Snup spray 0.1% 15ml

Snup spray instruction for use

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Mode of application

Children aged 2 to 6 years are prescribed 1 injection of Snup nasal spray 0.05% in each nostril (if necessary, repeat) up to 3 times /
Adults and children from the age of 6 years are prescribed 1 injection of Snup nasal spray 0.1% in each nostril (if necessary, repeat) up to 3 times /
Snup spray should not be used more than 3 times / Duration of treatment - no more than 5-7 days.

Indications for use

- acute respiratory diseases with phenomena of rhinitis;
Acute allergic rhinitis;
- Pollinosis;
- sinusitis;
- Eustachyte;
- otitis media (as part of combination therapy to reduce edema of the nasopharyngeal mucosa);
- facilitating the conduct of a rhinoscopy and other diagnostic manipulations in the nasal passages.

Contraindications for Snup spray

- arterial hypertension;
- tachycardia;
- severe atherosclerosis;
- glaucoma;
- Atrophic rhinitis;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- surgical interventions on the meninges (in the anamnesis);
- Pregnancy;
- Children's age up to 2 years (for 0.05% solution);
- Children under 6 years old (for 0.1% solution);
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
With caution should be used in patients with IHD (angina pectoris), prostatic hyperplasia, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, during lactation.

Pharmacological properties

Vasoconstrictor with alpha-adrenomimetic activity for topical application in ENT practice.
Xylometazoline causes the narrowing of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminating the edema and hyperemia of the nasal mucosa, restoring the patency of the nasal passages, facilitates nasal breathing.
The effect of Snup spray comes in a few minutes after its application and lasts for several hours.

Pharmacokinetics

With topical application, the drug is practically not absorbed, therefore its concentration in the blood plasma is very small (it is not determined by modern analytical methods).

Pregnancy and lactation

Contraindicated use of Snup spray during pregnancy.
Caution should be used during breastfeeding.

Side effects of Snup spray

On the part of the respiratory system: with frequent and / or prolonged use - irritation and / or dryness of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx, burning, sneezing, hypersecretion; rarely - edema of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity.
From the side of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system: rarely - headache, insomnia, visual impairment, depression (with prolonged use in high doses), paresthesia.
From the cardiovascular system: rarely - a feeling of palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased blood pressure.
From the respiratory system: rarely - vomiting.

Overdose

Symptoms: increased side effects.
Treatment: symptomatic, under the supervision of a physician.

Interaction Snup spray with other drugs

The drug is incompatible with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

special instructions

Before using Snup spray, the nasal passages should be cleared.
Do not use the drug for a long time (for example, with chronic rhinitis).

Storage conditions

Snup spray should be stored out of reach of children at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life - 5 years. The contents of the vial are sterile, without preservatives.
After opening the vial, the drug should be used within 3 months.

Terms of sell

To buy spray Snup the prescription is not needed.