Snoop (Snup) during pregnancy 1-2-3 trimester. Instructions for use, can I use, contraindications, reviews

Snoop is medicinal remedy for nasal congestion and other symptoms of rhinitis. According to the instructions, the remedy can be used during pregnancy, regardless of the trimester.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

This drug is produced in the form of a nasal spray, the main substance of which is xylometazoline hydrochloride.

Additional ingredients of the medicine:

• 0.25 g of sea water;
• 0.45 mg potassium dihydrogen phosphate;
• 754 mg of filtered water.

The drug is contained in a plastic bottle equipped with a special dispenser. Each vial is packed in a cardboard container. The volume of the bottle is 15 ml.

Pharmacological properties

The drug belongs to the class of nasal drugs with vasoconstrictor, anti-congestive and alpha-adrenomimetic action.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug exhibits a local vasoconstrictor effect, leading to a narrowing of the vessels located in the area of ​​the nasal mucosa. The main components of the drug help to eliminate swelling and redness in the nasal cavity. This process leads to a gradual recovery and facilitation of the breathing process.

The therapeutic efficacy of the drug is achieved after 5 minutes. after application. In this case, the effect of the medication persists over the next 12 hours.

The drug has a local therapeutic effect and is practically not absorbed into the bloodstream, and therefore it is impossible to trace its pharmacokinetic properties.

Indications for use

Snoop during pregnancy 2-3 trimesters can be used only after confirmation of the diagnosis and only under the constant supervision of the attending specialist. The remedy is prescribed in the complex therapy of various forms of the common cold.

Indications:

• SARS, acute respiratory infections and other respiratory pathologies, accompanied by the development of a cold;
• acute course of allergic rhinitis;
• various types of sinusitis;
• the presence of hay fever;
• development of eustachitis;
• otitis media - as part of complex treatment.

The tool is also used in most diagnostic procedures aimed at examining the nasal passages or nasal mucous membranes.

Contraindications

Despite the widespread use of the medication, it has extensive restrictions on its intake.

Contraindications:

• the presence of high sensitivity to substances that make up the spray;
• high blood pressure;
• heart rate violations - tachycardia;
• persistent signs of atherosclerosis;
• high intraocular pressure, including glaucoma;
• atrophic type of rhinitis;
• the presence of thyrotoxicosis;
• rehabilitation after surgery;
• the presence of inflammatory processes on the skin in the area around the nose or in the area of ​​the mucous membranes;
• the combined use of some drug groups - MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, other vasoconstrictor drugs, as well as drugs whose action is aimed at increasing blood pressure.
• carrying a child (according to indications);
• children's age (depending on the drug dosage of the solution - 2 years or 6 years).

With extreme caution, the medication can be used in the presence of the following pathologies and conditions:

• different types of diabetes;
• severe course of cardiovascular pathologies, including ischemic heart disease and angina pectoris;
• the presence of pheochromocytoma;
• the presence of thyrotoxicosis;
• hyperplasia of the prostate;
• porphyrin disease;
• lactation period;
• hypersensitivity to drugs belonging to the class of adrenergic drugs;
• disturbance of sleep rhythms - insomnia;
• arrhythmia;
• frequent dizziness;
• trembling in the body - tremor;
• high blood pressure.

In the presence of these signs, a mandatory consultation with a doctor is required!

The dosage and other features of taking the medication depend on the concentration of the solution, the age of the patient and the severity of the pathological process. A medicine with a solution concentration of 0.05% is approved for use from 2 years. In this case, children from 2 to 6 years old are prescribed 1 injection into each nasal passage no more than 3 times a day.

Children from 6 years old, as well as adults, are prescribed 2 doses no more than 3 times a day. A product with a solution concentration of 0.1% is allowed to be used from 6 years old. The daily dosage is 1 injection into each nasal cavity up to 3 times a day.

The duration of the therapeutic effect is determined by the attending specialist and should not be more than 1 week.

Snoop during pregnancy 2-3 trimesters is used no more than 2 times a day - 1 injection into each nasal cavity. In the 3rd trimester, the drug is prohibited for use. It should be borne in mind that the prescribing of the drug in this period of time should be dealt with by the attending specialist, taking into account the possible benefits / risks for the pregnant woman and the fetus.

Side effects

The drug can occasionally cause various negative reactions associated with the physiological characteristics of the patient or violation of dosing rules.

Side effects:

• Immune system malfunctions: allergic manifestations - itching, rashes, extremely rarely - angioedema.
• Failures in the area of ​​the central nervous system: development of headaches, depression, seizures, hallucinations; the occurrence of anxiety, paresthesia, and general malaise is rarely noted.
• Sensory Disorders: blurred vision and blurred images.
• Malfunctions of the cardiovascular system: an increase in blood pressure, a feeling of palpitations, the development of tachycardia, signs of arrhythmia.
• Respiratory disorders: excessive dryness of the mucous cavity in the nasal region, burning, frequent sneezing. It is extremely rare to develop hyperemia, the formation of swelling in the mucous membranes of the nose, as well as the opening of nosebleeds.
• Local effects: a burning sensation and discomfort in the places where the product is applied.

With an increase in side effects or the development of other reactions that are not noted in the instructions, it is recommended to cancel the use of the drug and consult a specialist for advice.

Overdose

During pregnancy, regardless of the trimester, the drug is used extremely carefully in compliance with all rules and regulations dosing in a given period of time, since Snoop contains components that can provoke various reactions.

If the prescribed doses are exceeded, negative symptoms may develop.

Overdose signs:

• alternating alternation of signs of anxiety with symptoms of ailments: anxiety - apathy, fatigue - agitation, convulsions - lethargy;
• constriction or dilation of the pupils;
• increased body sweating;
• blanching of the skin;
• cardiovascular disorders - tachycardia, arrhythmia, bradycardia, cardiac arrest is very rarely possible;
• an increase in body temperature;
• increase or decrease in blood pressure;
• violation of respiratory functions, including the development of apnea;
• shock state;
• psycho-emotional disorders;
• the formation of swelling in the lungs.

In childhood, exceeding the dosage can lead to the development of convulsive syndrome, coma, cardiovascular disorders, as well as the occurrence of hypotonic syndrome.

With the development of an overdose, it is necessary to contact the attending specialist for the appointment of symptomatic treatment, which should include the intake of sorbing drugs (activated carbon), as well as rinsing stomach.

In severe cases, symptomatic therapy is carried out in a hospital setting with the use of medications belonging to the group of non-selective alpha-blockers or antipyretic drugs. In conditions dangerous to health and life, intubation or artificial ventilation of the lungs is prescribed.

special instructions

The sea water in the medicinal formula normalizes and maintains the natural balance of the nasal mucosa. In this case, the restoration of the functions of the ciliated epithelium is noted.

It is not recommended to use the remedy for more than 1 week in order to avoid the development of addiction and addiction.

Dosing rules should be strictly adhered to, especially in old or childhood, as long-term taking medication can lead to the development of hyperemia or atrophic changes in the mucous membrane nose.

This pharmacological agent, subject to the dosing rules, does not adversely affect the ability to drive a car or carry out work that requires high psychomotor functions.

Drug interactions

The spray in some cases can lead to the development of signs of drug interactions.

In this connection, the simultaneous administration of the medication with the following groups of drugs is prohibited:

• local vasoconstrictor agents;
• MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors;
• drugs aimed at increasing the level of blood pressure;
• tricyclic and tetracyclic forms of antidepressants.

The combined use of the spray and these drugs can lead to an increase in blood pressure. When using other medicines during the appointment of the drug, it is necessary to inform the treating specialist about the possible intake of other medicines.

Analogs

Snoop during pregnancy in the 1st trimester is highly not recommended for use. In this connection, the drug can be replaced by other drugs that are similar in action and do not have additional restrictions on their use.

Analogs:

• Aquamaris. This pharmacological preparation is made on the basis of seawater and is available in the form of a spray, drops or special powder with a nasal rinsing device. The agent has a local vasoconstrictor effect, relieves inflammation and swelling in the area of ​​the nasal mucosa. The medication is prescribed for various diseases of the nose, accompanied by congestion - chronic and allergic forms of the common cold, vasomotor rhinitis, excessive dryness of the mucous membranes, the presence adenoids. The drug is also effective as a prophylactic agent for the development of rhinitis in pregnant and lactating women. Restrictions on admission: children under 1 year of age and hypersensitivity. The dosage is set by the current specialist and on average is 2-3 injections into each nasal cavity from 2 to 6 times a day. The duration of the course varies from 2 to 4 weeks. Cost - from 116 to 257 rubles.
• Quicks. This drug is made from the sea water of the Atlantic Ocean. The agent is produced in the form of a nasal spray with a local mucolytic effect. The medication has a regenerating ability, relieves inflammation and swelling in the area of ​​the nasal membrane. The spray is used in the development of acute and chronic forms of rhinitis, including the allergic type of the disease, as well as in the presence of rhinosinusitis. The remedy is also indicated for respiratory diseases, accompanied by the development of a cold, and as a prophylaxis for the seasonal development of respiratory diseases. The only limitation to taking the drug is its high sensitivity to the components that make up its composition. As a therapy, 1-3 injections are prescribed every 8 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the nature of the disease. The cost of the spray in pharmacies starts from 250 rubles.
• Nazivin. This drug comes in the form of nasal drops or spray, the main ingredient of which is oxymetazoline hydrochloride. The action of the components is aimed at restoring the nasal mucosa, eliminating puffiness and congestion. The drug is prescribed for the following pathologies and disorders: acute form of rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, sinusitis, eustachitis, otitis media (only as part of complex treatment). Contraindications to taking the medication are the following conditions: hypersensitivity, angle-closure glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis, children under 1 year of age. The duration of therapy is determined by the current specialist. 1-2 instillations into each nasal cavity are prescribed per day from 2 to 3 times a day. The cost of the drug ranges from 143 to 188 rubles.
• Pinosol. This pharmaceutical belongs to the class of combined herbal preparations with anti-congestive action. The medication is available in the form of nasal drops that exhibit anti-inflammatory and antiseptic activity. Indications for the use of the drug are various forms of rhinitis, acute and chronic disease. the nasal mucosa, as well as the recovery period after the use of surgical interventions on the nasal cavity. Restrictions on taking drops are allergic reactions, allergic type of rhinitis, as well as children under 2 years of age. 1-2 drops are prescribed per day in each nasal cavity every 3-4 hours. The duration of the course can vary within 5-7 days. The cost of the funds ranges from 153 to 287 rubles. s bottle.

Snoop during pregnancy 1-3 trimesters can lead to the development of undesirable effects. Therefore, the medication, as well as its analogues, are selected only by the attending specialist, taking into account the condition of the pregnant woman.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

• It is recommended to store the spray in a clean, dark place at 25 ° C or less.
• The shelf life of the product is 5 years from the date of manufacture. After opening the bottle with the solution, it is recommended to store it for no more than 12 months.
• Do not use drops after the expiry date engraved on the package.
• This pharmaceutical product is dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

Price

The price of a medicine may vary slightly depending on the area of ​​sale and the pharmacy trade network. The cost is also influenced by the form of the dispensed product (solution concentration).

Region / region	Volume, concentration	Price
Moscow, Moscow region	Spray, 0.1%	RUB 89-604
St. Petersburg	Spray, 0.05%	RUB 112-159
Saint Petersburg (suburbs)	Spray, 0.1%	RUB 117-256
Leningrad region	Spray, 0.1%	RUB 93-237
Novgorod region	Spray, 0.05%	RUB 109-136

Before using the product during pregnancy, regardless of the trimester, it is necessary to consult with a current specialist and carefully study the annotation for the use of Snoop. Additionally, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the reviews of specialists and patients who took the drug during the period of bearing a child.

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