How to use the drug "Delufen"? Instructions for children and adults will be presented later. From the materials of this article, you will learn about the pharmacological properties of the medication mentioned, for what purpose it is prescribed, what is included in its composition and whether it has contraindications.
Description, composition, form, packaging
The drug "Delufen", the instruction of which is contained in a cardboard bundle, is available in the form of a nasal spray. As active elements, it contains black mustard, meadow lumbago, milky sap of milkweed, loofah and mercury diiodide.
Also, the composition of this medication includes such chemical compounds as 0.01% benzalkonium chloride and 0.9% isotonic sodium chloride.
Delufen Nasal Spray is made in the form of a colorless and clear liquid, odorless and tasteless. It goes on sale in plastic or plastic bottles with a dispenser-dispenser.
Pharmacology
What pharmacological properties are inherent in the medicine "Delufen"? The instruction for use claims that this is a medicine that contains homeopathic active ingredients of plant origin.
This drug has the following therapeutic effects:
- antimicrobial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- decongestant;
- antiallergic;
- reparative.
Operating principle
The principle of action of this spray is its ability to reduce the sensitivity of the nasal mucosa, as well as its passages and sinuses (accessory) to external allergens (for example, pungent odors, tobacco smoke, plant pollen, household dust and pet hair) and endogenous irritants.
How does the drug "Delufen"? The instruction states that after the use of this tool, the possibility of pathological agents for exudation is significantly reduced. This leads to the elimination of edema during the inflammatory process. Also, the use of this tool reduces the risk of purulent complications.
After applying the nasal spray, the secretory work of the glands of the nasal mucosa begins to be regulated. Thus, the patient's breathing is facilitated, the nasal passages are released from a large amount of mucus and the secret of endogenous origin.
The drug "Delufen" for children and adults shows pronounced antiseptic properties. It destroys bacteria and enhances the immune processes in the nasal mucosa.
Due to moderate hydration, this drug helps to improve the own protective mechanisms of the nasal cavity.
The medication does not cause tachyphylaxis. In other words, prolonged use of the spray does not reduce the effectiveness of its therapeutic properties and does not contribute to addiction.
Pharmacokinetics
Spray "Delufen", reviews of which are presented below, is a multicomponent drug. Most of its components are of plant origin. Therefore, conducting clinical trials of the pharmacokinetic parameters of this medication is not possible.
Indications for use
What helps the drug "Delufen"? The instruction informs about the following indications of this remedy:
- sinusitis;
- various diseases of the ENT organs;
- pharyngitis;
- eustachitis (i.e. pathological inflammation of the eustachian tube);
- hay fever;
- various rhinitis, including hay fever or allergic rhinitis.
Contraindications
What diseases prohibit the use of Delufen spray? Doctors' reviews emphasize that contraindications should not be neglected, but they are as follows:
- pathologies of the thyroid gland, which are manifested by increased production of thyroid hormones (or the so-called hyperthyroidism);
- hereditary or acquired intolerance to the constituent components of the drug.
It should also be noted that the medication in question should not be used with increased individual sensitivity of the patient to the active and auxiliary components of the spray.
Medication "Delufen": instructions for use
This drug should only be used intranasally. For effective exposure, the drug substance is delivered directly to the nasal cavity.
Before using the medication, the nasal passages need to be cleaned well. Only in this case, its therapeutic properties will be most effective, especially if you use children's aerosol. After all, it is no secret to anyone that the baby’s nasal cavity can contain a large number of allergens and exogenous particles.
The dosage of this drug depends on the age of the patient:
- children 1-12 years old are prescribed one injection in each nasal passage four times a day;
- adolescents from 12 years old and adult patients are recommended to use 2 injections with the same frequency.
The medication in question is used in various pathological processes. With appropriate indications, the course of treatment can be repeated several times, since the drug is not addictive:
- acute catarrhal rhinitis - 1 week;
- sluggish rhinitis of a chronic nature - 4-8 weeks;
- purulent rhinitis, sinus sinuses and eustachitis - 2-4 weeks (depends on the effectiveness of treatment in the early stages of conservative rehabilitation);
- hay fever, hay fever or allergic rhinitis - 1-4 weeks (depending on the duration of the triggering factor).
Mode of application
How to use the drug "Delufen" (spray)? The instruction reports the following sequence of actions:
- remove the protective cap from the drug vial;
- press the dispenser several times until the first spray appears (in order to evenly distribute the drug);
- insert the tip into the nasal passage and inject the medication.
Adverse reactions
Delufen Nasal Spray is well tolerated by patients. However, the instructions nevertheless describe possible negative effects that may occur with the use of this drug. Experts say that they are quite normal and do not require refusal from conservative rehabilitation:
- enhanced salivation (i.e. salivation);
- increased secretion of the glands of the nasal mucosa;
- discharge from the nasal cavity (serous-mucous).
Special recommendations
You should always consult a doctor before using the Delufen nasal spray. The instruction should also be studied by the patient.
The active components of the agent in question are of plant origin. Therefore, long-term storage of the drug may cause turbidity. Experts say that such a change does not lead to any clinical consequences and reduce therapeutic effects.
Cost and analogues
The price of Delufen spray varies from 220-270 rubles.
As for analogues, the following drugs are referred to them: Pinosol, Aktifed, Kameton, Rinofluimucil, Cinnabsin.
Reviews
According to patient reviews, Delufen spray in a relatively short time allows you to get rid of various diseases that significantly reduce the patient’s quality of life. After applying this medication, the problem of excessively plentiful rhinorrhea is eliminated.
It should be noted that this drug is very popular among young parents. It is no secret to anyone that most young children are extremely active and quite often end up in a hospital with diseases of exogenous etiology (ingestion of foreign bodies, allergens, excessive discharge from the nose).