Galazolin - inexpensive drops in the nose, which have a good vasoconstrictor effect. The medicine helps quickly remove the stuffiness of the nose. But, like other drugs of this group, they should not be abused either. It is mainly prescribed for short treatment of certain symptoms.
Pharmacological action of the drug
Most specialists call nasal drops of Halazolin best for the treatment of a common cold, which can not be said about many representatives of this group. The preparation is structurally a direct derivative of imidazoline. As a result of its application, the vessels narrow, which leads to a decrease in the edema of the nasal mucosa, and consequently, the amount of liquid that is separated out decreases. After 5-10 minutes, the patency of the nasal passages and sinuses is restored. The drug lasts 8-12 hours. If dosage is observed, as a rule, no side effects are observed.
Indications for use
Drops of Halazolin are prescribed from the common cold, which can occur in the following conditions:
- viral, bacterial or allergic rhinitis;
- otitis middle ear;
- sinusitis;
- eustachyte .
In addition, the drug is often prescribed to prepare patients for diagnosis.
Instructions for the use of nasal drops Halazoline
For children from three to twelve years, a nasal gel with 0.05% concentration is prescribed. Up to six years, spraying once in each nostril with a special device is recommended. The procedure can be performed no more than twice a day, depending on the severity of the disease.
From six to twelve years, the dosage can be increased to two times. A day can use the gel two or three times already.
For adults, 0.1% of the drug is allowed. In this case, you can carry out no more than one spray into each nostril. For a day, the drug is not used more than three times.
Overdose of the drug
In case of taking too much nasal drug, a number of disorders may appear:
- tachycardia;
- insomnia ;
- arterial hypertension;
- nausea;
- headache;
- heightened anxiety.
Many do not know if it's possible to drip Galazolin into the nose. The answer is obvious - it is necessary. Sometimes the drug can get through the nasopharynx into the oral cavity. In case of accidental ingestion, in some cases, arrhythmia, tachycardia and arterial hypertension are observed. To neutralize side effects drugs are selected individually.