Rinonorm spray for children. Reviews, price

Rinonorm - an effective spray, used for children for the treatment of pathologies of the nasal passages, accompanied by congestion and some other symptoms. The medication is considered effective, helps to improve the condition and makes breathing easier. In combination with other means, the drug can shorten the recovery period, prevent the spread of pathology to healthy tissues.

Indications for use

The medication is a vasoconstrictor that is actively used for the treatment of rhinitis of various origins. The drug helps to eliminate congestion, relieves nasal breathing, which has a positive effect on the general condition of the patient with prolonged persistence of symptoms.

The main indications for the appointment of the spray:

• Nasal congestion as a result of the development of a cold or viral illness. The medication is prescribed as an auxiliary treatment.
• Allergic rhinitis. Only if necessary, the spray can be used in short courses, since its action is not aimed at treating such diseases, but it eliminates the symptoms for a while. Specialists in exceptional cases use medication.
• Sinusitis at different stages of development.
• Otitis media, accompanied by swelling of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages.
• Preparing the patient for any manipulations on the nasopharynx.

The drug can be used once, when any allergen provoked nasal congestion, but the rest of the time the patient does not suffer from similar disorders.

Chemical composition

Rinonorm is a spray for children containing xylometazoline. It is this component that provides a vasoconstrictor effect, which leads to the elimination of nasal congestion.

The composition of the medication includes auxiliary ingredients:

• Citric acid monohydrate.
• Glycerol.
• Sodium citrate dihydrate.
• Purified water.

These components do not have therapeutic properties, but are present in the composition to preserve its chemical formula. The concentration of the active substance for children is 0.05%. For adults, a medication is produced with a dose of 0.1%.

Release form

The medication is available for purchase in the form of a spray intended for topical intranasal administration.

It is a clear liquid without a pronounced aroma. The color of which may be yellowish. There is no sediment in the vials, as well as any particles.

The liquid is placed in vials of 10, 15 or 20 ml. The containers are equipped with a special nozzle with a spray that makes it easier to use, allowing you to dispense the medicine in exactly the volume that the patient needs.

The cost of the medicine ranges from 120-160 rubles. In some regions, the price may be lower or higher.

Pharmacodynamics

Rinonorm is a spray for children and adults, which has pronounced vasoconstrictor properties, allowing it to be used to diagnose pathologies of the nasal passages, accompanied by congestion.

The main ingredient of the xylometazoline composition acts directly on the vessels in the tissues of the nasal passages. Leads to their narrowing, which eliminates congestion. In most cases, the cause of the symptoms is precisely the excessive dilation of blood vessels and the release of a large amount of transparent liquid mucus.

The drug helps to eliminate these symptoms, reduces the amount of mucous secretions, and slightly changes their consistency. As a result, the child feels relief, breathing through the nose is normalized. With frequent congestion and severe rhinitis, patients are often worried about a severe headache, weakness, performance decreases, which negatively affects the general condition.

The use of drops helps to avoid such disturbances, and the normal supply of oxygen to the tissues ensures the correct functioning of the brain.

Pharmacokinetics

After intranasal use, a small amount of a component of the composition penetrates into the systemic circulation, but its main dose is concentrated in the affected area. The remedy quickly has a therapeutic effect, since after a few minutes the patient feels relief.

The effect with a single application lasts for 4-6 hours, sometimes this period is extended. The concentration of the substance in the body is low, but with a violation of the integrity of the mucous membranes or prolonged use, it can increase.

The processing of the ingredient is carried out in the patient's liver, after which the decay products are excreted by the kidneys. Metabolic disorders can interfere with the processing and elimination of ingredients from the body. The pharmacokinetic features of the drug may differ in different patients, depending on the disease and the regimen of drug use.

Application for children under 18 years of age

Rinonorm can be used to treat children over 2 years old. In this case, only a concentration of 0.05% is used. The spray can be used in a different way, which is associated with the individual nuances of the course of the disease. Depending on the age, the nuances of therapy may also differ.

Patient age	Application features
Children from 2 to 6 years old	For such patients, a spray with a minimum concentration of xylometazoline is used. In a day, the introduction of the solution is allowed to be carried out no more than 2 times, and the number of injections does not exceed 1 time in each nasal passage. For 3 days, the doctor assesses the reaction of the tissues to the components of the composition, after which he decides whether to cancel therapy or extend the course. Treatment usually lasts no more than 5 days
Patients 6-14 years old	Such patients are allowed to inject the drug per day no more than 3 times with approximately equal time intervals. In this case, no more than 1 injection is made in each nasal passage. The duration of the therapeutic course ranges from 3-5 days
Teenagers 14-18 years old	For such patients, the spray can be prescribed in courses of up to 7 days. This is considered the maximum allowable duration of treatment. Each nasal passage is processed no more than 3 times per day, but it is allowed to do 2 injections in each stroke

In the absence of a therapeutic effect within 7 days, the course is not extended. When injecting the solution, the patient should be in a comfortable position to avoid damage to the mucous membranes of the nasal passages.

Contraindications

Despite the effectiveness of the drug and its minimal penetration into the systemic circulation, the spray has contraindications that should be considered before starting use.

The main barriers to treatment are:

• Intolerance to any component in the solution.
• The patient's age is up to 2 years. When congestion appears in children under 2 years of age, drugs are selected based on another active ingredient.
• Atrophic form of rhinitis, in which there is a thinning of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages. The use of the drug leads to an aggravation of the symptoms.
• Angle-closure glaucoma at different stages of development.
• Frequent nosebleeds resulting from the weakness of the walls of the vessels of the nasal passages. The drug can be used only according to indications, if the doctor considers it appropriate.
• Acute mental disorders.
• Impairment of the patient's consciousness.
• Seasonal allergy, chronic pathology. In this case, the appointment of medications is required, the action of which is aimed not only at eliminating congestion, but also at blocking the components that provoke this symptom.

Relative contraindications for therapeutic use include the recovery period after undergoing any surgical intervention on the nasal passages. If the congestion is associated with the presence of polyps in the nasal passages, the drug does not help improve the condition, but it can lead to negative reactions.

Overdose

Rinonorm is a spray for children, which is considered relatively safe and rarely leads to the development of an overdose, due to the lack of a cumulative effect. Despite this, doctors cannot rule out the likelihood of developing such a violation when used for long courses and an increased frequency of administration of the solution during the day.

It is assumed that an overdose is accompanied by severe headaches, discomfort in the area of ​​the nasal passages, aggravated by inhalation. The condition may be accompanied by nausea and repeated vomiting during the day, upset bowel movements. Abdominal pain makes the condition worse.

Most often, an overdose is accompanied by acute allergic reactions. At the same time, rashes appear on the body and face of the child. Initially, they are small and cover small areas. As the condition progresses, there is an increase in the area of ​​the lesion and the addition of additional symptoms in the form of itching. Skin irritation, peeling.

In the absence of therapy, an overdose can provoke Quincke's edema, which leads to suffocation. In the event of such symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor immediately. Treatment can be carried out at home or in a hospital, depending on the severity of certain manifestations. For therapy, antihistamines, enterosorbents and drugs from other groups are usually chosen.

Side effects

The medicine can lead to complications if the instructions are violated. Compliance with all recommendations does not guarantee the absence of complications.

Common negative symptoms:

• Dryness of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages and oral cavity. The symptom is uncomfortable, especially with a deep breath. Deterioration in the condition of the tissues of the mouth makes it difficult to eat.
• Headache and decreased performance. Parents may notice a decrease in the child's activity.
• Indigestion is often accompanied by nausea, pain in the stomach and intestines, and increased gas production. Symptoms are more common in patients with chronic diseases of the digestive system.
• The drug can cause rashes on different parts of the body. Symptoms more often occur in patients with a tendency to allergic manifestations. The rash spreads to large areas of the skin, accompanied by severe itching. Children often scratch the affected area, which leads to damage to the outer layer of the skin and increases the likelihood of infection.
• Acute urticaria is considered a common reaction in children with prolonged use. The mechanism of its development resembles an allergic reaction, but the rash is somewhat different, it is large, at the initial stages it manifests itself in the form of elevations on the skin. Their color in the first few hours does not differ from the skin tone, but later it turns red. Unbearable itching aggravates the symptoms.

The appearance of complications is considered a reason for canceling treatment and visiting a doctor. Patients are not always prescribed treatment. In some cases, the manifestations disappear on their own within a few hours after refusal of treatment. But if they worsen, doctors prescribe antihistamines and hormonal agents to quickly eliminate the manifestations. Parents on their own are not advised to use any medication or ignore symptoms.

Special recommendations

Rinonorm is a spray for children that is allowed to be used only for a certain time. This is due to the fact that prolonged use will certainly lead to thinning of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages and the development of other complications.

With a prolonged course of atrophic rhinitis, ulceration may appear on the tissues, which will only aggravate the symptoms. Before the introduction of the spray, it is worth carefully cleaning the nasal passage from mucus. This will increase the effectiveness of therapy.

Children from 10 years old are allowed to use a medicine with an active ingredient concentration of 0.1%. But this condition is not necessary, that is, parents can use a remedy for the child with a lower dose of the main substance, if it helps to get rid of the symptoms.

Drug interactions

The drug does not affect the action of systemic drugs, therefore, if necessary, it can be combined with drugs from different groups. The spray is often combined with antipyretic, antiviral and antibacterial agents, which does not lead to complications.

Often, the medicine is combined with antiallergic medicines, which increase the effectiveness in the course of rhinitis with colds with allergic diseases. It is not recommended only to use the spray in combination with other local medicines in the same form, especially when they have similar properties. Do not use in combination with tricyclic antidepressants.

The specialist always individually selects several drugs, preliminary assessing their compatibility and benefits for the patient.

Storage conditions and periods

The maximum shelf life of the product is 3 years, but after opening the bottle, it is allowed to use the solution no longer than 1 year.

After the expiration date, use is prohibited. During storage, it is important to protect the solution from children, direct sunlight.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensing drugs from different pharmacies is free, which allows you to purchase a solution if necessary.

Analogs

If it is impossible to prescribe the original drug, substitutes with similar properties can be selected. Many have the same composition, others provide action due to a different active substance.

Nazivin

A drug based on oxymetazoline, the mechanism of action of which is almost the same as the effect on tissues of xylometazoline. The medication is available in the form of drops and a spray for topical use, it is prescribed for patients over 2 years old.

Unlike the original, the substitute has a minimum active substance dose of 0.025%, which makes it safe for young children. Complications during treatment with a remedy do not occur so often, especially if all the rules are followed. You can buy the medicine for 150-180 rubles. depending on the dose of the main substance and the volume of the bottle.

Galazolin

The composition of the analogue does not differ from the original, but it is produced in the form of drops and a nasal gel, which is used mainly for adults.

The drug is prescribed for children over 2 years old with nasal congestion of various origins. Like the original, the substitute is used in short courses and is not prescribed when diagnosing chronic or seasonal allergies.

The cost of the analogue is slightly lower than that of the original, about 50-80 rubles.

Sanorin

A medication based on naphazoline, which has vasoconstrictor properties and is used in the diagnosis of rhinitis against the background of colds, viral diseases. The product is available in the form of drops for intranasal administration, which have different concentrations of the active substance.

Prescribe a medication for children from 2 years old when certain indications occur. The treatment lasts no more than 7 days, as in the case of the original appointment. Rinonorm is considered more convenient to use, since some children find it difficult to inject drops into the nasal passages. You can buy the product for 80-130 rubles.

Lazolvan Reno

An agent in the form of a spray for intranasal use, which has an effect due to the presence of tramazolin in the composition. The component helps to eliminate congestion due to vasoconstriction in the tissues of the nasal passages. The drug is prescribed mainly for rhinitis of varying severity.

The analogue is allowed to be used for the treatment of patients from 6 years old. Its cost is approximately 300 rubles.

Rinonorm is an effective vasoconstrictor spray used for children and adults in order to eliminate congestion and normalize nasal breathing. The drug is considered relatively safe if used correctly, does not lead to complications as often as other drugs with similar properties. The appointment of the drug is made only by a doctor after a preliminary examination of the patient.

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