With suppurative inflammatory pathologies of the nasal cavity, doctors often prescribe prescription drugs that are manufactured directly in the pharmacy. Complex ointment is one of such means, which is a complex of chemical compounds in carefully selected concentrations. Its use provides rapid relief of the inflammatory process, suppression of bacterial growth and reproduction, and relief of breathing.
Composition of a complex ointment for the nose in sinusitis, sinusitis and frontal
The classical version of the medicament in question contains the following ingredients:
- Vaseline oil;
- novocaine;
- petrolatum;
- dimedrol;
- menthol;
- levomycetin.
The combination of these components allows achieving the following results:
- reduction of swelling;
- withdrawal of pain syndrome;
- elimination of mucosal inflammation;
- dilution of mucus, facilitating its excretion;
- oppression of bacterial colonies;
- softening and moisturizing of mucous membranes;
- improvement of nasal breathing.
There is also a complex ointment in the nose with another antibiotic, erythromycin. In addition to it, this type of medicine consists of such substances:
- menthol;
- lanolin;
- Vaseline oil;
- lidocaine.
The most popular and effective prescription for the remedy is based on a silver preparation and contains:
- protargol ;
- streptocide;
- lanolin;
- dimedrol;
- Vaseline oil;
- menthol.
The active ingredient of this ointment, protargol, is a silver salt. It has a pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
How correctly to use a complex ointment?
The technique of application of the described drug:
- Make of sterile cotton wool turunda, roughly coinciding in diameter with the nostrils.
- Abundantly lubricate them with a complex ointment, allow to soak.
- Place the turundas in the nasal passages as deep as possible.
- Keep the ointment in the nose for about 20 minutes.
- Remove turuns, gently blow your nose.
With severe nasal congestion , the procedure should be performed 3 times a day. After relieving the condition, you can use the remedy less often - 2 times a day.
Side effect of a complex ointment in the nose
A common negative effect of laying the drug is irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose or skin near the nostrils. It looks like redness and scaling. Such reactions develop due to intolerance to one of the ingredients of the ointment, so during a consultation with a doctor, it is important to clarify immediately which preparations allergies occur.