Menovazin for a cold, sinusitis. How to use for adults, children

Menovazine is a drug for external use., which is prescribed as an auxiliary medication during the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This drug is indicated for use in patients of the adult age group.

Menovazine is actively used as a medicine for getting rid of the common cold and signs of exacerbation of sinusitis. At the same time, the manufacturer's instructions for this medication do not contain direct indications for the treatment of such diseases of the nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses.

Indications for use

Menovazine is a local-spectrum drug that is prescribed as a symptomatic therapy medication for facilitating the general well-being of the patient, relieving the acute phase of the inflammatory process, eliminating the signs of dyspepsia and swelling.

For the common cold, this medicine is used as a folk remedy, as it helps to improve nasal breathing.

There are the following indications for the use of the drug Menovazin:

• itchy dermatoses of various origins;
• neuralgia;
• inflammatory diseases of the joints, accompanied by severe pain syndrome;
• myalgia.

According to the data of clinical studies of the drug Menovazin, this tool was not created for its use in the field of otolaryngology. Despite this, the medication is used to apply to the skin surface of the wings of the nose in the area of ​​the maxillary sinuses.

The main purpose of this type of therapy is local irritation of the nasal membrane channels, which contributes to a more rapid evacuation of mucous contents beyond the adnexal sinuses.

At the same time, in the course of treatment, it is very important to ensure that the drug Menovazin does not fall directly on the membrane of the walls of the nostrils. Otherwise, a prolonged burning sensation, itching, redness of epithelial tissues may occur.

A similar effect occurs when Menovazin comes in contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes. Menovazine for a cold should be used carefully, observing all safety rules.

This drug has the following therapeutic properties:

• improves local blood circulation;
• acts directly on the receptors of the peripheral nervous system, providing a local anesthetic effect;
• creates the effect of warming epithelial and muscle tissues in the area of ​​application of this medication;
• acts as a local irritant;
• helps to relieve the inflammatory process, as well as swelling caused by a progressive disease of the musculoskeletal system;
• expands the walls of the smallest blood vessels of the skin, which improves the absorption of other drugs drugs that are applied to the surface of a sore joint, inflamed muscle or connective fabrics.

The appointment of the drug Menovazin should be carried out by the attending physician-neurologist, surgeon or traumatologist based on the results of a comprehensive examination of the body. Otolaryngologists never use this remedy in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the maxillary sinuses.

The use of Menovazin as a medicine for the common cold can improve nasal breathing. This effect is achieved by warming the paranasal sinuses, improving local blood circulation in the area of ​​application of the drug.

Menthol, present in the composition of the drug, also helps to remove mucus from the nasopharyngeal canals.

Compound

Menovazine from the common cold should be used in dosage so as not to injure the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. The table below describes in detail the constituent components of this drug, their dosage and biochemical characteristics are indicated.

Compound	The concentration of the chemical and its therapeutic properties (per 100 ml of the finished drug)
Racementol	Racementol is the active ingredient of Menovazin, which has a local irritating, antiseptic and disinfectant effect. Due to the presence of this component, this medication has a pronounced menthol odor. The presence of racementol allows Menovazin to be used as an external agent for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nose and its paranasal sinuses. The therapeutic concentration of this substance is 2.5 g.
Benzocaine	Benzocaine is a local-spectrum anesthetic that is used to provide superficial tissue pain relief. This component prevents the conduction of pain impulses through the peripheral nerve endings. Benzocaine is not capable of having a resorptive effect on the human body. The implementation of the pharmacological properties of this substance occurs within 1 min. after contact with the skin surface of the body. As part of the drug Menovazin, the dosage of benzocaine is 1 g.
Procaine	Procaine is the active ingredient in Menovazine, which also has an anesthetic effect. This substance is included in the international list of essential medicines. Procaine acts as a local irritant component, blocks the sensitivity of peripheral nerves, but practically does not have a negative effect on the human body. Procaine is believed to have a much wider therapeutic range than other local anesthetics. The mass fraction of this component in the composition of the drug Menovazin does not exceed 1 g.

The auxiliary substance of the drug Menovazin is ethyl alcohol at a concentration of 70%. Ethanol acts as a solvent and safe preservative for the main components of this drug.

In what form is it produced

The main form of release of the drug Menovazin is a completely transparent alcohol solution with a pronounced smell of menthol.

The filling of the medication is carried out in vials made of dark glass, the capacity of which is 40, 50 and 100 ml, depending on the individual needs of each patient.

A solution of Menovazine, located near the organ of vision, causes irritation and a slight burning sensation in relation to the mucous membrane of the eyes. The main packaging of this product is a cardboard box, inside which contains detailed instructions for the use of the drug.

The average cost of an alcohol solution Menovazin is from 71 to 85 rubles. per bottle with a capacity of 50 ml.

Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacodynamic properties of Menovazin are due to its combined chemical composition. The active components of the solution in the form of benzocaine and procaine have the effect of local irritation of epithelial tissues, with which they actively interact.

Racementol is one of the biochemical forms of menthol. After being applied to the surface of the human skin, this component activates the process of expansion of the capillaries of the epidermis, irritates the local receptors of the nerve endings.

The analgesic effect of the drug Menovazin is accompanied by a pronounced feeling of slight tingling of the skin, burning sensation and a short sensation of cold. Soon, these sensations change to the effect of warming those parts of the body that have been treated with Menovazin.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics of Menovazin alcohol solution is characterized exclusively by the local action of its constituent components. In this case, the implementation of the pharmacological properties of active substances occurs only in the field of application of this drug.

The drug Menovazin does not saturate the general blood flow, does not accumulate in the tissues of internal organs, and also does not have a pronounced effect on the functions of the body's life support systems. The constituents of this product do not have toxic, carcinogenic or mutagenic properties.

Application

Menovazine for a cold should be used as carefully as possible so that the drug does not get on the mucous membrane of the eyes and nasal canals.

For children under 18

The drug Menovazin is not recommended for use in patients under 18 years of age. This limitation is due to the lack of objective laboratory data on the safety of the constituent components of the solution for a sensitive child's body.

For adults

Patients of the adult age group use this remedy externally. A small amount of this drug is applied to the skin surface located above the sore joint, connective tissue or muscle tissue.

After that, the alcohol solution of Menovazin is rubbed into the epithelial tissues with slow and massaging movements. During the use of this remedy for the common cold and sinusitis, the medication is applied to the skin of the face in the area of ​​the maxillary sinuses.

It is enough to use 2-3 drops of an alcohol solution, which are also rubbed into the structure of the epithelial tissues. Menovazine is applied to diseased areas of the body 2 to 3 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined individually by the doctor, but in general it cannot be more than 3-4 weeks.

For pregnant

There are no data on the effect of the constituent components of the drug on the body of a pregnant woman. In this regard, Menovazin alcohol solution is used with extreme caution in relation to patients of this category.

In this case, the dosage regimen with medication and the timing of therapy are determined by the attending physician. In this case, the doctor takes responsibility for the health of the pregnant woman and the developing fetus.

For the elderly

Elderly patients are treated with Menovazin on a general basis, like most other adults. Before prescribing this drug, the patient's skin should be examined for possible external damage, erosion and age-related changes.

Contraindications

The drug Menovazin is characterized by the presence of a minimum number of restrictions on its use.

This tool is contraindicated for use in the following cases:

• individual sensitivity of the body in relation to the constituent substances of the drug (in this case, the manifestation of symptoms of allergic reactions is possible);
• dermatological diseases of the skin in that part of the body that is subject to treatment with an alcohol solution;
• violation of the integrity of epithelial tissues in the form of wounds, scratches, erosions, cracks.

The drug Menovazin is prescribed with extreme caution to women who are lactating a newborn baby. In this situation, the use of this medication is possible only in extreme cases and by the decision of the attending physician.

Overdose

Currently, there are no clinically confirmed cases of Menovazin overdose.

Side effects

In the process of drug therapy Menovazin, the occurrence of side effects is not excluded, which are manifested by the following symptoms.

Namely:

• redness of the skin in the area of ​​application of the solution;
• the appearance of a red or pink rash;
• itching of the skin, aggravated after the next treatment of epithelial tissues;
• hives;
• the formation of edema of the skin after rubbing;
• the occurrence of signs of contact dermatitis.

Such symptoms indicate an individual intolerance to the constituent components of this drug.

In this case, it is recommended to stop further treatment of the body with an alcohol solution of Menovazin, and also seek medical help from an allergist or therapist.

It is possible that a short course of antihistamines will be required to suppress signs of an allergic reaction.

In conditions of prolonged use of Menovazin solution, more extensive side effects may occur in the form of a decrease in blood pressure, attacks of dizziness and asthenia.

Such a reaction of the body indicates that a certain percentage of the constituent components of the drug has entered the patient's general bloodstream.

In this case, the termination of therapy with Menovazine and seeking medical help is a prerequisite. Especially if a decrease in blood pressure indicators is recorded in a person suffering from hypotension.

Special recommendations

In order to avoid the manifestation of a local allergic reaction, before starting the course of treatment, it is recommended to apply 1-2 drops of Menovazin alcohol solution to the surface of the skin.

In the absence of signs of irritation and redness of epithelial tissues, the drug is allowed for use without the risk of symptoms of individual intolerance to its components.

In the event that during treatment with Menovazin medication it gets on the mucous membrane of the organ of vision, you must immediately rinse your eyes using running warm water.

A burning sensation, lacrimation, itching, which persist after the drug gets into the eyes, are the basis for an immediate visit to an ophthalmologist.

Drug interactions

The drug Menovazin can be used as part of the complex therapy of inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The active components of this agent do not interact with other medicines.

Storage conditions and periods

The drug Menovazin should be stored in an air temperature not higher than +25 degrees Celsius. The vial with the alcohol solution should be left in the original packaging of the manufacturer, out of the reach of children.

The surface of this drug should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as this may lead to the loss of its pharmacological properties. The general shelf life of the drug Menovazin is 4 years.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

To buy an alcohol solution Menovazin does not require a prescription from your doctor.

Analogs

In the pharmacy, you can purchase a drug for external use, which is analogous to the alcohol solution Menovazin, but only differs in a different pharmacological form of release.

Menovazan

Menovazan is a local-spectrum drug that is produced in the form of a white ointment with a rich menthol aroma.

The active substances of this drug are the following chemical compounds:

• benzocaine (anesthesin) - in the amount of 10 mg;
• procaine hydrochloride - at a dosage of 10 mg;
• racemic menthol - at a concentration of 25 mg.

The indicated doses of the constituent components of the drug Menovazan are contained in 1 g of ointment. The use of this drug is indicated for adult men and women, as well as for children over 12 years old who have been diagnosed with the following diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

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• dermatoses with a sign of ongoing itching;
• neuralgia of various etiologies;
• inflammatory processes in the structure of the joints;
• myalgia.

Menovazan ointment is applied to the diseased part of the body 2 to 3 times a day. The maximum daily dosage for this medication is 9 g. The drug is rubbed into the epithelial tissue of the skin.

After completing the treatment of the body, you must immediately wash your hands with warm water and soap in order to exclude the factor of getting the drug on the mucous membrane of the eyes. The timing of therapy is determined individually by the attending physician. The average cost of Menovazan ointment is 135 rubles. for a tube of 40 g.

Menovazine is an alcohol-based medicinal solution that has a rich menthol smell. This drug contains local anesthetic components of the spectrum of action in the form of procaine and benzocaine.

Menovazine is indicated for use in the complex therapy of inflammatory diseases of the joints, sprains of muscle and connective tissues. In everyday life, this remedy is used for the common cold and exacerbations of sinusitis.

A few drops of the medication are applied to the surface of the facial skin in the area of ​​the maxillary sinuses. After that, the drug is rubbed into the epithelial tissues, creating the effect of pain relief, improving local blood circulation and cleansing the nasal canals from mucous contents.

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