with an antibiotic should be used in patients with hypertension, with heart diseases and with impaired thyroid function. Nursing mothers are advised to exclude the use of antibiotic drugs for the entire lactation period. For children, antibiotic drugs (including in the nose) are prescribed only by a pediatrician or ENT doctor. After a course of treatment therapy, it is advisable to take vitamins.
An overdose of the drug can cause headache, rapid heartbeat, nausea, drops in blood pressure, and depression. Taking antibiotics requires the supervision of a doctor. The course of treatment with drugs is usually seven days.
There are a lot of varieties of drops in the nose with an antibiotic in our time. In their choice should be very careful. The recommended drugs of the new generation are the medicines Isofra and Polydex (with phenylephrine). Isofra nasal spray is an antibiotic solution whose action is aimed at treating a cold of a bacterial nature. In addition, this spray copes with complications: pharyngitis and sinusitis. The composition of the "Polydex" includes two antibiotics, each of which is active in certain groups of microorganisms. The combination of components provides a good effect in the treatment of the common cold of an infectious origin. In addition, Polydex contains a vasoconstrictor substance, as well as a hormone with antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties.
When purchasing any drug, even prescribed by a doctor, you should carefully study the attached annotation. It details all the necessary information: indications for use, contraindications, dosage, side effects.
It is better for children to buy nasal sprays than drops, because, firstly, it’s very inconvenient for children to instill drops, and secondly, the nasal spray acts “precisely” on the lesion, and the right dosage is provided. This creates a pronounced therapeutic effect. However, among adults, it is the nasal spray bottle that is popular.
Human health depends on himself in the first place. With a timely visit to a specialist and with strict observance of all the doctor's recommendations, the healing process will begin soon. In order to avoid harming the body and treatment inefficiency, it is forbidden to use drugs on their own, without the recommendation of a specialist.