The medicine is referred to as vasoconstrictor. Thanks to this effect, he quickly and permanently restores nasal breathing, reduces edema of the mucosa. Consider the drug in more detail and find out whether it is possible to use Snoop during pregnancy, in particular, for children.
What is the drug?
The medicine is available in the form of a spray and drops of nasal. The concentration of the active substance is 0.1 and 0.05%, respectively. The active ingredient is xylometazoline.
By reducing the vessels located in the nasal mucosa, the drug improves the patency of the nasal passages, reducing the swelling of the mucosa. As a result, breathing is restored, the stuffiness disappears. The effect of the drug is noted for 4-6 hours.
Is Snoop child allowed during pregnancy?
Physicians are wary of using vasoconstrictive drugs during gestation. Such drugs can adversely affect the circulation of blood in the vessels of the placenta. In turn, this leads to the development of fetal hypoxia.
Despite the fact that drops for the nose have a local effect, with increasing doses, the frequency of use, the effect is often extended to the body. That is why, from the appointment of the drug during gestation should be abstained.
According to the instructions for use, during pregnancy Snoop child can only be used when agreed with a doctor. It is because, before using the drug, you need to consult a therapist.
Preparations of this group do not apply in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is at this time that the fetus develops actively, the fetus-mother system is formed.
As for the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, Snoop children use only when absolutely necessary. Duration of use should not exceed 1-2 days. Burying should not more than 2-3 drops, 1-2 times a day. The help of this medication can be resorted only when breathing is completely difficult and the future mother breathes a mouth.