Homeopathic tablets for runny nose and nasal congestion

Tablets for a runny nose: which ones are needed? Types of rhinitis

Which specific tablets for the common cold to choose depends on what caused the development of rhinitis, that is, its type. There are:

viral – accompanied by clear discharge;
bacterial - a typical sign is the formation of green or yellow secretion, which is often present in sinusitis, frontal sinusitis and other types of sinusitis;
allergic – characteristic manifestations are copious discharge of clear liquid secretion, frequent bouts of sneezing, and sometimes lacrimation.

With chronic rhinitis, which is usually diagnosed in adults, the symptoms are less pronounced, but are observed for a long time.

Types of medications for rhinitis vary as follows:

antiviral;
antibiotics;
homeopathic;
antihistamines;
vasoconstrictors.

The reasons for the development of a runny nose can lie in the most unpredictable factors, so if you have a prolonged course of the disease, you should definitely contact an otolaryngologist and not self-medicate.

Antiviral

Medicines in this group stimulate the production of interferons, that is, those cells that are responsible for the completeness of the immune response and the destruction of pathogens. The most popular include:

Remantadine;
Arbidol;
Anaferon;
Groprinosin;
Isoprinosine, etc.

Thus, these drugs help the body cope with the infection, but do not directly affect the viruses.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are required for serious bacterial infections, such as:

severe or chronic bacterial rhinitis;
sinusitis;
frontite;
ethmoiditis;
adenoiditis, etc.

Also, such serious medications are prescribed if there is a real threat of complications in other diseases.

In other cases, especially with rhinitis of a viral or allergic nature, it is not advisable to take them, since antibiotics have no effect on viruses and allergens.

This means that they cannot speed up the onset of recovery, but at the same time they have a detrimental effect on the state of the intestinal microflora.

Antibiotics are prescribed only by a doctor if there are indications for this.

Ideally, the choice of a specific drug is made after conducting a bacteriological study of the secretions and obtaining results showing the sensitivity of the detected bacteria to various antibiotics. But often such examinations are performed only in serious cases that are difficult to respond to antibiotic therapy. Therefore, patients are most often prescribed:

macrolides (erythromycin, Azitral, Macropen, Fromilid, Sumamed, Claricar, Klacid, Hemomycin, etc.);
preparations of semi-synthetic penicillins, in particular amoxicillin (Augmentin, Ospamox, Flemoxin Solutab, etc.);
cephalosporins (Ceftriaxone, Cefodox, Cefix, etc.).

Koldakt (Koldakt Flu Plus)

This drug has a combined effect and contains two main components: chlorpheniramine (histamine blocker) and phenylpropanolamine (relieves congestion in the mucous membranes).

Koldakt exhibits antiallergic, anticongestive (eliminates swelling of mucous membranes), anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects.

This remedy is aimed at combating the symptoms of all types of rhinitis. Koldakt does not eliminate the cause of a runny nose. It is always prescribed as an additional treatment.

The drug coldact flu plus contains three substances: paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride and chlorpheniramine maleate. Thanks to paracetamol, coldact flu plus has an antipyretic and analgesic effect, so this remedy will be preferable at elevated body temperatures.

Indications for the use of Coldact are all symptoms of colds and allergic rhinitis: scratching in the throat, lacrimation, runny nose, headache, nasal congestion and swelling of the mucous membrane.

Tablets (capsules) of the drug are recommended for use for adults and children over 12 years of age twice a day, for example, at 9:00 and 21:00. For mild symptoms, a single dose of the drug per day is sufficient. Detailed intake of tablets and capsules is indicated in the official instructions for the drug.

After taking the tablets, adverse reactions are possible, namely:

Homeopathic tablets for runny nose

In recent years, homeopathy has become increasingly popular, since such preparations contain exclusively natural ingredients in very small doses.

Their effectiveness has been proven by many studies, so many of them have received the official title of medicines.

Important

You should start taking such medications against a runny nose at the earliest stages of the development of the disease.

If this moment is missed, they will produce a therapeutic effect, but the result will have to wait much longer.

The medications presented below can be used for any type of rhinitis. But before you start using it, you need to read the instructions to find out if there are any contraindications to their use.

Sinupret

The drug is produced by the German company Bionorica and is distinguished by the following:

antiviral;
anti-inflammatory;
decongestants;
immunostimulating properties.

It also contains substances that thin out mucus and help speed up its elimination. In addition, taking Sinupret along with antibiotic therapy increases the effectiveness of the latter.

The drug is produced in different forms, including tablets or dragees. It is in this dosage form that Sinupret is prescribed to pregnant women, diabetics, children over 6 years of age and people with alcohol addiction.

Thus, these green tablets are highly safe, so the only contraindication and possible side effect from taking them is an allergic reaction to any of the many components.

Coryzalia

The drug exhibits good:

anti-inflammatory;
decongestants;
secretolytic (mucus thinning) properties.

The medication is produced in the form of lozenges, so it can be prescribed to children from 2 years of age.

After taking it, it is recommended to avoid eating or drinking for half an hour, which is necessary to increase the effectiveness of therapy.

Corizalia is taken for 5 days according to the following scheme:

1 day – every hour 1 tablet. (but no more than 12 pieces per day);
Days 2–4 – 1 tablet every 2 hours.

For a child under 6 years of age, if he cannot or does not want to dissolve the medicine, you can dissolve it in water immediately before use.

Cinnabsin

The drug differs from others in its ability to be used even in the most tender childhood. Children over 3 years old are given a tablet to dissolve, while younger children dissolve it in water.

Cinnabsin, like any homeopathic remedy, is a multicomponent medicine. It helps reduce the intensity of mucus production, reduce swelling, and increase the overall tone of the body.

But if you have allergies, especially to pollen, you should treat it with caution.

Runny nose (acute rhinitis)

For the treatment of acute rhinitis, the following homeopathic preparations are most often prescribed:

Aconitum Allium cepa Apis Arsenicum album Arum triphyllum Belladonna

Chamomilla Euphrasia Gelsemium Hepar sulfur Kali bichromicum Natrum

sulphuricum Nux vomica Pulsatilla Sabadilla Sambucus Silicea Sticta

Sulfur Thuja Aconitum (Aconite) Only if fever develops.

The cold occurred under the influence of a cold, dry wind. On the first night, the patient sneezes and feels dry in the nose, excited, and restless.

Dry nose will go away quickly.

Allium cepa (Allium cepa) Catarrhal inflammation is often a consequence of exposure to damp cold, soaking the feet.

Acute runny nose: liquid and burning discharge, corroding the lips and wings of the nose.

Runny nose with constant sneezing and copious, acrid and burning discharge, corroding the upper

lip and nose.

Equally profuse, but not irritating, lacrimation.

Constant sneezing.

Apis (Apis) The nose is stuffy, the patient cannot breathe.

After Apis, the swelling subsides and a lighter discharge appears.

Arsenicum album Discharge is too copious and irritatingly watery and acrid.

Violent sneezing, lacrimation, a sore sensation in the throat, tickling are disturbing.

Sneezing worse after midnight.

Arum triphyllum Irritating runny nose.

Very persistent runny nose with maceration - severe irritating runny nose, mucous membrane

blood red; A runny nose makes you pick at your nose until blood appears.

Despite the fact that the nose is running, it is congested and breathing with an open mouth.

Runny nose worsens in warmth, when lying down after lunch.

Dry crusts form in the nose and, if they are removed, they form again.

Belladonna Only if fever develops.

Preferred in children with high fever and poor tolerance to increased body temperature.

Redness of the face and dilated pupils.

Chamomilla (Chamomilla) The child sneezes, hot watery mucus drips from the nose, but the nose is still stuffy and breathing is difficult.

Euphrasia Unlike Allium cepa, the medicine is characterized by irritating tears and mild runny nose.

Acute watery non-irritating runny nose and severe inflammation of the conjunctiva with lacrimation,

irritation of the eyelids.

Gelsemium Acute catarrhal coryza at the onset of febrile infection.

Dull headache with nasal congestion, moderate fever.

Runny nose with copious watery, irritating discharge.

Chills from the back with trembling, redness of the face.

Hepar sulfur Thick, foul-smelling discharge.

When the nose is inflamed and even wounds form.

Kali bichromicum (Kali bichromicum) Copious watery discharge or thick, viscous discharge of yellow-green color.

Runny nose with the formation of “boogers” in the nose.

They indicate a tendency to ulcerative processes on the mucous membranes.

The discharge is stringy and sticky.

Natrum sulfuricum Thick yellow discharge and salty mucus.

Nux vomica Non-irritating runny nose after cooling.

The runny nose is not very strong, mucous, watery.

Especially typical: the nose runs during the day, in the cold, in the morning; feeling of stuffiness and dryness at night

and in a warm room. Sneezing in the cold.

Does best outdoors at moderate temperatures.

At the very beginning of a cold, dryness and tickling in the nose, a scratching sensation in the throat,

rawness, stuffy nose, but no discharge, which forms later.

Nux will help them not to be delayed.

Pulsatilla (Pulsatilla) The cold does not go away, the patient has thick, non-caustic discharge from the nose of a yellow-green color.

The nose is stuffy (especially on the right side) in the evenings and at night, as well as in a warm room.

My face and nose hurt. Decreased sense of smell.

"Ripe runny nose" with thick, yellow, non-irritating discharge.

Runny nose improves in the open air.

Sabadilla (Sabadilla) Effects of cooling.

Chilly, nervous patients who, after any cooling, get a runny nose, and in the summer

suffer from hay fever.

Burning of eyes and nose.

There is copious discharge from the nose, initially liquid, and then thick.

Even though patients state that their “nose is blocked,” one half is open and the other

not breathing; periodic alternation of this phenomenon.

Severe sneezing.

Pain in the forehead and bridge of the nose.

Itching of the palate; pain when swallowing, especially empty.

Runny nose worsens in the cold, on the street, near flowers; improvement in a warm room and

when drinking warm drinks.

Sambucus (Sambucus) Rhinitis in infants with dryness and nasal congestion.

Babies cannot drink due to nasal congestion.

The nose is stuffy, but the discharge is scanty, the child is sniffling.

At night, there are sometimes attacks of suffocation with wheezing inhalation.

With fever, sweating increases during awakening, but during sleep the child is dry and hot.

Nasal congestion and shortness of breath worsen in dry, cold air, at night, around midnight.

Laryngitis is relieved by covering the throat.

Silicea "Ripe runny nose" with thick, yellow, non-irritating discharge.

Runny nose improves in the open air.

Sticta (Stikta) Feeling of heaviness and fullness, pain and pressure at the root of the nose and forehead, relief from discharge.

The secretion in the nose dries out and crusts and hardened scabs form, making it difficult to discharge;

constant desire to blow through the nose, but without results due to extreme dryness.

Pain in the forehead and frontal sinuses.

Sulfur (Sulfur) Release of burning liquid.

Thuja Nose secretes thick, green mucus (like Pulsatilla) or forms scabs.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Read the description of all drugs and choose the drug that best suits your needs.

your feelings and pains.

Order the 3rd or 6th decimal dilution from the pharmacy, or the 3rd or 6th hundredth dilution.

Dissolve 2-3 grains in half a glass of water and take a sip throughout the day.

If the pain is very frequent, you can take it every 20-30 minutes until it subsides.

Then take it less often.

Tablets for nasal congestion without runny nose

Oddly enough, there are tablet medications for nasal congestion. Their active ingredient, which eliminates swelling of the mucous membrane, is phenylephrine.

The most common ones include:

Rinza;
Coldact;
Coldrex.

Absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood, phenylephrine provokes a narrowing of most blood vessels in the body, including the nasal mucosa, thereby eliminating swelling and a feeling of congestion.

But since the effect of the substance is systemic, its use should be avoided by people suffering from hypertension, arrhythmia and other diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Also, when choosing such products, you should keep in mind that they are not among those that affect viruses or bacteria.

They only eliminate the discomfort caused by the inflammatory process and in no way affect the causes of its occurrence.

Traditionally, such medications are taken for colds, but they should not be abused, since in addition to the vasoconstrictor component, they also contain others, in particular paracetamol, caffeine, etc.

Therefore, the use of such medications is indicated exclusively during the acute period of the disease, that is, in the first 2–3 days.

Treatment of runny nose with homeopathic medicines

Among medications, special importance is given to homeopathic remedies, which have a number of advantages over other medications. Especially often, homeopathic remedies for the common cold are chosen by parents to treat their children, as well as pregnant and lactating women, since such medications have a milder effect on the body without causing side effects. As a rule, homeopathic nasal drops are sold in pharmacies without a prescription, but still, experts strongly recommend against self-medication, since homeopathy in some cases may also be contraindicated for use.

How does homeopathy work on the body?

Treatment of a runny nose with homeopathy is aimed at activating metabolic processes in the nasopharynx, resulting in the regeneration of damaged tissues. The thing is that when you have a runny nose or nasal congestion, you should drip just a little medicine, thanks to this, certain organs and tissues are stimulated, and recovery occurs.

It is important to avoid large dosages, as such actions only aggravate the course of the disease, causing pronounced symptoms.

The use of homeopathic remedies for the common cold has a complex effect on the body:

immunostimulating;
anti-inflammatory;
antiviral;
decongestant.

Thanks to this complex action, the symptoms of the disease are eliminated and its treatment is carried out, which cannot be achieved when using vasoconstrictor drops.
It is also important that not a single homeopathic remedy for a runny nose causes a feeling of dryness or irritation in the nose. After some time from the start of treatment with medications from this pharmacological group, the nasal passages are completely freed of mucus, and nasal breathing improves. By helping to cleanse the nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses of mucus, homeopathic drops for the runny nose are also prescribed in the treatment of sinusitis and sinusitis, but such therapy can only be effective in the initial stages of the disease.

Release form and application

Homeopathy is indicated for use in the treatment of a runny nose immediately after the first symptoms appear, since medications in this group have a slow effect on the body.
The advantage of homeopathic remedies is the possibility of long-term use, which makes it possible to treat chronic runny nose. Many specialists prescribe homeopathy treatment for a runny nose at the initial stage of the disease according to the following scheme: every 15 minutes for 2 hours. In all other cases, it is important to follow the dosage specified in the instructions for the selected drug, or as prescribed by the doctor. The principle of homeopathy is that like cures like.

Homeopathy for the common cold is also used for children, because there is no danger to the child’s body thanks to the natural ingredients included in such medications that do not cause side effects. Medicines in this group are produced in the following form:

pills;
sprays;
drops.

Regardless of the form of release of a homeopathic medicine for the common cold, it must be selected by a homeopath for each patient individually, depending on the characteristics of his body, the causes of the disease, its symptoms and the stage of its course.

The use of homeopathy for a runny nose in children is the safest, which is why it is prescribed from the age of one year.

Popular drugs

Modern pharmacological companies produce a large number of homeopathic drugs intended for the treatment of rhinitis. Some of the most popular and effective medications include:

EDAS-131;
Larinol;
Rinoceni-Zini;
Delufen;
Asinis;
Phytoricide;
Tonsilgon;
Euphorbium compositum;
Ocarizalia;
Anemone;
Neonox Forte.

For treatment to be effective, you can simultaneously use not only nasal drops, but also homeopathic tablets for the common cold, for example, Cinnabsin, Coryzalia. Homeopathy treatment is prescribed not only for colds, but also for allergic reactions of the body, manifested by a runny nose. Having chosen this method of therapy, it is important to understand that homeopathy for a runny nose cannot give such quick results as other drugs that only relieve symptoms, since in this case, in addition to eliminating the signs of the disease, its treatment is also carried out.

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Tablets for allergic rhinitis

In general, any antihistamines will help get rid of sneezing and mucus if you have allergies.

The pharmaceutical market is replete with them; the difference between such medications is only in the duration of action and the presence of a sedative effect.

For hay fever or year-round allergic rhinitis, when choosing which tablets for the common cold are better, you should give preference to long-acting ones.

They are distinguished by a longer period of preservation of the therapeutic effect and safety. This:

Telfast;
Gismanal;
Zyrtec;
Cetrilev;
Erius.

There are other effective antihistamines, but when taking them you need to be prepared for the possible occurrence of drowsiness.

Therefore, in such situations, you should avoid working with mechanisms that require increased concentration and driving.

These include:

Suprastin;
Tavegil;
Zodak;
Loratadine;
Diazolin, etc.

There are also homeopathic remedies created specifically to combat allergies. One of them is Rhinital.

The drug is allowed to be used from 2 years of age, and it can be taken not only to eliminate existing symptoms (sneezing, watery eyes, itchy nose, etc.), but also to prevent the development of allergies 1.5 months before the start of flowering of the causative plant for hay fever.

Rhinopront

One of the most effective remedies for allergic rhinitis is the complex drug Rinopront.

It combines antihistamine and vasoconstrictor components, due to which these snot tablets quickly cope with all signs of allergies.

But the presence of a substance of chemical origin imposes restrictions on its use. The drug in tablet form is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age and with:

pregnancy and lactation;
glaucoma;
thyrotoxicosis;
hypertension;
prostate adenoma;
intolerance to the components of the product.

To eliminate burning eyes, a feeling of heaviness in the head and normalize nasal breathing for 10–12 hours, it is enough to take one capsule twice a day.

But as part of self-medication, you can use Rhinopront only for 2 weeks; if necessary, the course can be extended, but only as prescribed by the doctor.

How to treat a severe runny nose and nasal congestion?

Difficulty in nasal breathing with thick mucous secretions is a permanent sign of acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections. For adequate symptomatic therapy, it is important to choose correctly how to treat a severe runny nose and nasal congestion, taking into account the cause of the pathological symptoms. It is also necessary to combine local and systemic effects, especially when acute rhinitis is combined with purulent inflammatory processes.

What pharmaceutical drugs can be used to treat a very severe runny nose and nasal congestion?

In traditional medicine, preference is given to medicinal solutions for intranasal administration. Such drugs are classified into separate groups, each of which performs specific functions.

The most effective drops for severe runny nose and nasal congestion:

1. Vasoconstrictors:

Rhinonorm;
For nose;
Xylene;
Otrivin;
Nazol.

2. Moisturizing:

Marimer;
Aquamaris;
Physiometer;
Aqualor;
Salin.

3. Antihistamines:

Sanorin-Analergin;
Allergodil;
Cromohexal;
Vibrocil;
Phenylephrine.

4. Antiviral and combined:

Sanorin;
Grippferon;
Nazoferon;
Laferon;
Genferon.

5. Antibacterial:

Isofra;
Polydex;
Bioparox.

6. Homeopathic:

Euphorbium compositum;
Delufen;
Edas-311.

7. Hormonal:

Baconase;
Flixonase;
Nazacort;
Nasonex.

The following tablets are used as systemic medications:

Sinupret;
Cinnabsin;
Coryzalia;
Rhinopront;
Coldact;
Orinol Plus.

Potent specific drugs (antibiotics, hormones, antihistamines, antivirals) are selected only by an otolaryngologist.

How to treat a severe runny nose at home using folk remedies?

The most effective method for eliminating nasal congestion is drops based on juice from aloe leaves. It is important that the plant is at least 2 years old.

Recipe for cold medicine

Ingredients:

freshly squeezed aloe juice – 1 teaspoon;
boiled or distilled water – 1 teaspoon;
honey – 0.5 teaspoon.

Preparation and use

Mix all the indicated components in a glass container. Instill the solution 2-3 drops into each nostril up to 5 times a day.

For chronic forms of rhinitis, a compress based on honey and horseradish helps well.

Flatbread recipe for nasal congestion

Ingredients:

rye flour – 1.5 teaspoons;
grated horseradish root with juice – 1 tbsp. spoon;
honey - 1 tbsp. spoon.

Preparation and use

Combine all the ingredients and form the resulting mass into a flat, thick cake. Apply a compress to the bridge of the nose, and if there is a strong burning sensation, apply a cake through gauze.

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Products in tablets for children

Children are a special category of patients, so it is better to trust the doctor to select treatment tactics for them.
If the baby is less than 1.5 years old, only a pediatrician can prescribe any medications!

In general, special forms of medications with lower dosages of active ingredients are produced for children.

In other cases, some age restrictions are imposed on the use of the medication due to the child’s inability to swallow or dissolve the tablet.

Therefore, most modern tablet medications are indicated for use in children over 4–6 years of age.

Therefore, in order to avoid mistakes, be sure to carefully read the instructions for it before giving your baby medicine.

In pediatrics they are used:

antiviral (Groprinosin, Isoprinosin, Anaferon, etc.);
homeopathy (Cinnabsin, Corizalia, Sinupret).

In the presence of bacterial infections, children are also advised to take antibiotics, but they are usually prescribed in the form of syrup or injections (in case of severe pathology). Nasal decongestants are contraindicated for children under 12 years of age.

Orinol (Orinol Plus)

The drug is an antihistamine and exhibits a vasoconstrictor effect. Widely used to treat allergic rhinitis and colds. The capsules contain two active ingredients: chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (sympathomimetic).

These substances suppress histamines and adrenergic transmission. There is another form of the drug Orinol Plus, to which a third active ingredient, phenyltoloxamine citrate, is added. Patients often purchase Orinol Plus.

The drug can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription if you have an allergic runny nose (clear, profuse snot, stuffy nose, frequent sneezing, itchy eyes) or cold rhinitis in combination with pharyngitis (difficulty breathing through the nose, snot, headache, possibly a slight increase in body temperature , sore and sore throat).

Orinol has a prolonged effect (slowly released), which makes it possible to reduce the frequency of taking the drug.

The dosage of the drug varies depending on the severity of the symptoms of a runny nose. For uncomplicated symptoms, when nasal breathing is slightly impaired, the drug is used once a day for a week. For severe symptoms and severe swelling in the nose, the dose is increased to twice a day, and then switched to a single dose until the condition improves.

Orinol is not used in children under 12 years of age, with hypertension, individual intolerance, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes, glaucoma.

According to doctors, the following side effects were observed in rare cases after taking the drug:

tachycardia,
increased blood pressure,
dry mouth and nasal cavity,
diarrhea,
aversion to food
extrasystole,
psychomotor agitation,
heartache,
sleep disturbance,
apathy,
skin rash,
violation of certain blood parameters (leukopenia and thrombocytopenia),
violation of urine output.

After taking Orinol, concentration may be impaired. Therefore, for people whose work requires special concentration, the drug is indicated only at night. Pregnant and lactating women are prescribed this remedy in exceptional cases.

Orinol Plus (an American-made drug) currently does not always reach the shelves of pharmacies, so the price and availability need to be clarified.

Does taking pills help treat a runny nose?

Tablets for the treatment of a runny nose are certainly suitable, despite the apparent inconsistency.

But since rhinitis can be a consequence of the influence of various factors that are radically different in origin, it is very important to make the right choice so as not to worsen your own condition.

Therefore, we recommend that you consult a doctor for advice on which tablets to take for a runny nose in each individual case.

If this is not possible, then as self-medication it is allowed to use any of the above remedies according to the instructions, except for antibiotics.

We recommend paying special attention to which tablets treat a runny nose. After all, taking them will help speed up the onset of recovery, and not just remove unpleasant symptoms.

If your runny nose does not go away for more than 2 weeks, you should definitely visit a doctor. Perhaps the causes of rhinitis are completely different than you think.