In the article, we consider the instructions for use for drops of "Galazolin".
A popular group of drugs for controlling the common cold is vasoconstrictor drugs. One of the representatives of this group is the tool "Galazolin." Whether this medication is allowed to children and how to use it correctly, we will tell further.
Release form
According to the instructions for use, "Galazolin" is produced in two forms:
- In the form of drops in the nose. Therapeutic drops are packaged in bottles of 10 milliliters. It is a clear liquid without coloring. Each bottle is equipped with a dropper.
- In the form of a nasal gel. We are talking about an almost colorless viscous liquid, which can be somewhat opalescent. One bottle of gel may include 10 grams of the drug. Packaging is equipped with a special dispenser.
Both forms of this drug are produced in two dosage forms - 0.1 and 0.05 percent. Now, having become acquainted with the release forms of the drug in question, we will consider what its composition is.
The composition of the drug
As indicated by the instructions for use with Galazolin, xylometazoline acts as the main component of any form of the drug. At a concentration of 0.05%, it is presented in a dosage of 0.5 milligrams per 1 gram of gel. In a preparation with a concentration of 0.1%, the amount of active substance in 1 milliliter drops is 1 milligram.
Excipients in drops and gel almost completely coincide. They are purified water along with sodium dodecahydrate hydrogen phosphate and benzalkonium chloride, and in addition, sorbitol is present in the composition along with disodium edetate. In addition, there is hyetellosis in the nasal gel.
Principle of exposure
In accordance with the instructions for use with "Galazolin", the substance xylometazoline, which is part of the drug, can narrow the vessels in the nasal mucosa. A similar effect is due to the effect of the drug on adrenergic receptors. After topical use of Galazolin, the following effects are observed:
- Swelling of the nasal mucosa disappears.
- Redness of the mucous membranes is reduced.
- Nose breathing is greatly facilitated.
- The amount of discharge is reduced.
The therapeutic effect of the medication begins, as a rule, to manifest itself just a few minutes after the medication is introduced into the nose. Against this background, the effect of the drops lasts up to six hours, and after treatment with the gel, it lasts up to ten hours. "Galazolin" for the eyes, instructions for use confirms this, is not used.
Next, we’ll talk about the indications for use and find out in which cases the described medical product is suitable for treatment.
Indications
What else can you learn from the instructions for use with Galazolin? The drug in question is used in the following cases:
- If the patient has acute rhinitis caused by viruses.
- In the presence of acute rhinitis of bacterial origin.
- In the presence of hay fever, and in addition, against the background of otitis media.
- If the patient has acute sinusitis.
- Against the background of the development of allergic rhinitis.
- In case of exacerbation of chronic sinusitis.
Age restrictions: "Galazolin" for children
The appointment of any form of this tool is contraindicated in children under two years of age. Babies who are already two years old are prescribed drops with a 0.05 percent concentration of xylometazoline.
Instructions for use with Galazolin nasal drops should be strictly observed.
Starting at the age of three, a 0.05 percent gel can be used. A higher concentration of the active compound is prescribed for up to six years. At the same time, babies who are already six years old are prescribed the medicine in drops. 0.1% gel is allowed only from the age of twelve.
This is confirmed by instructions for use for "Galazolin" for children.
Contraindications
The medication is not prescribed to patients in the following cases:
- In the presence of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
- In the presence of an atrophic form of rhinitis.
- If the patient develops tachycardia.
- When glaucoma appears.
- In case of high blood pressure.
- In the presence of previous surgery on the meninges.
Drops in the nose are prohibited for people with hyperthyroidism. As for the gel, it is usually used with great care with this diagnosis. In addition, increased medical attention requires the appointment of "Galazolin" in diabetes.
Side effects
After using “Galazolin”, a local reaction may occur, which often appears when the treatment is carried out for too long or when the medicine is injected too often into the nose. In such situations, the mucous membrane is very dry, and the patient complains of an unpleasant sensation and burning sensation. In addition, the discharge can be amplified, and in some, swelling of the nasopharynx is not excluded.
In rare cases, therapy with drops and gel leads to the appearance of a systemic adverse reaction in the form of tachycardia and high blood pressure. In addition, nausea is possible along with drowsiness, arrhythmia, insomnia, visual impairment and other symptoms. In addition, prolonged use of the drug sometimes causes depression and drug rhinitis in people.
Instructions for use and dosage of medication
When using this medication, certain recommendations must be observed:
- Before using this tool, you need to clean your nose.
- Drops are allowed no more than three times a day. Children who are younger than six years old can drip the medicine twice a day. At the age of six years, this medication is buried three times.
- A single dose at the age of two to six years - two drops. Children from six years old and adults can drip three drops.
- The gel is injected into the nose with an interval of eight to ten hours. At the age of three to twelve years, one administration is prescribed in each nasal passage. Adolescents who are over twelve and adults are prescribed 100 micrograms of the active ingredient in each nostril.
- Before introducing the gel, you need to remove the nozzle and press the dispenser several times until the medicine appears.
- The duration of Galazolin therapy in both children and adults is usually about five days. The maximum allowable period of use of the drug is two weeks.
Overdose
In the event that more “Galazolin” is instilled than prescribed by the doctor, an excess of the drug can penetrate the stomach, which subsequently leads to pronounced sedative effects (people become drowsy, they become confused, and breathing may also be disturbed). In addition, an overdose can provoke tachycardia along with increased pressure and a disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat. If such symptoms occur, it is necessary to see a doctor.
Interaction
Drops of "Galazolin" in the nose, according to the instructions for use, can not be used with drugs that are inhibitors. In the event that the patient receives such medications, at least two weeks should elapse between their use and treatment with the means described by us. Also, this drug is incompatible with tricyclic antidepressants. When other sympathomimetics are prescribed at the same time, their therapeutic effect may increase, which is very important to consider when determining the dosage.
Terms of sale
As indicated by the instructions for use with Galazolin, gel and drops are non-prescription drugs. Due to this, they can be freely bought in most domestic pharmacies. For a bottle with 0.05% drops you need to pay thirty-five rubles. For the packaging of 0.05% of the gel will have to pay about one hundred and twenty rubles.
Storage Features
Drops in the nose “Galazolin” and gel, according to the instructions for use, keep at home in a place hidden from direct sunlight, in which there is no access for children. When storing the drug, the air temperature cannot exceed twenty degrees. The expiration date of medicinal drops in the nose is usually four years. A sealed packaging of the gel is stored for three years. After opening, the gel must be stored for no longer than twelve weeks.
Now it's time to find out what consumers write about this medicine.
Reviews about the drug
There are a lot of satisfied reviews about the use of Galazolin. People praise this medication for its quick action, and in addition, for the lack of taste and smell.
Often, pronounced vasoconstrictor effect and low cost are noted as advantages. Among the disadvantages of the drug, addiction is most often mentioned, thus, as consumers write, after a few days of therapy, not a drop or gel can help.
In addition, many parents who used "Galazolin" to treat their children, it is noted that this medication is very dry nasal mucosa.
Analogs
In the event that you need to replace "Galazolin", you can use another drug with the same active ingredient. For example, a doctor may prescribe one of the following medicines: Otrivin, along with Fornos, Xylen, Rinonorm, Rinomaris, Ximelin, Snoop, and others.
Most of the above drugs are available in the form of drops in the nose, but many can be produced in the form of a spray. At a dosage of 0.05 percent, they are prescribed starting from the age of two. As for the solution with a concentration of 0.1 percent, such a drug is used for children who are already six years old. Spray is also very often recommended, starting at the age of six.