Colloidal silver: instructions and description

Drops with silver in the nose for children from a runny nose: name

A third of patients who come to ENT complain of diseases of the paranasal sinuses and nose. After all, even simple congestion and a runny nose can significantly complicate a person’s life. The respiratory organs have many functions - humidifying, warming and purifying incoming air. Also, thanks to the nose, you can smell different smells.

But when an infection or virus enters the nose, all these functions are disrupted. Children especially often suffer from rhinitis and sinusitis, since their immune system is not yet fully formed. When nasal congestion occurs and snot appears, patients are prescribed various sprays and drops. But which ones are really effective and how to use them?

Types of nasal drops

According to statistics, 90% of people suffer from respiratory diseases at least once a year. Therefore, there are many types of drugs used to treat runny nose. The most common are vasoconstrictors. They are used for any type of rhinitis, since they do not cure, but only temporarily remove the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

Also, for a runny nose, moisturizers can be used to support the normal functioning of the mucous membrane.

Such drugs do not have a significant therapeutic effect, but they are much more effective than vasoconstrictor drops.

Even for a runny nose, hormonal medications are used to eliminate almost all symptoms, from swelling to purulent discharge. However, this group of medications also does not treat rhinitis.

The next group of nasal medications are medications containing natural ingredients. They soften and moisturize the nasal mucosa, but do not have a significant clinical effect. Other types of nasal products include the following drops:

• antihistamines – prevent the development of an allergic reaction;
• oil – moisturize dry mucous membranes;
• antiviral – destroy viruses;
• immunostimulating – activate the immune system, which begins to produce substances that prevent the spread of infection;
• homeopathic - these remedies are not classified as medications, but they are in demand among parents in the treatment of children's runny nose.

There are also nasal drops based on antiseptics and antibiotics. They are used to destroy pathogens that interfere with the functioning of the respiratory organs. These types of drugs include nasal drops based on silver. But what are these drugs, how are they effective and how to use them?

Silver-based drops: their names and characteristics

The therapeutic effect of products containing tiny particles of silver is based on the fact that they have a powerful antimicrobial effect. Such drugs destroy pathogenic microflora and suppress viral infections. Silver can precipitate proteins, forming a thin film on the affected mucous membranes, accelerating regeneration and preventing irritation.

Often prescribed nasal drops with silver ions for a runny nose are:

• Protargol;
• Sialor;
• Collargol;
• Argolife.

Protargol is a drug consisting of proteins containing silver ions. Due to the short shelf life (14 days), the product is made to order from powder in pharmacies that prepare medicines. The advantages of the drug are that it does not cause addiction and dysbiotic disorders. The drug is used in the treatment of complicated rhinitis of various etiologies - purulent runny nose, frontal sinusitis, sinusitis, etc.

Attention! The active ingredients of Protargol can provoke allergies and cause intoxication, so the solution should be used only for medical purposes. Particular attention for pregnant women.

The medicine is allowed to be used at any age. But black nasal drops for children and adults may differ in the concentration of active ingredients:

• 1% solution – up to 1 year;
• 2% solution – 3-5 years;
• 3% solution - for children over 5 years old and adults.

Before using an aqueous solution of protargol, it is necessary to rinse the nasal cavity. Up to 5 drops can be instilled into each nasal passage at a time. The procedure is carried out twice a day, morning and evening. The therapeutic effect will be noticeable within 2-4 days from the start of therapy. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.

Protargol is not used during pregnancy, allergies to the active ingredients of the drug and during lactation.

With uncontrolled use of the drug, allergic manifestations often occur.

This condition is accompanied by rashes, tearing, itchy skin, dry mucous membranes, dizziness and fatigue.

Therefore, the dosage, time and duration of use should be determined by a doctor.

Another name for Protargol is Sialor, which is also often prescribed for the treatment of rhinitis in children and adults. One tablet from which the solution will be prepared contains 200 mg of silver proteinate and polyvinyl-N-pyrrolidone. The medicine has a strong antiseptic, astringent and protective effect. The drug is active against fungi, staphylococci and streptococci. It prevents pathogens from entering the body by forming a protective film in the nose.

To prepare a two percent solution, 1 tablet of Sialor is dissolved in 10 ml of the solvent supplied with the drug. Medicine preparation process:

• the solvent is poured into the bottle;
• 200 mg of Sialor is added to the container;
• Shake the bottle for about 10 minutes until the tablet is completely dissolved.

The resulting solution has a dark brown color and a characteristic odor. Before using it, you need to rinse your nose with saline solution or herbal decoction, this rule especially applies to children. The medicine is instilled three times a day, 1-3 drops into each nostril. Duration of therapy is from 5 to 7 days.

Attention! According to doctors and most parents, Protargol and Sialor are the best nasal drops for children with silver.

Contraindications for the use of Sialor are the same as for the use of Protargol. Possible adverse reactions are burning and itching. It is worth remembering that silver accumulates in the body, and when it penetrates the intestines, it is quickly absorbed into the blood, settling on various organs and systems. With argyrosis, neurological disorders occur, digestion is disrupted and kidney damage occurs.

You can also use Collargol for a runny nose. The pure form of the medicine contains silver (70%) and albumin (30%), which connects metal molecules and maintains them in a state of activity.

The drug has a therapeutic effect similar to the therapeutic effect of Protargol and Sialor.

Before use, Collargol, as in other cases, is diluted with water.

A solution (1-2%) is instilled into the nose for adenoiditis, purulent rhinitis, and runny nose in children and adults. For such diseases, the drug will be especially effective, as it relieves inflammation and has a long-lasting antimicrobial effect.

Argolife, a silver-based solution, is also used to treat a runny nose. The product is available in a dark bottle with a volume of 10 ml, which contains a solution of colloidal silver (0.05%).

The disadvantage of the drug is its insignificant therapeutic effect, which is due to its low concentration. But on the other hand, this is a plus, allowing the drug to be used to treat infants without worrying about the development of side effects.

Silver-based preparations are quite effective. However, since their active substance can cause allergic reactions and accumulate in the body, solutions are used only for advanced forms of rhinitis, accompanied by purulent and green discharge.

In addition, before instilling silver-containing medications into the nose, especially when treating children, you should consult a doctor.

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External use of silver

Externally, colloidal silver is used for treating the skin, mucous membranes, wetting tampons, moisturizing bandages, douching, and inhalations as follows:

• Rinse the nasopharynx, undiluted nasal drops (2-3 drops in each nostril, take up to 2 weeks);
• Treatment of wounds, ulcers, dermatitis, pustules on the skin, fungal infections is carried out pointwise in undiluted form, large surfaces and dressings are impregnated with a solution of Colloidal Silver, diluted 10 times;
• Drops in the eyes: 1-2 drops 3-4 times a day until signs of inflammation subside. Colloidal silver NSP for instillation into the eyes can be used undiluted; for washing the eyelids, colloidal silver is diluted with water 10 times;
• Douching for gynecological diseases, microenemas for prostatitis. Colloidal silver NSP for syringes is diluted with water 10 times;
• Inhalations for bronchopulmonary infections. Colloidal silver NSP for inhalation is diluted with water 10 times or more.

Daily dosage of Colloidal Silver Forte NSP for oral administration:

– for children 3-5 years old – 5 ml. (1 tsp)

– for children 6-8 years old – 5-10 ml. (1-2 tsp)

– for children 9-12 years old – 10 ml. (2 tsp)

– for children over 12 years old – 10-15 ml. (2-3 tsp)

Take between meals. Can be diluted with water, juice.

Before use in children under 12 years of age, it is mandatory to consult a pediatrician.

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Nasal drops with colloidal silver

Pathologies of the paranasal sinuses are a common ailment. A runny nose, partial or complete nasal congestion, accompanying the inflammatory process, significantly worsens the quality of human life and brings significant discomfort. The patient loses the ability to touch, as well as the ability to breathe normally through the nose.

Sinusitis with rhinitis are diseases that most often affect children, since the immune system of this organ is not yet fully formed. For the treatment of these ailments, nasal drops with silver are recommended. Nasal liquids made on the basis of this chemical element are recommended for use when the disease becomes chronic.

The advantage of these medications lies in the following positions:

• obtaining the desired effect and long-term remission;
• fast action;
• excellent antiseptic effect.

Types of nasal medications

This category of medications includes:

• Protargol;
• Sialor;
• Collargol.

The basis for the therapeutic effect of Protargol and its analogues is provided by the presence of silver ions in the medicine, which have antibacterial properties. Particles of this element suppress fungal microflora and any type of viral infection.

Silver drops prescribed by the doctor actively precipitate proteins, forming a protective film on the inflamed mucous membrane. Such a reaction protects it from irritation and accelerates the recovery of affected cells.

Medicines for sinus congestion and runny nose are divided according to the mechanism of influence into the following categories:

• vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory drugs;
• preparations for moisturizing the nasal mucosa and antihistamines;
• antibacterial and antiviral agents;
• agents with a thinning effect and hormonal drugs;
• herbal remedies with a wound healing effect.

The form of release of medicines is sprays and drops. The first type is used for spraying in the nose, the second - for instillation into inflamed sinuses. Drops with colloidal silver have a wide therapeutic spectrum of action, which makes them different from simple, highly targeted drugs.

The special environment obtained as a result of the introduction of the solution creates negative conditions for the development of pathogenic microbes. Harmful microflora is much more sensitive to the effects of colloidal silver when compared with healthy cells.

Names of drops and their characteristics

The most popular silver-based nasal drops should be described in more detail in order to study their characteristics, instructions for use, available contraindications, and possible side effects of medications.

Protargol

This drug has the advantage that the medicine does not cause addiction or all kinds of dysbiotic disorders. Drops are used to treat complicated rhinitis of various origins. These drops are also used to treat:

• sinusitis;
• purulent runny nose;
• frontitis.

Attention! The active ingredients of this drug can provoke an allergic reaction and also cause intoxication.

Caution is required when using the product for treating children and pregnant women. The colloidal solution must be used according to the following scheme:

• 3% solution - recommended for adults, as well as children over 5 years old;
• 2% solution - prescribed to children aged 3–5 years;
• 1% solution – suitable for infants.

Before using the drops, it is necessary to organize a nasal rinse. No more than 5 drops should be instilled into each nostril. The manipulation must be performed in the morning and evening. The result comes 2-4 days after the start of health activities. The duration of such procedures is determined only by a specialist.

The use of Protargol can cause side effects such as itching or burning. Silver can accumulate in the body. When ions penetrate the intestines, they are quickly absorbed into the blood, then settle on organs and systems. These violations can provoke:

• malfunction of the digestive organs;
• neurological disorders;
• kidney damage.

Sialor

Sialor drops are recommended for use for the prevention of pathologies and as an adjuvant for pathological reactions. The medicine acts as an astringent as well as an antiseptic. The medication suppresses growth:

• streptococci;
• all kinds of fungi;
• staphylococci.

Drops with silver in the nose for children of the Sialor brand differ from the analogue for adults in the dosage, as well as the concentration of the active ingredient:

• For children under 5 years of age, a 1% solution is recommended;
• Schoolchildren should be prescribed a 2% solution.

The duration of the therapeutic course is determined only by the pediatrician - within 5–7 days. The recipe for preparing a 2% solution is as follows:

• pour solvent into an empty container;
• add a tablet to it;
• Shake the container until the drug dissolves.

Inject 1-3 drops into the nose or carry out one injection of the composition 3 times a day.

Contraindications for such therapy are as follows:

• taking medications with alkaloid salts;
• pregnancy;
• allergic reaction;
• lactation period.

Argolife

This is a nasal antiseptic drug, the formula of which contains silver. Pediatricians do not classify similar drops with colloidal silver in the nose as medications. This is a hygienic product, but it also has, like other analogues, a disinfecting and antimicrobial effect.

The product contains a small amount of silver ions, so these drops with colloidal silver for the nose are a safe product. Agrolife is used in 2 forms:

• concentrated solution;
• undiluted product.

The children's version of the medicine is allowed to be instilled undiluted into a child, 2 drops three times a day into each nostril. For colds, this remedy is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1, then 2 drops are dripped into the nose, repeating the procedure several times a day. The course must be continued until complete recovery.

To enhance the effect, it is advisable to insert cotton swabs, which are treated with a silver composition, into the nasal passages. The procedure takes 20–30 minutes. Carry out treatment for 7 days in a row.

Contraindications for using Agrolife include:

• increased sensitivity;
• expired.

Collargol

Nasal drops called Collargol are a popular analogue of Protargol described above. Sometimes these drugs are mistakenly classified as interchangeable drugs, although there is a very noticeable difference between them. It concerns healing components. Collargol is a medicine developed for the treatment of ENT diseases.

The main substance in it is colloidal silver, which is necessary to perform an antiseptic effect. The use of the medicine is justified in situations where the following are diagnosed:

• pathologies:
• development of adenoids;
• rhinitis;
• chronic pharyngitis;
• tonsillitis.

Collargol has a minimum of contraindications. It is forbidden to use the product only if you are intolerant to the components present in the drug. A side effect can be argyrosis - the mucous membranes or skin begin to acquire a characteristic gray-blue tint. This effect is provoked by silver, which gradually accumulates in the body.

A similar side effect occurs if the dosage recommended by the doctor is exceeded or the therapeutic course lasts longer than 14 days. Sometimes the use of drops can cause a burning sensation. But discomfort does not become a reason to stop taking the medication.

For children, it is necessary to use a medicine with a concentration of 1.5%. In situations with nasal pathologies, a drop of solution is injected into the child’s nostrils. The maximum number of daily procedures is 4. The instructions allow the use of the medicine from the first days of a child’s life. However, Collargol is prescribed to newborns carefully, only in exceptional situations. If the child is less than a year old, it is prohibited to use the medicine without the approval of the pediatrician.

Drops are often prescribed for the treatment of pathologies of the nasal cavity in adolescents, although this is not advisable for a common runny nose.

This symptom is the result of viral exposure; after a week, the pathology completely goes away on its own. When inflammation is complicated by purulent discharge, then Collargol will have a therapeutic effect.

Protargol is considered to be an analogue of Collargol, since they have the same active substance. What is preferable to use – Collargol or Protargol? The therapeutic effects of these medications are similar. Both of them have an anti-inflammatory effect, providing an astringent effect. But medical experts answer unequivocally - the effectiveness of the first drug is much higher, since it additionally has a pronounced antiseptic property.

Conclusion

The presence of nasal congestion is a reason to visit the clinic. Self-medication will only aggravate the pathological process, provoking negative consequences. It is important to trust the choice of drugs to specialists. Only the attending physician is able to select a gentle and effective treatment regimen. Doctors often include drops containing silver ions in a range of health measures.

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Silver based nasal drops

Diseases of the paranasal sinuses are very common ENT pathologies. Nasal congestion and runny nose that accompany them significantly reduce a person’s quality of life, causing discomfort. The ability not only to smell, but also to breathe normally is lost.

Rhinitis and sinusitis are diseases that most often affect children, since their immune system of the nasal cavity is not fully formed. To treat them, among other things, nasal drops with silver are prescribed. Nasal products with this component are used in cases where the runny nose has persisted and the disease becomes chronic.

What are the advantages of the drugs?

Silver-based nasal drops for the treatment of rhinitis and sinusitis have a number of advantages. They are as follows:

• the effect of treatment lasts for a long time;
• fast action;
• good antiseptic effect.

This group of drugs includes Protargol, Sialor and Collargol. The therapeutic effect of these drops is based on the presence of silver particles in their composition. It is known that it is a strong antibacterial agent that can eliminate pathogenic microflora. In addition, one of the properties of such drops is to protect the nasal mucosa from irritation and help speed up the recovery process.

This is achieved due to the fact that silver precipitates protein, as a result of which the inflamed nasal mucosa is covered with a protective film. The main condition for the effectiveness of this drug is its use in freshly prepared form. That is why the pharmaceutical industry does not produce such drugs; they are prepared in pharmacies immediately before sale.

It will not be possible to prepare the medicine yourself, since this is done by a pharmacist technologist, carefully observing all the rules of the technological process. But there are drugs available that just need to be combined.

Sialor is one of the options for drops with silver, which you need to mix yourself

Despite the fact that silver-based drugs are of natural origin, their unsystematic use is unacceptable, as is the independent selection of a treatment regimen. All this is within the competence of the otolaryngologist. Violation of the rules for taking and dosing the drug can have serious consequences. In addition, their shelf life is short, no more than 1 month. After this period, they cannot be used at all; you need to order a fresh solution.

The most common drugs in this group are Protargol, Sialor and Collargol.

Colloidal silver – how does it work?

Colloidal silver is the main component of nasal drops from the above-mentioned preparations. Essentially, it is a solution containing silver ions in highly purified water. In order to obtain a therapeutic effect, the concentration of silver must be at a certain level necessary for the antibacterial and antimicrobial effect.

But under the influence of the silver component, bacteria do not die; their ability to reproduce occurs by suppressing their vital activity.

In other words, a special environment is created in which there are no conditions for the existence and reproduction of pathogenic microbes. Pathogenic microflora is highly sensitive to colloidal silver, unlike healthy cells. It is this property that distinguishes silver-based preparations from conventional antibiotics.

Silver-based nasal drops do not have a vasoconstrictor effect. For a slight runny nose, they are not prescribed, since they are intended to treat more serious diseases of the nose, which are accompanied by purulent discharge.

You also need to know that they are powerless for diseases that are of a viral nature. They are also unsuitable for allergic rhinitis and polyposis. Moreover, in this case they can lead to various complications and worsening of the patient’s condition.

It is believed that silver can accumulate in the body and color the skin a bluish-grayish color. This phenomenon is called argyria. But in order for such an effect to manifest itself, it is necessary to use silver-containing nasal drops for a very long time and in large quantities. Therefore, such a side effect belongs to the category of rare phenomena.

Protargol is prepared in pharmacies from powder, and its validity period is 14 days. It is believed that the drug is safe for children and does not cause addiction or disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. Drops are used to treat purulent runny nose, sinusitis, sinusitis and other complications of rhinitis.

It is advisable to use it only as prescribed by a doctor, since the active component of the drug can cause allergies and provoke intoxication of the body. It is not recommended for the treatment of pregnant and lactating women.

Protargol can be used to treat newborns, but it is advisable not to use it on a child under 6 years of age. In cases where treatment cannot be accomplished without the use of Protargol, infants are advised not to drip, but to lubricate the internal nasal cavity. This will eliminate possible complications.

The doctor should select the dose for the child

For the treatment of children, the following concentration of the drug is selected:

• children under 1 year – 1% solution;
• from 3 to 5 years – 2% solution;
• from 5 years and for adults – 3% solution.

Protargol nasal drops
Before introducing the solution into the nasal passage, it is necessary to sanitize the cavity. After this, the medicine is dripped into each nostril. Instillation of 5 drops is allowed at a time.

The procedure is repeated 2 times - in the morning and in the evening. Relief of the condition can be felt within a few days from the start of treatment. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.

Uncontrolled use of the medicine is fraught with the occurrence of allergic reactions, which are expressed in such manifestations as:

• tearfulness;
• skin rashes;
• drying of mucous membranes;
• fatigue;
• dizziness;
• skin itching.

Sialor - looking for a good analogue

Sialor is also a silver-based drug and has similar effects to protargol. Its main difference is that it is available in tablet form. Therefore, a medicine suitable for use must be prepared independently. Everything you need for this is in the package: a 10 ml ampoule with purified water and a tablet.

By combining these components you can get 2% Protargol. This concentration is suitable for use by both children and adults. The finished medicinal solution is stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 1 month, and the bottle cap must be tightly closed.

Sialor is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial sinusitis, rhinitis and adenoiditis.

The following sequence of actions must be followed:

1. Cleansing the sinuses from mucus and pus.
2. Instill the solution in the amount of 1-2 drops into each nostril.
3. Repeat the procedure up to 3 times a day for 5 days.

This drug can be used for preventive purposes and for hygiene of the nasal cavity in children.
The practice of using the drug indicates that it is well tolerated by children and rarely causes adverse reactions. Sialor has contraindications similar to Protargol.

Collargol and other silver-based preparations

Collargol, like other silver drops, has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and astringent effect. Indications for its use are prolonged runny nose in adults and children, purulent rhinitis, adenoiditis. Contraindications are hypersensitivity to the components - silver or albumin. Although the instructions for the drug indicate that it is approved for use in children from the first days of life, the advisability of its use should be discussed with a doctor.

The same applies to the treatment of lactating and pregnant women. Before using the drug, it must be diluted with water. A solution of 0.2 to 2% is suitable for the treatment of ENT diseases. You should drip 2-4 drops twice a day for 5 days, no more.

Another drug containing colloidal silver is a dietary supplement called Prince Silver. It also has good antiseptic and antibacterial effects. It is used for the complex treatment of ENT diseases and has no contraindications other than individual intolerance to the components.

It is used internally during meals. Its use is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. For everyone else, the medicine is dosed in the amount of 5 to 15 drops twice a day. The course of treatment is about 10 days. Before you start using this remedy, you should consult your doctor.

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How does silver work?

Silver is unique in that it kills and inhibits the reproduction of more than 600 different pathogens of all major types: bacteria, fungi and yeast, viruses, protozoa. And against some pathogens, it significantly exceeds the effect of standard synthetic antibiotics.

A wide range of bactericidal and antimicrobial effects of silver, the lack of resistance to it in most pathogenic organisms, low toxicity, absence of allergies, good tolerability and high therapeutic effect are the indisputable advantages of colloidal silver, justifying its use for the treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases and diseases of a bacterial nature .

Silver ions are a powerful bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agent for internal and external use.

In recommended doses, the natural product Colloidal Silver is safe for the body and is used as an alternative to synthetic antibiotics.

Inside Colloidal silver is used for:

• Inflammatory processes of various localization and etiology (infections of the nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, bronchi and lungs, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, etc.);
• Weakened immunity;
• Food poisoning;
• helminthic infestations;
• Rheumatoid arthritis;
• Atherosclerosis.

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Analogs of Protargol for the nose - list for children and adults

Protargol is a colloidal solution of silver nitrate or oxide. The medicine is an effective antiseptic and has disinfectant characteristics.

When silver ions enter bacterial cells, their interaction with DNA is observed. As a result, the life process stops. However, sometimes difficulties arise with the use of the drug. In such a situation, you need to choose an effective analogue.

Features of protargol

Protorgolovye drops have antimicrobial and vasoconstrictor properties. They successfully cope with the inflammatory process and can be used for children and adults.

Using the product results in the appearance of a thin film. This effect is achieved due to the interaction of protein elements with silver ions. Thanks to this, it is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria and achieve an astringent effect.

The active ingredient of the medicine is silver proteinate. The solution is made from the dry extract by mixing it with water. In most cases, the product is made with a concentration of 2%. After mixing with water, a clear brown liquid is obtained.

The medicine is used in the following areas of medicine:

1. Otolaryngology. The product helps treat pharyngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis. The drug also copes well with inflammation of the middle ear.
2. Ophthalmology. The medicine is prescribed for eye inflammation of various origins.
3. Urology. The drug is prescribed for inflammatory lesions of the urethra. These include cystitis and urethritis.
4. Gynecology. Key indications include vaginitis, endometritis, and cervical erosion.

The medicine is suitable for local use. The dosage and duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician. If you are intolerant or the cost of the substance is high, you can choose cheap analogues.

Collargol is the most popular analogue

This protargol substitute is black in color with a bluish or greenish tint. To make the drug, it must be mixed with water. If sinusitis or rhinitis develops, a drug with a concentration of 2% is usually prescribed. Drops are used 2-3 times a day. 3-4 drops are injected into the nasal openings.

Collargol is actively used in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Sometimes it is prescribed for the treatment of urological or surgical pathologies. The medicine can be used by both children and adults. The required concentration is prepared by a pharmacist.

Depending on the required purpose, collargol is produced in the following forms:

1. Powder is the starting material that is used to prepare the required products.
2. Eye drops are a clear liquid placed in a dark glass container. This product has a faint aroma.
3. Ointment.
4. Solution for external use.

The drug consists of 70% silver ions. The remaining 30% is albumin. The other ingredients of the medicine have no special clinical significance.

Collargol has many indications for use. In ENT practice, it is most often prescribed for the development of rhinitis, including a purulent runny nose. Also included in the indications are adenoids.

In ophthalmology, the drug is used in the following situations:

• conjunctivitis;
• blenorrhea;
• dacryocystitis.

In surgical practice, collargol is used in cases of erysipelas, purulent wounds, and boils. Indications also include proctitis and lymphadenitis. In urology, the drug helps treat cystitis and urethritis.

The active substance of the drug reaches the surface of bacterial cells, disrupting their work. Despite the fact that microorganisms remain alive, they stop their active reproduction and lose their properties.

The drug then passes through the cell wall membrane. This causes a decrease in enzymatic activity and provokes the death of bacteria.

The substance has almost no restrictions on its use. However, it is prohibited to use if you are highly sensitive to active substances. In addition, there are no clinical studies regarding the use of the substance during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, only a doctor can prescribe the drug during this period.

1. Among the side effects, it is worth highlighting argyrosis. Exposure to large amounts of silver ions may darken the skin. In addition, intolerance to collargol provokes allergies.
2. The course of therapy should last a maximum of 5 days. Opened packaging can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 1 month.
3. Before using the composition, clean the nasal cavity. For young children, you can drip a little saline solution, and then clean the nose with cotton swabs. Older children can rinse and blow their nose.

If the concentration of the drug is violated, there is a risk of serious damage to the nasal mucosa. There are no special instructions regarding interactions with other drugs, since the active component almost does not enter the blood. However, many doctors do not advise combining the use of collargol with other local drugs.

Sialor

Many people are interested: sialor or protargol - which is better? To answer this question, it is worth analyzing the properties of sialor. It is sold in tablet form. The kit includes distilled water to dissolve the substance. To obtain a solution with a concentration of 2%, you need to take 1 tablet with a dosage of 200 mg and mix with 10 ml of water. The substance can be used for 2 weeks. The product can be stored for a maximum of 30 days.

For treatment, you need to clean your nose and instill 1-2 drops of medicine into each hole. Sialor can be used for young children. This remedy is often used to prevent respiratory pathologies.

Sialor is included in the category of drugs with a vasoconstrictor effect. Due to this, it is possible to cope with swelling and restore breathing. Sialor has a wide spectrum of action - antimicrobial, astringent, drying. Using this substance you can achieve an antibacterial effect.

In pharmacies you can find several dosage forms of the substance - drops, solution. There is also a kit for preparing the solution. Sialor is most often prescribed in the following situations:

• adenoids;
• vasomotor rhinitis;
• otitis;
• nasopharyngitis;
• Eustachitis.

In addition, the medicine also has certain contraindications. Key restrictions include:

• tachycardia;
• atrophic rhinitis;
• glaucoma;
• hypertonic disease;
• hyperthyroidism;
• atherosclerosis;
• lactation;
• individual intolerance to ingredients;
• pregnancy;
• surgery on the membranes of the brain.

If you exceed the dosage prescribed by your doctor, there is a risk of unwanted side reactions. The main ones include:

• numbness;
• itching sensation;
• dryness and burning;
• headache;
• allergy;
• redness of the eyes.

For children, the solution should be administered twice a day, 3-5 drops. Adult patients are recommended to use 5 drops in the morning and evening.

We recommend – Sialor (protargol) – instructions for use.

Vitargol

This protargol replacement also contains silver particles, which are presented in the form of stabilized nanoparticles. 1 drop of the product contains 30 mcg of the product. In addition to the traditional use of the drug for rhinitis, otitis media, conjunctivitis, it can be used as a strong immunostimulant. Therefore, the substance is often prescribed during seasonal epidemics. The undoubted advantage of the medicine is the possibility of storage for 24 months.

The product is produced in convenient packaging, which is a polypropylene bottle with a drip dispenser. For rhinitis, 1 unit should be administered 3-5 times a day. This needs to be done within a week. The duration of therapy is 28-30 days. Then you can stop for 2 weeks and continue treatment again.

For prevention, take 1-2 drops 30 minutes before meals. This volume must be mixed with 50 ml of water. The medicine should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

The advantage of the product is its low price and the ability to activate the body's defenses. The disadvantages include uneconomical consumption and difficulties in purchasing at the pharmacy.

Other analogues of Protargol

There are a number of drugs that cannot be called direct analogues of protargol. However, they may well replace this remedy:

1. Polydexa. When choosing which is better - protargol or polydex, it is worth noting that the second product is produced in the form of a spray. It has vasoconstrictor and antibacterial properties. The substance contains phenylephrine and polymyxin. Polydexa has virtually no side effects, but has many contraindications. The drug can only be used from 2.5 years.
2. Isofra. Many people are interested in: isofra or protargol - which is better? The first medicine is a spray with antibacterial properties. It contains framycetin sulfate. The substance rarely provokes allergies and can even be used by infants.
3. Albucid. When choosing protargol or albucid, it is worth considering that the second remedy is eye drops. However, it is often prescribed for rhinitis.

Protargol is an effective medicine that helps cope with many pathologies of the ENT organs. If you are intolerant to this substance, you can choose more effective analogues. However, only a doctor can do this.

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Moisturizing nasal products for children

With a runny nose, inflammation of the mucous membrane, severe swelling, and increased mucus production are noted. The child's nasal passages become blocked and a feeling of stuffiness appears. Thanks to the use of vasoconstrictor drops, the lumen of blood vessels decreases (their narrowing), which helps reduce swelling and, accordingly, facilitate nasal breathing.

Today, the pharmaceutical industry offers several groups of drops for the treatment of the common cold, containing various active substances:

• naphazoline;
• oxymetazoline;
• xylometazoline;
• phenylephrine.

Among the drugs that contain naphazoline, the following are considered the most effective:

1. "Naphthyzin." These cold drops for children are also effective for nosebleeds. The effect of the drug lasts no more than 4 hours, so it requires four times a day. Children's dosage – 1 drop of 0.01% solution.
2. "Sanorin". Intended for the treatment of various types of rhinitis, used to narrow blood vessels and relieve swelling before rhinoscopy. Treatment of runny nose in children is carried out with a 0.05% solution.

The effect of drugs with such an active substance lasts more than 10 hours. Usually a 2-time use is prescribed. It is strictly forbidden to increase the recommended dosage to avoid side effects. Most often, to cure rhinitis they use:

1. "Nazivin." Relieves swelling, thins mucus, makes breathing easier. Can be used for children from 1 year of age.
2. "Oxymetazoline." Effectively eliminates congestion and other symptoms of a runny nose.

The effect of drugs with such an active substance is longer - about 10 hours. The recommended frequency of use is 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the disease. For babies, a 0.05% solution is used. The most effective are considered:

1. "Galazolin." Prescribed for a runny nose caused by a viral infection, an allergic reaction, as well as bacterial rhinitis. It reduces swelling, relieves inflammation, redness of the mucous membrane.
2. "Rinostop". In addition to xylometazoline, the drug contains sodium chloride and potassium salts. Thanks to this, nasal discharge becomes less viscous and passes more easily.

Nasal drops of this group are recommended for use in children of the first year of life. They tone the walls of blood vessels, reduce allergic swelling, thin out secretions and promote the removal of mucus. “Vibrocil” and “Nazol Baby” are considered the most effective. The first product is also available in the form of a nasal gel.

The most popular way to treat rhinitis in children is the use of moisturizers. For young children they are produced in the form of drops, for older children in the form of sprays. The principle of action of such drugs is very simple: sea salt, which is part of the composition, gets on the inflamed mucous membrane, moisturizes it, tones the blood vessels. As a result, mucus production decreases and nasal breathing normalizes. List of moisturizing drops for runny nose for children over 1 year old:

• "Aquamaris";
• "Aqualor";
• "Salin";
• "Quix".