With the onset of cold weather, many people have colds. And most often it is the upper respiratory tract that suffers. Runny nose is dangerous for its complications. Therefore, ignoring it is extremely unsafe. Today, many drugs have been developed that can cope with such symptoms. One of them is the medicine “Rinazolin”. Instructions means a complete description of the drug. Consider her.
Drug description
So, what is the “Rinazolin" remedy? The instruction positions the medication as a vasoconstrictive decongestant. The medicine is intended for the treatment of pathologies of the nasal cavity.
The main substance is oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Thanks to this component, the drug has the following effects on the body:
- in the area of application, it narrows the vessels;
- reduces swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, nose;
- restores breathing;
- reduces discharge from the nasal cavity;
- restores aeration of the middle ear, paranasal sinuses;
- prevents the occurrence of bacterial complications (otitis media, sinusitis, sinusitis).
In addition, according to the instructions attached to the Rinazolin medication, the drug has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antiviral and antioxidant effects on the body.
Such properties have been confirmed by clinical studies. As a result of experiments, it was found that the drug "Rinazolin" is able to quickly and effectively eliminate the signs of acute rhinitis. The medication eliminates sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea.
Relief of symptoms occurs within 15 minutes after exposure to the body. The therapeutic effect will last for 12 hours.
Types of drug
The medication is available in two dosage forms:
Indications for use
The medicine is used to treat pathologies in which nasal breathing is difficult.
Thus, the drug "Rinazolin" instruction recommends the use of the following ailments:
- acute rhinitis;
- eustachitis;
- sinusitis;
- otitis media.
In addition, the drug is prescribed to patients during surgical procedures in the nasal cavity or with rhinoscopy.
Spray application
In order for the treatment to be carried out effectively, it is necessary to use the Rinazolin medicine correctly:
- The spray in the bottle should be held in your hands a little before use. You can use only a warm product.
- Be sure to clean your nose.
- Remove the protective cap. Place the tip in the nasal passage. Hold the bottle upright. Then inject the medicine with a sharp, short motion. It is advisable to draw in a little air at this time. This will ensure maximum penetration of the product into the cavity.
- Adults and children from 6 years of age are prescribed to inject twice a day in each nasal passage.
- The duration of such therapy is from 3 to 5 days. Sometimes, if necessary, the doctor can extend the treatment up to 7-10 days.
Use of drops
Several dosages of this drug are available:
- Drops containing 0.01% of the active ingredient. This is the drug "Rinazolin" for children. It is prescribed for infants from 1 month to 1 year.
- A solution in which - 0.025% of the active substance. Such nasal drops are intended for babies from 1 year to 6 years.
- The drug is in a 0.05% concentration. The tool is suitable for the treatment of adult patients and children who are 6 years old.
Rinazolin drops are used as follows:
- Before use, be sure to heat the drug in the palms of your hands.
- For treatment, it is recommended to instill 1-2 drops in the nose 2-3 times a day. Just do not forget that the crumbs are used Rinazolin medication for children. Do not use adult dosages for babies.
- The duration of treatment usually lasts 5-7 days.
- Repeat therapy is possible only after a few days. And, of course, only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Contraindications
No matter how positively they respond about this remedy, every person should remember that any medication can harm the body. Especially if you do not take into account the instructions for the drug or do not pay attention to contraindications.
Therefore, it is extremely important to study what restrictions the use of this tool leads to annotation.
So, the following conditions are contraindications to the use of the medicine “Rinazolin”:
- hypersensitivity;
- atrophic rhinitis ;
- open angle glaucoma;
- arterial hypertension;
- common atherosclerosis;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- disturbed heart rate;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- diabetes;
- pronounced pathological functioning of the kidneys.
In addition, Rinazolin drops of 0.025% and 0.05% are not prescribed for babies up to 1 year old. And the drug is 0.05% and the spray is for children up to 6 years old.
The use of the medication during pregnancy and lactation is consistent only with the doctor. Only a specialist is able to prescribe this remedy for such a category of women.
It is forbidden to use other vasoconstrictive drops during therapy with this agent .
Side effects
Some patients may experience unpleasant symptoms during treatment with this medication:
- irritation of the nasal mucosa;
- burning sensation;
- dry mouth, nasal cavity, or pharynx.
In some cases, more serious side effects appear. However, it should be noted that they occur extremely rarely.
These manifestations are:
- allergic reactions;
- excitation;
- nausea;
- tachycardia;
- disturbed sleep;
- high blood pressure;
- dizziness;
- bradycardia;
- headache.
If the drug is used for a long time, then atrophy or hyperemia of the nasal mucosa may develop. Do not use the medication for a long time for people who are diagnosed with chronic rhinitis.
Analogues of the drug
If the patient did not fit the original product itself or the Rinazolin medication price, then the doctor will recommend other drugs. The main thing is that you do not look for a replacement medication yourself. Be sure to consult a specialist.
The main analogues:
- "Nazalong."
- "Knox Spray."
- "Nazol."
- "Nazivin."
- "Nazo Spray."
Overdose
Do not use too much spray or drops. Overuse of the drug can lead to unpleasant symptoms of an overdose. In this case, the patient has:
- dry nose
- headache;
- pressure rises;
- vision is impaired (this effect is short-lived).
Be sure to stop using the medication. For medical help, consult a doctor. In addition, the patient needs the use of antagonists - sympatholytics and adrenolytics. Symptomatic therapy is recommended for the patient.
Cost of medicine
It is worth noting that this tool does not belong to the category of expensive. Anyone can afford it. So, in Russia, the price of Rinazolin medicine is about 138.50 rubles.
Opinions of people
Patient reviews about the drug vary widely. Some argue about the low effectiveness of the drug. Such people indicate that they used the drug for their intended purpose or the recommendations of a pharmacist in a pharmacy. Patients did not observe results from such treatment. Therefore, they say that the medicine is completely ineffective.
However, it should be remembered that the drug is able to affect only those microorganisms that are sensitive to it. Perhaps this is precisely about viruses, which should be combated with other means.
There is a completely opposite opinion about the drug "Rinazolin." Reviews of such patients indicate a beneficial effect of the drug. They argue that drops and spray quickly relieved nasal congestion. Moreover, they emphasize: free breathing lasts a long time.
Some patients indicate the occurrence of adverse reactions. Among the side effects, a feeling of drying out of the mucous membranes or a slight burning sensation often appears. Such symptoms after drug withdrawal quickly disappears and does not need special treatment.