Pinosol Ointment - instructions for use

Catarrhal diseases persecute a person at any time of the year. But the autumn-winter period is particularly rich in them, when the flu, ARI become an epidemic. Runny nose is one of the persistent symptoms of colds. To find out more about the preparation from the common cold "Pinosol Ointment" The instruction to it in the article is given in very detailed form. It is told about its effectiveness and the rules of taking the medicine.

Using

The drug "Pinosol" is available in two dosage forms: in the form of drops or ointments. If we consider, based on the instructions, "Pinosol" composition is predominantly vegetable: these are eucalyptus and pine trees, thymol, menthol, tocopherol acetate. The drug has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. It is not addictive and removes the swelling that appears on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. Indications for the use of the drug are a runny nose, chronic and acute diseases of the nasal mucosa and nasopharynx, where drying of the mucosa occurs. The drug is over-the-counter. It is used in the postoperative period, when the patient underwent surgery on the nasal cavity. For the introduction, "Ointment Pinosol" is applied to a cotton swab and the front sections of the nasal cavity are treated. Then the wings of the nose are clamped, and the medium is rubbed over the mucosa. It is recommended to continue treatment within one to two weeks. If improvement does not occur, you need to see a doctor. The drug "Pinosol" can be used in pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindications

Sometimes, to the common cold, people have a frivolous attitude, as if this is not worth a trifling thought. Nevertheless, when choosing a medicine, it is worthwhile to seek advice from a doctor, and not to make a choice independently, based on the recommendations of pharmacists pharmacies. Because many drugs, in addition to therapeutic effects, there are side effects. So, for example, "Pinosol Ointment", instruction The use of which eloquently indicates that allergic reactions are possible, can not be used in the treatment of children under the age of two. In addition, it is necessary to apply the drug cautiously and to avoid it getting into the eyes.

Side effects of "Pinosol Ointment", instruction Calls the following: burning, itching, redness. It is also possible swelling of the nasal mucosa. If such reactions occur, you should contact your doctor. Medical consultation can draw your attention to this undesirable effect of treating the common cold with Pinosol, as the emergence of drug rhinitis, which can be provoked by the components contained in its composition.

Oils present in the drug interfere with the mucosa, and thus undesirable complications may occur. Therefore, "Pinosol" is not suitable for long-term treatment. In diseases of acute respiratory viral infections, it is not recommended to use preparations containing oils, since they do not have an action that narrows blood vessels, which can ease the runny nose, but it helps to form a film on the surface of the mucosa of the nasal cavity. This leads to the glueing of the cilia of the epithelium and lowers the immunity, which does not allow to fight with the multiplication of viruses. In this case, resort to a comprehensive treatment with several drugs, the action of which complements each other.

" Pinosol", as a herbal medicinal product, is suitable for the treatment of a cold in children. This was confirmed by clinical and laboratory studies that were conducted in 2003-2004. They proved that the drug facilitates the course of colds in children. It is also recommended to adults, but before using the drug "Pinosol Ointment", the instruction should be studied by the consumer. It is necessary to observe the terms of treatment and dosage. Consultation with a doctor is mandatory, it will not harm your health.