Aqua Maris Ectoin nasal spray. Instruction, price, reviews

Ectoine is considered a popular remedy. In the Aqua Maris product line nasal spray with this mark is effective and relatively safe for patients of different ages.

Medication Aqua Maris has anti-allergic properties, rarely provokes complications with prolonged therapy, quickly eliminates the manifestations of the disease and prevents their reappearance within a short period of time. The use of the medicine is started after a visit to the doctor, who determines the duration and frequency of use.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price

The drug is sold freely in different pharmacies, so each patient can purchase it if necessary.

The cost of the medication is high, about 380-420 rubles. per bottle. Despite this, the spray is often used in the treatment of various disorders.

Composition, release form

Ectoin is a nasal spray that available as a topical solution. The solution is colorless and odorless, as well as visible particles that can damage the mucous membranes of the nasal passages during application.

The solution is packaged in small white vials containing 20 ml of liquid. The bottle is equipped with a special nozzle that allows you to spray the agent into the nasal passages when necessary. The composition of the drug contains the component ectoine, which has the main therapeutic effect.

Sea salt and prepared water can be found as auxiliary ingredients in the solution. These substances are safe for patients and have additional properties.

The solution does not contain other substances, preservatives, dyes and harmful components, which makes it safe for patients, provided it is used correctly.

Operating principle

The drug has pronounced antiallergic properties, which is explained by the presence of ectoine in its composition. The principle of action of the medication is based on the ability of the main substance to create on the surface of tissues a kind of protective layer that prevents damage to them by allergens and the penetration of harmful substances into blood.

This helps to improve the condition of patients who suffer from allergic diseases against the background of tissue damage by plant pollen, animal hair, and harmful fumes.

The drug also has other properties:

• When the agent is applied, a kind of protective layer is formed on the tissues, which prevents further damage to the mucous membranes and the spread of lesions to large areas.
• If lesions are present on the tissues, the protective layer prevents complications and promotes rapid recovery. This is especially important for patients who suffer from chronic forms of allergy, accompanied by complications from the upper respiratory tract.
• The drug also has a positive effect on the state of tissues, normalizes the production of mucus, which has protective properties. Despite this, there is no increase in the amount of mucous secretions, as in the acute course of allergies.
• The presence of sea salt and prepared water in the composition helps to moisturize tissues when they dry out, which reduces the risk of complications and ingestion of allergens through damaged, overdried mucous membranes shell.

The drug does not have a systemic effect on the body, its main substance does not accumulate in tissues, does not penetrate into the systemic circulation. This is considered to be an advantage over many other sprays used to treat allergies.

When the solution is injected into the nasal passages, a rapid onset of the therapeutic effect is noted. Ectoin creates a protective layer on the tissues, and the seawater removes crusts and excess mucus. As a result, nasal breathing improves, the general condition is facilitated.

The quick action explains the popularity of the spray, and the minimum risk of complications allows it to be used for long courses.

Indications and contraindications for use

Ectoin is prescribed for various forms of allergies.

The nasal spray has the following indications for use:

• An allergic reaction to pollen or dust, manifested during the flowering period or under other circumstances.
• Diagnosis of allergies when a patient comes into contact with animals indoors.
• Allergy to food or household chemicals. If vapors enter the nasal passages, the patient may experience acute symptoms.
• The presence of a foreign body in the nasal passages. After removing the object, it is allowed to apply a spray for some time to accelerate tissue repair.
• A severe course of an allergic reaction, accompanied by itching, burning, lacrimation and other unpleasant manifestations.

Despite the absence of a systemic effect of the drug, its use eliminates not only allergy symptoms, but also headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Such symptoms are often present in patients with an exacerbation of allergies.

An effective and safe medicine cannot always be used by patients, despite its composition and positive effects on tissues. Contraindications include the identification of intolerance to the components of the composition or a tendency to such manifestations in the anamnesis.

If in the past the patient has used such drugs and has had negative reactions, it is worth stopping the use.

If an urgent need arises, it is recommended to pre-test for drug sensitivity. Do not prescribe the drug to children under 2 years of age, despite its efficacy and safety.

The period of lactation and bearing of a child is not considered a contraindication for treatment, but it is important to visit a doctor first, who will determine the duration of the course and the number of applications per day.

Ectoine is a nasal spray that, in exceptional cases, provokes negative reactions. Specialists have not identified such cases when applying it according to all the rules and for a period determined by the doctor. If the patient is unaware of drug intolerance and begins to use it without a doctor's prescription, negative reactions may develop.

They usually present with the classic symptoms of itching of the nasal passages, pronounced edema and respiratory distress.

Many talk about lacrimation and itching of the eyelids, redness. With a severe course of an allergic reaction, systemic disorders appear in the form of dizziness, disorders of the digestive tract.

In case of complications, it is forbidden to continue treatment and ignore the symptoms. You must immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe special treatment.

It may not be necessary to use additional medications. Reactions may disappear on their own after discontinuation of treatment. It is not recommended to use drugs at home to eliminate complications.

Instructions for use

The tool is used only locally intranasally. The therapy regimen and duration does not depend on age. Usually, the drug is prescribed for adults and children according to the same scheme, since its components do not penetrate into the bloodstream, and an overdose does not develop.

The standard therapeutic regimen assumes 2 injections of the spray into each nasal passage 3 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined depending on the specific disease and the severity of the symptoms. In some cases, 7-10 days is enough, but often patients use the remedy for a long time, which is not prohibited by doctors.

Experts warn that a spray bottle for a patient must be individual. Several patients should not use 1 bottle. This can provoke bacteria to enter the tissue.

From viruses

The drug does not have antiviral activity and cannot be used as the only method of treating a viral infection. But as an auxiliary medicine, it can be prescribed when the first signs of a viral infection appear. In this case, adults and children are prescribed 2 injections into each nasal passage 2-3 times a day for 7 days.

The spray can be used to prevent the development of viral pathologies during the period of seasonal exacerbation. It is injected into each nasal passage 2 times a day at approximately equal time intervals. The prophylactic course lasts 1-2 weeks. It can be combined with the use of systemic immunostimulants to increase the effectiveness of therapy.

Allergy

Ectoin is a nasal spray that is intended specifically for the treatment of allergies in adults and children over 2 years old. With such a violation, it is allowed to use it more than 3 times a day, that is, when the need arises.

Children are prescribed 1 injection in each nasal passage, adults can do 2 injections. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the allergy and the presence of concomitant abnormalities in the patient. On average, the duration is 2 weeks, but if necessary, the drug can be used until the desired therapeutic effect is achieved.

During the treatment period, funds from other groups can be used, but this must be agreed with the doctor. Usually, the specialist at the reception selects the appropriate medications for each patient to achieve the best result.

Some analogues, prices

In the absence of funds in pharmacies or the impossibility of prescribing it for various reasons, it is allowed to use substitutes with similar properties. When choosing a doctor, based on the patient's complaints, the characteristics of the course of the disease, as well as accompanying deviations.

Substitutes may have a different composition, so a doctor should prescribe them. Not all allergy sprays are safe for patients.

Product name	Features and cost
Nazaval	Spray based on micronized cellulose. The component is of natural origin, rarely provokes complications. Despite the different composition, the spray has a similar principle of action. When its particles hit the mucous membranes, a kind of protective barrier is formed, which prevents the ingress of allergens and the development of complications. A remedy is prescribed for various forms of allergies, as well as as a prevention of its development. Unlike the original, the spray is not a liquid solution, but a powder that is sprayed into the nasal passages. Its cost is approximately 380-450 rubles.
Prevalin	A nasal spray, which also has a different composition, but can be used to prevent the progression of an allergic reaction in patients of different ages. It is considered safe and effective. When introduced into the nasal passages, a protective barrier is formed, which prevents the negative effect of allergens on tissues. The remedy is used in short and long courses, depending on the severity of the symptoms, rarely leads to the appearance of negative symptoms, it is safe during lactation and pregnancy. The cost of the spray is approximately 350-500 rubles.
Aqualor	Spray based on seawater, which does not have anti-allergic properties, but can be used for the purpose prevention of drying of mucous membranes and the formation of crusts, when removed, areas are formed inflammation. The remedy can be included in the course of the main treatment for allergies in combination with other medicines, it is safe and very rarely provokes complications. Its cost is approximately 250-300 rubles.

In each case, a substitute is selected for the patient individually. Do not use anti-allergic products uncontrollably.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug may be stored in a dark and cool place, away from children and direct sunlight. This will avoid changing the chemical formula.

The maximum shelf life is 3 years, but after opening the bottle, the solution is allowed to be used within 6 months. After the expiration of this period, you should not use the medication.

Ectoin is considered one of the most popular products in the Aqua Maris line. This nasal spray is effective, and its safety for different patients makes the medication in demand, despite the high cost. It is recommended to start the application after a preliminary examination, which excludes the likelihood of negative reactions.

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