In order to answer the question of whether it is possible to instill the drug “Albucid” in the nose of children, it is necessary to determine what this drug is and what it is prescribed for. The medicine is available in the form of drops for both children and adults, differing only in the percentage of the active substance - sodium sulfacyl, or sulfacetamide. The main action of the component is aimed at eliminating bacteria such as streptococci, gonococci, Escherichia coli, staphylococci, chlamydia, etc. Since a single dose of the substance is quite small and its absorption level in the blood is quite low, children can instill Albutsid into the nose almost without restriction . It should be noted that newborns are prescribed the drug from the first minute of life for the prevention of eye diseases.
Drug action
Drops "Albucid" are an antimicrobial agent, the action of which is aimed at the destruction of the process of building amino acids in bacterial cells. As a result, the reproduction of pathogens is stopped. This drug has a wide range of effects, so it is often prescribed for various infections of the upper respiratory system.
At what rhinitis are these drops prescribed
It should be noted that such a medicine is not suitable in all cases of rhinitis. Means "Albucid" in the nose of children is prescribed only if the runny nose is of a bacterial nature. At the early stage of the disease, mucous discharge from the nasal cavity is observed, which is often provoked by viruses, therefore, the appointment of the drug in this case is impractical and useless. Indication for the use of drops "Albucid" is a prolonged runny nose, which is accompanied by a bacterial infection.
Signs of a bacterial rhinitis
- lingering course;
- the presence of thick, sometimes fetid discharge from the nasal cavity;
- greenish-yellow or green color of the discharge;
- inconclusive treatment of rhinitis with conventional medications.
In some cases, drops of "Albucid" for children are more effective than other antibiotics. This is because the antimicrobial substances contained in nasal drops are often able to affect only a certain type of bacteria. Getting on an insensitive pathogen, such an antibiotic, as a rule, does not work. Therefore, in order to find out whether it is possible to drip "Albucid" to a child, it is necessary to determine the exact cause of the common cold, otherwise all treatment will be in vain.
Indications
Basically, the drug is prescribed for the treatment of eye diseases such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis. It also eliminates various purulent lesions. Often, pediatricians prescribe drops of "Albucid" in the nose of children with bacterial infection of the upper respiratory system.
With an allergic rhinitis, the drug does not have a therapeutic effect. Therefore, before using this medicine, especially for young children, you should make sure that nasal discharge is not provoked by the body's reaction to teething. Infection of the nose is accompanied by greenish secretions, while allergies are characterized by transparent and bright squirrel.
Contraindications
Drops "Albucid", the use of which is safe even for newborns, still have some contraindications. The main one is the increased sensitivity of the body to drugs from the sulfonamide group. In addition, it is not recommended to use this medicine for renal failure, and also to take it simultaneously with silver-containing products.
The drug "Albucid" for children (the instructions describe in detail all the properties and effectiveness of this medication) is an indispensable tool for many young mothers, since it is quite simple to use.
Drug use
For the treatment of bacterial rhinitis, the drug "Albucid" should be instilled into each nostril, after cleaning the mucous membrane by washing with saline and subsequent mucus unclogging. If necessary, use an aspirator.
It should be noted that this medicine can be irritating, therefore, the dosage must be strictly observed. Before instilling the nose of the baby, it is recommended to dilute the solution with boiled water 1: 1 to reduce the concentration of the active substance. In each nostril should be installed no more than two drops of the drug three times a day.
If during the procedure the baby behaves uneasily and constantly turns, you can gently wipe his nose with a cotton swab dipped in water, while slightly tilting the head back. It is noted that the drug has a drying effect on the nasal mucosa, thereby reducing the number of secretions. Sometimes a child can react sharply to the administration of a medicine, which is explained by a burning sensation, so mothers should not be very worried about this. Using drops, you ensure that the active substance gets into the very epicenter of the accumulation of microbes, thereby protecting your child from taking antibacterial agents inside.
Only a pediatrician can decide whether to use the drug “Albucid” or not, therefore, at the first symptoms of a cold in your baby, be sure to consult a specialist. Modern pharmaceuticals constantly creates and develops new drugs that can be more effective and faster affect the causative agent of the disease, so the help of a doctor here will not be superfluous.