Sialor Protargol for children: instructions for use

A runny nose is a very unpleasant symptom that is difficult for children. For his treatment used a variety of medications, including those from the group of antiseptics. One of them is Sialor Protargol.

The drug is represented by two dosage forms - drops and spray. The difference between them is only in a glass or plastic bottle, which is inside the package, more precisely, in the device and the shape of its cap.

If you buy drops, you will see a glass pipette in the lid of such a bottle, and in the Sialor Protargol package, in the form of a spray, there is a spray device on the top of the lid, which is closed with a cap.

In both cases, the bottle is sold empty. Together with him in the box is a plastic ampoule containing 10 ml of solvent, as well as a blister with one round brown-black tablet. Such a tablet may have a blue tint or metallic luster. It does not smell, and after dilution forms a clear brown solution. It is completely dark or lighter, sometimes with opalescence.

The main ingredient of the tablet in the composition of "Sialor Protargol" is called silver proteinate. Its amount is 200 mg, so that after dilution a solution with a concentration of 2% is obtained.

The weight of the entire tablet is 220 mg, because the silver compound complements a substance called polyvinyl-N-pyrrolidone. It is a soluble polymer necessary for binding and better dissolution of the active ingredient. The solvent used for the preparation of therapeutic 2% solution from a tablet is ordinary purified water. There are no preservatives in this preparation.

The silver proteinate present in Sialor Protargol is a compound with antiseptic and antibacterial action. Treatment of the mucous membrane with a solution of this substance helps to protect the nasal cavity from infectious agents. The agent has an astringent effect, due to which the permeability of the mucous membrane to bacteria, viruses and other pathogens decreases.

The antimicrobial effect of Sialor on the basis of silver is associated with the ability of the drug to prevent the penetration of bacteria into the mucous membrane and directly affect certain types of pathogens, preventing their active reproduction in the respiratory tract. The drug affects staphylococcus, moraccella and streptococcus, as well as fungal flora.

"Sialor Protargol" is in demand in acute rhinitis and rhinopharyngitis, as well as in the chronic course of such diseases. In addition, it is prescribed for children with sinusitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, adenoiditis and suppurative inflammation of the middle ear.

There are no age restrictions for the use of Sialor Protargol, but the doctor must prescribe such a remedy for children under one year old.

It is impossible to drip or splash "Sialor Protargol" into the nose with hypersensitivity to the components of such a drug.Adults should also not use the tool during breastfeeding and during pregnancy, but there are no other contraindications for use in children other than intolerance.

The drug is usually well tolerated, but some children react to silver proteinin with itchy skin, burning after treatment, redness of the mucous membrane, and other negative symptoms.

If the child has signs of intolerance, you should rinse the treated skin with water and show the patient to the doctor in order to choose another drug.

Before using Sialor Protargol, it is important to correctly prepare a solution of the following components:

• opening the bottle and opening a plastic ampoule with water, it is necessary to pour the solvent inside the bottle;
• freeing the pill from packaging, it should be thrown into the vial and tightly close the lid;
• vigorously shaking the contents, you need to wait for the complete dissolution of the tablet, which usually occurs within 8-10 minutes;
• after that, you can use the finished solution, burying or spraying it in the nose.

After clearing the mucous membrane, “Sialor Protargol” in the drops is pipetted and injected into each nostril of the child from one to three drops. If a spray is used, the medicine is injected into each nostril by pressing 1-2 times on the nebulizer.

For ear diseases Medication drip 3-5 drops in the ear. In this dose, the agent is used three times a day or according to another scheme prescribed by the doctor. The duration of treatment with a solution is usually 5-7 days, and when used for prophylactic purposes, the duration of the course should be clarified with the doctor.

“Sialor Protargol” is incompatible with drugs based on alkaloid salts. Such a solution is also not used with agents with organic bases.

Both drops and spray “Sialor Protargol” can be easily purchased in most pharmacies, as these are non-prescription drugs. The average price of a set for making drops is 230-250 rubles, and the drug in the form of a spray costs about 280-300 rubles.

In the sealed "Sialor Protargol" can be stored up to 2 years from the date of manufacture at temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius, putting the packaging in a dry place where children will not get the medicine. The tablet taken from the blister must be diluted with water within 1 hour after opening.

Approximately 90% of reviews of Sialor Protargol are positive. Moms call this tool easy to use, effective and affordable. According to them, the drug is transferred without side effects and helps to quickly cope with prolonged rhinitis, sinusitis and other diseases.

The most popular option "Sialor" are drops. They are more often bought for children and praised for the possibility of use at any age, and self-preparation at home, the presence of a pipette in the lid and the lack of preservatives are among the undoubted advantages of this drug.

Spray is also called effective, safe and convenient to use, but it is less common in childhood because the majority of young patients tolerate the instillation of the nose more easily. This option is usually in demand in children older than six years. The disadvantages of both forms include overpriced and short shelf life.

Silver may be used instead of Sialor based on silver proteinate. drugs called "Protargol"produced by other manufacturers. They are presented as a powder, to which is added a solvent, and already prepared 2% solution. Such agents have the same indications and the same dosages.

In addition, the doctor can replace "Sialor Protargol" with some other antiseptic, for example, assign child "Miramistin». This odorless and tasteless solution is capable of neutralizing various types of bacteria and viruses, as well as fungi. It is used in children of any age, dripping into the nose with ARVI, rhinitis, sinusitis or adenoiditis.

No less in demand in the treatment of children and "Chlorophyllipt". Such a remedy in the form of an oil solution is often prescribed by ENT-doctors for a cold and sinus, and can also be used for skin lesions and diseases of the throat.

It is safe for kids of any age and operates thanks to eucalyptus extract. Extract from this plant is not only able to destroy infectious agents, but also helps to eliminate the inflammatory process.

For the prevention of diseases of ENT organs, Sialor Protargol may be replaced by various means based on seawater or sodium chloride. To the most popular ones include "Aqua Maris"," Humer ","Aqualore"," Marimer "and" Physiomer ".

One of the analogues with such a composition is in the line of drugs "Sialor" - it is called "Sialor aqua" and as the main ingredient contains sea water.

Such tools can be used even in infants. They support the nasal mucosa in a normal state, as well as stimulate its recovery in case of damage, cleanse it of pollution and increase the resistance to attacks of infectious agents. They can be used for rhinitis, adenoids and other diseases, as well as for preventive purposes in the fall and winter, when the risk of nasopharyngeal inflammation increases.

For information on how to properly prepare the solution "Sialor Protargol" for children, see the following video.