Spray and drops of Naphthysine

Naphthyzine belongs to the group of anticongestants and, according to its pharmacological action, is alpha-adrenomimetic.

The drug removes swelling of the vessels of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, reduces the flow of blood (and, consequently, hyperemia) to venous sinuses and prevents exudation, which leads to significant relief of nasal breathing in the common cold. The effect of naphthyzine is manifested with local application directly on the mucous membranes of the nose and develops within a few minutes after using the drug.

The duration of action of naftizine is several hours, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the nature of the course of the disease.

Clinical and pharmacological group

Alpha-adrenomimetic. When applied to mucous membranes it has a rapid, pronounced and prolonged vasoconstrictive effect.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Released without a doctor's prescription.

Price list

How much is Naftizine in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of25 rubles.

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Form of issue and composition

Naphthyzin is available in the following forms:

Spray nasal (10 ml in polyethylene or glass bottles, in a cardboard bundle 1 bottle).
Nasal drops (5, 10 or 15 ml in polyethylene or glass bottles, in a cardboard bundle 1 bottle);

Active substance: naphazoline nitrate - 0.5 mg or 1 mg in 1 ml of the solution.

Auxiliary components: boric acid, purified water.

Pharmacological effect

Naphazoline promotes a pronounced narrowing of the peripheral blood vessels, exerting a soothing effect on the mucous layer of the nose in rhinitis.

The action of the medicine is quick and short-term. The patient begins to feel better after a few minutes after using the drops. The action lasts for 4-5 hours. Prolonged use of Naphthyzin can trigger the emergence of drug rhinitis and psychological dependence.

Indications for use

Due to its properties, the drug is recommended for the following diseases:

allergic rhinitis;
chronic rhinitis;
acute respiratory infections;
manifestations of sinusitis;
acute nasopharyngitis;
laryngitis and tracheitis;
inflammation of the mucosa in the postoperative period;
in cases of profuse bleeding from the nose.

Well naphthyzine helps with laryngeal edema, when it is provoked by irradiation or an allergic reaction. Sometimes the drug is prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis of the eye.

Is it possible to drip naphthysine in the eyes?

The fact that naphthyzine can be drunk in the eyes, for the most part people who abuse alcohol drink know.

In this case, it is used to narrow the vessels of the eyes. Everyone knows that excessive alcohol consumption causes redness of eye proteins. Naphthyzine has a vasoconstrictor property. The vessels of the eyes narrow and the proteins become normal. Drops are very fast and effective.

However, there is one nuance - they are not meant for the eyes! Therefore, this use causes unpleasant symptoms: pain, pain in the eyes, and a feeling of dryness. Most people who have used naphthysine at least once in this way rarely resort to it repeatedly. Moreover, special preparations have been created for such purposes, for example, Vizin.

Contraindications

Some contraindications for use are noted:

tachycardia;
diabetes mellitus;
simultaneous application of MAO inhibitors and 14 days after their application was completed;
severe eye diseases;
increased sensitivity to constituent agents;
hyperthyroidism;
arterial hypertension;
atherosclerosis pronounced;
age up to 1 year.

Use in pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and during breast-feeding the drug is contraindicated, since there are no data on the safety of the use of drops during this period.

The use of drops during pregnancy and during breastfeeding can lead to systemic side effects.

Dosage and route of administration

The instructions for use indicate that in otorhinolaryngology Naphthyzin is used intranasally.

Dosing regimen is determined by age (in each nasal passage):

Adults and children from 15 years: 3-4 times a day for 1-3 drops or 1 spray injection (0.05-0.1% solution);
Children 6-15 years: 1-3 times a day for 2 drops or 1 spray spray (0.05% solution);
Children 1-6 years (for drops) and 2-6 years (for a spray): 1-3 times a day for 1-2 drops or 1 spray spray (0.05% solution).

Children 0.05% of the spray Naphthyzin can be diluted with distilled water in a ratio of 1: 1 (up to 0.025%). Do not change the dosage regimen.

The course of treatment for rhinitis should not exceed in adults 5-7 days, in children - 3 days.

With a diagnostic purpose the drug is used after cleaning the nose. In each nasal drip should be dripped 3-4 drops or to make 1 injection or insert for 1-2 minutes a tampon, soaked in a 0.05% solution of the drug.

Side effects

The side effects of the drug include:

nausea and headache;
cardiopalmus;
inflammation of the mucosa and increased edema;

With prolonged use and increased doses:

chronically rhinitis;
atrophy of the mucosa;
loss of smell.

Side effects include fast addiction. The patient who regularly took the drug, feels a constant need for its use. This is due to the fact that at the end of the action of the drug vessels begin to expand again, provoking a tangible stuffiness of the nose.

Overdose

When the drug is misused and used in large doses, the patient develops signs of overdose, which are expressed in strengthening the above-described side effects, as well as weakness, dizziness, tachycardia, increased blood pressure.

With the development of such reactions, drug therapy should be discontinued and consult a physician for symptomatic treatment.

special instructions

Before you start using the drug, read the special instructions:

Nafazoline can have a resorptive effect.
With prolonged use, the severity of the vasoconstrictor effect gradually decreases (the phenomenon of tachyphylaxis), and in this connection it is recommended to take a break for several days after 5-7 days of use.

Drug Interactions

When using the drug, it is necessary to take into account the interaction with other drugs:

Do not use simultaneously with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days after the end of their use.
Nafazoline slows the absorption of local anesthetics (prolongs their effect in the conduct of surface anesthesia).

Reviews

We picked up some reviews of people who used the drug Naphthyzin:

Sasha. It seems to me that everyone knows all the naphthysine. The most banal remedy for the common cold. Since the childhood dripped their nose. Now the truth has passed to other means, which are more expensive. All the same, after naphthyzine, the sense of smell was often lost for a while. The taste and smell just disappeared for a while. It seems to me that naphthyzine is more aggressive, and more modern drugs are softer. Although in terms of effectiveness, I do not have any complaints for naphtazine.
Maria. I was pregnant for 27 weeks, then I caught a cold and was constantly stuffy nose, went to the pharmacy I was advised nafazolin spray, I used to, I thought it would pass before delivery. But even after childbirth so it goes on, I can not breathe, and without nafazolin I can not. Now I'm afraid I do not know what it is, I can not get to the doctor because I'm sitting with the child. Approximately tell me please, is this something chronic? Also that the doctor approximately will appoint or nominate pictures, analyzes, etc. thank you in advance!
Olga. Be careful not to drip your nasthis with small children. I was somehow taken to the ambulance, and some children even fall into a coma. We did everything, but there were deaths!!! I'm shocked, such simple drops are sold in every pharmacy, there are pennies, and this can happen ((