Nasal drops for a runny nose: what types are there and which ones to choose

A runny nose is terrible, bad and unpleasant. Every person wants to get rid of it faster, so they immediately go to the pharmacy for help. Typically, a pharmacist will offer a variety of nasal sprays and drops, many of which are quite expensive, but tell little about them. In order not to overpay, but to buy the right product, you need to know what drops are available and whether you need them.

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They moisturize the nose, clear secretions, relieve swelling, speed up the healing process, and restore normal functioning of the mucous membrane. Moisturizing sprays are used against runny nose of any etiology at all stages, as well as for sinusitis and for the prevention of viral infections. They are absolutely safe even for newborns.

List:

• Physiometer;
• Salin;
• Aquamaris;
• Quicks et al.;

For congestion in children and adults, we recommend using hypertonic (2.6%) saline sprays; unlike vasoconstrictor drugs, they do not dry out the mucous membrane.

Vasoconstrictors

These drops are the most effective - they instantly constrict blood vessels, which means they relieve swelling, eliminate nasal congestion and restore normal nasal breathing. These sprays are used against congestion in the midst of an infectious runny nose. It is not recommended to use them against allergic rhinitis.

Depending on the main active ingredient, there are several types of vasoconstrictor drops:

• Containing Xylometazoline (Galazolin, Dlynos, Otrivin);
• Containing Naphazolin (Naphthyzin, Sanorin);
• Containing Oxymetazoline (Nazivin, Nazokar, Nazol, Rinazolin);
• Containing Phenylephrine (Nazol baby and kids, antiallergic spray Vibrocil, combination drug Polydexa, Adrianol);
• Containing Indanazoline (Faryal).

Vasoconstrictor drops for the common cold, containing Naphazolin and Indanazoline, can be prescribed against the common cold in pregnant women, during lactation and in the first trimester of pregnancy, but with extreme caution and under medical supervision.

It must be remembered that vasoconstrictors do not treat the disease, but only relieve its main symptoms - reduce the amount of discharge, eliminate congestion. Frequent repeated use of these anti-runny nose sprays is addictive, so the duration of treatment with them in adults should not exceed 5-7 days, in children - 3 days.

Which ones to choose

More gentle sprays for the nasal mucosa are Xylometazoline and Oxymetazoline, the duration of action is 8–12 hours. If you need to relieve swelling for a short time, for diagnostic manipulation in the nose or to stop nosebleeds, then it is better to choose Naphthyzin spray - its duration of action is no more than 5–6 hours.

For allergy sufferers, young children and people with hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa, it is recommended to use relatively mild preparations containing phenylephrine.

Antiallergic (antihistamine)

They have a quick and good antiallergic effect. They relieve local manifestations of allergies: reduce the amount of liquid transparent discharge, reduce redness and itching of the nose, neutralize sneezing attacks, swelling and congestion. They should be used against allergic rhinitis or hay fever.

The use of antihistamines for colds or infectious sinusitis does not bring a positive effect; on the contrary, they excessively dry out the mucous membrane, causing the opposite effect.

Titles:

• Allergodil;
• Azelastine;
• Levocabastine;
• Sanorin-analergin, contains a vasoconstrictor - Naphazolin;
• Vibrocil, containing a vasoconstrictor – Phenylephrine;

and:

• Rinatek (Ipratropium), anticholinergic drops, are used to treat runny nose and congestion in bronchial asthma. It begins to act only after 5 minutes;
• Cromolyn (Antirinol, Ifiral), mast cell stabilizers, block the initiation of an allergic reaction. For prevention, they are prescribed before encountering an allergen; for treatment, they are dripped simultaneously with antihistamines.

Antibacterial

Prescribed as part of complex treatment of a runny nose, which is caused by bacterial pathogens, as well as for sinusitis, rhinopharyngitis, sore throat, ear inflammation, laryngitis, for the prevention of purulent complications after nasal surgery.

Drops should be used no earlier than the 5th day of illness, provided that the nasal discharge is thick, yellow, purulent, and the infectious nature of the disease is confirmed by bacterial culture. They begin to act faster than tablets, do not affect internal organs, and do not disrupt the functioning of the digestive system.

• Fugentin, drops based on two antibacterial drugs;
• Isofra, effective against a large number of bacteria;
• Bioparox is effective against four pathogens, therefore inferior to other antibacterial sprays;
• Polydexa contains a hormone, a vasoconstrictor and two antibiotics, making it effective against a number of bacteria, relieves inflammation, and restores normal nasal breathing.

Antibacterial drugs during pregnancy can only be used as prescribed by your doctor. They are not cheap.

To wash the paranasal sinuses for sinusitis, antiseptic solutions are used - 1% aqueous solution of Dioxidin, 0.01% solution of Miramistin (Septomirin) and aqueous solution of Furacilin (1:5000).

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Drops for colds based on silver ions dry out the mucous membrane well, have an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, suppress the growth of viruses and bacteria, relieve swelling of the mucous membrane, and are excellent for removing thick, difficult-to-remove snot.

Suitable for the treatment of prolonged and chronic runny nose, adenoids in children. The disadvantages of these drugs include the release of drugs by prescription, use in the first weeks after preparation and prohibition for frequent and long-term use. The big advantage is that the drops are inexpensive.

• Sialor;
• Protargol;
• Collargol.

Antiviral and immunomodulatory

These are nasal drops, which are of plant, animal and synthetic origin, and are good for treating a runny nose. They specifically affect the immune system, influencing immune cells and other body defense factors.

• IRS-19, contains particles of 19 bacteria that cause upper respiratory tract infections;
• Derinat can be used to prevent viral and bacterial infections of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Derinat increases local immunity, activates the restoration and healing processes of the mucous membrane during a runny nose, and promotes the drainage of pus during sinusitis.
• Thymogen, increases immunity, improves metabolic and anti-inflammatory processes, prevents the development of allergic rhinitis. Suitable for the treatment and prevention of influenza, acute respiratory viral infections, chlamydial sinus infections.
• Human leukocyte interferon is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of seasonal colds and flu.
• Ingaron, prevention and treatment of seasonal, swine and bird flu;
• Grippferon.

Hormonal drops

The doctor prescribes hormonal nasal drops for allergic rhinitis, seasonal runny nose, and also for the prevention of polyps after their removal. They are unsafe for nursing and pregnant women, and for children under 6 years of age.

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• Beclomethasone (Nasobek);
• Budesonide (Rinocort, Tafen nasal);
• Nazacort;
• Sintaris;
• Flixonase;
• Jackson's nose drops;
• Nasonex.

Homeopathic

They are made from herbs and useful minerals and are good because they have no contraindications and do not have side effects. The effect from them is less pronounced than when using pharmacological drugs, but it is mild and persistent. If they are suitable and help well, then you can completely abandon the medications.

They are moisturizing, do not cause dryness and irritation, and are effective for all types of runny nose.

For the best therapeutic effect, homeopathic drops should be started at the first sign of a cold, combined with homeopathic tablets. The main disadvantage of these drugs is their high cost.

The most famous homeopathic drops for the common cold:

• EDAS (EDAS-102, -111, -117, -131, -155, -401; -801);
• Euphorbium compositum;
• Delufen;
• Rhinocene zini oil;
• Neonox forte;
• Asinis.

It is difficult to say which drops from the above list are better. They need to be selected individually with the help of a homeopathic doctor.

Pinosol

Pinosol contains natural oils of eucalyptus, pine and mint, active components of eucalyptus and thyme oils, vitamin E.

Thanks to this, Pinosol nasal drops have an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, softening, moisturizing, antibacterial and healing effect.

Excellent against infectious and allergic rhinitis even for small children and pregnant women.

With adequate treatment, a runny nose usually goes away in 5–7 days. If you take care of your nose, rinse it with saline solution several times a day, do inhalations, warm it up and drink a lot of fluids, then the treatment will be cheap, and recovery will not be long in coming.

But if you do not have time for treatment, and you do not pay due attention to your health, then during your illness you will have to fork out and buy expensive products that will quickly relieve the symptoms of a runny nose.

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What types of drops are there for a runny nose and how do they work?

Drops for a runny nose are the most common and common form of nasal treatment. They are good precisely because after instillation they immediately reach the nasal mucosa and begin to act on inflamed and swollen tissues.

Moreover, such drugs are very easy to dose, and when using them, the possibility of the drug getting into the inner ear is practically eliminated.

For these reasons, today, with the advent of a large number of sprays and affordable inhalers, drops for the common cold are increasingly becoming “children’s” medicines.

The photo below shows drops for a runny nose.

For a non-specialist, the biggest problem when choosing drops is to figure out which nasal drops for a runny nose are intended for what purposes and which specific drug to choose for treating a runny nose in a particular case. It is very naive to believe that all drops for a runny nose are intended only to relieve swelling and reduce the amount of snot. In fact, there are many types of drops, and they all perform different tasks:

1. Vasoconstrictor drugs are the most common. They are means of symptomatic treatment, that is, they do not treat the disease itself, but only briefly eliminate its symptoms and alleviate the patient’s condition. These drops are used for any runny nose.

   Naphazoline is one of the most inexpensive vasoconstrictor drops

2. Hormonal drops that help relieve almost all symptoms of a runny nose, from inflammation to snot discharge. Similar to vasoconstrictors, a runny nose is not treated.
3. Moisturizing solutions, the task of which is to maintain the normal condition and functioning of the mucous membrane. They are not actually medicines, but specifically for fighting the runny nose they are more effective than the previous types of remedies.
4. Drops for allergic rhinitis, which in one way or another prevent the development of an allergic reaction.
5. Antiviral agents. They contain components that prevent the replication and spread of the virus in the body.

   Interferon in Grippferon prevents the reproduction and spread of viruses in the nasal mucosa

6. Immunomodulatory drops - their task is to stimulate the production of substances in the body that inhibit the development of infection.
7. Drops with antibiotics and antiseptics, which are designed to destroy pathogenic bacteria when they multiply too much.
8. Products containing herbs and other natural ingredients, most of which only promote hydration and have a softening effect. They are inferior in effectiveness to almost all other means.
9. Oil drops, the task of which is to moisturize the completely dry nasal mucosa.
10. Homeopathic drops, which cannot be called cures for the common cold, but which our readers are not only interested in, but sometimes even try to use. Therefore, it is necessary to talk about them.

Let us not repeat the well-worn truth that for a runny nose, drops should only be chosen by a doctor, based on the established causes of the disease. We are writing this review for people who understand the risks of self-medication and are simply trying to understand the variety of remedies for treating the runny nose. So let's take a closer look.

Only a doctor should prescribe remedies for the common cold and only after examining and determining the cause of the disease.

Vasoconstrictor drops (decongestants)

The principle of action of vasoconstrictors is that they trigger processes in tissues that imitate the body’s response to extreme situations, in particular, they promote the activation of receptors sensitive to adrenaline. In response, the tissues themselves react by constricting blood vessels and reducing the severity of inflammation. The patient himself feels easier breathing and a decrease in the amount of mucus in the nose.

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It is precisely because of the principle of their action that the active components of vasoconstrictor drops are called adrenergic agonists.

Of all the nasal drops, it is the vasoconstrictors that have the most noticeable and rapid effect. However, these drugs have no effect on the disease itself.

Of course, the effect of decongestants lasts exactly until the active substance is utilized in the mucous membrane. At the first instillation, this period is 5-6 hours, but with constant use, after a few days it is halved, and then the drops generally cease to act against the runny nose.

Galazolin - typical vasoconstrictor drops

The most famous drugs from this group:

1. Naphthyzin;
2. Naphazoline;
3. Sanorin;
4. Tizin;
5. Galazolin;
6. Nazivin;
7. Otrivin;
8. For Nose.

In general, this group of drops is the most numerous due to their great popularity. It is among vasoconstrictors that new drops for the common cold constantly appear, most of them no different from the already familiar and traditional remedies.

For the most part, all these remedies are drops for the common cold for adults, which are not prescribed for children. Only a few products are intended for the younger generation, mainly based on phenylephrine - Nazol Baby, Nazol Kids and some others.

In the photo - drops for runny nose in infants Nazol Baby.

The main disadvantage of almost all vasoconstrictor drops is the ability to cause addiction and the rebound effect.

Therefore, it is recommended to take vasoconstrictor drugs only when absolutely necessary and only with a very severe runny nose.

It is not recommended to take these drops into the nose for a runny nose in pregnant women and nursing mothers, as it easily penetrates into the blood and can affect the fetus and baby.

Video: Dependence on vasoconstrictor drops

Hormonal drops are designed to inhibit the production and release of substances in the mucosa that stimulate the development of an inflammatory and allergic reaction. These anti-runny nose drops are most effective specifically for allergies; they are recommended to be instilled into the nose for severe runny nose, sneezing and pain in the eyes caused by hay fever.

Like vasoconstrictors, hormonal drops have only a temporary effect and do not get rid of the cause of the disease itself.

The most famous drugs in this group:

1. Nasonex;
2. Baconase;
3. Alcedin;
4. Flixonase;
5. Nasobek.

All of them are considered quite safe due to the polymer base and poor bioavailability, but in general these are drops for adults. They are almost never prescribed to children.

Important!

Don’t be afraid of the word “hormonal” in the name of these drops. Indeed, the active components of these products are hormones, but they do not enter the bloodstream and do not in any way affect the hormonal balance in the body. If these drugs are used correctly, they will not penetrate further than the nasal mucosa, and therefore there will be no systemic disturbances from them.

Moisturizing drops

Moisturizing drops and sprays are the most versatile. Such drops can be used against a runny nose, regardless of the nature of the disease, its stage and severity. Moreover, due to the fact that the mucous membrane is constantly moisturized and works normally, a runny nose goes away as quickly as possible under the influence of the protective forces of the body itself.

Rinsing the nose with a simple saline solution moisturizes the nose much more effectively than using drops

The most famous moisturizing drops for a runny nose are saline solution, both store-bought and prepared at home from a liter of water and a teaspoon of salt. It is very inexpensive, but completely copes with normal moisturizing of the nose.

Analogs of saline solution are:

1. Aqua Maris;
2. Marimer;
3. Aqualor;
4. Delufen;
5. Salin;
6. Humer...

...and a large number of other products based on the water of the Mediterranean Sea, the water of the Adriatic Sea or the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. They all work the same way and are not superior in quality to a simple salt solution.

The photo shows Aqua Maris drops for runny nose.

The main beauty of moisturizers is their absolute safety and the ability to combine with any other drops. They can (and should!) be used during pregnancy, lactation, infants and almost any other concomitant diseases.

Video: About saline solution and drops with sea water, or how to prepare Aqua Maris at home for 10 rubles per liter

In addition to hormonal drugs, there are three more types of drops for allergic rhinitis:

1. Drops that have a common antihistamine effect, blocking histamine receptors in the mucous membrane and preventing histamine itself from causing allergies. Such drugs include Vibrocil, Sanorin Analergin, Tizin Alergy.
2. Agents that prevent the release of histamine itself in response to the entry of an allergen into the tissue. They strengthen the walls of cells (in particular, fat cells) and prevent them from releasing histamine. Among such drugs are Cromosol, Cromoglin, Cromohexal, Ifiral.
3. Sprays that create an impermeable coating on the mucous membrane and generally prevent allergens from penetrating into the tissue. These are Nazaval and Nazaval Plus.

All these drops and sprays for the runny nose are approximately equally effective: they relieve the symptoms of a runny nose for a short time, and the effect of their use is felt quite quickly. However, after the active ingredients wear off, the runny nose returns again.

Nazaval is considered absolutely safe; other drugs have various contraindications and side effects. Most of them are prohibited for use during pregnancy and lactation. In addition, drugs of the first group can cause addiction and increased sensitivity to histamine, and therefore an increase in the allergic reaction itself after the end of the period of taking the drug.

Antiviral and immunomodulatory drops

Genferon Light - a remedy to combat a viral infection that causes a runny nose

Drops designed to fight viral infection are quite few in number. This is explained by the fact that the effect of taking them does not become noticeable quickly, but appears only after 3-4 days.

Accordingly, most buyers who need to clear their nose here and now are not interested in these products, and due to the lack of widespread demand, manufacturers do not strive to produce them in large quantities.

However, unlike the same vasoconstrictor drops, antiviral agents and immunomodulators actually help against the common cold.

These funds include:

• Grippferon is a solution of interferon, a component of the human immune system;
• Genferon is an analogue of Grippferon;
• Derinat is a drug that stimulates the production of interferon itself in the body;
• Poludan, which makes sense to take at the earliest stages of the development of a viral infection;
• IRS-19, an immunomodulator aimed primarily against bacterial infections.

These remedies are quite safe, but only a doctor can prescribe them after determining the type of infection itself.

The photo shows a typical viral runny nose in a child, which requires the use of special drops:

Drops with antibiotics and antiseptics

By and large, the action of these drops is aimed at destroying pathogenic bacteria in the event of a purulent runny nose with thick green snot.

However, many doctors categorically do not recommend the use of these drops, at least because when instilled into the nose, they cannot treat all areas of the mucous membrane, and therefore, it is almost impossible to destroy the bacterial infection.

The rationality of instilling Octenisept into the nose has not been proven

Moreover, instilling antibiotics into the nose is fraught with the development of bacteria resistance to these drugs. As a result, a harmless runny nose, which could go away in a week without medication, after instilling antibiotic drops into the nose can develop into purulent chronic rhinitis and even otitis media - diseases of a completely different level of danger.

Of the antiseptics, the most famous are Octenisept and Miramistin; the ancient drug Protargol also remains popular. Drops for the common cold with antibiotics are Isofra, Polydexa, Bioparox. All of them should be prescribed only by a doctor and only under his responsibility.

Video: Why doctors do not recommend putting antibiotics in the nose

In descriptions of herbal drops, manufacturers like to write that they have anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, moisturizing, thinning and softening effects. In fact, for a runny nose, herbal drops work about the same as simple moisturizers. And their rich natural composition is mainly a lure for buyers who are inclined to support everything natural.

When taking herbal drops, you can definitely count on moisturizing the mucous membrane, thinning the snot and easing the pain in the nose.

Some representatives of this group:

1. Phytoricide;
2. Neonox;
3. Mentoclar, which can only be used as inhalation drops. They do not help with a runny nose when simply instilled;
4. Sinuforte.

   Sinuforte contains cyclamen tuber extract as an active ingredient

A common disadvantage of herbal drops is the risk of an allergic reaction to their components . In addition, attempts to treat a severe runny nose of an infectious nature with such drops can lead to an intensification of the disease (there is no targeted effect on the infection) and its transition to a chronic form.

Neonox drops are shown in the photo below.

Most of these drops are contraindicated for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Oil drops

Oil drops for a runny nose are very similar to herbal drops; many of them also contain extracts of herbs and medicinal plants.

They differ primarily in their indications: their main task is to moisturize the mucous membrane, which is dry and crusty.

And additionally, due to the action of the oils themselves and auxiliary components, they can have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and other effects.

These drops include:

• Pinosol;
• Pinovit;
• Eucasept;
• Sinusan.

For the same purposes and with the same result for a runny nose, various pure natural oils are used - olive, peach, vaseline. Even oil solutions of vitamins A and E are useful if instilled according to the rules.

Oil drops have many disadvantages and side effects. They should not be given to infants, they often cause allergies, and they cannot be used in a nebulizer. Therefore, where simple moisturizing drops based on salt water can be used for a runny nose, it is better to avoid oil drops.

Homeopathic remedies for runny nose

The effectiveness of homeopathic drops for a runny nose is approximately the same as that of any placebo - they only give the patient confidence that if there is treatment, there will also be results from it. And as is well known, with the right attitude, the disease itself progresses faster and easier. Actually, homeopathic drops do not help at all for a runny nose.

Edas 131 is a typical representative of homeopathic remedies for the common cold

However, buyers who rely on the promises of homeopathic doctors and the safety of the drops themselves do not skimp on buying drops and sprays for good money:

1. Rhinitol;
2. Euphorbium compositum;
3. Coryzalia;
4. Larinol;
5. Asinis...

...and many others. In principle, with a mild and not prolonged runny nose, these drops can be used purely to moisturize the nose and clear the conscience. In cases where a severe runny nose really needs to be treated, these remedies are replaced with more effective ones.

In the photo - Euphorbium Compositum.

There is a whole range of products that have a complex composition and, accordingly, have a multifaceted effect. The simplest of them are the same Vibrocil and Sanorin Analergin, containing antihistamine and vasoconstrictor components. Or, for example, Rinofluimucil, which thins snot and has a vasoconstrictor effect.

Polydex drops have a more complex complex composition - they contain a vasoconstrictor component, antibiotics, and a hormone.

For a runny nose, these drops provide vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiallergic effects.

Complex drops for the common cold are more complex in composition. But they are not available for sale, and they are prepared only in the production departments of pharmacies according to a prescription issued by a doctor.

Read more:

Video: Details about the correct use of vasoconstrictor drops

It is also useful to read: Which drops really treat a runny nose?

Cold drops with sea water

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Vasoconstrictor nasal drops: 16 inexpensive nasal preparations for adults and children, a list of the best, types of treatments

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Nasal congestion is a typical symptom of a runny nose and allergies; its appearance is typical for all types of rhinitis. It occurs due to swelling of the nasal mucosa against the background of a strong inflammatory process.

Leads to deterioration of nasal breathing, discomfort and weakness of the body develops, sleep patterns are disrupted and snoring occurs. Vasoconstrictor drops, or anticongestants, are the most effective group of drugs for treating nasal congestion.

Available in the form of drops or sprays, they act directly on the swollen area, normalizing the condition of the blood vessels. In the article you will find a list of the best vasoconstrictor nasal drops.

The principle of action of vasoconstrictor drugs

During a runny nose, blood begins to actively flow to the vessels located in the nasal mucosa. This causes swelling, inflammation and redness. As a result, persistent congestion and deterioration of the breathing process are formed.

When taking vasoconstrictor drops, or anticongestants, the active substance acts on adrenaline receptors, due to which the walls of blood vessels are compressed. This leads to a reduction in symptoms and relief of the condition.

You can find a list of drops for nasal congestion here.

Nasal drops with a vasoconstrictor mechanism are extremely effective and act almost instantly. A positive result can last from 2 to 12 hours, depending on the composition and sensitivity of the body.

This group of drops also has negative aspects - they are addictive and also lead to thinning of the walls of blood vessels. This contributes to injury to the mucous membrane, it dries out and receives insufficient nutrition. That is why the period of treatment with vasoconstrictor drugs should be strictly limited to 10 days.

The name "anticongestants" is derived from the Latin term "congestion", which means a rush of blood or other fluid to one part of the body. Most often it refers specifically to blood vessels, for example, venous congestion syndrome occurs.

List of the most effective and inexpensive drops

On sale you can find dozens of vasoconstrictor drugs that differ in composition, duration and concentration of the active substance. Despite the availability of such drops, the choice of a specific remedy should only be made by a doctor based on age, general condition of the nasal mucosa and the nature of congestion.

Read the link to learn how to wean yourself off such drugs.

Medications with xylometazoline for adults

The active ingredient, xylometazoline, is included in the list of vital medicines. It triggers an almost immediate reaction, but the duration of action is limited to 6 hours.

It does not accumulate in the blood, but with prolonged use or non-compliance with the dosage it can cause severe side effects. Promotes the development of chronic drug-induced rhinitis.

The most well-known drugs with this substance:

• Xylometazoline . Cheap nasal drops with a vasoconstrictor effect are produced by a domestic manufacturer in a convenient bottle with a concentration of 0.1 and 0.05%. Used to treat rhinitis, hay fever and sinusitis. Suitable for children over 2 years old. The maximum course of treatment is 7 days with a dosage of up to 2 instillations per day;

The cost of the drug is from 28 rubles.

• Xylene . Russian product, available in concentrations of 0.05 and 0.1%. Used to relieve congestion and runny nose, preparation for operations. In low dosage it is used to treat children. The course of therapy is limited to 5 days, after which the drug should be replaced. Price – from 75 rubles;
• Galazolin . Polish drug, available in the form of nasal drops and gel. The xylometazoline content varies from 0.05 to 0.1%. Unlike other drugs in this group, it rarely causes side effects, but with prolonged use it becomes addictive. Prescribed to adults and children over 2 years of age with a dosage of up to 2 instillations per day. Average cost – 35 rubles;
• Tizin . Produced by a French and Spanish company, both products have the same names. The concentration of the active substance is 0.1%. The drug is suitable for the treatment of acute and chronic rhinitis, hay fever. Can be used by children over 6 years old. Drops are contraindicated for atrophic rhinitis. Cost – from 101 rubles;
• Rhinonorm . A domestic drug produced in traditional dosages of 0.05 and 0.1%. It has a local vasoconstrictor effect, which reduces congestion and facilitates nasal breathing. It is poorly absorbed by the blood; the course of treatment should not exceed 7 days. Suitable for adults, children over 2 years old;

The price of the drug is from 90 rubles.

• For the nose . Produced by the Swiss company Novartis, the concentration of xylometazoline varies from 0.05 to 0.1%. When applied topically, it does not cause dryness or redness of the mucous membrane. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age. Cost – from 80 rubles;
• Rhinostop . In its classic form, it is produced by domestic companies Pharmstandard and Lecco. Available in a convenient 10 ml dropper bottle with an active substance concentration of 0.025 to 0.1%. With frequent use it is addictive, as well as side effects - burning, tingling and itching. The maximum course of treatment is 5 days. Price – from 97 rub.

To treat nasal congestion in children, the lowest concentration of the active substance should be selected. If side effects occur during therapy, you should discontinue the drug and consult your doctor.

You can find instructions for using Nazol drops in this material.

On sale you can find drops and nasal spray called Rinostop Aqua Soft. They are available in forms for children and adults; in addition to xylometazoline, they contain sea water. Made in France.

Good cheap drops with oxymetazoline and their names

The active substance, oxymetazoline, is a modern adrenergic agonist and has a powerful vasoconstrictor effect. It was first synthesized in 1961 by a German chemist; today it is part of many popular nasal and eye drops.

The substance begins to act 15 minutes after instillation, the effectiveness lasts 6-8 hours. It is prescribed to children at a concentration of 0.05 or 0.025%, for adults – 0.1%. It is addictive after 3 days of active use.

Effective means of this group:

• Knoxprey . Ukrainian product, available only in spray form. Effectively reduces swelling and nasal congestion, and the essential oils in the drug help reduce dryness throughout the treatment. The drug is prescribed to children from 6 years of age; in case of overdose, it causes severe complications, including tachycardia and Quincke's edema;

Cost – from 116 rubles

• Oxymetazoline . Available in the form of a spray and drops separately for children and adults. It has a powerful vasoconstrictor effect, the result lasts up to 12 hours. May cause dryness and irritation of the mucous membranes, leading to strong addiction. Very rare in pharmacies. Price – from 50 rubles;
• Afrin . Produced by the famous German company Bayer, it is available in the form of a medicinal nasal spray. In addition, Afrin Clean Sea, which contains sea water, can be found on sale. Used for the treatment and prevention of runny nose, hay fever. Actively reduces swelling and improves nasal breathing. It lasts up to 12 hours; if the dosage is not followed, it leads to many side effects. Cost – from 190 rubles;
• Nazivin . A popular domestic product, produced in a form for children and adults. Effectively reduces swelling of the nasal mucosa and also prevents the risk of developing a bacterial infection. It begins to act in a few minutes, the result lasts up to 12 hours. With repeated overdose it leads to tachycardia and increased blood pressure.

Abuse of oxymetazoline can lead to the development of atrophy of the nasal and respiratory mucosa. It is highly recommended not to exceed the recommended dosage and duration of treatment.

Read this article about what medications to use to treat vasomotor rhinitis.

From 1980 to 1990, there were aggressive advertisements for Afrin drops on US television. In it, women, men and children took different brands of vasoconstrictor drugs and then turned upside down. With this, marketers wanted to show that other drops, unlike Afrivin, lead to unpleasant consequences.

With naphazoline to ease nasal breathing

Naphazoline is one of the most powerful, but short-term vasoconstrictor drugs. Externally, the substance is a white or yellowish powder, which is poorly soluble in water, but highly soluble in alcohol.

After application, the effect lasts for 4 hours. After 5-7 days of active use, the body develops resistance to naphazoline, and also develops chronic drug-induced rhinitis.

It is used to treat congestion in both adults and children over 2 years of age. The most popular drops with naphazoline:

• Naphthyzin . An inexpensive but effective domestic drug, available in all pharmacies. Available in the form of nasal drops and spray in concentrations from 0.05 to 0.1%. Quickly relieves congestion and swelling of the mucous membrane, but leads to many adverse reactions. Not recommended for children;

Price of drops – from 10 rubles

• Sanorin . Czech remedy, available in the form of drops and spray in traditional dosages. It has a powerful vasoconstrictor effect, the result lasts up to 4 hours. The composition contains boric acid, which prevents the development of dryness and has an antiseptic effect. Suitable for the treatment of runny nose, hay fever in adults, adolescents over 15 years of age. After administration, it reduces the effect of anesthetic drugs. Cost – from 80 rubles
• Naphazoline . Powerful vasoconstrictor drops, has an immediate effect that can last from 8 hours. Reduces nasal congestion and swelling, thereby improving the breathing process. It is advisable to use the drug only for acute forms of rhinitis and sinusitis. In case of overdose and violation of the treatment regimen, it causes many side effects. Very rarely found on sale. Cost – from 65 rubles.

It is advisable to change drops with naphazoline only in acute or advanced forms of the runny nose. Despite their strong local effect, they cause a whole range of side effects and are quickly addictive.

Naphazoline can also be found in eye drops. For example, it is contained in the complex action agent Okumetil. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of all forms of conjunctivitis, irritation of the mucous membrane after mechanical injury to the eye.

With phenylephrine, which can constrict blood vessels

Phenylephrine, or mesaton, is a rarely found anticongestant in medications. It has a quick and long-lasting effect, the effect lasts up to 12 hours.

As part of nasal drops they are used as an auxiliary component, which causes many adverse reactions and affects the functioning of the nervous system. Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

When detected in the blood of athletes, it is considered doping. It is found in the following drugs that can constrict the vessels of the nasal mucosa:

• Nazol Kids . Vasoconstrictor nasal spray from the German company Bayer. Contains phenylephrine at a concentration of 0.25%, as well as eucalyptus extract to moisturize the mucous membrane. Used for acute respiratory diseases, the course of treatment should not exceed 3 days. In case of overdose, it causes adverse reactions from the nervous and cardiovascular systems;

The average cost of the drug in Russia is from 180 rubles.

• Polydexa . A complex drug for the treatment of infectious forms of the common cold. Contains the antibiotic neomycin, glucocorticosteroid and phenylephrine. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects. The course of treatment should not be more than 5 days. Price – from 340 rubles.

Preparations with phenylephrine are prescribed when it is not possible to find alternative drops. The drug is under prescription control and is prescribed only by the attending physician based on diagnostic results.

What is the difference between Isofra and Polydex read here.

With tetrizoline

Tetrizoline is a vasoconstrictor primarily used in eye drops. It can rarely be found in nasal sprays, since there are stronger and more reliable analogues, for example, oxymetazoline.

The result after administration can last from 4 to 8 hours, but the substance leads to the development of a whole range of side effects. Not recommended for use by children.

There are almost no nasal drops on sale; the most famous eye medications with tetrizoline are Visin, Montevisin, Octilia.

How to use nasal agents to constrict blood vessels in the nasal mucosa

The effectiveness of using nasal vasoconstrictor drops depends not only on the composition of the drug, but also on compliance with the rules of administration. Tips on how to properly instill:

1. Before the procedure, you need to thoroughly clean the nasal cavity, blow your nose and irrigate with a solution of sea water.
2. Take a comfortable lying or sitting position, tilt your head back a little.
3. Drop the required amount of the product according to the dosage into the nostril, slightly turn your head in the opposite direction.
4. To enhance the effect, pinch the wings of the nose with your fingers and massage them lightly.
5. Repeat the procedure with the other nostril.

After instillation, it is advisable to maintain a comfortable position for 5-10 minutes to speed up the absorption of the drug into the blood vessels.

If the course of treatment with vasoconstrictor drops is prolonged and addiction begins, instead of the active drug, you can use a regular saline solution as a placebo.

Video

This video will tell you about the use of vasoconstrictor drops for a runny nose.

conclusions

1. Nasal congestion is a typical symptom of a runny nose, characteristic of any form of rhinitis, and often appears with allergies.
2. Vasoconstrictor drops are aimed at eliminating swelling and inflammation and have an immediate effect. The result can last from 4 to 12 hours depending on the active substance of the composition.
3. Drops with xylometazoline and oxymetazoline are represented by a wide range of different drugs. These are the cheapest but most effective means to help relieve congestion.
4. For acute rhinitis, stronger medications are prescribed; they may contain naphazoline or phenylephrine. Despite their powerful effects, these substances cause a wide range of side effects.
5. To achieve lasting results, it is important not only to select suitable nasal drops, but also to carry out instillation correctly. It is most convenient to instill the product in a lying or sitting position.

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The best cold drops for children: types, methods of use. Which ones to choose?

The modern pharmaceutical industry produces a large number of drugs for local administration. These include such popular medications as nasal drops.

They are water- and oil-based, liquid and viscous, stored in the refrigerator and at room conditions.

And the range of their applications is also very wide. It is no secret that a runny nose can be either a manifestation of a banal viral infection, a “cold,” or a sign of an allergic reaction of the body or a consequence of a purulent, inflammatory process.

What are the safest cold drops for children?

Much attention is paid to special nasal drops that are produced for children. Their peculiarity and difference from ordinary drops for adults may lie in both a special dosage (in which the amount of the substance is reduced) and in the choice of those preservatives and additives that do not irritate the nasopharyngeal mucosa or burn, and are well tolerated by the baby.

Since a runny nose, both in an adult and a child, is the result of many processes (local inflammation, mucus secretion, impaired nasal breathing, release of biologically active substances - histamine) and many other stages of the development of the disease, the fight against it will have to be multi-stage. Children's medicinal drops for intranasal administration exist to achieve the following goals:

• narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels (vasoconstrictor)
• elimination of bacterial infection (antibacterial agents);
• fight against allergies (antihistamine drops);
• softening and nourishing the nasal mucosa (for example, oil-based drops).

In addition to the official remedies that are prescribed in pharmacopoeial monographs, there are also drops that are prepared on the basis of ancient folk recipes.

Below we discuss in more detail the main groups of children's drugs for intranasal administration, with the help of which a runny nose is treated.

Vasoconstrictor drops

Vasoconstrictor nasal drops are the basis for eliminating swelling of the nasal mucosa. After all, swelling occurs due to the fact that a significant amount of blood is supplied to the site of inflammation.

It is this that promotes swelling and increased mucus production, which is a response to inflammation. Therefore, narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels reduces blood flow, the severity of swelling, inflammation and nasal congestion.

These drops contain adrenergic agonists - substances that stimulate receptors in the vascular wall. Since after the effect is produced, the vessels dilate again, the effect of the drops is temporary.

Short acting (about 4 hours):

• "Sanorin". The effect lasts about 4 hours. "Sanorin" can be used from 2 years of age. There is a form of “Sanorin with eucalyptus oil”. Duration of the course – no more than 7 days, apply no more than 3 times a day. The drug contains naphazoline. They have a drying effect.
• Family of drops "Nazol" based on phenylephrine. Thus, there are “Nazol baby” (from birth), “Nazol Kids spray” (from 6 years of age).

Medium action: (up to 6 hours):

• “Tizin xylo”, “Xymelin”, “Dlyanos”. The dosage for children from birth is 0.05% solution; for children from 6 years of age a 0.1% solution is available. The active ingredient is xylometazoline. Course – no more than 7-10 days;

Long-term (prolonged) action (up to 12 hours):

• “Nazivin”, “Nazol Advance”, “Nazol”. These drugs contain oxymetazoline and can be instilled once a day. Of these products, Advance contains additional essential vegetable oils.

It is important to know that uncontrolled use of vasoconstrictor drops can cause chronic vasospasm in a child, with the development of vasomotor rhinitis, which is the result of drug dependence on adrenergic agonists.

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drops

There are a large number of these drugs that contain antibiotics and other substances. Since these drops act directly on the pathogen, they must be prescribed by a doctor. The most well-known representatives used in pediatrics are:

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"Bioparox". A drug containing fusafyungin (an antibiotic). Available in the form of a spray, which is injected into the nasal passages. The drug well suppresses a number of microorganisms that are most often found in rhinitis, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Prescribed for children over 2.5 years of age.

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"Polydex". It is a combined antibacterial drug that has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Contains two antibiotics (neomycin and polymyxin) and the hormone dexamethasone. The hormone is not absorbed into the blood, but has a local effect, so you should not be afraid of its presence;

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"Isofra". Available in spray form, it contains the antibiotic framecitin. Prescribed to children aged one and a half years.

Antiallergic drops

Allergy medications are histamine receptor blockers. The most commonly used drugs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis are the following:

• "Fenistil". One of the most commonly used remedies, as it can be used from 1 month of age. Well tolerated by the child, effective after 15 minutes;
• "Levocabastin", "Tizin allergy". It is used in children over 5-6 years of age and is well suited for relieving an attack of hay fever.
• "Cromohexal". It is a good stabilizer of mast cell membranes;
• "Zyrtec" - used in children over one year old, helps with cold allergies.
• "Allergodil." Can be used in children from the age of 1 year.

In addition to “pure” antiallergic drops, it is possible to use combined drugs, for example, such as “Vibrocil”.
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Oil drops in the nose for children

For some reason, kids adore these droplets. Probably because they are interested in how this oil spreads inside the nose, because they have seen so many times how it is used to season porridge. Oil drops are designed to soften the tense and hyperemic mucous membrane of the nasal passages.

They often contain vitamins, and the oil base itself can be healing: olive, peach, and sea buckthorn oils are used. The most famous are the following drops:

• "Pinosol." Contains peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, pine oil, fat-soluble vitamin E, and antimicrobial agents. Indicated for children from 2 years of age;

When using Pinosol, you need to know that it alone is unable to quickly relieve symptoms, since it is an adjuvant. It helps well not with acute, but with prolonged and chronic rhinitis, when there is anemia and an atrophic process on the mucous membrane, which can lead to dryness.

Moisturizing drops

Recently, prophylactic drops containing saline solution in therapeutic concentrations have been in great demand in pharmacies. It has long been noticed that residents of coastal sea areas almost do not suffer from a runny nose, and if they do, they quickly relieve it by sucking salty sea water into the nose. The following drugs are available for sale:

• "Sialor aqua";
• "Salin";
• "Aqua Maris";
• "Aqualor";
• "Physiomer."

Their effect is based on the ability of salts to “draw out” inflammation. Of course, it is much better to rinse the nasal passages with clean sea water and spit it through the mouth, but only older children can do this, as it may seem unpleasant.

The big advantage of these water preparations is their good tolerability and the possibility of use by the smallest.
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 Drops for runny nose for children over one year old

The baby drops we listed above are not all equally safe. Therefore, in this section we list the safest drugs. Thus, among vasoconstrictor drugs, “Nazol Baby”, “Nazivin” and “Nazivin Sensitive” of the weakest concentration can be prescribed.

From 4 months of age, you can use “Otrivin-baby” containing sea water. All other moisturizing preparations are recommended to be used without restriction, 10-12 times a day. You can also drip pure olive oil into the children's nose.

Drugs for viral runny nose

As clinical practice shows, the vast majority of children's “snot” is viral in nature and occurs seasonally: in the autumn – spring period. These viral rhinitis and nasopharyngitis are most often associated with long walks, “wet feet” and other incidents.

Therefore, specifically for the prevention and enhancement of antiviral immunity, there are the following drugs that are indicated for use in childhood:

• “ Grippferon ” is a drug that is active against many adenoviruses, which are “responsible” for the majority of colds;
• Nasal drops " Genferon-Light ". They are also created on the basis of leukocyte antiviral interferon. Since the drops contain taurine, these drops are contraindicated in the first months of a child’s life;
• Derinat is an immunomodulatory drug that increases the body's nonspecific resistance. The drug is a sodium salt of DNA, and is used in many protective, reparative and restorative processes. It is very well tolerated by children, including those up to one year old.

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Rules for using nasal drops

Above was a fairly impressive list of various drops that can be used for many pathological conditions and a wide range of symptoms and diseases. But how to do it right? There is a special algorithm, adherence to which will help achieve maximum therapeutic effects:

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• First you need to clean the nasal passages as much as possible so that the medicine does not accumulate outside. Older children can be asked to gently blow their nose, but a baby will have to manually, using a clean cotton swab, with gentle, rotational movements, rid the vestibule of the nose of the remnants of a known composition that have accumulated there;
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• If, upon examination, redness of the skin or the inner surface of the nasal passages inside the nostrils is revealed (this can be easily seen with the help of an LED or headlamp), then you need to carefully moisten it with Vaseline or olive oil, also applied to a stick;
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The baby should be placed on his back and his head tilted to the side . After instillation, the child is given a light massage of the nasal wing to evenly distribute the drug over the largest area of ​​the mucous membrane. Then the same action is performed on the other side.

Caution should be given to the widespread practice of instilling drugs in children while sitting with their head tilted back. After the head is lowered, many drops pour down.

That is why it is much more effective to purchase drugs that come in the form of a dosed spray, since a dense cloud of droplets immediately settles on the mucous membrane, and you do not have to wait long.

Parents should be warned not to use a syringe, bulb, balloon or small “enema” to put drops into their baby’s nose. The thing is that you can accidentally create very high pressure in the Eustachian tube, which can lead to barotrauma of the membrane and hearing impairment, including deafness.

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What good nasal drops for runny nose are there for children?

We have reviewed a sufficient number of different local drugs for intranasal administration, which are indicated for children. Parents often ask a question that sounds like this: “Which drops are the best”? In fact, there is no clear answer to this question.

Each group has different best drops, depending on what criteria are used to evaluate. After all, in the end, the drug must be prescribed by the attending physician. But even on your own, when you come to the pharmacy, you can navigate by the following signs:

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Safety. This is the first thing to consider. The drug may not help and be useless, in which case it’s just a waste of time and money. But if it worsens the child’s condition or causes an allergic reaction, then everything will be much more serious. Therefore, it is necessary to choose, if possible, those drugs that are indicated from a very early age;

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2. Ease of administration. The advantages of metered sprays over conventional pipettes are obvious, although their cost is higher;
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Quality. If you have a choice, you should prefer the original drugs.

So, a ten-year-old boy can be offered domestic Naphthyzin in a plastic tube, which must be cut off, otherwise the nasal mucosa may be scratched until it bleeds when introduced into the nasal passage.

Polish-made Sanorin spray is also allowed, which is administered gently and painlessly, and is sprayed with one click;

And:

• Shelf life and storage conditions;
• Number of contraindications;
• The speed of onset of the desired effect.

Of course, this is an approximate diagram, and everyone can find their own answer to this question.

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Children's nasal drops according to folk recipes

Traditional medicine offers a sufficient number of recipes for drugs that are instilled into the nose. Currently, they can be used as auxiliary ones as part of complex therapy, or as main ones if they are used for prophylactic purposes. Here are some examples:

• • Pure oils for moisturizing, both vegetable (olive, flaxseed, sea buckthorn) and ghee;
  • Fresh juice of aloe (agave), Kalanchoe (living tree). Fresh leaves are crushed, the juice is squeezed out, filtered through cheesecloth and dropped into the nose.

• Sea water or a solution of table or sea salt. The desired concentration should be close to the salinity of blood plasma, or 0.9%. To achieve this, you need to take one part of salt per hundred parts of water (for simplicity, we take 1%) - for example, 10 grams per liter of water, or two level teaspoons. You can rinse your nose with this solution, or you can drip it.

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Nasal drops from the pharmacy

If you decide to purchase medicine for your child at the pharmacy yourself, it is advisable to select the drug, write down the names of the drops, study all the contraindications and the age at which the drug can be prescribed.

When choosing, you need to ask and carefully read the official instructions again, which is the “ultimate truth” and an official document. It must be remembered that antibacterial drugs should be purchased only as prescribed by a doctor - a pediatrician or pediatric otolaryngologist.

In conclusion, I would like to remind you that if treatment for a runny nose is started in a timely manner, then you can get by with drops alone, without using pills, mixtures, or even injections. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the baby’s health, if possible, harden him, increase his immunity level so that he grows up strong and healthy.

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