The common cold and flu do not always go away without a trace, and bacterial complications in the nasal cavity often occur on their background. Most often, they should be treated with antibiotics. One of the known remedies is Polidex drops. True, due to the fact that they are considered an antibiotic, they should be taken carefully, having familiarized themselves with the instructions in advance.
The principle of the drug
The drops contain antibiotics from the group of aminoglycosides and polypeptides - neomycin and polymyxin B. As a result, the drug can affect several different bacteria that can cause an infectious-inflammatory reaction in the sinuses and nasal passages.
In some cases, the use of Polydex will prevent the use of antibiotics, which means that the negative impact on the body as a whole will be reduced, which is especially important during pregnancy and lactation.
The drops contain the hormone dexamethasone, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. In addition, this tool narrows small vessels due to the presence of phenylephrine. Due to this, you can quickly relieve swelling, eliminate nasal congestion, remove heavy discharge, relieve pressure in the sinuses.
Due to this, the drug is highly effective in the treatment of rhinitis, even with purulent secretions.
Release form and composition
Nose drops have a transparent color, are available in a dark glass bottle with a volume of 10 ml. Together with them comes instructions for use and pipette.
Also on sale is also Polidex spray, which is produced in a bottle, volume - 15 ml. This form is more convenient for treating children, because the spray penetrates better into the nasal cavity and does not flow into the throat.
The composition of the spray is as follows:
- neomocin, which belongs to antibiotics - aminoglycosides of the first generation. It affects pneumococci, staphylococci and other Gram-negative microorganisms that can lead to serious respiratory infections;
- polymyxin B is a cyclic polypeptide antibiotic. It affects gram-negative bacteria, destroying the cell wall. Does not lead to the development of resistance;
- dexamethasone is a hormonal substance that has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- Phenylephrine - has a vasoconstrictor effect.
What does the medicine help?
The efficacy of Polydex drops is noted in the treatment of pathologies such as:
- rhinitis, including acute and chronic;
- rhinopharyngitis;
- sinusitis;
- antritis, frontitis;
- adenoiditis.
It is also possible to use the medicine after surgical intervention in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses to eliminate complications. It can also be prescribed to prevent the defeat of the mucosa by microbes and trace elements.
Instructions for use Polydex drops
The most important point - the duration of treatment with this medicine should not exceed 10 days. In addition, it is advisable to bury drops at regular intervals. To use the product, tilt your head slightly forward and inject the drops into each nostril by pressing the bottle slightly.
The instruction is as follows:
- 3-5 injections in each nasal passage - adults;
- for children - a maximum of three injections.
If within 7-8 days the improvement does not come, you should consult a doctor.
Contraindications and adverse reactions
Before you go to the pharmacy for medication, study the contraindications that include:
- increased sensitivity or intolerance to the components;
- diseases of the nasopharynx with viral etiology;
- kidney disease, such as deficiency, albuminuria syndrome;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- children up to 2.5 years;
- taking drugs that block monoamine oxidase.
But there are also side reactions: dry mouth, an allergic reaction to taking the drug, such as urticaria, itching. In most cases, such adverse reactions appear only with long-term treatment or when the recommended dosage is exceeded.
Special instructions for admission
Before using the tool, you should be familiar with the following guidelines:
- Before use, make sure there is no violation of the integrity of the drum drum.
- Do not use drops simultaneously with other similar drugs.
- The use of drops is possible during pregnancy, but only if the benefit to the mother exceeds the risk to the fetus.
- When the solution is instilled, take care that the pipette does not touch the skin, as this may lead to secondary infection.
Interaction with other drugs
Since the drops are well combined with medications, this tool can be used both in group and in individual therapy. However, it is undesirable to combine them with antibiotics such as Amikacin, Streptomycin, Monomitsin, since this can lead to hearing impairment.
But there are also a number of drugs in combination with which taking Polydex can provoke negative factors:
- when taken with Bromocriptine and Guanethidine, blood pressure may increase;
- with antidepressants, MAO inhibitors increases the risk of hypertension;
- with anesthetics Cyclopropane and Halothane there is a risk of ventricular fibrillation.
There may be heart problems while taking drops with drugs such as: Halofantrine, Astemizol, Sparfloxacin, Pentamidine, Terfenadine.
It is also undesirable to combine drops with any antipyretic agents, which include aspirin.
In general, the drug is well tolerated, rarely causes side effects. Therefore, it is the best tool in the treatment of purulent complications, as well as with a long and sluggish course of inflammatory processes in the nasal cavity and pharynx.
Analogs
Drugs that have a similar composition do not exist, but if, for any reason, Polydex drops did not suit you, you can replace them with:
- Izofru. The French drug is available as a spray. The therapeutic effect is achieved by aminoglycoside. It is possible to use the drug even for children, but strictly according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor. It is prescribed for respiratory tract infections.
- Otofu. Ear drops, as part of contains rifamycin. It is recommended for bacterial otitis, including for the treatment of children.
- Vibrocil Combined medication, which includes phenylephrine and dimetindena maleate. It has a vasoconstrictor and antiallergenic effect, it is indicated for otitis, rhinitis. It can be used in the treatment of children from one year of age.
- Tsipromed. Ear drops, which include ciprofloxacin. It is prescribed for the treatment of children aged 15 years, but for the treatment of pregnant and lactating women is prohibited.
Polydex nasal drops are given strictly according to the recipe. Their cost averages 250 rubles.
Reviews
The child had a runny nose for a long time, had a headache. As a result, the doctor prescribed these drops. At first she doubted, yet there was an antibiotic in the composition, hormones, but the rest of the funds did not fit. I will say straight out: excellent drops helped, the swelling was removed, a runny nose began to pass, and headaches stopped bothering me. The main thing is to follow the instructions exactly so that there are no complications.
Olga, 31 years old
My runny nose usually goes into sinusitis, once I even had to lie in the hospital. To prevent this from happening again, I was looking for a cure for the treatment of such a problem for a long time, in the end I came out with these drops. We were pleased with the high efficiency and the absence of adverse reactions.
Andrei, 28 years old
