Polidexa with phenylephrine is a nasal spray with vasoconstrictive, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action. The drug enjoys well-deserved respect from otolaryngologists because of its high efficiency.
Chemical composition of Polidex nasal spray
Polidex Spray is a clear, colorless liquid in a 15 ml polyethylene bottle with a nebulizer. This drug is a combination drug, which includes several active components.
Neomycin sulfate
Antibiotic from the aminoglycoside group, which has a broad spectrum of antibacterial action against gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens (staphylococci, streptococci, enterococci, pneumococci, escherichia, etc.). The component is not active against pathogenic fungi, viruses and anaerobic bacteria.
Polymyxine sulfate
Antibiotic from the group of polymyxins, which has a bacteriostatic effect against gram-negative bacteria, mainly the intestinal group.
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Vasoconstrictor, adrenomimetic.
Dexamethasone sodium metasulfobenzoate
Synthetic glucocorticosteroid, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, desensitizing, antitoxic effect.
The auxiliary ingredients of the preparation are:
- purified water;
- methylparahydroxybenzoate;
- lemon acid;
- lithium chloride;
- lithium hydroxide;
- macrogol 400;
- polysorbate 80.
Polidex spray - indications for use
This drug is prescribed for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity, pharynx and paranasal sinuses:
- acute and chronic rhinitis ;
- acute and chronic rhinopharyngitis;
- purulent rhinitis;
- chronic adenoiditis;
- acute and chronic sinusitis.
Also Polidex spray can be prescribed for preventive purposes after surgical interventions in the nasal cavity.
Nasal Spray Polidex is effective in all forms of sinusitis:
- sinusitis;
- frontitis;
- etmoiditis ;
- sphenoiditis.
It should be taken into account that the preparation is not intended for rinsing of the paranasal sinuses.
Polidex spray in the nose is prescribed to adults one injection in each nostril 3 - 5 times a day. The course of treatment is from 5 to 10 days.
Polidex spray action
The main advantage of this drug is a quick effect. The effect of the Polidex spray is as follows:
- destruction of infectious agents;
- reduces the release of products of tissue inflammation;
- reduction of edema of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx;
- strengthening of the vascular walls of the nose;
- restoration of cells of the nasal mucosa, etc.
Contraindications to the use of Polidex nasal spray:
- high sensitivity to the components of the agent;
- suspected development of an angle-closure glaucoma;
- kidney failure with detection of protein;
- use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- pregnancy, lactation.
With caution should be used with an increased function of the thyroid gland, hypertension, a violation of the rhythm of heartbeats, ischemic heart disease. You can not combine Polidex spray with salicylates and analgesics.
Polidex Nasal Spray - Analogues
The only analogue of Polidex spray, based on active substances, is Maxitrol. Although the purpose of this drug is the treatment of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases, Maxitrol is sometimes recommended by specialists with the same indications as Polidex nasal spray.