Children's drops for a nose - a necessary thing in treatment of congestion of a nose. It is possible to choose the correct means and independently, but it is better to see a doctor after all.
All drops for a nose can be divided into three big groups: vasoconstrictive, bactericidal and moistening.
What drops to choose?
Vasoconstrictive drops can be divided into groups on active agent. Some are created on the basis of a ksilometazolin, others — an oksimetazolin and other vasoconstrictive means. This information is important at long use. It is widely known that similar drops cause accustoming therefore each three days if treatment lasts longer, it is desirable to change active ingredients.
The moistening drops are made on the basis of usual salt solution. Similar drops can be considered the most effective and at the same time the least harmful as they promote a mucous membrane to be restored in the natural way.
Antibacterial drops help to disinfect carefully a nose cavity at inflammatory processes and viral diseases. Usually such drops do on the basis of silver and other disinfecting substances.
Popular nasal drops
There is quite large amount of the known medicines which can easily be found in any pharmacy, but not all of them are absolutely safe. Nazivin, Snup, Otrivin are vasoconstrictive drops. They reduce amount of slime significantly and remove congestion of a nose. They are rather effective, but, alas, have often shown side effects therefore it is difficult to recommend them to small children. Allergodil, Vibrotsil — drops remarkably help to cope with allergic rhinitis, however the qualified specialist has to confirm presence of an allergy. Besides, you should not give them to absolutely small children. Pinosol is an effective remedy which contains oils of mint, a pine and an eucalyptus. Are recommended to children is more senior than three years as components there are enough allergens. Salin, Aquamaris — the safest drops on the basis of sea water or salt solution. They are issued both in the form of drops, and in the form of spray, well soften crusts in a nose and quickly restore mucous. If you do not know what exactly to choose, and for some reason cannot get with the child to the doctor, consult the druggist. Always check structure of drops regarding ingredients on which at your child an allergy. If you want to be reinsured, buy the moistening drops with the minimum quantity of components. Salt solution or sea water in most cases do not cause allergies.