Otrivin nose drops for children

For the treatment of nasopharynx in young children, products with a natural base and a harmless effect are in demand. One of them can be called drops Otrivin Baby. When it is necessary to drip them into the nose of the child, in what dose and with what analogs can you replace?

The drug is made in disposable transparent bottle-droppers. Each of these vials contains 5 ml of sterile solution. Such a liquid does not have any color and there are no inclusions (the solution is completely transparent).

The basis of the drug is a salt solution with a sodium chloride concentration of 0.74%, that is, it is isotonic.

There are no preservatives in Oryvynin Baby, and of the additional ingredients in drops, there is only macrogol, purified water, hydrogen phosphate and sodium phosphate.

In one pack there are 18 flakonchik.

Otrivin Baby drops helps moisten the nasopharyngeal mucosa and clean it from germs, dust particles, viruses, allergens and other substances. In addition, irrigation contributes to the resistance of the upper respiratory tract to the effects of pathogens of bacterial and viral infections, which helps prevent colds and viral diseases. The drug eliminates dryness of the mucous membrane and helps get rid of irritation, which is caused by a cold or some unfavorable conditions.

In its pH, the drug is similar to the natural secretion of nasal mucosa cells.therefore it is harmless and can be used for daily hygienic care.

It is especially important to help babies breathe freely with the nose up to one year old, because babies in the first months of life breathe heavily through the mouth, and when the nose gets stuffy or runny nose, the child's condition worsens (the crumb behaves restlessly, cries, refuses to eat, and his sleep worsens).

Otrivin Baby in a drop apply:

• in acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx;
• in diseases of the paranasal sinuses;
• with allergic rhinitis;

• with increased dryness of the air in the room (in order to preserve the protective function of the mucous and moisten it);
• by inhalation of polluted air (to clear the mucosa from contamination);
• for the prevention of colds and SARS occurring with rhinitis;
• to prevent the inflammatory response after operations in the nasopharynx.

Otrivin Baby drops can be used from birth. They are used both in newborn babies and in children older than a year.

Such a medicine is called harmless and completely safe for a child of any age.

The drug is not prescribed only for allergies to any of the ingredients of the solution. There are no other reasons not to use a drop.

In very rare cases, a child may develop intolerance to drops, which is why they are immediately canceled. Other negative effects during the use of Otrivin Baby (for example, burning, redness, increased symptoms of rhinitis, etc.) do not occur.

Use Otrivin Baby can be 2-4 times a day, or more often if necessary. For washing perform the following actions:

• Separate the bottle-dropper from the other and open it by turning the cap clockwise.
• The child is placed lying down and turning his head to the side.
• The nasal cavity is cleaned of excess mucus, for example, using an aspirator.
• Slightly pressing on the bottle, the right amount of solution is injected into the nasal passage (a few drops or more).

• After a few seconds, the baby is seated and the excess medication that has flowed out of the nostrils is removed.
• If required, the procedure can be repeated again.
• The same actions clear the second nasal passage.
• Clicking on the cap, close the bottle.

Opened drops should be used within 12 hours. If more time has passed after the first use, discard the bottle and open a new one.

Excess dose of droplets does not have any harmful effect. Even if you accidentally pour the entire solution from the vial into the baby's nose, it will not lead to any negative effects.

Otrivin Baby drops are sold without a prescription. The average price of one package is 270-290 rubles.

Keep the drug at home is recommended at room temperature. Shelf life drops - 3 years.

About drops Otrivin Baby respond mostly positively. They are praised for safety for young children, no addiction, convenient dosage form, affordable cost and ease of use.

Replacing Otrivinu Baby in drops can be the same drug, but in the form of a nasal spray. Irrigation of the nasal passages of children with this medicine is possible from 3 months of age. Its basis is natural sea salt, diluted with sterile water to obtain an isotonic solution.

The drug does not include preservatives and can be used as with a cold or sinusitis, and for the prevention of such diseases and daily nasal hygiene.

One more analogue of Otrivin Baby can be called Otrivin Sea. It is also produced in the form of a spray and is used in babies older than 3 months.

The drug is made from sea water and is prescribed as a hygienic or for the treatment of rhinitis. Separately produce a medicine called Otrivin Sea Forte. Its difference is the concentration of sea salt (hypertonic solution) and the presence of peppermint and eucalyptus in the composition of the oil, so this spray is appointed only from 6 years.

Do not confuse Otrivin Baby and regular Otrivin for children. The basis of the child Otrivina is xylometazoline, that is, it is vasoconstrictor drops. They are prescribed for different types of rhinitis in children over 2 years old and should not be used without consulting a doctor.

Other analogues Otrivin Baby can be called other medicines containing sodium chloride, sea salt or seawater. These are drugs such as Marimer, Moranazal, Aqua Maris, Humer, Fiziomer, Fluimarin, Rizosin, Aquamaster and many others. All of them can be used as a means of daily hygienic cleaning of the nose, as well as drugs for the treatment of rhinitis in young children. But, since they are made in different dosage forms, you should contact a pediatrician to select the appropriate analogue.

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