The drug Rinoflumucil is widely used in ENT practice as a vasoconstrictive topical drug. Today, there are a lot of means of this action, and many doctors are concerned about the effect of vasoconstrictive medications on the body.
The fact is that with prolonged use they can be addictive, which leads the patient to choose - either use the medication regularly, or feel stuffy nose, even when the disease receded.
In this regard, there is a need for a correct choice of a means of this kind, which is impossible without an analysis of the composition of medicines.
Composition of Rhinoflavucil
Rinofluimucil is a spray that refers to mucolytic and vasoconstrictive drugs, used in ENT practice for local treatment.
Rinoflumacil is a colorless liquid with mint and sulphurous odor.
The medication contains two main active substances - acetylcystene - in 1 ml contains 10 mg and tuamine heptane sulfate - in 1 ml of the drug contains 5 mg of the substance.
Auxiliary substances of the preparation:
- benzalkonium chloride;
- hypromellose;
- ethanol 96%;
- sodium dihydrogen phosphate;
- dithiothreitol;
- mint flavor;
- sorbitol 70%;
- purified water;
- sodium hydroxide;
- sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate.
pharmachologic effect
Acetylcysteine - one of the main active substances of the drug, promotes the liquefaction of mucous and purulent discharge, and also has anti-inflammatory effect. This facilitates the elimination of nasal congestion and promotes a speedy recovery, as the mucus does not stagnate, and the nasal passages are cleared.
The second main ingredient, tuamine-heptane, relieves swelling and acts as a vasoconstrictor.
Indications for use
- sinusitis;
- chronic and vasomotor rhinitis;
- acute and subacute rhinitis of infectious etiology (with thick and purulent contents).
Rinoflumacil - contraindications
- thyrotoxicosis ;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- an allergic reaction to the components of the drug;
- use of MAO inhibitors;
- use of tricyclic antidepressants.
What should I replace with Renoflumacil?
Than it is possible to replace Rinofluimucil suggest indications for use - a drug is needed that will help in rhinitis of different etiology, including vasomotor, and possible analogs of the medication indicate the actions of the main substances - vasoconstriction, removal of edema and elimination of inflammation.
Rinoflumucil or Vibrocil?
The difference between Vibrocil and Rhinofluucil is that Vibrozil has, in addition, anti-allergic action. This drug is produced in three forms - nasal gel, drops and spray.
The main active substances Vibrocil - phenylephrine and dimethidene maleate. The first substance removes the edema, narrows the vessels, and the second has antihistamine action.
Thus, Vibrocil is indicated for any catarrhal diseases accompanied by rhinitis, as well as allergic rhinitis. The duration of the vibration is long enough. Can cause dependency.
What is better than Rinoflumucil or Polidex?
Polidexa and Rhinofluucimil have a significant difference - Polidex has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect.
In the Polidex contains two antibiotics - Neomycin and Polymyxin. They are effective against staphylococcus, but against streptococcus are not effective.
Therefore, Polydex should be used in the treatment of those who have been diagnosed with bacterial infection as a treating drug, and not a means to relieve the symptom of nasal congestion.
Rinoflumacil or Isofra?
Isofra, as well as Polidex, refers to antibacterial agents of topical application. Isofra is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It contains one kind of antibiotic, framicetin sulfate, which is contained in a concentration of 1.25%.
The drug should be selected for those with a bacterial infection. In viral diseases, it is not only inefficient, but also harms, suppressing the activity of immunity.