In the article we will understand why “Bioparox” was banned.
It is an antibacterial drug for the local treatment of diseases of the otolaryngological organs and respiratory tract. “Bioparox” can have antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It effectively relieves swelling and reduces nasal discharge. It is worth noting that today this medicine has been withdrawn from the pharmaceutical market. Nevertheless, we will consider instructions for its use, and, in addition, we will find out more about the reasons for the suspension of sales. Feedback on Bioparox will also be presented below.
Drug description
It is an antibiotic for topical use. The drug was produced by the French pharmaceutical company Servier. The product was released in the form of an aerosol in bottles of 20 milliliters. The mechanism of action of the drug was based on the fact that the drug suspended the activity of sensitive microorganisms.
The bioparox throat antibiotic has been active against organisms that often cause diseases of the nasopharynx and respiratory system. This medication was an effective remedy against staphylococcus, streptococcus, anaerobic bacteria, mycoplasma, yeast-like fungi. A feature of the drug was that pathogens could not develop resistance to it. What is the composition of the Bioparox preparation?
The composition of the drug
The product is available in the format of a metered-dose aerosol intended for inhalation. The aerosol has a yellow color and a specific smell. One can contains 50 milligrams of the main active ingredient in fusafungin. For one inhalation, 125 micrograms of the drug are used. The auxiliary components of the Bioparox aerosol include substances in the form of aromatic additives, saccharin, isopropyl myristate, anhydrous ethanol and a propellant.
Aerosol cans release 10 milliliters, which is designed for four hundred inhalations. Additionally, a metering valve is included in the kit along with a nozzle-sprayer, as well as an activator cap. The cylinder is in contour packaging. It also provides a case for the portable carrying of medicine.
Indications for use of the drug
The medicine "Bioparox" is used to treat infectious and inflammatory pathologies of the respiratory tract. Thus, it is suitable for the treatment of pharyngitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and the like.
Contraindications
"Bioparox" is a drug that has virtually no general effect on the body, and therefore it has very few contraindications. Its main contraindication is the presence in humans of hypersensitivity to the components.
Children under two and a half years old should not use this medicine. Contraindications at this age are related to the fact that young children still cannot control their own breathing, so inhaling the medication can cause them to have laryngospasms. Caution should be used "Bioparox" in patients with frequently developing allergic reactions.
Side effects
According to reviews, Bioparox is generally fairly well tolerated, and any side effects associated with its use are not common. Among local adverse reactions, the appearance of irritation and dryness of the nasal mucous membranes along with bouts of sneezing and coughing can be noted. Sometimes, after inhalation, an unpleasant aftertaste remains in the mouth, swelling of the peri-ocular region is possible, which is the result of exposure to Bioparox. Adverse reactions of this kind do not require drug withdrawal and usually go away on their own during treatment.
It is also possible the appearance of allergic reactions, if you suspect them, the drug should be immediately discontinued. Allergies can occur in the form of a rash or hives. When inhaled, some people develop bouts of bronchial spasms or laryngospasms. Anaphylactic shock is not excluded.
How should I use Bioparox?
Treatment depends largely on the correct application. "Bioparox", as already noted, is an aerosol produced in bottles with two tips: for the mouth and nose. Before using the bottle, to activate it, you must press the bottom of the container four times.
Apply "Bioparox" with a runny nose, which is combined with pharyngitis or other inflammatory processes in the sinuses. As part of the treatment, inhalations in the nose are performed. For this, a nasal tip is used. Immediately before inhalation, it is necessary to clear the nose of mucus, for this, any drops based on sea water, for example, the Aquamaris preparation, are suitable.
Next, the tip of the Bioparox is inserted into one nostril, after which you need to press the bottom of the bottle for a long time, while taking a deep breath. For one session in each nostril, two inhalations must be done. For adults, such sessions are carried out four times. Children after two and a half years old are given two inhalations in each nasal passage up to four times a day.
In the presence of tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis, inhalations are done through the mouth using a mouthpiece. The tip is placed in the oral cavity and for a long time four times you need to click on the bottom of the bottle. For complete irrigation of the tonsils and pharynx, you need to take a simultaneous deep breath.
If there is a cough, this drug can also be effective. "Bioparox" penetrates into the most remote areas of the bronchi. Before inhalation, a good cough is required. Then inhalation is done against the background of a deep breath. In this case, you need to hold your breath for a few seconds so that the particles of the medicine can reach the small bronchi. Adults should take inhalations up to four times a day. Children are given two inhalations of the drug up to three times a day.
In the event that a person is bothered by a runny nose and a cough at the same time, then the medicine is injected into the nose and mouth every time during the session. In order for Bioparox treatment to be effective, you need to continue it for a week. For convenience, a special case is attached to the drug, thanks to which it is convenient to carry the medication with you. Nozzles should be wiped with alcohol every day.
The price of Bioparox will be presented below.
Bioparox for children
Children more often than adults get a runny nose. Specialists of various scientific centers note that a child is sick with viral diseases from one to four times a year. In addition, many children after a cold have various complications or any kind of chronic disease. One of the medicines that can cure and suppress foci of infection at an early stage is Bioparox. With angina, he showed very good effectiveness.
Its main component, as already noted, is fusafungin, which is a natural antibiotic that can have an antiviral, and at the same time, anti-inflammatory effect on the children's body. When used for children, Bioparox has an antimicrobial effect and prevents further complication of the disease. The effect is the same as on the adult body.
It should be noted that this medicine does not cause intestinal dysbiosis, as it acts locally and only in small quantities enters the intestines of the child. For children, the medication is prescribed for a cold, tracheitis or tonsillitis. Children's tonsils protect the child’s body from all kinds of infections, but with a prolonged confrontation of the disease, they lose their functions, that is, they themselves become the focus of infection. In such cases, the infection spreads to all nearby tissues.
But many complications can be prevented if treatment is started on time. In the event that the child has a fever for more than three days against the common cold, then this indicates the presence of a bacterial infection that can develop pneumonia along with other complications. The use of systemic antibiotics can weaken the immune system, and at the same time cause dysbiosis. In such cases, the use of Bioparox in children stops the further development of the disease, which turns out to be the best choice when fighting infections.
In addition, Bioparox is used in the postoperative period after tonsils are removed in children. If a child suffers from frequent runny nose or chronic adenoiditis, then the use of Bioparox at an early stage will certainly stop the disease. Therefore, adenoids will not grow further.
In the presence of a mild form of bronchitis, “Bioparox” does not allow infection to enter the lungs. This drug is prescribed for children over two and a half years old. It is worth noting that the use of this medication until the indicated age can cause laryngospasms.
Children are usually given one inhalation up to four times a day. Contraindications for small patients are considered allergic reactions along with sensitivity to the drug. Use "Bioparox" should be no longer than ten days. Against the background of prolonged use, superinfection may develop.
Why was Bioparox banned?
The decision to suspend sales of this medication in Russia was made after a ban on its use in European countries was introduced. The active ingredient fusafungin has so far been used as a local anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent for the treatment of infectious pathologies of the respiratory system.
Due to the emergence of reports of a number of hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic side effects were observed with the use of the aerosol form of fusafungin), a check was launched on the effectiveness and safety of this drug.
This medication was not tested and, given the possibility of life-threatening reactions, as well as against the background of limited data on its clinical effectiveness, the drug was banned for use in Russia. Thus, after the checks, it was found that the benefits of using this medicine do not exceed the risks associated with it. Based on the results of inspections, Bioparox was recalled from the European and Russian pharmaceutical markets. Following this, the manufacturer of Bioparox decided to completely stop the sale of this drug worldwide.
What is the price of Bioparox?
Cost
Until recently, Bioparox could be purchased at every pharmacy in any Russian city. It was possible to order this medication on the Internet. Bioparox has never been a cheap drug, and its price in Russia ranged from 430 to 500 rubles.
Drug Reviews
In reviews of "Bioparox" there are a variety of characteristics. Despite the fact that this medicine was withdrawn from the pharmaceutical market as a result, many people who took it write that they were satisfied with the quick and effective treatment.
The main advantage of this drug was its local effect in the focus of the disease. In addition, it was not absorbed into the blood plasma and did not cause intestinal dysbiosis. It is reported that Bioparox was very convenient to use and, if used properly, did not cause an overdose. People liked that this drug tastes good, and already in the first few hours after use, patients felt better.
But also on the Web you can find a lot of negative reviews about the Bioparox. In most of them there are complaints that when treating children, the medicine often caused laryngospasms. Some consumers who used Bioparox complained in their comments about the occurrence of discomfort in the mouth. Among other things, there are complaints about the occurrence of pain that was observed throughout the body as a result of treatment with Bioparox.
Given the positive and negative effects of treatment, experts concluded that Bioparox acted on each organism in completely different ways. It is precisely with this that it is connected that some had anaphylactic shock against the background of its use. After receiving the results of emergency checks, it turned out that this drug was dangerous for some sensitive patients, and therefore it was withdrawn from the market.
But most people, according to the reviews left, nevertheless responded very well to this drug. Prior to the cancellation of Bioparox sales, people used it for the first symptoms of colds.
Thus, the presented drug effectively coped with pathogenic microorganisms and stopped the further development of the disease. This drug in a short time relieved patients from a runny nose, sore throat and nasal congestion, and cough. Effective treatment was also observed in the presence of acute or chronic rhinitis. Bioparox was considered an effective and safe medication. He had no analogues, since he was the only local antibiotic suitable for the treatment of the nasopharynx.
Analogs of Bioparox
If a drug with an antibacterial effect is required, then attention should be paid to local antimicrobials with antibiotics in the composition:
- "Polydex";
- Isofra or Rinil.
Also effective will be agents that have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, but without antibiotics in the composition:
NSAIDs for topical use:
- "Bronchoflox";
- Oralsept;
- Tantum Verde;
- T-sept spray.
Other medicines for the oral cavity:
- Hexoral;
- "Chlorophyllipt";
- Anti-Angin Formula;
- "Proposol";
- Timsal
- "Cameton".
All of these Bioparox analogues can be purchased at any pharmacy chain.