The drug nazol for the treatment of young children. Nazol baby drops: instructions for use Nazol baby for newborns reviews

The immunity of young children is not yet strong, and if a child catches a runny nose, treatment should be selected taking into account the characteristics of the child’s body. Nazol Baby nasal drops from Italian manufacturers are actively used in medical practice and are approved for use from the first months of a baby’s life. Treatment with this drug is carried out in short courses, their main goal is to ease the child’s breathing and also stop the development of rhinitis. How do these drops “work” and how to use them correctly?

Composition of drops

Nazol Baby drops are a colorless (sometimes light yellow) liquid without any odor. The main task is performed by the component phenylephrine hydrochloride– an active substance that eliminates swelling and nasal congestion by constricting blood vessels.

Additional components are:

• benzalkonium chloride(preserves optimal microflora);
• glycerol(protects the mucous membrane from drying out);
• disodium salt(fights germs and bacteria).

A short course of this drug (long-term causes addiction to the drops) allows you to normalize the child’s condition: ease breathing, relieve a runny nose, reduce nasal discharge, eliminate itching and sneezing, relieve swelling and congestion.

The product is available in a transparent polyethylene bottle with a “spout” (like a dropper) with a capacity of four types: 5 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml and 30 ml. The drug is stored at a comfortable temperature (15-30 degrees), in a dry, dark place with the cap tightly screwed on. When closed, the shelf life of the drops is two years, when opened (if you have already started using this baby product) – no more than a year.

Indications for use

This drug is used for a number of diseases, in particular the following:

But you should not self-medicate - at the first signs of one or another pathology indicated above, you should contact a specialist who will make an accurate diagnosis.

Instructions for use for children

Before using the drops, it is necessary to rinse the child's sinuses with saline solution. Usually babies blow out the liquid on their own, but infants do not yet know how to do this, so the nose should be cleaned with a special medical baby bulb. After this, you need to tilt the baby’s head back a little and introduce the required number of drops into each nasal passage.

Dosage for children.

1. Up to a year. One drop every six hours, and always before bedtime.
2. Up to two years. Two drops in each nasal passage, also at intervals of six hours.
3. Up to six years. The dosage should not exceed three drops every six hours.

Don't be alarmed if your baby starts to act up - the drops may cause a slight burning sensation, but this is a temporary phenomenon that passes quickly. The main thing to remember is that the course of treatment with Nazol Baby is carried out for no more than three days at any age of the child.

Contraindications

The drug "Nazol Baby" has clear contraindications that prohibit the use of this medication for a number of certain diseases. The list includes the following diseases.

• Diabetes;
• Angina;
• Hypertensive crisis;
• Arrhythmia;
• Ischemia;
• Hyperthyroidism;
• Hepatitis;
• Kidney failure;
• Thyrotoxicosis;
• Individual intolerance.

Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious complications.

Overdose and side effects

Using Nazol Baby drops for more than the prescribed period is fraught with overdose in the form of: persistent swelling, headache, difficulty breathing and profuse nasal discharge. The child becomes restless and constantly capricious. If such signs are detected, you should immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. As for adverse reactions, they can be expressed in the form of redness of the mucous membrane, slight burning, itching, sneezing, tearing and dry nose. If such symptoms are observed, it is recommended to consult a doctor about changing the drug.

The difference between the varieties of "Nazol"

In addition to the drug “Nazol Baby”, an almost similar product is also produced: “Nazol Kids”. Despite the fact that their indications for use are almost identical, there is still a difference. “Nazol Kids” is a spray in a plastic bottle; it contains a slightly higher concentration of the active substance, so it can be used by children from the age of four. Significantly different from “Nazol Baby” spray “Nazol Advance” and “Nazol” (without prefix). They contain another active ingredient - oxymetazoline, and components of essential oils are also added to Nazol Advance. Both products are only allowed for children over 6 years of age.

Reviews from parents

Most parents who use this drug are very pleased with the results. They note the high effectiveness of the product, its safe composition and affordable cost. Consumers praise the rapid therapeutic effect of Nazol Baby drops, which does not cause allergic reactions, and ease of use. Parents emphasize that the drug copes well with its functions, in particular with nasal congestion, and the possibility of using the drug from birth. Many mothers place special emphasis on the fact that if you strictly follow the instructions and use the drops with caution, then you don’t have to worry about negative consequences.

Important! Before purchasing any medicine, consult a doctor!

Analogues of the drug

Modern pharmacology offers many analogs to Nazol Baby drops for children, similar in composition and action. Let's look at the most popular ones.

Product name	Description	From what age can it be used?
Equazoline	An effective preparation based on eucalyptus oil, due to which nasal congestion immediately goes away and the general condition improves significantly. Release form: convenient glass spray bottle with a soft rubber dropper.	6 years
Adrianol	A vasoconstrictor for children, which guarantees rapid relief of breathing, elimination of dryness and reduction of swelling of the mucous membrane. Available in a polyethylene bottle with a smooth and sharp “nose” for ease of instillation.	3 years
Nazivin	A children's drug used for runny nose, otitis media, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. Instantly copes with nasal discharge and relieves congestion. Release form: plastic and glass bottles with a dropper cap and a pipette.	From birth
Vibrocil	Nasal vasoconstrictor drops that quickly relieve swelling of the mucous membrane and allow the baby to breathe freely. Available in different forms, but for children - in the form of drops in a glass bottle with a pipette cap that does not irritate the skin of the nose.	12 months
Knoxprey	Another effective medicine based on eucalyptus, menthol and camphor, used to treat runny nose and relieve nasal congestion. Release form: spray in a plastic bottle with a convenient sharp and smooth “nose”.	6 years
Marimer	A natural, safe product based on sea water. Designed to clear the baby's nasal sinuses of accumulated mucus and facilitate breathing. Available in the form of drops in a plastic bottle equipped with a dropper.	From birth
Naphthyzin	This drug effectively relieves nasal congestion and makes breathing easier, but it should be used with caution - it quickly becomes addictive. Release form: drops in glass and polyethylene bottles with a convenient “spout”.	12 months

Treatment of a runny nose in childhood has its own characteristics, so it is not always easy to choose therapy for infants.

Italian pharmacists have developed vasoconstrictor nasal drops “Nazol Baby” for children, which are approved for use up to one year of age and are effectively used in ENT practice. In this article we will look at the instructions for using nazol baby in children.

These drops are not used for a long time, but are prescribed in short courses for severe nasal congestion. Their goal is to prevent complications of rhinitis and facilitate nasal breathing in children. To understand how the drops “work”, let’s get acquainted with the detailed instructions for using “Nazol Baby” for children.

Composition, release form, storage conditions

The main active ingredient of the drops is phenylephrine hydrochloride- a synthetic adrenergic agonist that stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors. The active substance is supplemented with auxiliary composition: glycerol, benzalkonium chloride, potassium and sodium phosphate, purified water, polyethylene glycol, disodium salt.

All these substances preserve phenylephrine hydrochloride and maintain the desired concentration of the drug. The drops themselves are almost colorless (rarely have a light yellow tint), transparent. They are placed in polyethylene bottles that have a low density and are filled in 5, 10, 15 and 30 ml.

A distinctive feature of the drops is their low concentration - 0.125%, which ensures a gentle effect and safety for children's noses.

"Nazol Baby", according to the instructions for use, is considered a children's drug, the average price for it is 180-200 rubles. Sometimes drops are also used for adults, especially for allergy sufferers, the elderly and weakened patients.

Drops should be stored at a temperature of 15 to 30 degrees and away from inquisitive children, sunlight, and humid climates. The shelf life of a closed bottle is 2 years, an open bottle is 12 months.

Pharmacological action of Nazol Baby drops

Phenylephrine hydrochloride performs the main function - it constricts the vessels of the nasal cavity, thereby eliminating swelling, congestion of the nose, its sinuses, and the Eustachian tube. Breathing through the nose is quickly restored and the child’s general condition improves.

Benzalkonium chloride (excipient) quickly suppresses pathogenic microflora. This “duet” acts quickly and effectively, which is why the drug is very popular among otolaryngologists. Glycerol helps keep the mucous membrane of children's noses from drying out.

The drug guards against serious complications: otitis, sinusitis, sinusitis and other serious diseases. A short course of taking drops can quickly eliminate a child’s runny nose and relieve all the unpleasant symptoms of rhinitis: burning and itching in the nose, sneezing, difficulty breathing, copious or thick discharge, etc.

When is Nazol Baby nasal drops prescribed to children?

Drops are used for various conditions that are accompanied by rhinorrhea and nasal congestion, and in particular:

• acute and allergic rhinitis;
• sinusitis;
• atrophic runny nose;
• hay fever;
• frontite;
• rhinorrhea due to viral infections;
• otitis media;
• sinusitis;
• carrying out diagnostic manipulations in the nasal area;
• performing surgical interventions in ENT practice to relieve swelling.

For all of the above pathologies, parents should consult a doctor, and only a specialist can decide which drops to prescribe “Nazol Baby” or “Nazivin”. It is these two vasoconstrictor drugs that have the active ingredients that are approved for young children - phenylephrine and oxymetazoline.

Contraindications, side effects, overdose

"Nazol Baby" is prohibited for the following diseases:

• diabetes mellitus (any type);
• cardiovascular pathology (congenital diseases, ischemia, defects, coronary sclerosis);
• hyperthyroidism (hyperfunction of the thyroid gland);
• arrhythmias;
• hepatitis;
• renal failure;
• individual intolerance;
• Do not use drops in children under 2 months.

When taking Nazol Baby drops, children may rarely experience adverse reactions, and their appearance mainly occurs when the drug intake regimen is violated. More often these are complaints of a local nature: redness, itching, burning, dry nose, sneezing, etc.

Symptoms from other organs also refer to isolated cases, they are as follows: bradycardia, headache, increased blood pressure, agitation, arrhythmia, extrasystole, chest pain and difficulty breathing.

An overdose of drops leads to the occurrence of adverse reactions, which are indicated above. Before the doctor arrives, you should rinse the child’s nose with plain water. In case of cardiac or mental disturbances, call emergency medical assistance. If necessary, symptomatic therapy or inpatient treatment will be provided.

What drugs cannot be used with Nazol Baby?

The combined use of drops with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (drugs used in psychiatry) is strictly prohibited. Also, you should not combine several vasoconstrictors at the same time, so as not to cause the opposite effect - nasal congestion will intensify with greater force.

If a child is taking medications, then before prescribing Nazol Baby drops, parents are required to inform the doctor about this.

Instructions for use and dosage Nazol Baby for children

Before administering the drops, rinse the nose with saline solutions: Quix, Salin, Humer. The child blows his nose on his own or is cleaned (in children) using special aspirators. Then drops are administered intranasally. The child needs to be seated on a high chair and asked to tilt his head back a little. Then introduce the required number of drops into each nasal passage, namely:

• babies up to one year (from 2 to 12 months) - 1 drop in the nose at regular intervals, but not less than 6 hours, for example, 9:00, 15:00, 21:00, and if necessary, drop drops at night time;
• Children from 12 months to 2 years can use 1-2 drops. The intervals between doses are the same;
• for children from 2 to 6 years old, the maximum dose for one instillation (in each nostril) should not exceed 3 drops. Usually 2 drops are prescribed. The interval between procedures is 6 hours.

To treat nasal congestion and rhinorrhea, after 6 years of age they switch to more concentrated drops - “Nazol Kids”.

The dose of Nazol Baby is selected by the doctor individually for each child. It is not necessary for a six-year-old child to drop 2-3 drops of the drug into the nose; sometimes one is enough. It all depends on the degree of nasal congestion and symptoms of a runny nose. Drops are prescribed for a short course - 3 days; in case of urgent need, treatment can last up to 6 days, but no more.

If several children in a family are sick, it is necessary to follow the rules for individual use of the bottle. Using the same bottle is unhygienic - this can lead to the spread of infection and infect other family members. After each instillation of the nose, it is advisable to wipe the bottle with a sterile bandage and seal it tightly.

Analogues of "Nazol Baby"

Substitute drugs can exactly replicate the main active ingredient or exhibit the same pharmacological properties, but with a different composition.

Commonly used analogues include the following drugs:

• Irifrin;
• Mezaton;
• Neosynephrine POS;
• Vibrocil;
• Nazivin;
• Nazospray;
• Sinex;
• Oxymetazoline.

Analogs have different prices, and often exceed the cost of Nazol Baby drops. Replacement of drops is carried out only by a doctor if there are compelling indications for this.

The selection of rational, effective and safe therapy for rhinitis of various etiologies in young children is associated with a number of difficulties and nuances, because the body at this age has many physiological characteristics. Pharmacists from Italy have created a children's drug with a vasoconstrictor effect - Nazol Baby, approved for use for the treatment of rhinitis in children, including infants.

It is used in short courses during acute manifestations of the disease, accompanied by nasal congestion and pronounced symptoms of mucus stagnation. To understand the mechanism of operation of this drug, you should familiarize yourself with its composition, indications for use, and instructions.

Vasoconstrictor medicine for the common cold for babies Nazol Baby

Composition and effect of the drug

The main component due to which the drug acquires its characteristic vasoconstrictor effect is a substance such as phenylephrine hydrochloride. It has a stimulating effect on alpha-adrenergic receptors, being by its nature an adrenergic agonist of artificial origin.

The main substance is supplemented with glycerin, benzalkonium chloride, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, macrogol, disodium salt, purified water. These components are necessary to maintain phenylephrine hydrochloride at a constant concentration and maintain its effectiveness:

• The main component, phenylephrine hydrochloride, fights swelling of the nose, accessory sinuses, and auditory tube, quickly and effectively constricting the vessels of the nasal mucosa. After breathing through the nose is restored, the child’s well-being also improves.
• The glycerin present in the formula does not allow the delicate mucous membrane to dry out.
• The auxiliary component benzalkonium chloride has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora. This “trio” together gives a good and lasting effect, which is why Nazol is often prescribed by ENT doctors.

Timely initiation of use of the drug makes it possible to avoid many complications of rhinitis: inflammation of the sinuses, transition of the process to the middle and inner ear. Prescribed in a short course, it helps to minimize symptoms that are unpleasant for the baby: congestion, burning, rhinorrhea, itching of the nasal mucosa.

Release form and storage conditions

The product is available in the form of drops - they are almost completely discolored, occasionally the tint is slightly yellowish. The drug is sold in small polyethylene bottles of 5, 10, 15, 30 ml.

The advantage of using Nazol for children is the low concentration of the active component - only 0.125%. This beneficial property ensures a gentle effect and safety for the delicate mucous membrane of the baby’s nose. Although the medicine is considered for children, it is periodically prescribed to special categories of adult patients: people weakened by illness, the elderly, and allergy sufferers.

The temperature regime for storing the medicine should be within +15-30 degrees. The bottle should be protected from the sun, high humidity, and the hands of inquisitive children. The drug in a closed bottle is good for two years, after opening it can be used for a year.

The word “baby” in the name indicates that the medicine was created specifically for children, therefore it is safe in reasonable doses. However, like any medicine, drugs with the prefix “baby” may also have undesirable effects, so prior consultation with a doctor is necessary.

Indications for use

The drug is prescribed for runny nose and nasal congestion of various etiologies.

The drug is prescribed for a number of pathologies that include congestion and rhinorrhea among the symptoms:

• allergic rhinitis;
• hay fever;
• runny nose due to ARVI;
• acute sinusitis;
• acute sinusitis;
• atrophic rhinitis;
• otitis media;
• operations for ENT pathologies, diagnostic manipulations on the paranasal sinuses in order to relieve swelling.

Instructions for use

Before instilling Nazol into your nose, you should rinse the cavity with a saline preparation: Humer, Aqualor, Salin, Physiomer, Quix. Then the baby either blows his nose on his own or is cleaned using a special aspirator (more details in the article:). After these manipulations, drops are administered into the child’s nose.

Before using vasoconstrictor drops, it is necessary to clear the nasal passages with saline solution.

Features of use for newborns

Nazol Baby is not prescribed for a newborn. It can be used from the 8th week. The drug is administered 1 drop into both nasal passages no more than four times a day. The intervals are equal and not less than 6 hours. For example, at 7:00, 13:00, 19:00, 01:00.

Before instillation, the baby’s head is tilted back a little; the tip is not inserted into the nose, so as not to injure the delicate mucous membrane. After administering the solution, you can lightly massage the wings of the nose so that the medicine is evenly distributed.

Method of use and dosage for children over one year of age

Starting from one year of age and ending with two years of age, the drug is prescribed 1-2 drops in both doses with a time interval of 6 hours. At the age of 2 to 6 years, the number of drops in one nostril increases to three, but often the drug is prescribed 2 drops (with a similar time interval).

The doctor determines the dosage for the baby individually. In some cases, for a child 5-6 years old, it is sufficient to administer 1 drop into the nostril instead of two or three stated in the instructions. This is determined by the severity of the disease. The course of treatment should not exceed 6 days. Often 3-4 days of therapy with Nazol baby is quite enough.

The course of treatment with a vasoconstrictor drug should not exceed a week.

If there are several sick children in the house, it is recommended to acquire individual bottles for each child, since using the same bottle is contrary to hygiene standards and causes the spread of pathogenic flora and infection of healthy people. After use, wipe the tip with a piece of bandage and close the packaging tightly.

Contraindications to the use of Nazol baby

You cannot use the drug, not only with the prefix “baby”, but also “kids”, for the following diseases:

• arrhythmia;
• hepatitis;
• individual allergic reaction;
• diabetes;
• congenital heart pathologies;
• renal failure;
• pathology of the thyroid gland;
• coronary sclerosis.

Often there are no adverse reactions in children using this drug, but if they occur, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.

Rash and hives indicate that Nazol baby is not suitable for treatment due to individual intolerance.

Overdose and side effects

There have been no documented cases of this medication being used in excess doses. The use of the drug in large dosages leads to cardiac problems, such as ventricular extrasystole, tachycardia, psychomotor agitation, headache, and increased blood pressure. Overdose is treated by intravenous administration of alpha-, beta-blockers.

Nazivin or Nazol - which is better for the baby?

This question often arises among mothers of children in the first years of life (see also:). It is important to clarify that the above-mentioned remedies are not analogues, but similar effects are achieved through different mechanisms and main components. Their active substances are completely different. In Nazivin it is oxymetazoline hydrochloride.

Treatment of paranasal sinuses in infants should only be carried out under the supervision of an experienced doctor, who will prescribe the most suitable vasoconstrictor

Both drugs are good in their own way, and the question of which one is better is difficult to answer, but unlike Nazol, Nazivin is allowed to be used in the treatment of infants from the first day of life. Only an experienced doctor should choose between these two medications, and he will determine the appropriateness and duration of use.

Other analogues of Nazol Baby

Only four drugs can be classified as vasoconstrictors with a similar effect:

• Irifrin;
• Nazol Kids;
• Vistosan;
• Mezaton.

Substitutes have different prices, often exceeding the cost of Nazol. Changing the drug in the treatment regimen should be carried out exclusively by a qualified specialist, therefore choosing a drug at your own discretion is unacceptable.

When treating a runny nose in children, it is sometimes necessary to resort to vasoconstrictor nasal drops, which help eliminate swelling of the mucous membrane and make breathing easier. Pharmacies offer many remedies for the common cold, and parents need to choose a specific medicine, understand the characteristics of the medications, understand which drops are safe and best suited for their baby, and at what age they can be used. Let's take a closer look at Italian-made baby drops Nazol Baby.

Properties, composition and release form of the drug

Nazol Baby is a nasal vasoconstrictor drops designed specifically for babies, taking into account the characteristics of their body. They are well tolerated and do not cause harm to the health of a baby with a still weak immune system. The drug is intended for short-term treatment of rhinitis lasting 3-5 days.

The main purpose of using drops is to ease breathing during nasal congestion resulting from acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. Vasoconstrictor drops act instantly, relieve the patient from the inability to breathe, and also prevent the accumulation of mucus - a favorable environment for the proliferation of bacteria.

The main active ingredient of the drops is phenylephrine hydrochloride. This is a synthetic adrenergic agonist that stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors, thereby reducing swelling of the nasal mucosa and reducing discharge. The effect comes quickly and lasts about 6 hours. Auxiliary components of the drug: glycerol, benzalkonium chloride, potassium and sodium dihydrogen phosphate, purified water, polyethylene glycol, disodium salt.

The solution is transparent, colorless (sometimes has a light yellow tint) and odor. Packaged in soft polyethylene dropper bottles of 5, 10, 15 and 30 ml. The low concentration of the active substance (0.125 g per 100 ml) makes it possible to use drops in the youngest patients.

The shelf life of the drops is 24 months from the date of release. The opened bottle is stored in a cool, dark place; the refrigerator is best for storage. It is recommended to use the medicine for a month.

Do not leave medications in the public domain or within your baby's sight. This can cause undesirable consequences - poisoning, allergic reaction and Quincke's edema.

Indications for the use of Nazol Baby for children

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The most popular drugs in the treatment of a runny nose are vasoconstrictors, which are injected into the nasal cavity. A representative of this group of drugs is Nazol Baby. In what cases is it prescribed to children, at what age and in what dose is it used?

Release form

Nazol Baby is available in the form of nasal drops. The medicine is presented as a clear, odorless liquid. This liquid is usually colorless, but can also be light yellow. The solution is sold in polyethylene bottles with a spout, the capacity of which is 5, 10 and 15 ml, as well as 30 ml.

Compound

The compound that provides Nazol Baby drops with a therapeutic effect is phenylephrine hydrochloride. The concentration of this substance in the drug is 0.125%, that is, 100 ml of drops contains 0.125 g of phenylephrine. The auxiliary components are macrogol 1500, purified water, glycerol, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and benzalkonium chloride. The drug also includes disodium edetate and sodium hydrogen phosphate, presented in the form of dihydrate.

A drug similar in composition is Nazol Kids. The only difference is the release form (it is produced in the form of a nasal spray) and the concentration of phenylephrine (100 ml of the drug contains 0.25 g of such an active ingredient, so the concentration of the solution is 0.25%), as well as the addition of eucalyptol to the composition.

Nazol Baby and Nazol should not be confused, since the active component of the second drug is another substance - oxymetazoline.

In addition, Nazol is produced only in the form of a spray, so it is used from the age of 6. Oxymetazoline is the main ingredient in the drug Nazol Advance. It is also available as a nasal spray and is used for ages 6 years and older. Separately, we note the drug Nazol Aqua, which does not contain vasoconstrictors.

The base of this nasal spray is sodium chloride at a concentration of 0.65%. It is completely safe for children, so it is used from birth.

Operating principle

Phenylephrine, present in Nazol Baby, is an alpha-adrenergic stimulating substance. It activates alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasopharyngeal mucosa, as a result of which hyperemia and swelling of the tissues decrease and congestion disappears. The use of such a medicine helps improve the passage of air through the nasopharynx and alleviates inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

Indications

Nazol Baby drops are prescribed for difficulty in nasal breathing, which occurs with allergic rhinitis, acute viral sinusitis or rhinitis, influenza, colds and other diseases.

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At what age is it allowed to take it?

The instructions for Nazol Baby drops specify that up to the age of six, this medication should be used only after consultation with a doctor.

A pediatrician can prescribe such drops at any age, including children under one year old, if there are indications for this.

Treatment with Nazol Kids nasal drops is prohibited in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the medication. Also, this medication is not prescribed:

• With thyrotoxicosis.
• For arterial hypertension.
• For pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
• For diabetes mellitus.
• When treated with MAO inhibitors (including the period 2 weeks after stopping such medications).

Side effects

In some children, the use of Nazol Baby drops leads to tingling, pinching or burning sensations in the nasopharynx.

Instructions for use

Very rarely, a child’s body reacts to treatment with this remedy with headaches, tremors, pale skin, increased blood pressure, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, sweating, and sleep problems.

The bottle needs to be turned upside down and pressed slightly so that the drops enter the nasal passages of the little patient. As soon as the child’s nose is dripped, the bottle pipette must be wiped dry and then the cap must be screwed on tightly. The pediatrician determines the dosage of Nazol Baby by age.

For babies in the first year of life (for example, for a 3-month-old baby), a single dose will be only one drop in each nostril. Children older than one year and up to 6 years of age can be instilled with 1-2 drops, and a child six years old or older can be instilled with 3-4 drops at once.

Nazol Baby drops should be administered into the nose at intervals of at least 6 hours. The duration of treatment with this medication should not exceed three days.

Overdose

If Nazol Baby is used in too large a dose, it will lead to systemic effects such as headache, nervous agitation, heaviness in the limbs and head, arrhythmic contraction of the heart, hypertension, increased sweating and dizziness. To eliminate such symptoms, alpha or beta blockers are prescribed.

Interaction with other drugs

Nazol Baby is not used simultaneously with thyroid hormones, tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors and some other drugs, as this increases the risk of side effects on the heart and blood vessels. In addition, treatment with Nazol Baby drops and other nasal agents with a vasoconstrictor effect should not be combined.

Terms of sale

You can buy Nazol Baby at a pharmacy without having to present a prescription from a doctor. The average price of a 10 ml bottle of drops is 170-190 rubles.

Nazol Baby should be kept at home away from sunlight, and the storage temperature should not exceed +15 to +30 degrees Celsius. It is very important that such a drug cannot be accidentally obtained and consumed by a small child. The shelf life of the drops is 2 years from the date of production.

1 ml of the drug contains:

active substance: phenylephrine hydrochloride 1.25 mg;

excipients: benzalkonium chloride, glycerol, macrogol 1500, disodium phosphate dihydrate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium edetate dihydrate, purified water.

Description

Transparent, colorless to light yellow, odorless liquid.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Nasal medications. Anticongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use. Sympathomimetics. Phenylephrine.

ATX code R01AA04

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Pharmacological properties

Pharmacokinetics

When phenylephrine is administered topically, systemic absorption is low.

Pharmacodynamics

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is an α1-adrenergic receptor agonist (sympathomimetic), which has a vasoconstrictor effect by stimulating α1 receptors in the nasal mucosa.

In children of the first year of life, there is no cavernous tissue of the nasal turbinates, therefore, swelling of the nasal mucosa during rhinitis is mainly due to the blood supply to the superficial arterioles, which are affected by α1-adrenergic agonists (phenylephrine).

Nazol Baby reduces swelling of the mucous membranes and tissue hyperemia, congestion in the nasal mucosa, and also improves the patency of the nasal airways.

Glycerin has a softening effect on the irritated mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and protects it from excessive drying.

Indications for use

To make breathing easier through the nose:

– for colds, flu

– hay fever or other allergic diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by acute rhinitis or sinusitis

– acute otitis media (as an adjuvant to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa).

Directions for use and doses

While lying down, drop it into your nose, pressing lightly on the pipette. Maintain this position for several minutes.

Children from 2 months to 1 year: 1 drop in each nasal passage, no more than every 4 hours.

Children from 1 to 2 years: 1-2 drops in each nasal passage, no more than every 4 hours.

Children from 2 to 6 years: 2-3 drops in each nasal passage, no more than every 4 hours.

Side effects

When applied topically, phenylephrine is well tolerated and side effects, if they occur, are always mild and short-term.

Possible:

– burning, sneezing, tingling in the nose

– allergic reactions (itching or hives, swelling of the hands, face or throat, chest tightness, breathing problems)

– headache, dizziness, anxiety

– rhythm disturbance, arterial hypertension

A pediatrician can prescribe such drops at any age, including children under one year old, if there are indications for this.

The drug is contraindicated in patients:

– with increased individual sensitivity to the ingredients of the drug

– with severe arterial hypertension

– with acute cardiovascular diseases

– for tachyarrhythmia

– with severe thyrotoxicosis

– for diabetes

– after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy

– in case of inflammation of the skin or mucous membrane of the vestibule of the nose and the formation of a crust (dry rhinitis)

– patients receiving MAO inhibitors or patients who have received them in the previous 2 weeks

– children up to 2 months of age

Drug interactions

Do not take simultaneously with other drugs containing local vasoconstrictors or with antihypertensive agents.

When used concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days after the end of treatment with them, phenylephrine may lead to an increase in blood pressure.

special instructions

Phenylephrine-containing nasal sprays should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases, arterial hypertension, hyperthyroidism, angle-closure glaucoma, and diabetes mellitus. These patients should consult a physician before use.

Take the drug under adult supervision.

If children under 12 years of age experience nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness, stop use and consult a doctor.

The duration of treatment is no more than 3 days; if symptoms persist, you should consult a doctor.

Pregnancy and lactation

The drug is intended for children. There are no data on use during pregnancy and lactation.

Features of the effect of the drug on the ability to drive a vehicle or potentially dangerous mechanisms

Treatment of a runny nose in young patients requires a serious and careful approach. Today, popular drugs for relieving symptoms of rhinitis are vasoconstrictor medications, which are intended for injection into the child’s nose. A modern medicine in this group is Nazol Baby.

The drug is available in a very convenient form for use - nasal drops. Nazol Baby solution is a transparent substance without a characteristic odor or color. Drops are available in plastic vials of different capacities: 10.5 ml, as well as 30 and 15 ml.

The main active component of Nazol Baby, which treats rhinitis, is phenylephrine hydrochloride. The excipients in the review medication include:

• Pure water;
• Benzalkonium chloride;
• Edetate disodium;
• Glycerol;
• Sodium hydrogen phosphate;
• Potassium dihydrogen phosphate;
• Macrogol 1500.

Moms and dads should not confuse Nazol Baby with the drug Nazol, which has a similar name. These are completely different medications, since the active ingredient of Nazol is the component oxymetazoline. In addition, Nazol is available only in the form of a spray, and therefore can only be prescribed for the treatment of children over the age of six.

Indications for use of Nazol Baby and its principle of action

The main active component of the medicine is a synthetic adrenergic agonist, which quickly and effectively eliminates swelling of the child’s nose and paranasal sinuses. This effect is achieved by reducing blood flow to the capillaries of the mucous membrane.

After instilling the drug into the nasal passages, the results usually appear within a few minutes. The baby's condition improves for 5-6 hours.

Nazol Baby is prescribed to eliminate difficulty breathing in a child with the following diseases:

1. Acute viral diseases accompanied by a pronounced runny nose.
2. Frontit.

Nazol Baby drops are also prescribed by pediatricians to eliminate or prevent the occurrence of swelling of the mucous membrane during surgical operations or diagnostic procedures. The medicine is used to eliminate swelling during the postoperative period.

Age of the child at which the medication can be used

Nazol Baby is a new generation drug intended for use from infancy. In accordance with the instructions for use, Nazol Baby can be used to treat babies from the age of two months. The drops must be used as prescribed by the pediatrician and the dosage prescribed by him must be strictly followed.

How to use nasal drops correctly

Before instilling drops into the child’s nose, the bottle of medication must be turned over and lightly pressed on its bottom so that the drops enter the nasal cavity. After each use, it is recommended to tightly close the bottle cap.

Depending on the age of the child, the single dose of drops varies. For babies under 12 months, one drop in each nasal cavity is enough, and for children after one year, you can increase the dosage of the drug to 2 drops.

Contraindications for prescribing medication

Nazol Baby is not recommended to be prescribed if the following points exist:

1. Intolerance by the child’s body to any components of the drug.
2. Pathologies of the heart or vascular system.
3. The child has problems with the thyroid gland.
4. Diabetes.
5. Arterial hypertension.

In addition, the drug cannot be prescribed when treating a baby with MAO inhibitors, including 14 days after taking these medications.

Side effects and overdose of Nazol Baby

Using drops too much during the day can lead to weakness, headache, nausea and excessive sweating in the child. In case of overdose, doctors usually prescribe adrenergic blockers (alpha or beta groups).

Taking Nazol Baby can also provoke the following negative effects:

• Headache;
• Clouding of consciousness;
• Dizziness;
• Trembling of limbs;
• Failure in heart rhythm;
• Insomnia;
• Increased anxiety, feeling of fear;
• Tingling and burning in the nasal cavity;
• Redness of the skin on the face;
• Increase in pressure or decrease in pressure;
• Various allergic symptoms (rash, itching).

Interaction of Nazol Baby with other medications and drugs

Nasal drops are incompatible with some medications. Parents should remember that Nazol Baby cannot be used with:

1. Antidepressants.
2. Vasoconstrictor drops, tablets and sprays.
3. MAO inhibitors.
4. Antihypertensive medications.
5. Drugs that help remove potassium from the body.

Using Nazol Baby with the above medications can significantly worsen the condition of the child’s nervous system, heart and blood vessels.

Analogs

If it is impossible to use Nazol Baby to treat your baby, the pediatrician may replace the drug with medications that have a similar effect. Such medications include:

• Irifrin;
• Nazol Kids;
• Adrianol.
• Polydexa.
• Visofrine.
• Neosynephrine-POS.

The review drug is effective in the treatment of rhinitis, which is caused by various viruses and bacteria. Nazol Baby also eliminates the symptoms of a runny nose caused by allergic reactions to external pathogens. Correct use of nasal drops in strict accordance with the instructions and prescriptions of the attending physician will quickly relieve the baby of the disease without negative side effects.

To treat younger patients, pharmacologists are developing the most gentle and safe medications.

One of them is Nazol Baby, designed for a gentle but effective fight against the symptoms of childhood colds.

Composition and release form

The medical drug Nazol Baby is produced by two well-known pharmaceutical companies - Sagmel, Inc from the United States of America and Instituto De Angeli from Italy.

These nasal drops come in the form of a clear, completely odorless solution, the color of which can vary from colorless to light yellow.

This medicine is produced in transparent polyethylene dropper bottles of 5, 10, 15 and 30 milliliters. Each container is additionally packed in a cardboard box.

The main active ingredient of the drug Nazol Baby is phenylephrine hydrochloride. The nasal drops also contain auxiliary components:

• glycerol;
• benzalkonium chloride;
• potassium dihydrogen phosphate;
• disodium edetate dihydrate;
• purified water.

Nazol Baby nasal drops can be prescribed both as an independent monotherapy drug and in the complex treatment of babies.

The main indications for the use of this medication are the following diseases:

• flu;
• respiratory viral diseases;
• acute forms of rhinitis of any etymology (including allergic);
• sinusitis;
• hay fever;
• diseases of the upper respiratory tract that are allergic in nature.

As a result of using the drops, the child experiences relief in nasal breathing and general condition.

The drug Nazol Baby is designed specifically for internal use.

Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to clean the child's nasal passages. Then you need to very carefully tilt the little patient’s head back and instill drops into the nasal passages, carefully holding the bottle with the dropper downwards.

For effective and safe treatment, it is important to strictly adhere to the permissible dosage.

For babies aged from two months to one year, one drop of the drug is prescribed in each nasal passage.

Patients from one to two years are prescribed 1-2 drops, depending on the condition.

Children aged two to six years are prescribed 2-3 drops in each nasal passage.

In all three cases, the maximum number of daily procedures is four. In this case, it is necessary to observe an interval of at least six hours between them. The total duration of the therapeutic course should under no circumstances exceed three days.

For children over six years of age, for the treatment of acute forms of rhinitis, instead of Nazol Baby, the drug Nazol Kids is prescribed.

Interaction with other medications

When taking Nazol Baby nasal drops, it is important to know about the peculiarities of their interactions with other medications.

If this medication is taken concomitantly with MAO inhibitors, the effects of phenylephrine may be potentiated.

The use of phenyelphrine during general anesthesia caused by cyclopropane or halothane can provoke ventricular fibrillation.

The vasoconstrictor effect of phenylephrine is reduced when taking diuretics - alpha-blockers, phentolamine and phenothisians.

When taking guanethidine, the mydriatic effect of phenylephrine begins to increase.

Side effects

As a result of taking these nasal drops, the patient may experience side effects in the form of local itching, burning sensation, tearing, sneezing, as well as dryness and tingling in the nasal passages and mucous membranes.

Systemic side effects may also occur - headaches, significant emotional overexcitation, increased blood pressure, difficulty breathing, decreased heart rate, pain in the chest. All these symptoms can occur in case of an overdose of the drug.

A pediatrician can prescribe such drops at any age, including children under one year old, if there are indications for this.

Nazol Baby nasal drops are contraindicated for the following health conditions:

• excessive sensitivity to the components of this drug;
• angina pectoris, coronary sclerosis and other diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• diabetes;
• hypertensive crisis.

During pregnancy

Women during pregnancy and breastfeeding can take the drug Nazol Baby as prescribed by a doctor, if he confirms that the drug will bring more benefit than harm to the mother and child.

Terms and conditions of storage

The total shelf life of the drug Nazol Baby is two years. After purchasing, it should be placed in a safe place, out of reach of children, absolutely dry and protected from sunlight.

Optimal temperature conditions are from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Price

In most Russian pharmacies The drug Nazol Baby is available to consumers at prices ranging from 130 to 190 rubles.

On the territory of Ukraine These nasal drops can be purchased at a cost of 35 to 45 hryvnia.

Analogs

In modern pharmacology, there are a sufficient number of analogues of the drug Nazol Baby.

1. Eucazoline is an effective nasal decongestant, presented in the form of drops for topical use. Contains eucalyptus oil, which ensures rapid action.
2. Marimer is a natural remedy based on sea water. Effectively affects the condition of the nasal mucosa.
3. Noxprey is an oxymetazoline-based nasal spray intended for the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis and nasopharyngitis.
4. Otrivin is a drug based on xylometazoline. Available in the form of drops and spray.
5. Grippoferon - drops for internal use. Used for the treatment of influenza, acute viral respiratory infections and rhinitis.