Nasal drops for newborns with a runny nose and congestion. List

Newborn babies often develop a runny nose against the background of a weak immune system, so it is always necessary to have good nasal nasal drops. However, the choice of drugs should be approached with caution, since not all drugs can be used in infancy.

Selection of nasal drops depending on the cause of the common cold in newborns

A runny nose in newborn babies can develop for various reasons. However, the main one is the not fully formed immune system, including in the area of ​​mucous membranes. Against this background, there is a frequent penetration of pathogenic microflora and, as a result, the development of pathology.

Causes of occurrence:

• colds - flu, ARVI;
• allergic diseases (including allergies to medicines, food, pollen, dust);
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• vasomotor rhinitis (due to a violation of the location of blood vessels);
• the presence of foreign objects in the upper respiratory tract.

Treatment of infectious forms of the common cold is carried out in a complex manner using various groups of drugs, including nasal drops. In this case, antibacterial or antiviral agents are prescribed, depending on the pathogen.

In the presence of edema and nasal congestion, it is recommended to use vasoconstrictor drops. However, they must be applied strictly in accordance with dosages and short courses.

In the case of frequent colds and, as a result, a decrease in immunity, immunomodulators are prescribed for children. For allergic diseases, antihistamines are prescribed, which are also used as part of a complex treatment in conjunction with systemic antiallergic drugs. Saline or isotonic solutions are used to remove nasal crusts and reduce swelling and inflammation.

Types of nasal products for newborns

Today the pharmaceutical market offers a wide selection of different groups of nasal drops. All of them differ in composition, mechanism of action and purpose.

Medicines in the form of drops are used due to the fact that children under 1 year old are not fully formed swallowing reflex, which makes it difficult to use drugs in the form of tablets, capsules or other solid shells.

Before using this or that tool, you must carefully read the instructions for its use. Special attention should be paid to indications and contraindications.

Isotonic solutions

Nasal drops for newborns with a cold based on isotonic solutions are widely used in pediatric practice, since they are characterized by high safety and a minimum number of contraindications, including age-related restrictions.

These types of drops are used for increased dryness of the nasal mucosa. Products are made on the basis of natural sea water and are often used as part of complex therapy chronic rhinitis, bacterial and viral infections, as well as allergic diseases of the cavity nose.

Isotonic solutions are used to dilute mucus and normalize its production by the nasal mucous membranes. At the same time, a high anti-inflammatory and cleansing effect is noted.

The medicine also stimulates the regeneration of damaged mucous membranes, improves the function of the ciliated epithelium, which leads to an increase in the resistance of local immunity and the prevention of the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms.

Name of funds and cost:

• Aqua Maris (Croatia). Prices - from 110 to 140 rubles.
• Aqualore baby (France). The cost is 120-360 rubles.
• Marimer (France). Prices - 245-330 rubles.
• Sialor Aqua (Russia). The cost varies from 260 to 310 rubles.

Drops are allowed to be used starting from the 1st day of life. Dosages: 2 drops of solution in each nostril up to 4 times a day. The recommended course of therapy is from 2 weeks to 1 month.

If necessary, the drugs can be used for a longer period, taking into account the recommendations of the attending pediatrician.

The only contraindication to the use of this group of drugs is the intolerance of the components that make up their composition.

Isotonic medications can be used for a long period of time, since they are often prescribed for daily care of the nasal cavity and do not contain various chemical compounds that are dangerous to child.

Vasoconstrictor drops

This group of drugs has a decongestant effect. They cause vasoconstriction in the nasal mucosa by stimulating adrenergic receptors. Medicines lead to the elimination of stagnant processes, relieve redness and restore the patency of the nasal passages and facilitate breathing. Medicines are used for colds, allergic reactions and hay fever. Drops have no age restrictions and can be prescribed to children from birth.

Preparations:

• Nazol Baby (Italy). The cost of the funds is 150-170 rubles.
• Vibrocil (Switzerland). Prices - 280-315 rubles.
• Nazivin (Germany). Cost - 135-160 rubles.
• Naftizin (Russia). Prices for the drug vary from 10 to 30 rubles.
• Otrivin (Switzerland). Cost - from 270 to 320 rubles.

  

Dosages: 1-2 drops from 3 to 4 times a day, depending on the severity of the pathological process, the specific drug and the age of the child.

The duration of the course should not exceed 3-5 days, since drugs can lead to the development of addiction and have the opposite effect.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the components;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• atrophic form of rhinitis;
• angle-closure glaucoma.

With extreme caution, the funds are used for diabetes mellitus and thyrotoxicosis.

It should be borne in mind that vasoconstrictor drugs can lead to the development of not only local negative reactions, but also cause systemic side effects.

Immunomodulators for nasal use

Nasal drops for newborns with a cold should be instilled with extreme caution in accordance with the instructions of the attending pediatrician.

Immunomodulators are used to alter the child's immune system in order to increase its resistance to the effects of microorganisms and other provoking factors leading to the development of cavity diseases nose.

The drugs help to restore damaged tissues, enhance reparative and regenerative processes. They eliminate defects in the area of ​​mucous membranes and have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and detoxification effect.

Indications for the use of medications are inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, colds and SARS. Medicines are used as part of a comprehensive treatment.

Product name	Application rules	Price
Derinat (Russia)	Dosages (for the prevention of ARVI): 2 drops from 2 to 4 times a day. The duration of treatment is from 5 days to 1 month. Dosage regimen (for inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity): 3-5 drops of solution in each nasal passage 4 to 6 times a day. The duration of the course is 1-2 weeks.	RUB 195-205
Stemokin (Russia)	Apply (inject) 1-2 doses into each nasal passage 1-2 times a day. The duration of therapy should not be more than 1-1.5 weeks.	RUB 905-1105
Imunofan (Russia)	1 dose in each nasal cavity for 1.5 to 2 weeks. Reapplication is possible after a break of 2-4 weeks.	RUB 610-1050

A contraindication to the use of drugs is intolerance to the components that make up them. Medicines rarely lead to the development of adverse reactions. However, treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist, especially in infants.

Antihistamine drops

For runny or nasal congestion caused by allergies, antihistamine drops are often prescribed. Such drugs are well tolerated by newborn children and have a high therapeutic effect.

This group of drugs, as a rule, is made on the basis of glucocorticosteroids and has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effect. In this case, various groups of GCS (hormones) are used.

When using them, there is a decrease in the amount of exudate, a decrease in infiltration processes and inhibition of allergic processes.

Antihistamine drops are prescribed in the treatment of various forms of rhinitis, with sinusitis and polyposis, and also as a preventive treatment for seasonal rhinitis.

Name of funds:

• Nazonex (Belgium). Cost - 435-780 rubles.
• Momezal Allergo (Italy). The price of the spray starts from 320 rubles.
• Avamis (Great Britain). The cost of the medication varies from 620 to 780 rubles.
• Dezrinit (Czech Republic). Price - from 335-490 rubles.

Directions for use: 1 dose of solution in each nasal passage 1 time per day.

The duration of use is long-term, according to the doctor's recommendations. In some cases, the course of therapy can be 1 year. At the same time, during this period, the children did not show signs of atrophy of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Antihistamines are recommended for use in children from 2 years of age. At an earlier age, drugs can cause allergies in the child and lead to the development of additional difficulties.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the components;
• previous surgeries or nasal injuries that led to damage to the mucous cavity (until complete healing);
• children under 2 years of age.

With great care and only under the supervision of a physician, medicines can be used in the following cases:

• tuberculosis;
• infectious, viral, fungal diseases;
• local infectious processes that affect the nasal mucosa.

Use of GCS in childhood should be extremely careful, since they can lead to side effects, both local and systemic.

Antiviral

Nasal drops for newborns with a cold should be used according to the dosages indicated in the instructions, corresponding to the specific age of the child. Otherwise, improper use of funds can lead to the development of side effects.

This group of medicines has a pronounced immunomodulatory, antiviral effect. They help to eliminate inflammation, relieve swelling and hyperemia in the nasal mucosa.

As a rule, such funds include interferon, a substance that leads to inhibition of the activity and action of various causative agents of colds. At the same time, they stimulate the production of cytokines and induce specific enzymes.

Antiviral agents are used in the treatment of influenza and ARVI, as well as other viral infections.

Name of drugs:

• Grippferon (Russia). The prices for the medicine vary between 265-300 rubles.
• Nazoferon (Ukraine). Prices - 340-570 rubles.
• Ingaron (Russia). The cost of the medicine starts from 300 rubles.
• Genferon Light (Russia). The price of the drug is 390-430 rubles.

The dosage regimen for each of the funds is different and depends on the age of the child and the severity of the disorder. On average, it is recommended to instill 1 drop of the product into each nasal passage 2 to 5 times a day. Children over 1 year old are recommended 2 drops of the solution 3-5 times a day.

The duration of treatment is from 5 days to 1 week. As a prophylaxis, medications are used every 1-2 days in the indicated dosages. The duration of the course should also not exceed 1 week.

Contraindications:

• allergy to the composition;
• severe allergic diseases.

In this case, Ingaron can be used in childhood, starting only from 7 years. According to the testimony of a doctor, this drug can be used at an earlier age.

Antiviral drugs in children can lead to adverse reactions in the form of allergies, which are caused by the components of such drugs. This should be taken into account when using medication in newly born children.

Antibacterial

Nasal drops for newborns with a cold should not be combined with various nasal preparations of others drug groups, as this can lead to incompatibility of medicines and cause various negative reactions. Medicines should only be used individually.

This group of drugs has a wide range of antibacterial activity and is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.

When used topically, the products help to eliminate inflammation, redness and suppress activity various bacteria that cause the development of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses.

Medicines are used in the treatment of acute and chronic forms of rhinitis, sinusitis and rhinopharyngitis.

Name of the drug	Application rules	Contraindications	Price
Isofra (France)	1 dose in each nostril 3 times a day. The duration of the course is no more than 1 week.	Intolerance to components Lavage of the paranasal sinuses.	RUB 350-430
Polydexa (France)	1 injection into each nasal cavity 3 times a day. The duration of therapy is from 5 days to 1.5 weeks.	Closed-angle glaucoma Viral diseases Kidney disease, including kidney failure Children under 2.5 years of age Intolerance to the components.	400-470 rub.
Rinobakt (Russia)	1 dose in each nostril 3-6 times a day. Duration of use - no more than 1 week.	Lavage of the paranasal sinuses Allergy to the composition.	RUB 200-250
Pinosol (Slovakia)	1-2 drops in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day. The duration of therapy is from 5 to 7 days.	Intolerance to components Allergic rhinitis Children under 2 years of age.	RUB 185-230
Rinofluimucil (Italy)	1 injection into each nasal cavity 3-4 times a day. The duration of treatment should be no more than 1 week.	Hyperthyroidism Closed-angle glaucoma Allergy to the composition Concomitant use of MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants (including a 2-week period after drug withdrawal).	RUB 245-310

These medicines are used with caution in childhood and only under the supervision of a pediatrician, since antibiotics can lead to the development of unwanted reactions, especially in children.

What drops are prohibited for use in infancy

Some drugs for intranasal use are prohibited from prescribing to newborn children, because the use of such funds can lead to a deterioration in the child's condition and contribute to the development complications.

What drugs are prohibited from using:

• Medicines not suitable for age (contraindications for use in children).
• Drugs prescribed by a non-specialist or independently on the advice of a friend or pharmacist.
• Drops based on streptomycin (complex pharmaceuticals), since the composition of such agents includes components that are not intended for instillation into the nose. Moreover, they have an extensive list of contraindications and side effects (including a runny nose).
• Medicines based on essential or vegetable oils. Such drugs in children often lead to the development of allergic reactions due to the adhesion of cilia located in the epithelium of the nasal mucosa.
• Sprays and other nasal medications that should be used under pressure.
• Drops prepared from traditional medicine (only in agreement with the attending physician).

At the first signs of a runny nose in newborns, you should immediately contact a specialist who will help prescribe the appropriate treatment and select the most suitable drops. At the same time, you should not use such funds on your own, since the wrongly chosen remedy may not have the desired effect or lead to a worsening of the course of the disease.

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