Otrivin for children, instructions for use
Often, ARI is accompanied by a runny nose, and iffor adults, it simply brings a lot of inconvenience, then children, especially breastfed, can face serious complications. In this case, the doctor can prescribe vasoconstrictors, among the great choice of which is to pay attention to the "Otrivin" child, the instruction to which recommends that it apply even to babies younger than the year.
In addition, indications for the use of this drug are allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, eustachitis, preparation for diagnostic manipulation of nasal passages.
The action of the drug is due to the activesubstance, xytomethasoline, which narrows the blood vessels, thereby reducing edema and flushing in the nasopharynx. Thus, difficulty in breathing is eliminated. Relief comes fairly quickly and lasts for several hours.
"Otrivin" is available in a different dosage,thanks to which it is convenient to apply it to children of different ages. You can also see the drug in the form of a spray. With local use, absorption is very low, respectively, the concentration of the substance in the blood plasma is so small that it is practically impossible to determine with the help of modern analytical methods.
Contraindications, which has "Otrivin"child, the instruction defines such: a tachycardia, an arterial hypertensia, a glaucoma, a hyperthyroidism. It is not recommended that the product should be sensitive to any component contained in the preparation. Children until one year are prescribed a medicine only after consultation with the doctor. In pregnancy and lactation it is worth to assess the relationship between benefit and risk for women and children. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. With caution to apply "Otrivin" children's instruction recommends for diabetes, as well as patients who are hypersensitive to adrenergic drugs.
In rare cases, you can observe the followingside effects. If we talk about local reactions, it's dryness, irritation, sneezing. Sometimes there may be arrhythmia, severe palpitation, dizziness, insomnia. With prolonged admission, depression is possible. With frequent use of the drug or in large quantities, there is a risk of nausea. An overdose of the remedy may be manifested by the intensification of some side effects, such as increased pressure, rapid heart rate. Treatment should be done symptomatically. If any of the unpleasant symptoms appear, the use of drops or spray is discarded, and it is advisable to consult a doctor. More than 10 days of treatment with this drug is not worth it, if there are no improvements, then you need to consult a specialist who probably prescribes a similar remedy.
Very convenient to use aspirator "OtrivinBaby ", which can be used for babies from birth to two years, with the help of which it is possible to clean the spout even for newborns, and it is known that dirt and mucus that often accumulates in the nasal passages can impede the breathing of the child, while using the aspirator is absolutely harmless and very convenient.
To moisten the nasal mucosa apply "OtrivinBaby "- drops containing isotonic saline solution, such procedures are necessary both for the prevention of infectious diseases or inflammatory processes in the nasal cavity, as well as in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases and colds.As the composition of the drug is practically harmless, unlike the" Otrivin " , the instruction does not recommend it only in case of sensitivity to the components included in it. You can wash your nose in babies 2-3 times a day, if necessary, more often.
