In the article, we consider the instructions and reviews for Sinupret. A medical product is a combined herbal medicine that has an antiviral, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic effect.
Release form and composition of the drug
Sinupret is available in several pharmaceutical forms. Drops for oral use are poured into 100 ml tinted glass bottles and packaged in cardboard boxes that contain instructions with a detailed description of the medication and the rules for its use. A special dropper-dispenser is built on the top of the bottle, which allows you to accurately measure the required dosage of the drug.
Reviews about Sinupret drops are mostly positive.
The contents of each bottle is a clear aqueous-alcoholic solution of yellow or brownish color with a characteristic aroma of medicinal herbs. The composition of the medicinal product includes the following plant elements:
- gentian root;
- primrose flowers;
- sorrel;
- elderberry flowers;
- verbena grass.
Ethanol and purified water are included as additional components in the medicine. Slight sediment is allowed at the bottom of the vial.
The tablets of this medicine are dragees - round, biconvex, coated with a greenish shell. The composition of this drug form contains the same basic substances as in the drops. As additional components, dragee contains colloidal silicon dioxide, sorbitol, potato starch, water, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, stearic acid. According to reviews, Sinupret tablets are well tolerated by patients.
Syrup for children "Sinupret" has a cherry flavor. Contains similar active substances, as well as liquid maltitol, cherry flavor and purified water.
Sinupret exhibits the following actions:
- Immunostimulating - the drug works as an immunomodulator, reducing the number of relapses and complications of the disease.
- Antiviral - inhibits the reproduction of viruses that cause respiratory diseases.
- Antibacterial - the drug exhibits antibacterial activity against a variety of pathogens of colds.
- Secretolytic - reduces the amount of secreted secretion and the number of inflammatory mediators.
- Anti-inflammatory - reduces the effects of swelling and inflammatory reactions, facilitates nasal breathing.
According to reviews, Sinupret is very effective for sinusitis.
Medicinal plants in the composition of this medication inhibit the growth of viruses, including parainfluenza and influenza A. The result of the application also is the restoration of drainage functions and ventilation of the maxillary sinuses, which significantly accelerates recovery. In addition, the drug relieves discomfort during respiratory pathologies, eliminates nasal congestion, and increases the protective qualities of the airway epithelium. Significantly increases the effectiveness of therapy while taking antibacterial drugs.
The reviews of Sinupret confirm this.
Indications for use
The medicine is prescribed for adults and children after 2 years of age as part of combination therapy to combat sinusitis of a diverse nature of origin, which are characterized by the formation of a thick and viscous secretion.
According to reviews, Sinupret drops are better for children than tablets, but it’s even better to use a special form for children - syrup.
The main purpose of the Sinupret medication is to treat a variety of nasopharyngeal diseases that have an infectious etiology. The drug is effective in pathologies of the respiratory organs, which are accompanied by the formation of a viscous secretion in the nasal passages. According to the instructions, the medication can be used to treat the following diseases:
- laryngitis;
- pneumonia;
- flu;
- tracheobronchitis;
- sinusitis;
- chronic and acute sinusitis;
- pharyngitis;
- rhinitis of allergic origin;
- bronchitis (in order to dilute and remove sputum);
- frontites.
In the treatment of inflammatory processes in the region of the maxillary sinuses, this medication contributes to significant relief during the first days of use, according to reviews of Sinupret.
Contraindications
This medication has several limitations and contraindications, which indicates the need to carefully read the instructions before starting therapy.
Contraindications to the use of drops and Sinupret syrup are:
- age up to 2 years;
- chronic alcoholism;
- cirrhosis, severe changes in liver function;
- severe forms of epilepsy, which is complicated by frequent epileptic seizures and high status epilepticus;
- skull injuries and brain pathology (including a history).
Tablets can not be used for the following diseases and conditions:
- lactase or isomaltase deficiency;
- intolerance to galactose or fructose;
- age to 6 years.
According to reviews, Sinupret is ideal for children.
Dosage and Administration
The medicine is intended for oral administration. A single dosage is recommended to be diluted in a small amount of water (in a tablespoon or at the bottom of a glass). Depending on the severity of the pathological process, the age of the patient and his individual characteristics, the specialist selects an effective and correct dosage. According to the instructions, it is:
- children 2-6 years old are prescribed 15 drops 2 times a day;
- children 6-12 years old - 25 drops 3 times a day;
- after 12 years and adults, the recommended dose is 3 times a day, 50 drops. Reviews about the "Sinupret" for children are of interest to many.
Tablets for children 6-12 years old are prescribed 1 pc. 3 times a day, from 12 years old and adults - 2 pcs. 3 times a day.
Syrup is prescribed mainly for children:
- from 2 to 5 years - 2.1 ml 3 times a day;
- from 6 to 11 years - 3.5 ml 3 times a day.
The duration of the therapeutic course is also determined individually, and in most cases it is 7-10 days. If during this period the patient’s condition has not improved or a deterioration in the dynamics of the development of pathology is noted, it is imperative that the doctor reappears.
We will review the reviews of Sinupret (it is often prescribed for children) at the end of the article.
Pregnancy and lactation
"Sinupret" during pregnancy can be used only after the appointment of a doctor. It is recommended to use tablets, as the drops contain ethanol, which penetrates the placenta and provokes fetal abnormalities and a delay in its development.
During lactation, Sinupret is not prescribed. If therapy with this drug is necessary, a woman is recommended to temporarily stop the lactation process.
Adverse reactions
According to the instructions and reviews for Sinupret, in general, this medication is well tolerated by patients, but in some cases, individuals with high individual sensitivity may experience the following negative effects:
- Digestive organs: pain in the stomach, vomiting, nausea, upset stools, burning mouth, excessive salivation, impaired taste.
- Allergic skin reactions: pruritus, minor urticaria.
- Cardiovascular system: dyspnea, dizziness, palpitations.
According to reviews, Sinupret drops and syrup cause fewer side effects than tablets.
In more severe situations, reactions such as angioedema or anaphylactic shock may occur.
Overdose symptoms
Cases of overdose with this pharmacological agent are extremely rare, however, in order to avoid the occurrence of the above side effects, it is not recommended to exceed the recommended dosages. In the case of oral administration of a large amount of the drug, the patient may open up vomiting, drowsiness, lethargy and confusion may occur. In such situations, it is recommended to provoke vomiting and give activated charcoal or any other enterosorbent, and then seek medical help. If necessary, specialists will conduct symptomatic treatment to the patient.
Reviews of Sinupret in tablets, drops and syrup should be consulted in advance.
Drug interaction
The medication is prescribed in most cases in combination with anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and local antiseptics for the treatment of nasal passages. Such a therapeutic combination can provide the maximum therapeutic effect and speedy recovery of the patient.
In the case of the use of this medication simultaneously with drugs based on ethyl alcohol, some caution should be observed, since there is a high risk of developing complicated consequences and side effects from the digestive system and liver.
This is confirmed by the instruction to the Sinupret. According to reviews, for children, the drug is completely safe.
Special recommendations
The drug is used with caution in patients diagnosed with diabetes, and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Since the pharmacological preparation in the form of drops contains alcohol, this should also be taken into account when prescribing to people with a history of liver and kidney pathologies, as well as chronic alcohol dependence.
During clinical studies, it was found that this pharmacological agent can cause a decrease in concentration and slight dizziness in patients during treatment. With this in mind, Sinupret medicine should be taken with caution in patients whose professional activities are related to driving a car and operating complex machinery.
Price
The cost of the medicine in the form of drops is approximately 350 rubles. In tablet form, the drug costs about 320 rubles.
According to reviews, Sinupret's analogues are no less effective.
Analogs
At the moment, there are many drugs on the pharmacological market that have a similar effect to the Sinupret drug. These include:
- "Fluditec" is a medication of mucolytic and mucoregulatory effects, which is also an immunostimulant. The active substance - carbocysteine ​​regulates the secretory functions of goblet cells located in the bronchial mucosa. This substance reduces the activity of these cells and reduces the secretion of mucus, facilitating its removal from the respiratory tract and stimulating the drainage activity of the bronchi. In addition, this medicine regulates the activity of the sialyltransferase enzyme, leading to a normalization of the ratio of acidic and neutral mucins, which helps to thin the sputum and reduce its viscosity and density. The drug normalizes mucociliary transport, restores the structure of the epithelial tissue of the respiratory organs.
- "Cinnabsin" is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis). This medicine is homeopathic, helps reduce swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses, and normalizes nasal breathing.
- “Asinis” is a combined homeopathic medicine, has anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating and secretomotor activity, helps to reduce the severity of exudative phenomena, swelling and normalization of the functions of the vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminating hyperemia and itching. In addition, the drug normalizes quantitative and qualitative indicators of the secretion, stimulates the outflow of mucus and restores mucociliary clearance. Asinis normalizes the regeneration process, reduces the intensity of inflammation and stimulates the purification of the mucosa from pus and crusts.
- "Adrianol" is a combined medical product for the treatment of infectious pathologies of the nasal passages. The composition of the product contains trimazolin and phenylephrine, which are vasoconstrictor substances that have an anti-edematous effect on the nasal mucosa with local use. Reducing puffiness helps to normalize breathing and reduce pressure in the middle ear and maxillary sinuses. The viscous consistency of the drug significantly increases the duration of its exposure.
- Ribomunil is an immunomodulatory drug that is a proteoglycan-riboxomal complex. It has the ability to activate cellular and humoral immunity. Ribosomes that are present in this agent contain specific antigens that are identical to surface bacterial antigens. They stimulate the production of antibodies to these microbes (the effect of an oral vaccine).
Reviews about Sinupret
There are quite a lot of reviews about this medicine, and most of them are positive. They contain information about the high effectiveness of this medication in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of an infectious nature that affect the respiratory organs, in particular the nasopharynx.
There are reviews of "Sinupret" with sinusitis.
Patients on the background of drug treatment observed that pathological symptoms disappear much faster than usual, the disease proceeds in a milder form, and the pleasant taste and aroma of this drug makes it easier to take, which is very important for parents whose children refuse to take the medicine. Many patients claim that this remedy is very effective for bronchopulmonary pathologies of an inflammatory nature, facilitates the elimination of sputum when coughing, and has some calming effect.
According to reviews, "Sinupret" is very well tolerated, almost never causes dyspeptic disorders, cephalgia and all kinds of allergic reactions. Specialists also characterize this drug as harmless and highly effective. But despite this, as well as the fact that the composition of this pharmacological preparation contains exclusively natural components, doctors do not recommend using it on their own, it is advisable that the patient receive specialist recommendations before treatment.
We reviewed the instructions for use and reviews of Sinupret.