The drug "Phenylephrine hydrochloride" belongs to the drugs of the group of adrenomimetics, has a vasoconstrictive effect. The closest analogue is Mezaton.
Description
Phenylephrine is an active ingredient in many drugs. The agent stimulates the adrenoreceptors of the vessels, which are located in the sinuses of the nasal mucosa, while the local blood circulation is not disturbed. Due to the vasoconstrictor action, blood outflow occurs, swelling of the mucous membranes, paranasal sinuses and the Eustachian tube decreases. As a result of exposure to the drug "Phenylephrine hydrochloride", nasal breathing disturbed by influenza, allergies or colds is restored. The decongestant effect lasts for six hours and begins three minutes after instillation. Glycine, which is part of the drugsoftens the effect of the drug, protects the nasal mucosa from excessive drying. In addition, the drug is used in ophthalmology. The medicine is produced in the form of nasal and eye drops.
Indications for use
The medicine "Phenylephrine hydrochloride" is prescribed for acute rhinitis provoked by a cold, allergic reactions, influenza, respiratory viral infections, sinusitis (ethmoiditis, frontal sinusitis, sinusitis).
The drug is used for the additional treatment of acute otitis media. Drops are used during preparatory diagnostic procedures in the nose area, before performing a surgical intervention. In ophthalmology, the drug is administered to rapidly expand the pupil during surgery, to prevent the development of uveitis, destruction during adhesion.
Instructions
Medication "Phenylephrine" (drops in the nose) is administered to children under two years old in the amount of two units per turn. The procedure is performed no more than once every six hours. Up to 6 years, the drug is instilled in the amount of three drops. For older children, it is preferable to use more concentrated solutions of analogues of the drug "Phenylephrine hydrochloride". The duration of treatment is three days, if necessary, can be increased to ten days. Eye drops are prescribed to adult patients in the amount of one unit in one or both conjunctiva once a day. Apply within five days.
Side effects
Phenylephrine hydrochloride nose drops can provokesuch negative reactions as dizziness, increased pressure, heart rhythm disturbance, tingling in the nose, hot flashes, burning. Eye drops can cause temporary visual impairment, redness, conjunctival hyperemia. Prolonged use leads to blockage of the tear duct, keratinization of the conjunctiva.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to use the drug "Phenylephrine hydrochloride" with individual sensitivity, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, thyroid diseases. Do not administer the drug for vascular aneurysm, dry rhinitis, angle-closure glaucoma. Do not use the product during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
