Sialor for children: instructions for use

A runny nose is one of the most unpleasant symptoms for any child, so drugs for its treatment are always in demand and are presented in a large assortment. Among them is a line of remedies for the common cold called “Sialor”. It contains several medications that affect the nasal mucosa in different ways and are therefore effective in various pathological processes. They are often prescribed to both adult patients and small children.

Under the name "Sialor" three different medicines are produced.

• Sialor Aqua. Such a drug is represented by plastic ampoules (they are called bufus) containing 10 ml of clear liquid. In one box for sale 10 of these boufusas, equipped with a lid, which is very convenient for patients of different ages.
• "Sialor Rino". This is also a colorless transparent solution, poured into bufus depending on the concentration of the drug, 1 ml, 2 ml or 10 ml. The difference of the most concentrated drug is also that it can be used as a spray. To do this, the box has an empty glass bottle with a spray nozzle into which a solution from a plastic ampoule can be poured.
• "Sialor Protargol". There is a blister in the package of this medicine, inside of which there is one brown-black round pill. A vial of polyethylene with 10 ml of solvent is attached to it, as well as an empty plastic or glass bottle, the lid of which is equipped with a pipette (such “Protargol” is used as drops) or a spray nozzle with a cap (this medicine is used as a spray). After the solvent is combined with the tablet, a brown liquid is obtained.

In all drugs of the Sialor line, there are different active substances and auxiliary components.

• The basis of "Sialor Aqua" stands sea ​​water. Its amount in one bufus is 5 ml, and the remainder of the preparation is purified water. Other components in the composition of such funds are missing.
• The action of "Sialor Rino" provides oxymetazoline. Its amount in 1 ml of the drug can be 0.1 mg, 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg, so the concentration of the solution, respectively, is 0.01%, 0.025% and 0.05%. In addition to oxymetazoline, the drug includes sodium dihydrogen phosphate, benzalkonium chloride and water. The solution also contains Trilon B, hydrogen phosphate and sodium hydroxide.
• The main component of "Sialor Protargol" presented silver proteinate. This ingredient is presented in a tablet in the amount of 200 mg (after dissolving a 2% solution is obtained) and is supplemented with a polymer called polyvinyl-N-pyrrolidone. As a solvent for the preparation of liquid medicine using ordinary water. Preservatives in such "Sialore" are not contained.

The action of drugs depends on the type of "Sialor" and is due to the active component of the solution.

• Thanks to the treatment of the nasal cavity "Sialor aqua" the natural state of the mucous membrane is maintained and mucus production is normalized. The minerals contained in the solution, chlorides, bicarbonates and other compounds help in the fight against inflammation, thin the mucus, stimulate recovery and have a positive effect on the state of epithelial cells.Such a drug increases the resistance of the nasopharynx to attacks of infectious agents, and also cleans the mucosa from contamination.
• The main ingredient "Sialor Rino" is capable constrict nasal vessels, as it affects alpha-adrenoreceptors (stimulates them). This effect of the solution begins to manifest itself very quickly (literally in a few minutes), and the duration of the vasoconstrictive effect of the drug is up to 12 hours. The use of such "Sialor" eliminates local edema, due to which the remedy restores the possibility of breathing through the nose. In addition, under the action of oxymetazoline, the mouths of sinuses and Eustachian tubes open, which helps in the treatment of sinusitis and otitis or in their prevention.
• The active ingredient "Protargola" is known as an effective antiseptic to help eliminate pathogens from the nasal mucosa. The drug has an antimicrobial effect on streptococci, moraxells and staphylococci, as well as antifungal effects. Due to the binding effect of silver proteinate, the nasopharynx becomes more resistant to attacks of viruses and microbes, which makes it possible to use this Sialor for the prevention of ENT organs infections.

All types of "Sialor" are prescribed for the common cold or for its prevention. Drops "aqua" are especially in demand for daily hygiene of the nasal cavity and for colds, and is also often prescribed for children with adenoids. Means "rino" is usually used for nasal congestion, and also include in the complex treatment of otitis and sinusitis. "Sialor Protargol" is often prescribed for sinus, adenoiditis, rhinopharyngitis, or purulent otitis, as it is effective in bacterial infections.

The use of Sialor Aqua and Protargol products in children is possible from birth. The drug "rino" with the lowest concentration (0.01%) can also be used in infants. It is indicated for the treatment of rhinitis in children under one year old, but must be prescribed by a doctor. A more concentrated solution (0.025%) is used in children 1-6 years old, and "Sialor Rino" with a concentration of 0.05% is allowed from the age of six.

Any type of drug is not used in case of hypersensitivity to its main component or any excipient in the composition. "Sialor Rino" is also not prescribed if the child has atrophic rhinitis. In addition, the reason for abandoning such a drug is angle-closure glaucoma or surgery in the past on the meninges.

When using "Sialor aqua" possible discomfort or allergic reaction, which requires the abolition of the drug. During treatment with the drug "Protargol" is rare, but there are negative symptoms in the form of itching of the skin, redness of the nasal membrane, burning sensation and so on. To prevent them, it is recommended to test for sensitivity before use (lubricate the skin on the elbow and see the reaction).

Burning, stuffiness, sneezing, dryness, and other local reactions can occur under the influence of the active component Sialorino. In some babies, the medicine can also provoke negative general effects, including tachycardia, insomnia, dizziness, itching, and other ailments.

For therapeutic purposes, the scheme of application of such a solution of sea water depends on the age of the child:

• babies up to one year, the drug is dripped from one to three times a day, one or two drops in each nostril;
• In children 1-7 years old, the solution is injected with two drops in each nostril, and the frequency of use is usually 4 times a day;
• “Sialor aqua” also drops 2 drops to patients older than 7 years, but the frequency of nasopharyngeal treatment per day is recommended to be increased up to 6 times.

With the preventive purpose of the drug is used in the same doses, but less often - up to three times a day at the age of seven years and two to four times a day for schoolchildren and teenagers. To clean the nasal cavity of the baby "Sialor aqua" can be applied to the turndi that wipe the nasal passages. To remove dried discharge, the product is dropped several times, wiping excess liquid with a cotton pad or handkerchief.

If it is necessary to wash the baby with a Sialor Aqua nose up to 2 years, then first a few drops of seawater are introduced into each nasal passage, putting the baby on its back. Next, the liquefied mucus and residues are removed with a suction pump.

The drug is applied 2-3 times a day in dosage, which is selected by age:

• if it is a newborn baby, then only 0.01% of the drug can be dripped into it — crumbs of each solution are injected into each nostril;
• For the treatment of an infant between the ages of 1 and 12 months, the same medicine is used in a single dose of 1-2 drops in each of the nasal passages;
• in case of a cold in children 1-6 years old, 0.025% medicine is instilled into each nostril in a dose of 1 or 2 drops;
• if the patient is already 6 years old, for his treatment, a 0.05% drug is shown, which can be either instilled (1-2 drops) or sprinkled (1-2 clicks).

In order to properly make a solution, first pour a solvent into an empty vial, and then throw a pill into it. After closing the bottle, the medicine is shaken and left for 8-10 minutes (during this time the tablet usually dissolves completely).

If “Protargol” is used in the drops, the solution is pipetted and injected into the baby’s nasal cavity with 1-3 drops in each nostril. When applying the spray, you need to enter the spray nozzle inside the nasal passage and press 1-2 times, and then repeat for another nasal passage.

Exceeding the dose of Sialor Aqua or Protargol does not affect the condition of the small patient, and an overdose of the Rino solution threatens with nausea, tachycardia, symptoms of depression of the nervous system and other signs that are dangerous for children's health. For this reason, in case of overdose of such a medicine, you should immediately consult a doctor.

According to information from the manufacturer, Sialor Aqua can be applied without any problems with any other local or general medication. Treatment with Sialor Rino should not be combined with the use of MAO inhibitors, and when used with local anesthetics such medication slows down their absorption, because of which the anesthetic effect lasts longer. "Protargol" can not be used with drugs that contain organic bases or salts of alkaloids.

All Sialor variants are sold without a prescription, but it is advisable to consult a pediatrician before purchasing any of these drugs. The average price of one pack of Aqua is 140 rubles. For 5 bufusov "Sialor Rino" you need to pay about 120 rubles, and one bottle of "Protargola" costs about 250-300 rubles.

Any of the medicines can be stored at home up to +25 degrees before use. In this case, the boupus or vials should lie in a place hidden from the kids.The shelf life of the tablet "Protargol" is 2 years, sealed ampoules of liquid forms of "Sialor" - 3 years.

After opening, Sialor Aqua and Sialor Rino can be stored at room temperature, but only for 14 days.

On the use of drugs line "Sialor" there are many positive reviews. In them, both parents and doctors (including Dr. Komarovsky) call these drugs effective and affordable. Drops “aqua” and “rino”, in the opinion of mothers, have a very convenient form of release, and the main advantages of “Protargola” are the lack of preservatives and safety for babies. The disadvantages of "Sialor" usually include non-durable storage after opening and the risk of side effects.

To replace the "Sialor Aqua" is suitable for any drug, which is also based on sea water. Among the most popular means with such a composition can be called "Marimer", "Aqua Maris, Physiomer, Morenazal and Fluimarin. Such drugs are released in drops, and in the form of a spray. They, like Sialor Aqua, can be used from birth, both for rinsing the nose with a cold, and for hygienic procedures.

If necessary, replace "Sialor" with silver proteinate can be used "Protargol" from other manufacturers. Other antiseptics have a similar effect (for example, "Miramistin"), But such an analogue should be selected together with the doctor, as they have their differences and limitations.

On the preparation of the solution "Sialor", see the following video.