Izofra: price, analogues are cheaper. List

Isofra is a medical product widely used in otolaryngology. The product has an average cost and several similar and cheaper substitutes. The medication is produced in France in the form of a nasal spray, the active ingredient of which is framycetin sulfate. The drug belongs to the group of local antibacterial agents.

Indications:

• various forms of rhinitis;
• rhinopharyngitis;
• sinusitis (in the absence of injuries in the area of ​​the nasal septum);
• complications after surgery.

It is necessary to use the product only on the advice of the attending specialist.

Domestic and imported analogues of the product

Since the remedy in some cases can lead to the development of allergic reactions, it should be replaced with another drug similar to the indications. The medicines used can be of both domestic and foreign production. It is necessary to choose a substitute together with the attending physician in accordance with the established form of the pathological process. It is not recommended to prescribe and use similar medicines on your own, since an incorrectly selected remedy can worsen the condition and cause various complications.

Isofra (analogs can be produced cheaper in other dosage forms different from the original) and other similar agents are used in short courses.

This locally produced substitute is available as a spray for intranasal use. He, in contrast to the main agent, has a different active ingredient - xylometazoline hydrochloride. The drug belongs to the group of vasoconstrictor drugs for local use in otolaryngology. In addition to the main and general indications, the generic can also be used in the treatment of otitis media, hay fever and in research. However, it is not prescribed for the development of rhinopharyngitis.

Dosage: 1-2 injections 2-3 times a day, depending on age. In this case, the duration of the course should not exceed 5-7 days.

The substitute is much more likely to lead to the development of adverse reactions. Moreover, the list of symptoms he has is much more extensive and they develop much more often.

Side effects:

• excessive dryness or irritation in the nasal mucous cavities;
• burning sensation;
• paresthesia;
• heart rhythm disturbance;
• the formation of swelling in the area of ​​the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity;
• frequent sneezing;
• increased production of a secret;
• increased blood pressure;
• migraine;
• dizziness;
• depressive conditions;
• disorders of visual function.

The drugs have various contraindications.

It is prohibited to use an analogue in the following cases:

• allergy to components;
• atherosclerotic plaques;
• glaucoma;
• rhinitis (atrophic form of the disorder);
• high blood pressure;
• tachycardia;
• previous surgical actions on the meninges;
• hyperthyroidism;
• combined use with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Unlike the main medicine, the substitute can be prescribed with extreme caution during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The main remedy does not lead to overdose symptoms, unlike the analogue. In rare cases, exceeding the daily and single doses caused a decrease in body temperature, an increase in blood pressure, or the development of bradycardia.

Both drugs can be used in pediatric practice. In this case, age restrictions are established based on the concentration of the agent used. In both cases, medications can be used for no more than 1 week. Sprays are available over the counter.

Pinosol

Isofra (cheaper analogs may have additional indications or contraindications) should be used only as directed by the attending physician. Pinosol is a generic drug that is produced in Slovakia in the form of nasal drops. The drugs have a completely different chemical composition.

The substitute is made on the basis of natural ingredients:

• Scots pine oil;
• vitamin E;
• thymol;
• eucalyptus oil;
• peppermint oil;
• guayazulene.

The medicine belongs to the group of herbal preparations with decongestant action. At the same time, it exhibits high local anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

The funds have similar recommendations for the appointment, with the exception of allergic rhinitis (in a generic, this disease is a contraindication) and rhinopharyngitis. The drugs have similar prescription restrictions. However, the analogue can be used during pregnancy and during breastfeeding (the main remedy is contraindicated during these periods).

Dosage regimen: on the 1st day of treatment, 1-2 drops of the solution are prescribed every 1-2 hours. Then the agent is used 3-4 times a day. Application features (for inhalation): pour the solution into the inhaler (50 drops) and use no more than 2-3 times a day. The duration of the course is from 5 days to 1 week. Repeated treatment can be carried out only as prescribed by a specialist and after a break of at least 1 month.

Age restrictions - for adults and children over 2 years old. Both drugs have identical side reactions. However, they most often occur when using a substitute. Medicines are well tolerated and have shown high efficiency in the treatment of otolaryngological diseases of an inflammatory origin. The most popular is the generic, because it has many positive reviews and less low cost. Medicines are sold over the counter.

Tramicent

A cheap substitute for Isofra is also Tramicent, which is produced by a domestic manufacturer of drugs in the form of a spray for intranasal use. Moreover, the analogue and the main drug have the same active ingredient - framycetin sulfate.

The funds belong to the same pharmacological group and have similar properties and action aimed at elimination of inflammation in the mucous cavities of the nose and suppression of the activity of pathogenic microorganisms that provoke development of diseases.

The indications for the drugs are completely the same, so the sprays are interchangeable. However, they should not be replaced with each other during therapy already started.

Dosing rules:

• adults are prescribed 1 injection from 4 to 6 times a day;
• children should use the product no more than 3 times a day.

The duration of the course is no more than 1 week. Further courses can be conducted only with the permission of the attending physician and after a break (at least 1 month). Both drugs have absolutely identical contraindications, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. During these periods, other means of treatment should be used.

Both the main agent and its substitute lead to identical adverse reactions. Moreover, the frequency of their development in the analogue is somewhat higher. In most cases, the use of funds leads to allergic manifestations.

According to patient reviews, both funds are well tolerated and help to quickly cope with all manifestations of the disease. At the moment, both the generic and the analogue are about the same popularity. Sprays are available over the counter.

Rinofluimucil

Isofra (analogs should not be used more cheaply in conjunction with the main drug) is the preferred drug for prescribing to children, since it has no age restrictions. Its counterpart is produced in Italy as a nasal spray. Rinofluimucil has a different chemical composition. It contains 2 active ingredients - acetylcysteine ​​and tuaminoheptane sulfate.

The drug belongs to the class of decongestants and has a pronounced vasoconstrictor and mucolytic effect. Medicines have similar recommendations for taking (rhinitis and sinusitis). Dosage: 2 injections 3-4 times a day. Children are prescribed 1 spray in each nasal cavity from 3 to 4 times a day. The duration of treatment is no more than 1 week. Medicines have completely different side reactions. At the same time, they occur in a generic much more often.

Side effects:

• feeling your own heartbeat;
• increased blood pressure;
• increased heart rate;
• trembling in the body;
• excited state;
• dry mucous membranes;
• ishuria;
• allergic reactions;
• inflammatory processes in the area of ​​the sebaceous glands.

Unlike the main drug, the analog can lead to the development of addiction and dysfunction of the mucous membranes of the nose. Medicines have various prescription restrictions.

Thus, the generic is not applicable in the following cases:

• hyperthyroidism;
• allergy to components;
• glaucoma (angle-closure disorder);
• combined use with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants (including a 2-week period after their cancellation).

Use the drug with extreme caution in the presence of the following conditions:

• chronic high blood pressure;
• bronchial asthma;
• children under 3 years old;
• angina pectoris or extrasystole.

During pregnancy, a substitute can only be used with the permission of a doctor. Age restrictions - for adults and children over 3 years old. The drugs are available over the counter.

Tizine

Isofra (analogs are several times cheaper than the main drug, which does not affect their therapeutic action) should be used only under the supervision of a specialist, especially in cases of its prolonged use. Its analogue, Tizin, is produced in Russia in the form of a nasal spray, the active component of which is xylometazoline hydrochloride.

The drug belongs to the group of decongestants with a pronounced vasoconstrictor effect (alpha-adrenergic agonist). The drugs have similar recommendations for use.

In addition to coinciding indications, a generic can also be prescribed in the following cases:

• hay fever;
• otitis media;
• preparation for diagnostics.

Dosing rules: 1 injection from 1 to 3 times a day, depending on the patient's age. The duration of the course is no more than 7 days. Repeated courses are possible only with the permission of a specialist after a break of several days. The funds have various restrictions on their purpose.

Contraindications (for analog):

• intolerance to the components;
• increased heart rate;
• simultaneous use with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants (including a 2-week period after their cancellation);
• rhinitis (atrophic type of the disease);
• angle-closure glaucoma;
• pronounced course of atherosclerosis;
• previous surgical actions on the meninges;
• chronic high blood pressure;
• inflammatory processes on the skin and nasal mucosa.

You can use the medicine with extreme caution in the following cases:

• heart diseases;
• hyperplasia of the prostate;
• hyperthyroidism;
• diabetes;
• high sensitivity to such funds;
• porphyrin disease;
• the presence of pheochromocytoma.

Unlike the main medication, a generic drug can be used during pregnancy, but only taking into account the possible risks and expected benefits. The analogue and the main agent have different side effects. Moreover, the substitute has a huge number of them and they appear much more often. The drugs are dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

Prices

The prices for the drug in different pharmacies may vary depending on the region and area of ​​sale. Thus, the cost of a medicine in pharmacies in Moscow and the Moscow region varies from 325 to 740 rubles. You can clarify the availability of a medicine, as well as find out its cost, at any nearby pharmacy located at the place of residence.

Name of the drug	Price
Xylometazoline	RUB 20-140
Pinosol	RUB 170-600
Tramicent	RUB 240-500
Rinofluimucil	RUB 260-640
Tizine	40-225 rub.

Before using Isofra or its substitutes, it is necessary to read the instructions for their use and consult a doctor. If necessary, it is recommended to study the reviews of patients who used the drug or its cheaper analogues in the treatment of ENT diseases.

Video about Isofra's analogs

Tizine spray description and instructions: