Sinuforte is a medication of domestic production, used to eliminate the common cold, including running (with purulent discharge). A drug is produced in the form of a lyophilisate for preparing a solution (at the same time, the package contains a bottle of water for injection and a dispenser cap).
The active substance (European cyclamen extract) activates the production of secretions (to accelerate the removal of pathogenic microflora from the nasal cavity), eliminates puffiness and reduces the viscosity of mucus.
Despite its high efficiency, the drug has a serious drawback - a very high price, in this regard, it is often replaced with cheaper analogues.
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1 Domestic and imported analogues of the product
- 1.1 Rinofluimucil
- 1.2 Polydexa
- 1.3 Isofra
- 1.4 Adrianol
- 1.5 Sinupret
- 1.6 Lazolvan Reno
- 2 Prices
- 3 Video about analogues of the drug Sinuforte
Domestic and imported analogues of the product
Sinuforte (cheap analogs need to be selected in conjunction with the attending physician), despite the plant base, has a high therapeutic effect, and at the same time has a small list of contraindications and side effects effects.
Medication substitutes can be prescribed by the attending specialist if the drug is not suitable for use (presence of prohibitions or negative reactions, high price).
Rinofluimucil
The Italian substitute Rinofluimucil is produced in the form of a nasal spray, the main components of which are acetylcysteine and tuaminoheptane. The active components of the drug have a vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effect, and additionally contribute to the thinning of sputum.
Indications for the use of an analogue are similar to the original and include the following points:
- chronic rhinitis;
- rhinitis in acute and subacute form, including with the presence of purulent nasal discharge;
- the presence of an inflammatory process in the mucous tissues of the nose (as a result of the action of an infection or injury to the nose);
- runny nose caused by strong odor, hot or cold air.
Additionally, both agents are prescribed during the recovery period after surgery on the tissues of the nose.
The doctor may prescribe an analogue or an original, provided that there are no contraindications, which are listed in the table below:
| Contraindications for Rinofluimucil | Contraindications for Sinuforte | General contraindications |
| · Increased secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland; · Increased intraocular pressure; · In case of bronchial asthma, the agent should be used with extreme caution; · Violation of the rhythm of heart contractions; · Angina pectoris. Pathology is manifested by chest pain after increased physical exertion or stress; · Age up to 3 years. |
Runny nose caused by an allergic reaction; · The presence of polyps and other formations in the nasal cavity; · The presence of allergic rashes on the face; · Age up to 5 years. |
· Allergy or intolerance to the components; · High blood pressure; · Lactation; · The period of bearing the child. |
Additionally, Rinofluimucil should not be used in the first 2 weeks after completing the course of antidepressant use.
The rules for the use of drugs have significant differences, which are presented in the table below:
| Terms of use | Rinofluimucil | Sinuforte |
| Application features | The lyophilisate must be diluted with water for injection and shaken well | Shake the bottle well before use. |
| Single dosage | 1-2 presses in each nostril | 2-3 drops in each nostril |
| Frequency rate per day | Up to 4 times a day | Once a day |
| A course of treatment | Up to 7 days. With longer use, addiction to the medication develops. | 6-8 days, if the agent is administered every other day, then the course is 12-16 days |
Before starting treatment, it is important to first familiarize yourself with the possible side effects that differ when compared with Sinuforte.
| Side effects on Rinofluimucil | Negative reaction to Sinuforte | Common side effects |
| · Increased blood pressure; · Violation of the rhythm of heart contractions; · An increase in the number of heartbeats; · Tremor of the limbs; · Increased excitement; • sleep disturbance, insomnia; · Development of hallucinations; · nausea; · Increased dryness of the mucous membranes in the nasopharynx; • delay in urine output from the body; · Development of inflammatory processes in the sebaceous glands; Addiction to the drug with long-term treatment, as a result, the effectiveness of the drug decreases; · Pathological changes in the state of the nasal mucosa. |
A burning sensation in the nasopharynx; · flushed face; • staining of mucus from the nose in pink; · headache; · Increased salivation; Lacrimation. |
Increased runny nose, itching, sneezing, or other signs of drug allergy |
With the introduction of a medication (both analog and original) into the nasal passage in large quantities, an increase in the symptoms of a negative reaction is noted. At the same time, in case of an overdose of Rinofluimucil, symptomatic therapy is sufficient, and in case of Sinuforte poisoning, agents are prescribed to eliminate spasms or antihistamines.
Rinofluimucil, like the original, is sold over the counter without a prescription.
Important. The analogue cannot be used in combined treatment without consulting a doctor, since when using incompatible medications, the likelihood of heart failure is high. In this case, Sinuforte cannot be combined only with anesthetic medications.
Polydexa
Sinuforte (cheap analogs can be bought not only of domestic but also foreign production) can be replaced with the German hormonal antibiotic Polydex. The drug is produced in the form of a nasal spray with a multicomponent composition.
The active ingredients of the drug are: dexamethasone (corticosteroid hormone), neomycin and polymyxin (antibiotics), as well as phenylephrine. The listed composition of the components has anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor and antibacterial effects.
Indications for the use of an analogue are completely identical to Sinuforte. It should be borne in mind that Polydexa is a hormonal antibiotic, therefore, contraindications to the use of the drug differ from the original.
| When it is forbidden to use Polydex | Contraindications for Sinuforte | General prohibitions |
| · Age up to 2.5 years; · The presence of increased intraocular pressure; · The product should not be used in the first 2 weeks after the end of antidepressant therapy; • impaired renal function; · Increased production of thyroid hormones; Angina pectoris; · The period before and after vaccination; · The presence of heart pathologies in severe form. |
· Age up to 5 years; · Runny nose of an allergic nature; · The presence of education in the nasal cavity; · The presence of allergic rashes on the face. |
· Increased susceptibility to the composition; · Increased pressure indicator; · breast-feeding; · Carrying a child. |
Polydexa also cannot be used in the presence of a viral and fungal infection.
Polydex is required to be injected into each nasal passage, one injection from 3 to 5 times a day for 5-10 days.
When using this analogue, it is necessary to take into account the likelihood of developing the following adverse reactions:
- headache, insomnia;
- dryness in the nasal cavity and throat;
- itching, increased nasal flow, sneezing and other signs of allergies;
- pallor of the skin;
- tremor of the limbs;
- increased pressure;
- an increase in the number of heartbeats.
Additionally, it should be borne in mind that Polydexa contributes to a decrease in immunity, as a result, the likelihood of infection with a viral and fungal infection increases. Cases of overdose with an analogue were not recorded, but if a large amount of medication was accidentally injected into the nasal cavity, an increase in the severity of side effects is possible.
You can buy Polydexa only if you have a prescription from a doctor with an indication of the dosage (as opposed to the original, which is sold without a prescription). Polydex is not recommended for use in complex therapy, since the medication does not combine well with other drugs.
Isofra
Sinuforte can be replaced by the French analogue of Isofra, which is produced in the form of a spray. The main component (antibiotic framycetin) has an antibacterial effect. Due to the destruction of bacteria, inflammation and swelling in the tissues of the nose stop.
The drug is considered an effective remedy for eliminating the common cold of a bacterial nature, and additionally has a lower cost. Indications for use of Isofra are similar to the original. It should be borne in mind that with bacterial rhinitis, Sinuforte should be used in combination with antibiotics, and Isofra is an antibiotic, therefore, other medications are not required.
When prescribing this analogue, it should be borne in mind that the spray cannot be used until the patient reaches 1 year old, with intolerance to the composition, as well as with lactation and pregnancy. There are no other contraindications, like the original. When choosing Isofra as a spray substitute, adults need to be injected one at a time 4-6 times a day, and children up to 3 times during the day.
The total duration of treatment is up to 7 days. When using an analogue, in rare cases, the development of an allergic reaction, as well as a predisposition to infection with a fungal infection, was noted. No cases of overdose with the spray were recorded. When compared with Sinuforte, Isofra is considered a less dangerous medication. You can buy Izofra spray only if you have a prescription.
Important. The analogue cannot be used in conjunction with antifungal medicines, as the spray reduces their effectiveness.
Adrianol
Sinuforte (analogs, cheap in terms of therapeutic properties, may be slightly inferior to the original) can be replaced by the Serbian drug Adrianol. A medication is produced in the form of nasal drops, the active components of which are: tramazoline and phenylephrine. The active elements have a vasoconstrictor and anti-edema effect.
Adrianol is used to eliminate rhinitis in acute and chronic form, as well as during preparation for surgery on the tissues of the nose. When choosing this substitute, it should be borne in mind that the prohibitions on its use differ when compared with the original (described in the table).
| Contraindications for Adrianol | Bans for Sinuforte | General contraindications |
| • disruption of the thyroid gland in the form of an increase in the production of hormones; · The presence of a hormonally active tumor; · Increased intraocular pressure; Severe renal pathology; • violation of the state of tissues and heart function; · The presence of inflammatory processes in the nasal cavity, which are accompanied by tissue atrophy; · Violation of the state and functioning of blood vessels; • violation of the state of liver tissue in severe form; · The presence of pathologies of brain tissue; Epilepsy; · Age up to 7 years. |
· Allergic rhinitis; The presence of allergic symptoms (acne, itching, swelling) on the face); · The presence of neoplasms in the nasal cavity; · Age up to 5 years. |
· Hypersensitivity to the components of drugs; · Lactation; · Increased blood pressure; · Carrying a child. |
With alcoholism, Adrianol drops should be used with extreme caution, since the drops contain alcohol. Adrianol drops are required to be injected into the nasal passages 4 times a day, 1-3 drops. The duration of the course is 3-7 days.
For comparison, it is enough to bury the original only 1 time within 24-48 hours. Before prescribing a course using Adrianol drops, the doctor should warn the patient about the possibility of developing the following adverse reactions (listed in the comparative table).
| Adrianol Adverse Reaction | Negative reaction to Sinuforte | Common side effects |
| A feeling of dryness in the nose and throat; Swelling of the mucous tissues of the nose; · An increase in the amount of nasal discharge (first minutes); · headaches; · dizziness; · Change in taste sensations; · An increase in the number of heartbeats; · Increased blood pressure. |
Flush of blood to the face, manifested by reddening of the face; • staining of mucus in the nose pink; · An increase in the amount of salivation. |
Sneezing, itching in the nose, tissue swelling and other symptoms of drug allergy; · Burning and soreness in the nasal passages. |
In very rare cases, with prolonged use of Adrianol, the development of atrophy of the nasal mucosa is noted. In case of an overdose with an analogue, a pronounced increase in side effects occurs. Treatment is selected according to the symptoms. You can buy Adrianol only if you have a prescription, unlike the original, which is an over-the-counter drug.
Important. Adrianol cannot be used concurrently with antidepressants, otherwise there is a strong increase in blood pressure.
Sinupret
Sinuforte (cheap analogs can also be advised by a pharmacist in a pharmacy, but you should buy the drug only after permission the attending physician) can be replaced with German Sinupret drops (in addition, the medication is produced in the form of pills and syrup).
The drug has a multicomponent herbal composition that activates the production secretion and liquefies mucus, and also has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antihistamine action.
Indications for the use of a herbal analogue are identical to Sinuforte. Despite the fact that the analog and the original are of plant origin, contraindications to the use of drugs differ.
| Bans for Sinupret | Contraindications for Sinuforte | General prohibitions |
| · Diagnosis of epilepsy; · Liver disease in any form of severity; • violation of the activity of the brain; · Brain trauma; · Age up to 2 years, for drops and syrup; · Age up to 6 years, for pills. |
· Allergic rhinitis; · High pressure indicator; · The presence of formations in the nasal cavity; Rash, swelling or itching on the face of an allergic nature; · Age up to 5 years. |
· High susceptibility to the composition of the medicinal product; · Bearing a child; · Lactation. |
With alcoholism, Sinupret drops must be used with caution.
Sinupret drops, like syrup and pills, should be used orally (Sinuforte is used nasally). The dosage and duration of therapy is selected by a specialist individually according to the form of release of the medication, age and purpose of use. Due to different methods of using drugs and due to the difference in composition, side effects during the course of the course also differ.
| Negative reaction to Sinupret | Side effects on Sinuforte | General negative reaction |
| · Pain in the abdomen; · Nausea, sometimes vomiting. |
A burning sensation in the nasopharynx; · flushed face; · Color of the secretion from the nose in pink; · headache; · Increased salivation. |
Rhinitis, lacrimation, itching and other symptoms of allergy to the composition |
No cases of analog overdose were recorded. When using the drug in a large dose, it is possible that side effects may increase. Then gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment are necessary. You can buy an analogue without a prescription, like the original.
In case of an infectious rhinitis, the use of Sinupret is necessary with antibiotics or antiviral medicines, which are also prescribed by the attending physician.
Lazolvan Reno
The Italian nasal spray is also analogous to Sinuforte. The main element (tramazolin) has a vasoconstrictor and anti-edema effect.
The advantage of the substitute is the speed of action (approximately within the first 5 minutes) and the duration of the preservation of the therapeutic effect (approximately up to 10 hours). Indications for use of the analogue are identical to Sinuforte. The list of contraindications differs when compared with the original.
The data is provided in the table below:
| Contraindications for Lazolvan Reno | Contraindications for Sinuforte | General contraindications |
| · Atrophic rhinitis. A runny nose is accompanied by atrophy of the mucous tissues of the nose; · Increased intraocular pressure; · The presence of open injuries in the nasal cavity; · Increased production of thyroid hormones; · The presence of malignant tumors; Porphyria. Pathology is manifested by a violation of the pigmentation of the skin; · Severe pathologies of the heart and blood vessels; · Age up to 6 years. |
· Allergic rhinitis; · The presence of neoplasms in the nose; Allergic symptoms on the face (swelling, rash, itching); · Age up to 5 years. |
Intolerance to the constituents of the drug; · Increased pressure indicator; · Lactation and pregnancy. |
Additionally, Lazolvan Rino cannot be used concurrently with antidepressants.
The analogue should be injected into the nasal passage, one injection up to 4 times a day for 5-7 days. For comparison, the original must be used once a day. When choosing a substitute for Lasolvan Reno, it is required to take into account that the use of a medication may be accompanied by side effects that appear in the form.
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- drowsiness or vice versa insomnia;
- the appearance of hallucinations;
- headaches and dizziness;
- a change in taste;
- increased anxiety;
- an increase in the number of heartbeats;
- disturbances in the rhythm of heart contractions;
- an increase in the pressure indicator;
- sneezing, nasal swelling and other symptoms of an allergic reaction;
- discomfort in the nose;
- nosebleeds;
- dryness of the mucous membranes in the nasopharynx.
Accidental excess of the dosage of the medication can be accompanied by an increase in symptoms, as well as a sharp increase in body temperature, respiratory depression and coma. Therefore, if an overdose develops (especially if the medication has been swallowed), it is necessary to contact the nearest hospital.
You can buy a substitute at the pharmacy without a prescription.
The drug should not be used concurrently with antidepressants. Otherwise, the likelihood and degeneracy of side effects increases.
Prices
The cost of the original and analogs may vary not only by region, but also by the type of pharmacy. The table below shows the price range in Russia for the medicines considered.
| Name of the drug | Vial volume | Price range (in rubles) |
| Sinuforte | Ready-made, about 10 ml | 1680-1880 |
| Rinofluimucil | 10 ml | 280-330 |
| Polydexa | 15 ml | 380-430 |
| Isofra | 15 ml | 350-400 |
| Adrianol | 10 ml | 125-150 |
| Sinupret drops | 100 ml | 300-350 |
| Lazolvan Reno | 10 ml | 310-340 |
Sinuforte stands out among nasal medicines for its special form of release, high efficiency and price. It is because of the high cost that doctors often prescribe cheaper medicines of the same action. It should be borne in mind that it is necessary to exclude in advance all contraindications for the analogue.
Video about analogues of the drug Sinuforte
Polydexa is an analogue of the drug Sinuforte:
