Rinonorm for children: instructions for use

The cold season is traditionally considered the season of colds, viral infections, flu. And closer to spring, many people begin to experience allergies, including a runny nose caused by this disease. Children get especially cold and get sick, so it is important for parents to know which medication can be taken so that babies get better quickly.

A well-known cure for the common cold is "Rinonorm", which is available in the form of nasal means: drops, spray and gel. And manufacturers offer a special children's dosage with a low concentration of the active ingredient. Parents can only choose a more convenient form (drops or spray "Rinonorm" 0.05%).

Drops are sold in dark glass bottles with a pipette lid with a volume of 10 and 15 ml and in spray-bottle with a volume of 10 and 15 ml with a convenient lid-spray dispensing injection.

Spray and drops are a solution of the main active ingredient (xylometazoline hydrochloride). Each milligram of nasal means for children contains 500 mg of this substance.

Xylometazoline hydrochloride is a topical alpha-adrenergic mimic that has a vasoconstrictor effect on the nasal mucosa. Runny nose should begin to treat as soon as possible. Here come to the aid of nasal means "Rinonorm". The vessels narrow, the swelling subsides, and the child can breathe freely again.

As auxiliary components in the preparations "Rinonorm" include stabilizers, including citric acid, glycerol. The basis of the solution is distilled water.

When a viral or bacterial infection hits the mucous membrane, the pathogenic organism enters its cells. First, dryness and burning sensation in the nose, and then swelling of the mucous membrane. Simultaneously with edema, active discharge begins, nasal congestion appears.

Some parents believe that the cold is not caused by infection, so it does not need to be treated. In itself, hypothermia, which, as a rule, leads to a cold, is really not a disease. But the disease, which we call a cold, occurs when, due to hypothermia, the child’s immunity weakens. At this point, children are more vulnerable to bacterial infections.

A runny nose is not a completely harmless disease. Difficult breathing leads to a decrease in the oxygen concentration in the blood.. The internal organs and tissues of the child begin to experience its lack. This condition is called hypoxia. Prolonged hypoxia adversely affects the health of children.

When using "Rinonorm" alpha-adrenomimetic, getting to the mucous membrane, contributes to the narrowing of arterioles (small arteries in the nose). The rush of blood to the mucous is reduced, swelling subsides, the redness also becomes less pronounced. When breathing is restored, the children begin to feel better, the lethargy and drowsiness accompanying difficulty breathing pass.

The effect of nasal means "Rinonorm" lasts up to 6-8 hours. Therefore, if you give them to your child before bedtime, then he is guaranteed to quietly sleep through the whole night.

In addition, timely initiated treatment will avoid various complications in which inflammation can spread to the mucous membrane of the pharynx and larynx. It can cause diseases such as sinusitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, otitis media.

Nasal means "Rinonrom" can be taken if the child has a runny nose, regardless of its cause: a viral, bacterial infection or allergy. "Rinonorm" is indicated for acute sinusitis, i.e., inflammation of the nasal cavities, as well as for exacerbation of the chronic stage of this disease.

When a rhinitis occurs in a child, it is possible to use children's “Rinonorm” even before consulting a doctor, since it is important to “seize” the disease at the very beginning and not allow it to develop. But it is necessary to consult with a doctor if a child is sick. Parents can write down the names of all the medicines they gave to the child, and the doctor, based on the symptoms and individual health indicators of the child, can adjust the method of treatment.

"Rinonorm" is also successfully used as part of complex therapy in the treatment of otitis media. The drug relieves swelling and relieves the child. But immediately apply "Rinonorm", if your child's ear aches, you should not. It is better to first consult a doctor who will prescribe a suitable treatment.

Shown "Rinonorm" and in preparing children for various manipulations, procedures and surgical operations in the nose.

Even in pediatric dosage, doctors do not recommend giving a child under 2 years old "Rinonorm". This is due to the peculiarities of young children, in whom many physiological processes in the body proceed differently than in adults and children of older age. Children under the age of one year are especially vulnerable in this sense.

Strict contraindications to the use of drugs "Rinonorm" is increased individual sensitivity to the components. The use of alpha-adrenomimetic is also not recommended if there is damage to the mucous membrane in the child's nose: wounds, scratches, crusts.

Do not apply alpha-adrenomimetiki simultaneously with inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

The use of nasal drugs "Rinonorm", intended for adults, children under 10 years of age is contraindicated. In the absence of the presence of medication with baby dosage, many parents decide to give the child an adult "Rinonorm". But doctors believe that this is not necessary. Using a drug with a higher concentration of the active ingredient can lead to overdose symptoms and worsen the child’s condition.

In some cases, after the use of nasal preparations "Rinon", a local reaction may occur in the form of a feeling of dryness or burning sensation in the nose, and sometimes the mucous membrane of the mouth, the larynx. Children may complain of a headache, poor sleep, sometimes parents notice an increased excitability and poor health of the child, sometimes there may be an increase in pressure. In the most severe cases, nausea and skin rash can occur.

Before intranasal administration of the drug, it is necessary to clear the nose of the child from the accumulated mucus.

When using the spray for a child aged 2 to 10 years, it is recommended to do one injection up to 3 times a day. One injection corresponds to 0.14 ml of solution. At the same time between two receptions should take at least 6 hours.

For children older than 10 years, use the adult form of the spray with a concentration of 0.1%. It is also enough one injection in each nasal passage no more than 3 times a day. The total duration of treatment is not more than 7 days.

The use of a drop of "Rinonorm" for children from 0 to 6 years old is allowed 1-2 times a day for 1-2 drops. For this age category apply drops "Rinonorm" 0.05%. Children over 6 years old are given Rinonorm drops of 0.1%, 2–3 drops up to 4 times a day.

Nasal gel "Rinonorm" can be given only to children over 7 years old. The gel is put in the nose up to 4 times a day, including at bedtime.

In the treatment of drugs "Rinonorm" overdose is observed in rare cases. Symptoms are increased blood pressure, arrhythmia. With a large overdose possible loss of consciousness.

If a child accidentally took a large amount of the drug inside, it is urgent to call an ambulance.. If for some reason it is impossible to summon specialists, a gastric lavage should be done on its own. This is not the most pleasant procedure. A child should be given from 150 ml (for newborns) to 600 ml of water (for children from 7 years). Then you need to induce vomiting in a child.

In any case, after washing, or if it was not possible to make it, you need to give the child activated carbon or any sorbent, as well as a laxative. This will help to quickly remove undesirable substances from the body.

Doctors advise taking an overdose with an alpha adrenergic mimic seriously, because it is a powerful vasoconstrictor.

It is known that concomitant use with MAO inhibitors leads to an increase in pressure, and when combining treatment with Rinonorm with tri- or tetracyclic antidepressants, the effect of the drug increases, which can cause overdose symptoms.

Preparations "Rinonorm" attributed to the means of non-prescription. After purchasing in a pharmacy, the bottle or canister should be stored at an air temperature no higher than 25 C. If the container is kept closed, then the shelf life is 3 years from the date of issue. Once opened, the medication can be used for one year. Production date is always indicated on the packaging.

Buyers respond positively to Rinonorm products. Parents note the rapid effects of drugs on the runny nose in children, a rare manifestation of side effects even with repeated treatment.

An important advantage of Rinonorm is that the drug is manufactured in Russia, subject to strict quality control and meets all national standards. One more plus of the preparations "Rinonorm" is the low cost. The average price of drops or spray does not exceed 100 rubles.

According to the active substance analogues of "Rinonorm" are such drugs for the nose as "Xylen», «Rhinostop”,“ Asterisk ”,“ Tizin Xylo ”and others.

Opinion of Dr. Komarovsky about the need to use vasoconstrictor drops, see the following video.