Among kids and adults, the most common ailment is rhinitis. The inflammatory process occurring in the nasal cavity usually signals the development of another, more serious disease. As a symptomatic treatment, many experts recommend using Vibrocil. It is prescribed for children in the complex therapy of respiratory ailments. Let us consider in more detail in what forms the remedy, indications and instructions for use are produced.
Medication description
The appearance of tickling sensations and dryness in the nose indicates the initial stage of the development of rhinitis. Symptoms develop over several days. The immune system begins to react to pathogenic microorganisms that have entered the body, activating the work of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. A large amount of viscous mucus is released, the nature of which changes after a few days. It becomes very difficult to breathe normally through the nose. Children are particularly uncomfortable with this.
Vibrocil will help to cope with the symptoms of the acute phase of rhinitis. Drops for children have a combined composition and effectively eliminate the symptoms of a runny nose. Produces medicine Swisspharmaceutical company Novartis Consumer He alth. Everyone will be able to choose the most convenient form of medication for treatment, because the product is on sale in the form of a spray, drops and gel for nasal use.
The drug "Vibrocil" for children, the price of which is from 230 to 320 rubles (depending on the form of release), can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription.
Issue form
Among adults, the drug in the form of a spray has become very popular. This product is available in 10 ml plastic spray bottles. The solution has a light lavender scent. The bottles, along with the instructions, are placed in cardboard boxes.
For children up to a year, "Vibrocil" in the form of drops is one of the best remedies for a runny nose and nasal congestion. The clear solution is placed in a small dark glass bottle. It has a slightly yellowish tint and a slight odor. With the pipette cap, it is easy to measure the required number of drops. One vial contains 15 ml of liquid medicine.
Nasal gel has the appearance of a homogeneous, almost colorless mass with a lavender smell. The gel is packaged in small aluminum tubes of 12 g.
Composition
Combined remedy for the treatment of rhinitis (in any form of release) consists of two active components, each of which performs its task and eliminates the symptoms of the inflammatory process. In this case, the substances perfectly interact with each other and enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of each other. One of the componentsis phenylephrine. It is a vasoconstrictor that belongs to the category of sympathomimetics. The vasoconstrictive effect is observed only at the local level.
Dimetindene is the second active component of the drug for the treatment of the common cold in adults and children ("Vibrocil"). It is a histamine H1 receptor blocker with antiallergic properties.
Regardless of the form of release, the concentration of active substances is the same. 1 ml of the drug contains 2.5 mg of the vasoconstrictor phenylephrine and 0.25 mg of dimethindene.
As auxiliary components, a solution of benzalkonium chloride (50%), sorbitol, citric acid monohydrate, lavender oil, hypromellose, sodium hydrogen phosphate, water.
Mechanism of action
Drops for children "Vibrocil" due to the presence of phenylephrine in the composition have a powerful vasoconstrictor effect. The drug has an effective effect on the mucous membrane, eliminating swelling and restoring normal breathing through the nose. The swelling of the mucous surface of the paranasal sinuses and ducts is also significantly reduced. The tool allows you to reduce the amount of purulent-serous secretion.
The action of the nasal remedy lasts for 4-8 hours. You should know that phenylephrine is a direct alpha antagonist, which means that it can cause an increase in blood pressure.
The activity of dimethindene is less pronounced. This low-toxic antihistamine has a synthetic origin, but it is completely safe even for the smallest children. Componenthelps to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of allergic rhinitis: burning and itching in the nasal cavity, frequent sneezing. The component copes with its task at any stage of the disease.
Indications for appointment
The use of "Vibrocil" for children will be relevant in the following cases:
- with vasomotor rhinitis;
- for chronic and acute sinusitis;
- for polysinusitis;
- with ethmoiditis;
- for allergic rhinitis;
- with sinusitis;
- with rhinitis on the background of a cold;
- at the front.
As an auxiliary drug "Vibrocil" is used in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the tissues of the auditory tube, tympanic cavity.
Pediatric Use
"Vibrocil" (drops in the nose) for children is used when it is necessary to stop the symptoms of the inflammatory process in the nasal cavity. The drug in such cases is very effective and is able to eliminate rhinitis of both infectious and allergic origin. Children can prescribe a combination drug for the common cold in case of acute respiratory diseases, otitis media, sinusitis, seasonal rhinitis.
How to use
Before using the drug with a vasoconstrictive action, it is necessary to first clean the nasal passages from purulent-serous secretions. This can be done by rinsing with a solution based on sea or ordinary s alt.
The instruction allows the use of "Vibrocil" for children up to a year in the form of drops. Such a formThe medication is quite convenient to use and completely safe (babies are not allowed to prescribe sprays). The frequency of application of drops will depend entirely on the severity of the condition and the age of the baby. At the same time, it should be remembered that doctors recommend using vasoconstrictors only in the most extreme cases.
Drop dosage
Children "Vibrocil" are recommended to instill 1 drop in each nasal passage. It is necessary to carry out manipulation when the child is in a calm state. The baby should be laid on his back. Turning your head slightly to the right, you need to drip the remedy into the left nostril and hold it for a few seconds. The procedure is repeated for the right nostril. You can bury the nose of the baby with Vibrocil no more than four times a day.
For children from 1 to 3 years old, the dosage is increased to 2 drops per nostril. From the age of six, you can instill 3-4 drops of a vasoconstrictor into the baby's nose. It is imperative to observe the interval between procedures and use the drug no more than every 6 hours.
How to use the spray?
In the form of a spray "Vibrocil" children are prescribed only from the age of six. This form of the drug has its advantages, and above all it concerns the uniform distribution of the active ingredients and the solution itself in the nasal cavity. Unlike drops, the medicine does not run down the back of the throat.
This form shows two injections of a vasoconstrictor drug into each nasal passage. Whereininsert the tip of the vial into the nostril as deep as possible and keep it in an upright position. Manipulation is repeated up to four times a day.
Gel "Vibrocil": application features
In the form of a gel, the drug for the common cold "Vibrocil" can be prescribed to children from the age of six. It helps eliminate severe dryness in the nose and restores the possibility of normal nasal breathing.
A small amount of the drug applied to the little finger is treated with the mucous membrane of each nostril. The procedure is repeated every 6 hours for 5-7 days. Longer use of the drug can cause the development of drug-induced rhinitis, thinning of the walls of blood vessels in the nasal cavity, tachyphylaxis.
Contraindications, side effects
It is forbidden to instill "Vibrocil" into the nose of a child with atrophic rhinitis, hypersensitivity to phenylephrine, dimethindene or excipients. Do not prescribe medication to patients with a history of angle-closure glaucoma. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, beta-blockers and tricyclic antidepressants do not interact well with the active components of vasoconstrictor drops, so their simultaneous use should be avoided.
With caution, Vibrocil is prescribed to patients with arrhythmia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, hyperthyroidism, prostate adenoma, increased intraocular pressure.
Medicine for the treatment of the common cold, according to reviews, is well tolerated by all patients. Very rarely there are complaints about the appearanceburning and itching in the nasal cavity after using Vibrocil. In case of an overdose of active substances, symptoms such as dizziness, pallor of the skin, increased blood pressure, and increased heart rate may develop.
What to replace?
Analogues of "Vibrocil" for children should be selected only by a specialist who takes into account the age of the baby, the severity of the symptoms, and the existing contraindications. There are no substitutes containing the same combination of active substances.
The following drugs produce a similar therapeutic effect:
- Rinofluimucil.
- Nazik.
- Xilen.
- Otrivin.
- Adrianol.
- "Derinat".
- Nazol Baby.
For the youngest patients, cold drops should be chosen.
Reviews
"Vibrocil" has established itself as a fairly effective drug that helps to quickly eliminate nasal congestion in colds and allergies. A significant advantage is that in the form of drops, the remedy is suitable for the treatment of infants. The drops act very gently, do not irritate the delicate nasal mucosa and safely stop unpleasant symptoms, allowing the child to breathe freely through the nose.
