The drug "Nazivin": instruction for use

Nasivin, produced in the form of nasal drops or spray, whose composition details the annotation attached to it, has a local anti-edematous effect on the mucosa of the nasal cavity. The active substance in this medicine is oxymetazoline hydrochloride, which has the property of narrowing the vessels, thereby reducing swelling and restoring nasal breathing. In addition to this active component, it contains auxiliary substances that contribute to the preservation of the drug "Nazivin".

The instruction for this medication contains a list of diseases in which its use is indicated. These include rhinitis of various nature, including allergic diseases, as well as catarrhal diseases, nasal breathing is difficult. The use of "Nazivin" for sinusitis, as well as for middle otitis and eustachiitis is shown. It is produced in the form of a spray and nasal drops with different contents of the active component - 0.01%, 0.025%, 0.05%.

The instruction attached to the "Nazivin" preparation describes its use in patients of different ages. If there are indications, drops can be used even for the treatment of newborns: this drug is the only vasoconstrictor approved for use in this age category. The dose in this case will be minimal: two times a day, one drop of 0.01% "Nazivin" is injected into the child at each nasal passage. Babies at the age from one month to a year can drip, if necessary, already two drops. A one-year-old child of up to six years of age is recommended a drug of a different concentration - 0.025% "Nazivin". Instructions prescribe to apply it twice a day, one to two drops. Finally, for children older than six years, as well as for adults, you should use "Nazivin" 0.05% - two drops, two or three times a day. At this age, it is already permitted to apply and spray "Nazivin" (0.05%). The recommended single dose for adult patients - two or three injections, for children - one.

During the use of the drug "Nazivin" (the instruction warns about this), side effects are possible: sensation of dryness, burning and itching in the nasal cavity, excessive excitability. Blood pressure may also increase, and if there is a severe overdose or mistaken intake of nasal drops inside - the heart rhythm and breathing will break, nausea and vomiting appear. In this case, the specialists perform symptomatic treatment. To avoid unpleasant consequences, keep the drug in a place inaccessible to children, and apply it only as directed by the doctor. In addition, the drug "Nazivin" It is undesirable to use hypertensive patients, as well as people suffering from tachycardia, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, atherosclerosis and some other diseases. Pregnant women and nursing mothers can use this remedy only under the supervision of the doctor and with his permission: these categories of patients "Nazivin" is appointed only in extreme cases.

It should also be understood that with prolonged use of vasoconstrictor agents, addiction to them occurs and they cease to function. Those who too often and abundantly bury or inject into the nasal cavity "Nazivin", the instruction for the use of this drug warns: in this case, the mucosa with time is atrophied and its functions are violated - the so-called atrophic rhinitis develops . The instruction contains a warning and a possible decrease in the ability to drive vehicles in this case. Without permission, without the expert's advice, in no case should it exceed the recommended dose.

If there are any unpleasant symptoms associated with the use of Nazivin, the use of the drug is stopped. In this situation, you need to consult a doctor.