Sanorin nasal spray. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Sanorin - an effective spray, which is used to get rid of nasal congestion, because it has vasoconstrictor properties.

The price of the drug is affordable, its effectiveness is quite high, so many use the medicine in order to eliminate symptoms of pathologies of the nasal passages, as well as in the complex treatment of other diseases of the respiratory system. If the instructions are followed, the drug does not provoke complications and negative reactions.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

The drug is produced by pharmaceutical companies in the form of a spray for intranasal use when necessary. It is a transparent liquid with a characteristic medicinal odor and a bitter taste, which is packaged in special small dark glass bottles. Each bottle is equipped with a spray nozzle for ease of use.

1 bottle contains 10 ml of liquid, it is placed in a box made of cardboard. Each bottle with a nozzle is accompanied by an instruction describing all the features of the application, the nuances for different patients and contraindications that should be taken into account during therapy. The composition of the medicinal liquid contains the substance naphazoline nitrate, which has the main therapeutic effect.

The following ingredients are present as auxiliary components in the product:

• Purified water.
• Boric acid.
• Ethylenediamine.
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate.

These ingredients have no therapeutic properties. The concentration of the active substance in the composition can be 0.05% or 0.1%. The first is usually used for children, the second for adults.

Pharmacological properties

Sanorin is a nasal spray (the price of the product is available to buyers), which has vasoconstrictor properties. It helps relieve congestion by reducing blood flow to the lining of the nasal passages.

Against the background of the use of the drug, nasal breathing improves, the work of the brain is normalized, which suffers when the flow of air masses into the lungs is disturbed. When used as part of a comprehensive treatment, the remedy helps to shorten the recovery period.

An additional property of the drug is considered to be an anti-congestive effect, which has a positive effect on the condition of the hearing aid. The complex effect of the drug makes it possible to use it for many violations.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

When using the drug intranasally, its active component quickly acts on the vessels, leads to their narrowing and long-term preservation of the effect. Patients note an improvement in nasal breathing, as well as a general condition worsening against the background of a decrease in the amount of oxygen entering the brain.

When providing a therapeutic effect, not only the vessels of the nasal passages are affected, but also the sinuses, nasopharynx, which helps to eliminate congestion in these areas. The therapeutic effect is noted within 5 minutes after the application of the medication and lasts for 5 hours, which is considered a fairly high indicator. Additionally, the medicine helps to restore the patency of the Eustachian tubes.

When using a medicinal solution, its active ingredient is almost not absorbed into the systemic circulation, which avoids the development of complications as a result of an overdose.

With prolonged use of the product, slight penetration of the product into the blood is possible, spread throughout the body. The processing of substances is carried out in the liver, after which the products of its decay are evacuated with the help of the kidneys.

If patients have damage to the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, an increase in the volume of the active component absorbed into the blood is possible. Despite this, the drug does not accumulate in the blood and tissues, which is considered an advantage over other drugs.

Indications for use

Sanorin is an effective spray that is prescribed not only to eliminate nasal congestion.

The affordable price of the medicine allows it to be used for the following violations, if necessary:

• Sinusitis in acute and chronic form.
• Sinusitis, accompanied by nasal congestion and other symptoms.
• Diagnosis of eustachitis at different stages of development.
• Chronic laryngitis, in which there is nasal congestion and inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa. The tool can be used in the acute stage of the disease, when there is a deterioration in the general condition.
• Colds occurring with pronounced manifestations from the nasal passages and throat.
• An allergic form of rhinitis, in which the patient has a nasal congestion for a certain period of time as a response to the effects of various components.
• Acute rhinitis of unspecified origin. In this case, the tool can only be used in short courses.

In some cases, the drug is used in the case when it is required to stop nosebleeds and eliminate edema, but the decision in this case is made by the doctor.

Contraindications

The medicinal solution is not prescribed to patients in case of diagnosing an allergic reaction to the components of the composition. With a tendency to such manifestations, the remedy should also not be used without first consulting a doctor.

Other contraindications include the following conditions:

• Severe hypertension, accompanied by a frequent increase in blood pressure.
• Acute severe diseases of the visual apparatus, in which the patient's vision deteriorates, other symptoms appear.
• Severe course of atrophic rhinitis, in which tissue deterioration is possible as a result of exposure to a medicinal solution.
• Tachycardia in acute form, accompanied by a worsening of the condition and aggravation of the manifestations of the underlying disease.
• Diagnosing hyperthyroidism at different stages of development.
• Severe form of diabetes mellitus, in which there is a deterioration in the condition of the capillaries.
• Severe atherosclerotic vascular changes, in which the risk of closure of the vascular lumen by cholesterol plaque increases.
• Angle-closure glaucoma in acute form.

The period of pregnancy and lactation is not considered an absolute contraindication for therapy, but preliminary a doctor's consultation is considered necessary, since drops can provoke complications in the mother and child.

With caution, the drug is prescribed to patients with prostatic hyperplasia, as well as severe coronary heart disease. In each case, there may be individual contraindications that should be taken into account when treating.

At what age can the drug be used?

Sanorin is a nasal spray (the price of the medicine may differ in different pharmacies), prescribed for patients over 2 years old. This applies to a product with an active ingredient concentration of 0.05%. A drug with an active substance concentration of 0.1% is prescribed for patients over 15 years old.

Instructions for use, dosage for children

Depending on the age of patients, the dosage is different, which is prescribed for diseases. The drug is used only intranasally according to a specific scheme.

Patient age	Dosage and duration of use
Children 2-15 years old	Such children are prescribed only a drug with an active ingredient concentration of 0.05%. In this case, therapy lasts from 3 to 7 days, depending on the severity of the manifestations and neglect of the condition. The medicine is administered no more than 3 times a day, 1 injection into each nasal passage. Patients over 10 years old can be prescribed 2 injections in each stroke if he is diagnosed with a severe form of a pathological condition.
Patients from 15 to 18 years old	Patients at this age are allowed to use a medicine with an active ingredient concentration of 0.1%. A single dosage is 2 injections into each nasal passage, the therapeutic course lasts no longer than 7 days in the absence of negative reactions. Therapy may be discontinued if the patient's nasal symptoms disappear.
Adults	Adults use the drug in a concentration of the active ingredient of 0.1% for no longer than 10 days in a row. It is allowed to inject the solution into the nose no more than 4 times per day, while no more than 3 injections can be injected into each nasal passage. If the symptoms disappear within 3-5 days, it is allowed to stop the course and not use the medicine for 10 days in a row.

Depending on the presence of concomitant symptoms, it is possible to adjust the dosage and duration of the course, but the doctor makes a decision based on the examination data.

With sinusitis

For adults and children, when diagnosing sinusitis, the dosage is standard. The duration of treatment is 7 days for adults and no more than 10 days for children. Even when a chronic form of the disease is diagnosed, the course of therapy with the drug cannot be prolonged, since the risk of developing an atrophic form of rhinitis increases.

After eliminating the symptoms of the nasal passages, it is allowed to use other means, the action of which is directed directly at the therapy of sinusitis.

For allergic rhinitis

The dosage of the medicinal solution for such a violation does not differ from the standard one, but the course of therapy lasts no more than 3 days, since the remedy does not have the ability to treat allergies.

If complications appear during the treatment of allergic rhinitis, it is worth abandoning the use. In some cases, the drug only aggravates the symptoms of the underlying disease.

With sinusitis

When diagnosing sinusitis, the medicine is used as an auxiliary method of therapy, since it does not have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Despite this, the medicine helps to eliminate the most pronounced manifestations. The dosage depends on age and does not differ from the standard. Therapy lasts no more than 7 days in children and adults. With the normalization of the condition earlier than this period, it is worth stopping the treatment.

With a cold

Sanorin is a nasal spray (the price of the medicine allows you to use it if necessary), often prescribed to patients with colds. This is due to the fact that viral and catarrhal pathologies are often accompanied by acute rhinitis with the release of a large amount of clear mucus.

For colds, the medicine is used according to the standard scheme, as well as in a standard dosage. The duration of use in this case rarely exceeds 5 days, since after this the symptoms from the nasal passages usually disappear.

Side effects

The medication can provoke negative reactions, which usually appear when the instructions for its use are violated. It is impossible to exclude the risk of complications if all recommendations are followed, therefore it is important to adhere to the standard therapy regimen. Disorders can affect the work of internal organs and systems, or only the tissues of the nasal passages, larynx.

The most common complications:

• Burning in the nasal passages when taking a deep breath through the nose. In this case, the burning sensation can even be painful, provoking disorders from the nervous system. The patient tries not to inhale through the nose, which leads to a deterioration in the nutrition of the brain as a result of a decrease in the amount of oxygen.
• Dizziness and headache also occurs as a result of a deterioration in the supply of oxygen to the tissues of the brain. Patients may notice weakness, rapid fatigue and decreased mental performance, impairment of memory and concentration.
• Allergic manifestations appear quite often, accompanied by the appearance of a rash not only in the face, but also on the skin of the trunk and limbs. The condition is accompanied by severe itching, which disrupts the patient's sleep, leads to the development of emotional distress and constant irritability. Against the background of these disorders, muscle weakness and other disorders are noted.
• Allergies can provoke disorders of the mucous membranes of the eyes, accompanied by swelling, itching and lacrimation. Edema spreads to the skin of the eyelids, can provoke difficulty in moving the eyelids, as well as a temporary deterioration in vision.
• Sometimes the drug provokes the development of heartburn if the patient uses it in high dosages for an extended period of time. In this case, a certain amount of the drug enters the digestive tract and can provoke complications.

With the development of negative reactions, it is worth refusing to use the medicine and visiting a doctor. The specialist will determine the need for additional medications to eliminate manifestations and normalize the patient's condition.

Overdose

Sanorin - nasal spray (the price of the product may depend on the specific pharmacy in which it is sold), very rarely provoking an overdose due to minimal systemic absorption and the absence of accumulative effect.

Despite this, experts do not recommend using the medication for a long time and in high dosages. This can lead to the development of persistent hypertension, severe nausea and vomiting. Headache. Overdose is often accompanied by severe pain in the nasal passages, trembling limbs and lack of appetite.

The condition can be aggravated by the addition of convulsive seizures, tachycardia or bradycardia, indigestion. Patients may also report drowsiness, increased sweating, and even impaired consciousness.

If an overdose develops, it is important to immediately stop using the medication and consult a doctor. In a hospital setting, the patient receives special treatment, depending on the specific manifestations.

There is no standard scheme of care, which is associated with the individual manifestations of each patient.

special instructions

When using the product for 7 days, it is important to note any negative changes in the mucous membranes of the nasal passages. Complications may appear within 3 days after the start of treatment. They manifest as discomfort when breathing through the nose.

In this case, patients are advised to consult a doctor who will determine the appropriateness of further use or prescribe another remedy with less pronounced properties. It is strictly contraindicated to use the medicine without a doctor's prescription, prolong the course or increase the dosage.

Drug interactions

Do not prescribe the drug at the same time as tricyclic antidepressants, since persistent hypertension may develop. It is not recommended to use the spray at the same time as other topical medicines in the same form.

If the patient develops acute nasal symptoms as a result of the progression of hypertension, the use of the spray can be started 14 days after their elimination, so as not to combine therapy with the use of antihypertensive medications.

Analogs

The drug has analogues that have similar properties and can be used for patients of different ages.

The most effective substitutes:

• Naftizin is considered the most popular analogue, contains the same active ingredient and has vasoconstrictor properties. It is prescribed to patients with various forms of rhinitis and some other diseases. The product is produced in the form of nasal drops.

  

• Vibrocil has a different composition, is available in the form of drops and spray, but has a vasoconstrictor and pronounced antihistamine effect. The medicine can be used for children and adults, even with an allergic form of rhinitis.
• Nazivin contains oxymetazoline as the main component and has pronounced vasoconstrictor properties. It is prescribed for adults and children with different forms of rhinitis.

Analogs of the remedy are used only as directed by a doctor. It is strongly discouraged to select a substitute on your own.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

To date, over-the-counter dispensing of funds from pharmacies is carried out. Its storage period is 4 years. In this case, it is important to protect the medicine from children, moisture and direct sunlight.

The date of manufacture of the solution is indicated on its packaging, use after the expiration of this period is categorically contraindicated.

Price

The cost of the medicine is affordable and is approximately 120-150 rubles.

Sanorin is an effective vasoconstrictor spray that is used to get rid of nasal congestion and improve the condition in many diseases of the respiratory system. The price of the medicine is affordable, therefore, if necessary, each patient can undergo a therapeutic course.

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