In the fight against diseases of the upper respiratory tract, it is recommended to use the nasal spray (not drops) "Isofra". Reviews of pharmacists confirm that this drug is available as a spray in a 15-ml spray bottle.
It's just that the appearance of the drug resembles transparent drops, and many adults bury it in themselves and children in a horizontal position, which can cause side effects (decreased immunity, the formation of a fungal infection, allergic reactions).
Brief description of the drug
Spray "Isofra" (review of experts indicates this) can not be used without a doctor's prescription. This is due to the fact that it belongs to the group of aminoglycosides and is a strong antibiotic.
The main component of the composition of this remedy is framycetin sulfate. The excipients include sodium chloride and citrate, purified water, methylparaben, citric acid.
This topical antibiotic is actively used in otolaryngology. By the way, many patients take Isofra spray for sinusitis. Reviews of doctors say that at firstyou need to identify the nature of the disease.
The fact is that this drug copes only with bacteria that cause the development of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract. If the nature of sinusitis is different, then this spray will only harm the body. For example, it can cause allergic reactions. By the way, the instructions indicate that the product should not be used to wash the sinuses.
Dosage, indications, contraindications for Isofra spray treatment
Review of experts indicates that due to individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to the main substance of the drug (framycetin), you should not start treatment with this medication. In addition, if there are adverse reactions to any drug from this group of aminoglycosides, then also tell your doctor about it.
In addition, the remedy is not prescribed for pregnant women and during breastfeeding. The manufacturer does not provide information about any contraindications while taking other medicines.
In other cases, nasal spray is recommended for rhinitis, sinusitis and nasopharyngitis. Antibiotic treatment is carried out for no more than a week according to the following scheme.
- Adults no more than 6 times a day, inject once into each nasal passage.
- Children no more than 3 times a day, spray 1 time into each sinus.
Please note that the medicine is injected in an upright position after clearing the nose of mucus. The final treatment regimen is prescribed only by a doctor who takes into account the naturediseases and age of the patient.
Why do most patients consider Isofra antibiotic useless?
Review of many adults and parents speaks of the uselessness of the drug. But when analyzing the situation, you can find errors when applying the spray.
- The drug is used as drops in a horizontal position. As a result, the liquid flows into the larynx and does not linger in the nasal passages. That is why it is recommended to spray the medicine evenly with a nebulizer.
- The drug is used without a doctor's prescription. When the first snot or nasal congestion appears, patients begin to be treated with this antibiotic, not giving the body the opportunity to cope with the infection on its own.
- Spray is used for diseases that are not listed in the instructions. Many Russians prefer to be treated on the advice of friends and acquaintances. If one doctor prescribed a spray in the treatment of adenoids or sinusitis, then another may have a different nature of the disease, and this drug will not help.
- Used for more than 10 days the medicine "Isofra". The review of experts suggests that the spray cannot be used for more than 7 days, since the antibiotic negatively affects the body.
Please note that the antibiotic damages the nasal mucosa and prevents the body from coping with the disease on its own. Doctors prescribe this drug in combination with other drugs. In addition, the improvement from the spray should come in 3-5 days, if the state of he alth worsens, then, perhaps, infections of a non-bacterial nature, and the effectantibiotic is ineffective.
