Eucasept nose drops. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Eucasept - effective nose drops, which have pronounced anti-inflammatory properties, are used to treat adults and children with rhinitis of various origins.

The price of the product is affordable, so patients can use it if necessary and for a certain course. Before use, you should first consult with a specialist who will determine the appropriateness of using this medication.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

The medicine can be found on drugstore shelves in the form of a nasal solution. It is transparent, has a blue tint and a pronounced smell of menthol. The solution is packaged in dropper bottles made of plastic.

Each bottle contains 10 or 15 mg of solution. The dropper is covered with a special lid. The bottle is in a cardboard box, it is accompanied by instructions describing all the features of the use of the medication and possible complications during therapy.

The drug contains several active ingredients of natural origin:

• Tocopherol or vitamin E.
• Peppermint essential oil.
• Eucalyptus leaf and fir oil.
• Thymol.

Additionally, the product contains the substance azulene, which is of vegetable origin, refined sunflower oil, propyl parahydroxybenzoate. The complex effect of several components provides a pronounced therapeutic result.

Pharmacological properties

Eucasept - nasal drops, the price of which is affordable for most patients, with pronounced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, the agent relieves swelling of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, which facilitates nasal breathing.

The drug helps prevent the spread of edema to the mucous membranes of the throat. It also has antiseptic properties, which allows not only to destroy the pronounced manifestations of diseases, but also prevents the progression of the inflammatory process.

The complex action of the medicinal solution helps to significantly reduce the risk of complications and shortens the recovery period.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After the introduction of the agent into the nasal passages, there is a rapid penetration of active components into the tissues and the onset of a therapeutic effect. The action of the drug is due to its constituent components of natural origin. The tool quickly relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, which is observed with inflammatory and other rhinitis in patients of different ages.

An additional property of the remedy is the ability to eliminate signs of the inflammatory process that worsen the patient's condition. Against this background, there is a reduction in the recovery period and an improvement in the general condition, which is disturbed against the background of insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain and other tissues.

The composition of the product contains ingredients that have pronounced properties:

• Eucalyptus essential oil not only relieves swelling and has antiseptic properties. The component helps to somewhat lower the temperature in the area of ​​inflammation, which relieves symptoms. The ingredient also helps to destroy bacteria, prevents their re-development on tissues.

  

• Peppermint essential oil Pepper has antiseptic, mild analgesic and antispasmodic properties, that is, it relieves symptoms, which can significantly complicate the course of the disease.
• Fir oil somewhat facilitates nasal breathing by eliminating edema, and also helps to restore damaged mucous membranes of the nasal passages. With the atrophic form of rhinitis, accompanied by tissue thinning, such an effect is necessary.
• Thymol affects not only microbes, but also some types of fungi, prevents the development of complications against the background of the multiplication of fungal microorganisms.
• Azulene is a substance that is obtained from the flowers of pharmacy chamomile. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties, and moisturizes the mucous membranes, preventing drying out.

The drug also improves blood circulation in the mucous membranes, which leads to an acceleration of the regeneration processes. This action helps prevent tissue atrophy, which is often observed with the use of synthetic medicines.

When applied topically, absorption of the agent is negligible. It is almost impossible to detect components in the systemic circulation. If the drug is used in high doses for an extended period of time, the drug may enter the bloodstream. The processing of ingredients is carried out in the liver, and the products of their breakdown are excreted with the help of the kidneys.

Indications for use

Eucasept - effective nasal drops, which are prescribed to patients of different ages.

The price of the medication allows you to use them in different conditions:

• Rhinitis with colds.
• Bacterial form of rhinitis or viral origin of the common cold.
• Chronic rhinitis in the acute stage. The drug helps to alleviate the condition somewhat and prevent the development of complications against the background of the progression of the condition.
• Acute stage of rhinitis with pronounced manifestations in the form of edema, pain, secretion of a large amount of mucus.

The tool can also be prescribed as part of the complex treatment of colds, as well as some infectious pathologies. Sometimes it is used to eliminate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, but only if the patient has no history of intolerance to natural ingredients.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed if an intolerance to any component of the composition is detected. Natural ingredients can provoke complications more often than synthetic substances.

Other contraindications include the following conditions:

• Severe allergic rhinitis in patients who suffer from intolerance to herbal ingredients. With the development of an allergy to pollen and some other components, the remedy is also not used.
• Surgical intervention on the tissues of the nasal passages in the patient's history.
• Diagnosis of purulent foci in the nasal passages.
• The recovery period after the intervention on the mucous membranes, maxillary sinuses.

In case of fungal tissue pathologies, the agent is not prohibited to use, but it is necessary to first identify a variety of fungi.

At what age can the drug be used?

Eucasept - nasal drops (the price of the product may differ in different pharmacies), which are allowed to be used for the treatment of patients over 2 years old. If it is necessary to treat patients under 2 years of age, other drugs are used.

Instructions for use, dosage

The drug is used only for injection into the nasal passages when symptoms of rhinitis appear. For adults and children, the therapy regimen may differ.

Adults

Adult patients use the medicine for 7 days. In this case, the daily dosage depends on the severity of the manifestations. In a mild form, it is enough to instill 3 drops in each nasal passage in the morning and in the evening. After the elimination of acute symptoms, it is allowed to reduce the amount of administration of the drug to 1 time per day.

In a severe form of the disease, the agent is also used for 5-7 days. A single dosage is 3 drops in each nasal passage, but the procedure is repeated 4 times a day. The first 3-4 days adhere to such a scheme, after which it is allowed to reduce the number of injections to 3 times a day.

When instilling, it is important to follow some rules:

• The head must be tilted back, which will improve the penetration of the agent into the nasal passages.
• After the introduction of drops into one nasal passage, it is recommended to tilt the head to the right and left. That will distribute the drug on the mucous membranes and prevent it from entering the throat.
• When instilling the second nasal passage, such manipulations are also performed.
• For 15-20 minutes, you should not free the nasal passages from mucus. After elimination of the symptoms, it is allowed to do this.

When treating, it is worth following all the rules and doing equal intervals of time between injections.

For children

For children, the medicine is also prescribed in courses of 5-7 days. The number of injections per day depends on the severity of the rhinitis and the presence of concomitant symptoms. With a mild form of violation, the solution is administered 1 drop 2-3 times a day. Correction of dosage and duration of the course is carried out depending on the speed of elimination of symptoms.

In severe cases of the disease, drops are used 4 times per day. In this case, a single dose for each nasal passage is 2 drops. The application continues for 7 days. If symptoms disappear after 3-5 days, it is allowed to discontinue use. The shortening of the course must be agreed with the doctor.

Side effects

Eucasept - drops in the nose (the price of the product depends on the amount of solution in the bottle), which can provoke complications if the instructions are violated. They usually affect the mucous membranes and skin in the nasal region, but sometimes symptoms develop from organs and systems.

Damage area	Common adverse reactions
Nervous system	From the side of the nervous system, complications are rare. They usually occur against the background of lesions of the skin and mucous membranes, manifested in the form of weakness, headache, sleep disturbances and irritability. Against the background of a violation of nasal breathing, there is a decrease in working capacity and a deterioration in concentration.
Digestive organs	From the side of the digestive tract, symptoms may appear on the background of prolonged use of the drug in high doses. The solution enters the stomach, which can cause heartburn, pain, nausea, and even vomiting. Some talk about increased dryness of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, as well as a deterioration in appetite. Usually, the manifestations quickly disappear after refusing to use the drops.
Leather	On the part of the skin, complications arise with the development of allergies. The skin around the nose becomes reddened, irritated, and scaly areas appear. As the allergic reaction progresses, symptoms spread to the entire face. Neck code and other areas of the body. A rash may appear that provokes itching. The patient scratches the affected area, which leads to damage to the skin and increases the risk of infection.
Mucous membranes	With intolerance to any component of the composition, there is an aggravation of the symptoms of the underlying disease. There is swelling, severe itching and burning, dryness, or increased mucus production.

The severity of negative reactions depends on the duration of use of the medication, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient's body.

Overdose

The medicine does not provoke an overdose, since it is absorbed in a minimal amount into the systemic circulation. Such cases have not been recorded by specialists, but the risk of complications cannot be ruled out.

With prolonged use of the medication, there is an aggravation of all negative reactions, as well as a violation of the general condition against the background of local disorders.

If complications appear, it is important to immediately stop using the product. If the symptoms persist, it is worth visiting a doctor who will prescribe special treatment in order to eliminate the manifestations.

Usually, all manifestations disappear within 3-5 days. Do not self-medicate if complications arise. This can provoke complications.

special instructions

Eucasept - nasal drops (the price of the medication may differ depending on the specific pharmacy), which should be used only according to indications. Despite the absence in the official instructions of such an indication as an allergic form of rhinitis, some patients use the remedy to treat such a disorder, but in short courses and after consultation doctor.

After the initial introduction of drops into the nasal passages, the patient should feel relief within 5-7 minutes. If this does not happen or the symptoms worsen, it is required to visit a doctor and not reapply the medicine.

If there is no effect from the use of the medication within 2 days, it is worth contacting a specialist who will prescribe another medication. Moreover, use during this period should not be accompanied by negative reactions and aggravation of symptoms.

When administering drops, it is important not to exceed the dosage so as not to provoke negative reactions. You should also not extend the course yourself without a preliminary examination by a specialist. Otherwise, the risk of complications increases.

When treating children, the agent is used with caution. In the official instructions there is no data on the effect of the drug on the body of pregnant and lactating women, but the period of gestation and lactation is not considered a contraindication.

Application at this time should be agreed with the doctor, and if any negative reactions appear, you should immediately stop therapy and seek help.

Drug interactions

You should not use the medicine at the same time as drugs that have the same therapeutic properties. The drug does not affect the action of systemic medicines, which is associated with minimal absorption of the active ingredient into the systemic circulation.

Despite this, you should first consult with a specialist if you need to use any other medication. It is especially important to observe this rule if the patient is taking any medication on an ongoing basis.

Analogs

In the absence of the original product in pharmacies, substitutes can be used. Many of them have the same effect, some contain similar active ingredients.

Most popular substitutes:

• Pinosol is considered the most effective and popular substitute, because it contains eucalyptus oil in the composition, as well as thymol, tocopherol and some other ingredients. Available in the form of drops, nasal spray, has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. When applied, it relieves swelling, reduces the amount of mucus secreted, and makes breathing easier. The remedy is prescribed for pregnant women, adults and children. It is considered very effective and relatively safe due to the absence of aggressive components in the composition.
• Rhinorus - drops and nasal spray based on xylometazoline as the main active ingredient. Additionally, the composition contains eucalyptus oil, which enhances the effectiveness, but weakens the aggressive effect on the nasal mucous membranes. The drug is prescribed for adults and children, but is not used during pregnancy. The presence of a synthetic component makes the drug effective, but the course of therapy should not exceed 7 days. In this case, prolonged use can provoke atrophic rhinitis.

The use of substitutes should be coordinated with a specialist, since some of them can provoke complications. When choosing a substitute, it is important to take into account that analogs may contain other components that can provoke negative reactions.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug should be stored in a dark place out of the reach of children, which will maximize the preservation of its therapeutic properties. In this case, the storage period is 3 years.

After the expiration of this period, the use of the medication is prohibited. You can buy the medicine in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. The date of manufacture is usually indicated on the packaging.

Price

The cost of the medicine ranges from 80-120 rubles. depending on the specific pharmacy and the volume of the plastic bottle.

Eucasept is an effective nasal drops that have decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties. The price of the medicine is affordable, so each patient can, if necessary, undergo a therapeutic course.

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