Coughing, rhinitis and pain in the head are common accompaniments of colds. As soon as these symptoms begin to manifest themselves, the sick person must take measures for a speedy recovery.
When choosing a remedy for the treatment of colds, it is best to give preference to those whose use harms the body as little as possible. Such medications include Sinupret.
Characteristics of the drug
Sinupret can be called a medicine related to homeopathy. It is intended to obtain a therapeutic effect in both adults and young patients. This herbal medicine can be used in the treatment of sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, as well as tracheitis, laryngitis and other ailments. Inhalations with Sinupret have a healing effect on the patient’s body.
The package insert for the medicine states that sinupret should be given to patients suffering from sinusitis. Medical professionals prescribe it for both otitis media and inflammation of the adenoids.
This medication is characterized by a complex effect not only in the nasal cavity, but also in the respiratory tract. This is an effective remedy that has expectorant and thinning properties, helping with coughing.
Components of the drug
The active ingredients of sinupret include:
- Gentian root system. It increases the resistance of the immune system, strengthens it, and relieves inflammation.
- Primrose inflorescences. They are characterized by an expectorant and calming effect.
- Sorrel. It reduces inflammation, has a healing effect, and heals the pharynx.
- Elderberry flowers. They are an antibacterial and diaphoretic ingredient.
- Verbena. Provides easier breathing through the nose and reduces coughing.
The unique composition of the medication ensures a gentle effect on the body and promotes gentle removal of accumulated fluid with mucus and pus. Such a healing cocktail of extracts that make up this medicine increases the resistance of the immune system to a variety of viral and bacterial pathogens and increases lymphocyte activity.
It should be noted that the natural components from which the medicine is made give it universal status. Allergic reactions to the components of the drug occur very rarely. For this reason, people who suffer from allergies to many medications for colds and flu can safely resort to using Sinupret.
The medicine is available in the form of drops, in tablet form. There is also syrup for very little ones.
Sinupret for inhalation in a nebulizer for children, instructions
There is a joke: if you don’t treat a runny nose, it will go away in 7 days, and if you treat it, it will go away in a week. Jokes aside, but if a runny nose prevents you from breathing, thick green mucus is released from the nose, which allows bacteria to multiply, then, of course, it is necessary to treat. If you leave everything as it is, then complications may develop, because with a stuffy nose, a person begins to breathe through the mouth and the air does not pass through the warming nasal passages, because of this, the throat begins to hurt, and then a cough appears. Or sinusitis may develop: inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. Then you will have to undergo more serious and lengthy treatment.
Jokes aside, but if a runny nose prevents you from breathing, thick green mucus is released from the nose, which allows bacteria to multiply, then, of course, it is necessary to treat.
Characteristics of the drug
Sinupret is a homeopathic medicine. It contains only natural ingredients. These include: gentiana, sorrel, primrose, elderberry verbena. Thanks to the mild effect of the medicinal composition, purulent rejection and other contaminants disappear from the mucous membranes.
Efficiency of inhalation measures
Therapy through inhalation manipulations with sinupret is often recommended by specialists for sinusitis, but they can be effective for a runny nose, including prolonged ones.
Sinupret for inhalation relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, making breathing easier. It cleanses the maxillary sinuses from purulent accumulations, removes phlegm that accumulates in the bronchi and trachea, destroys pathogenic microorganisms, and stimulates the immune system. The patient's condition improves quite quickly if he strictly follows all the doctor's instructions.
The drug has a significant advantage over synthetic medications, since it does not contribute to the body’s addiction. Its components in rare cases provoke individual intolerance and side effects.
Sinupret for inhalation
Any cold is necessarily accompanied by severe nasal congestion, sore throat and cough. Many people with respiratory diseases begin to be thoughtlessly treated with various medications. And if the main symptoms of a cold begin to subside after about four days, then the liver and kidney cells will continue to recover from such an abundance of medications for a long time. In this case, doctors recommend using a minimum amount of medications. For example, Sinupret for inhalation with a nebulizer will help not only relieve nasal congestion, but also reduce pain in the throat .
This homeopathic remedy shows high effectiveness in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the sinuses.
Side effects
During inhalation of Sinupret there is a risk of developing a number of side effects. Along with the therapeutic effect, the following phenomena may be observed:
- Dyspeptic (decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort).
- Respiratory (sore throat and cough, dry mucous membrane, shortness of breath).
- Neuropsychiatric (dizziness, headaches, mood swings, convulsions).
List of indications
This medication is an effective natural medicine that has undergone a number of clinical trials. It is prescribed to patients with inflammatory processes occurring on the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx and accompanied by the release of a wet secretion of a thick consistency with:
- various types of sinusitis,
- dry and wet cough,
- rhinorrhea of all types,
- sinusitis, including at the acute stage.
Treatment with Sinupret is also possible in the form of inhalation procedures. They are also prescribed by specialists for the treatment of colds and sore throats. Similar procedures are effective for ARVI, ethmoiditis, tracheobronchitis with complicated expectoration of sputum, as well as the presence of bronchitis (obstructive and aggravated chronic), bronchial asthma.
List of contraindications with adverse reactions
There are cases when steam manipulations using Sinupret are contraindicated. A number of contraindications include the following conditions:
- traumatic brain injuries (occurring less than six months ago),
- established liver problems that occur in a chronic form and in moments of exacerbation,
- hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug,
- presence of diabetes mellitus,
- epileptic seizures,
- alcoholism (even when being treated for addiction),
- increased body temperature,
- two year old child.
Despite the fact that the medication is a hypoallergenic drug, it is still capable of causing an allergic reaction due to the multicomponent composition. In cases where, during an inhalation session, the patient experiences a feeling of shortness of breath, the skin turns red, a rash appears with a burning sensation and itching, nausea, heartburn and pain in the abdomen, then this is a reason to stop the procedure.
In this situation, you should seek medical help as soon as possible. The most severe side effect from Sinupret is Quincke's edema.
Exceeding the dose
Failure to follow the rules for carrying out the inhalation procedure and preparing the mixture for the solution can result in an overdose of the drug. In this case, vomiting may begin, a feeling of dizziness with heartburn may appear.
The basis of children's inhalations
For children, treatment with this drug is especially important. It is very important to start therapy in the early stages of the disease, so that later it does not develop into unpleasant sinusitis or something even more serious.
The rules of inhalation for children are simple:
- the solution is prepared only using saline solution. Distilled water is prohibited, since its use in a nebulizer can cause coughing attacks.
- Never put pure medicine into the reservoir.
- If during inhalation the child begins to become covered in spots, choke, or itch, immediately stop the procedure and call a doctor.
- The prepared solution cannot be stored.
No matter how much good is said about Sinupret as a drug against sinusitis and rhinitis, it is important to remember that this is a medicine. Only a doctor can prescribe medicine.
In most cases, the effect occurs on the 6-7th day of treatment, but if there is no improvement, most likely the drug needs to be changed - it is not suitable for you.
Inhalation sessions
The use of Sinupret for the treatment of nasal congestion, cough or sore throat is available to everyone. Currently, inhalation procedures with the addition of this medicine have become popular.
It is permissible to perform inhalation manipulation:
- With the help of steam. This manipulation is carried out using boiling water and a blanket.
- With an inhaler or nebulizer.
Everyone knows the technique of steam manipulation. To do this, you need to boil water. Then the active component is diluted with it. Having received the medicinal solution, they cover their heads with a blanket and begin to breathe in vapors.
This is a budget manipulation. It's quite tiring. In addition, inhalation of medicinal vapors often leads to irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes. After the session, it is recommended to use a gauze bandage so that the healing air lingers in the lungs and bronchi for a long time.
With nebulizer
Inhalation manipulations carried out using a nebulizer (such as, for example, omron) have gained popularity not so long ago. The instructions describing the features of using this device are simple.
To carry out the manipulation, the substance (mixture) is poured into a special device, where a compressor transforms it into a spray, which the sick person inhales using a special mask. This ensures that the healing spray enters the respiratory tract. In this case, the patient does not feel discomfort.
Determining the dosage of the medicine
For use in a nebulizer, Sinupret is taken in drop form. It is first diluted in hot water. It is advisable to use saline solution.
The composition containing sinupret and used in the inhaler is prepared in compliance with the following proportions:
- For an adult patient (starting from the age of sixteen), the ratio of the drug and saline solution is taken 1:1. This means that both components are mixed in equal proportions.
- For a child from six to sixteen years of age, the medicine is diluted with saline solution in a ratio of 1:2. Take one part of the medicine and two parts of sodium chloride.
- For a child under six years of age, Sinupret is diluted with liquid in a ratio of 1:3. For one part of the medicine, take three parts of sodium chloride.
The dose recommended by doctors for one inhalation procedure for an adult is no more than 4 milligrams of Sinupret solution. Such therapeutic manipulation should be carried out no more than three times during the day.
Correct steam procedure
On the eve of the session, thorough cleaning of the nasal passages and the use of nasal drops that have a vasoconstrictor effect are required. In order for the manipulation to give the desired effect, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- Inhalation manipulation is done an hour and a half after eating.
- After the manipulation, you should remain silent for an hour, do not eat, and do not leave the room. After the last one (at night), you should immediately go to bed.
- During the inhalation procedure, those suffering from rhinitis are recommended to inhale medicinal vapors through the nose. This should be done measuredly and calmly, after putting on a special mask.
- For a sore throat, mouth breathing is recommended.
- Those suffering from bronchitis are required to take a deep breath during the session. Breathing should be calm and even, carried out through the mouth. It is advisable to use a special mouthpiece.
- To prepare the medicinal composition of Sinupret, you need to take a saline solution with a concentration of 0.9%.
- Do not use undiluted medication for inhalation.
- The Sinupret solution can be stored in a refrigerator for no more than one day.
- Carrying out an inhalation session with a nebulizer at an elevated body temperature is permissible only if it is approved by the attending physician.
What are nebulizers and how are they used?
Many doctors recommend inhalations with Sinupret .
These procedures are recommended for both children and adults; they quickly relieve swelling, and in mild cases of the disease they can replace taking pills. As a rule, inhalations are carried out at home using a special device - a nebulizer. A nebulizer is a special device for inhaling medications to treat coughs and inflammation of the respiratory tract. It appeared on the market relatively recently and has already become popular among doctors and patients.
Nebulizers have replaced pots and kettles with hot steam, the use of which for inhalation is often dangerous and fraught with burns. The principle of operation of the device is such that the medicine is converted into an aerosol and delivered to remote areas of the body (bronchial tubes, paranasal sinuses), where they produce a therapeutic effect.
There are nebulizers from different manufacturers, different shapes and sizes on the market. For children, they come in the form of toys (for example, a train that can ride and lights up on it). The main thing is that the child is not afraid and is treated while playing. For children, it is preferable to use a compressor nebulizer, in which an aerosol with particles of the required size is obtained from the medicine.
The basic rules when using a nebulizer for inhalation for children are:
- Mandatory prescription of the drug or solution composition by a doctor,
- Dilute the drug with saline, i.e. using the drug in its pure form is prohibited,
- Do not use distilled water, as coughing may occur.
How to use Sinupret for inhalation
If Sinupret is used for inhalation, then the drops are in any case diluted with saline solution . The fact is that the drug is not produced in a special form for inhalation. For children, Sinupret is prescribed:
- from two years at a concentration of 1:3,
- from 6 to 16 years old in a ratio of 1:2,
- over 16 years old and adults in a 1:1 ratio,
where 1 ml of drops is diluted with 3 ml, 2 ml or 1 ml of saline solution. For 1 inhalation, 3-4 ml of the resulting solution is used, they are carried out 3 times a day for 10 minutes. You should breathe through your nose, clearing it before the procedure. During inhalation, the mucus may turn yellow-brown. This side effect goes away after treatment ends.
A course of treatment
Steam procedures using sinupret can be done no more than three times a day. The duration of the first session should not exceed five minutes. Afterwards it can be extended to eight minutes.
The course of therapy is determined by the complexity and form of the disease. The minimum is five days, and the maximum is ten. If after seven days of inhalation therapy there is no improvement, the doctor cancels it and prescribes another medication.
Sinupret is applicable for the treatment of adults and children. However, therapy for certain categories of the population has its own characteristics.
During pregnancy
The use of sinupret by women during pregnancy and young nursing mothers is not permissible without prior consultation with a doctor. Only he can prescribe this medication to this category of citizens. The description of Sinupret does not contain a categorical prohibition for use in such cases, but pregnant and nursing mothers cannot use it at their own discretion.
Child therapy
Doctors are categorically against treating children under two years of age with Sinupret using a nebulizer. A small patient will not be able to inform mom and dad about changes in his well-being during the procedure, which means that his parents will not stop her in time if necessary.
Oral drops are also not recommended for children of this age group due to the fact that they contain alcohol.
Children under six years of age are not allowed to take Sinupret in tablet form, since there is insufficient clinical data on the use of the drug for this age category.
In extremely rare cases, infants may be prescribed the drug in the form of a syrup. It is prescribed exclusively by pediatricians.
How to use the drug for inhalation
The drug in question is most often used for inhalation - particles of its active substances fall directly onto the diseased/inflamed mucosa, which causes a rapid therapeutic effect. Inhalation procedures can be carried out in two ways:
- using hot water, a vessel and a towel;
- using a nebulizer.
The first method is well known to everyone: heat the water, pour it into a basin/bowl, add the medicine and inhale the vapors, covered with a towel. In principle, it is quite effective and cheap, but during the procedure with Sinupret vapor, the mucous membrane of the eyes (even if they are closed) dries out greatly, so in patients they are always red and watery profusely.
Inhalations with a nebulizer have gained popularity recently; many are confused by the high cost of the equipment, but given that a nebulizer is purchased once and for almost a lifetime, it is worth thinking about purchasing. Using a nebulizer is quite simple - Sinupret solution is poured into a special compartment, then the device is turned on - the solution is sprayed in the form of a spray, and the patient inhales it through a special mask-tube.
Dispensing the drug
The use of Sinupret is highly undesirable without a doctor's prescription. However, this medication is an over-the-counter drug. It can be freely purchased at any pharmacy. However, experts do not recommend resorting to self-medication. Only a doctor can correctly determine the dosage and the required course of treatment.
