A constantly running nose or stuffiness, irritation on the skin from the endless use of handkerchiefs - probably each of us has encountered all these “charms” of a runny nose at least once. In order to get rid of a runny nose as quickly as possible, modern medicine offers a variety of remedies - some can only be used as prescribed by a doctor, while others are available without a prescription and are often used as part of self-medication. In this article we will try to understand the types and principles of action. various drugs for the treatment of runny nose.
But let's start with the definition of a runny nose and the reasons for its occurrence.
A runny nose or rhinitis is one of the most common diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which is caused by inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
A runny nose is a faithful companion of the cold season, when pharmacies line up with people desperately sniffling. But even if you have overcome the cold season, this does not mean that the threat has passed. Indeed, in addition to colds and hypothermia, a runny nose can be caused by many other reasons.
A runny nose can be caused by:
- pungent odors, dust, smoke (exhaust gases, tobacco or any other) - vasomotor rhinitis;
— medicines- drug-induced rhinitis;
- allergens - allergic rhinitis;
- traumatic effect on the nasal mucosa
- traumatic rhinitis,
- infections and viruses
- infectious rhinitis.
Infectious rhinitis, in turn, can be acute or chronic. Acute rhinitis most often occurs as a symptom of colds. Chronic rhinitis in the vast majority of cases arises from acute rhinitis or as a result of prolonged exposure to adverse environmental factors.
According to research, about 20% of the population suffer from chronic rhinitis, and up to 40% periodically report the presence of certain symptoms of a runny nose.
Regardless of what caused nasal congestion, there is little pleasant in it. Therefore, everyone tries to recover as quickly as possible. Often, the home medicine cabinet already contains a drug that “helped last time,” and that’s what they use. It’s better not to do this - because now the reason may be completely different.
Before using pharmaceutical remedies for the common cold, it is better to consult with your doctor (not to be confused with a pharmacist at the pharmacy!), especially when it comes to prescription drugs containing antibiotics or hormones. Remember: self-diagnosis and self-medication can be very harmful.
For your information: The main cause of nasal congestion is swelling of the mucous membrane, which narrows the nasal passage and interferes with breathing. Therefore, trying to blow your nose “with all your might” will not bring relief, but, on the contrary, can lead to injury to the inner ear and eardrum.
Remedies for the common cold: classification of drugs
The pharmacy range of products for the treatment of runny nose is very wide: drops, sprays, inhalations, tablets, patches. What to choose?
Each form has its own pros and cons. For example, nasal decongestion sprays may seem more convenient to use because they can be used anywhere, evenly spraying the nasal mucosa with the spray. But with some sprays the stream can be unpleasant, so drops or topical treatments may be preferable.
Let's figure out what the different groups of drugs for the treatment of the common cold are, what their pros and cons are, and what side effects you are at risk of encountering.
Vasoconstrictors
This is the most popular group of remedies for the common cold. The mechanism is simple: the use of vasoconstrictors leads to a narrowing of the vessels of the nasal mucosa, as a result of which blood flow decreases and the swelling that causes congestion subsides. This treatment is symptomatic - for some time (usually for several hours) the consequences of the disease are eliminated, but not its cause. Depending on the active ingredient of the drug, the effect of vasoconstrictors can last from 4-6 to 12 hours.
Today, the advisability of using vasoconstrictors to treat the runny nose is controversial. Although such drugs very quickly make breathing easier and eliminate nasal congestion, they do not affect the cause of the disease.
In addition, most of these drugs cannot be used for longer than 3-7 days, so as not to cause so-called drug-induced rhinitis or dependence on vasoconstrictor drops. Drug-induced rhinitis manifested by chronic nasal congestion and a constant need for the use of vasoconstrictors. It is very difficult to cure it, like any addiction. Therefore, if after 3-7 days of using vasoconstrictor drugs the runny nose does not go away and the person continues to get sick, in any case the use of these drugs should be stopped.
Hormonal agents
These drugs are used in the treatment of severe forms of rhinitis, especially allergic rhinitis. Hormonal preparations are produced in the form of drops, sprays and ointments, which should be applied to the nasal mucosa. Hormonal remedies for the common cold do not lead to addiction and do not damage the mucous membrane, but they have a number of other unpleasant “sides”: they can cause bleeding, headaches, and bronchospasm. It should also be taken into account that the effect of using hormonal drugs most often occurs after a sufficiently long use. Doctors try not to prescribe such drugs without serious reasons.
Antibiotics in the form of drops and sprays
Doctors usually prescribe medications with antibiotics if a runny nose develops due to a bacterial infection, there is no improvement after initial treatment, or after a period of temporary improvement, the symptoms of the disease begin to worsen again. Antibacterial drugs for colds are available in the form of drops. The disadvantage of these remedies is that if the cause of the runny nose was a viral infection, including the influenza virus, then they will not affect the cause of the disease in any way. If the drops do not contain additional vasoconstrictor or hormonal components, they will not be able to make breathing easier. However, if a bacterial infection does occur, antibiotics are most likely indispensable. But in each specific case, only a doctor can decide whether these funds should be used.
Important! Uncontrolled use of antibiotics without a doctor's recommendation is dangerous. This is how therapy-resistant strains of bacteria develop, which are then extremely difficult to fight.
Funds with sea water
These drugs are not used for instillation, but for rinsing the nose. The procedure helps get rid of mucus, but you shouldn’t count on a quick reduction in swelling. This is largely prevention and one of the elements complex treatment runny nose Therefore, doctors most often advise rinsing the nose with sea water after using vasoconstrictor drops and sprays.
Although these products have practically no side effects or contraindications, and they are quite safe, many people rinse their nose incorrectly, which can lead to penetration of the solution into the pharyngeal mouth of the auditory tube, from where it moves into the auditory tube, which connects the ear to the nose, and from it - into the middle ear. E This is fraught with the development of otitis media.
For your information: how to rinse your nose correctly?
When washing, you need to tilt your head slightly down and not turn it to the sides. The bottle with the solution must be pressed smoothly and very carefully so that strong pressure from the jet is not created in the nasopharynx. After this, you should blow your nose just as carefully. Do not forget that if you blow your nose sharply, mucus can enter the ear under pressure, and the results will be much worse than with a regular solution of sea water.
Products with essential oils
Today, essential oil products are available in different forms: spray, oil, and inhalation patches. The latter are rapidly gaining popularity due to their ease of use. The composition of such products includes essential oils that have antiviral, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Products with essential oils not only relieve swelling of the mucous membrane and eliminate nasal congestion, thus making breathing easier, but also act on the cause of a runny nose - pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The effect of such drugs does not occur as quickly as from vasoconstrictor sprays and drops, but lasts up to 8 hours, which is quite comparable to the duration of the effect of vasoconstrictor drugs.
A big plus of products with essential oils is a tangible relief of the condition without the need to carry out procedures such as instillation and rinsing of the nose. To get a healing effect, you just need to inhale air enriched with vapors of essential oils. Another advantage that should be highlighted is the naturalness of these products and the fact that they have virtually no contraindications or side effects.
For severe nasal congestion, inhaler patches can be used in combination with vasoconstrictors and/or rinses. The duration and frequency of use of products based on essential oils are not limited, there is no addiction to them. Thus, if, following the instructions, you need to stop using vasoconstrictor drops after 5-7 days, then you can continue to use products with essential oils until the symptoms of a runny nose completely disappear.
Most preparations based on essential oils (with the exception of products from the Pinosol line) are used in a non-contact manner; they do not need to be instilled or injected into the nose. Gradually evaporating, essential oils enter the respiratory tract naturally - along with the air.
The main disadvantage of drugs in this group is that allergic reactions are possible to the plants from which essential oils are made.
Herbal medicines
Herbal medicines in tablet form reduce swelling and inflammation of the nasal mucosa, and also have a moderate antiviral and antibacterial effect. Taking tablets is, of course, easier than instilling or rinsing the nose, but the effect of them does not occur immediately, but only a few days after the start of administration. In addition, when using these drugs, side effects are possible gastrointestinal tract.
What should you pay attention to when buying a remedy for the common cold?
Thanks to the Internet, nowadays there are almost no problems when purchasing the product you need in the dosage prescribed by your doctor. But often there is no time to wait for delivery, because help is needed right here and now. Therefore, sometimes you have to buy medications at the nearest pharmacies, the range of which does not always correspond to what is written in the doctor’s recommendation. If a pharmacist at a pharmacy offers you to buy analogues, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Compound. Different manufacturers use different additional components in their preparations. For example, the Sopelka inhaler patch contains camphor, to which allergic reactions are often possible. Camphor is not used. Therefore, before buying this or that product, it is better to make sure that you are not allergic to any of the components.
— Dosage and frequency of use. The dosage of the active substance can vary significantly in different drugs. Accordingly, both the single dose and the frequency of use change.
— Release form. The same product can be produced in different forms (spray or drops), in different concentrations and volumes.
All this must be taken into account so that the treatment is effective and does not lead to new health problems.
Stay healthy and don’t forget to consult your doctor so that the treatment is safe and effective and you don’t have to waste time and money buying the wrong medications!
Remedies for the common cold: pros and cons
Rhinitis, or runny nose, is one of the most common respiratory diseases. Can act as an independent disease or be a symptom of an acute respiratory infection, almost always accompanies allergies.
For treatment, local drugs are usually used in the form of a spray or drops - they provide fast action, rarely cause side effects. Tablets are also actively used to combat a runny nose. They are necessary to speed up recovery, reduce the risk of complications and relieve general symptoms. Depending on the type of rhinitis, these may be antiviral, antihistamine or homeopathic medicines, as well as means wide range actions.
Types of tablets for runny nose and congestion
Unlike topical medications, the range of tablets for the treatment of colds and runny nose is much wider. Depending on the clinical picture and the severity of the disease, you can choose almost any remedy. The choice of a specific medication is selected based on the diagnostic results and the patient’s well-being. To combat nasal congestion and runny nose, immunomodulatory and antimicrobial drugs are used. Almost all products are available in different dosages, so you can choose tablets for both adults and children. 
Antiviral
Prescribed only for acute respiratory viral infections; antiviral drugs are taken in a limited course for the treatment and prevention of infection. Depending on the composition and active substance, they can help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the production of antibodies; some drugs act directly on the infectious agent. The most popular medications are those that have complex effects, thereby increasing the effectiveness of therapy and.
Arbidol
A domestic product, available in the form of tablets, less often - powder for suspension. The drug has an immunomodulatory effect, stimulates the synthesis of interferon by leukocytes and strengthens cellular immunity. It is most often used to treat group A and B influenza. Arbidol can also be used for prophylaxis during seasonal exacerbation of acute respiratory viral infections; the drug has a prolonged protective effect that lasts up to several months. The tablets can be used for children from 2 years of age and during pregnancy.
Arbidol is a drug developed by domestic pharmacists and is not found in other countries. Despite the popularity of the remedy for the treatment of runny nose, its effectiveness has not yet been proven in clinical studies.
Coldact Flu Plus
A modern Indian drug containing paracetamol, phenylephrine and chlorphenamine. Has a complex effect on the body - lowers temperature, relieves painful sensations and eliminates swelling of the mucous membrane. Contains an antihistamine component, so the product can also be used for allergic rhinitis. Koldakt is used only as part of symptomatic therapy for colds and ARVI. Helps alleviate the condition, strengthens the body's defenses. The drug has many contraindications and is not recommended for use during pregnancy and for children under 12 years of age.
Read more about allergic rhinitis, symptoms and treatment in adults. 
Remantadine
Produced by a Russian and Latvian company, the composition of these drugs is completely identical. The active substance is rimantadine, which fights most strains of the influenza virus. Penetrates cell membrane virion, inhibiting the pathogen’s ability to reproduce and live. Remantadine is used for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory viral infection for adults and children over 7 years of age. Thanks to the active effect on the virus, the disease is much easier, and the risk of side effects is reduced. The maximum course of treatment is 15 days, after which it is necessary to change the drug or treatment regimen.
Read how to relieve swelling of the nasal mucosa.
Antiallergic
The use of antihistamines is the most effective way to treat and prevent seasonal or year-round allergies. The active substance reduces the body's sensitivity to the causative agent of the problem, against which it is possible to achieve complete resistance to the allergen. There are often additional components that reduce swelling of the mucous membrane and mucus production, thereby normalizing breathing and eliminating nasal congestion. Antihistamines are suitable for both emergency and planned treatment of allergies.
Read which pills are best for allergies.
Antiallergy medications in tablet form have a slower onset of action than drops or sprays, but have a stronger effect, preventing most clinical manifestations diseases.
Rhinopront
Combined antihistamine preparation made in Germany in the form of capsules. It has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects, reduces swelling of the nasal mucosa. Effectively eliminates runny nose, burning eyes and headache for 10-12 hours from the moment of application. Used for the treatment and prevention of both year-round and seasonal hay fever. There are contraindications; if the dosage is not observed, side effects may develop. cannot be used during pregnancy or lactation.
Tsetrin
A popular Indian drug containing a second generation antihistamine is cetirizine. It is a histamine receptor blocker and has a powerful antiallergic effect in both the early and late stages of the disease. After administration, it does not have a sedative effect, and also does not accumulate in the liver and intestines. Cetrin is used to relieve allergy symptoms for children over 6 years of age and adults. The effect lasts up to 12 hours, after which it can be prolonged by repeated administration of the drug.
You will find instructions for using Diprospan for allergies. 
Loratadine
One of the most effective antiallergic drugs in tablet form. The active ingredient is loratadine, which is a second generation antihistamine blocker. Reduces allergy symptoms, eliminates nasal congestion, excessive lacrimation and some skin manifestations pathology. The positive effect lasts up to 12 hours; the drug can also be used to prevent seasonal exacerbation of hay fever. It does not have a sedative effect, can be used by children from 3 years of age, and during pregnancy you should refrain from taking these tablets.
Coryzalia
French homeopathic medicine used for the symptomatic treatment of colds. Reduces nasal congestion and eliminates rhinorrhea, helps improve breathing, and get rid of frequent sneezing. It is often prescribed for allergic rhinitis for adults and children over 6 years of age. The active ingredients of the composition are allium sepa, belladonna and sabadilla. It should be taken strictly as prescribed by a doctor and in a limited course. If the treatment regimen is not followed, side effects and increased cold symptoms may develop.
The opinions of doctors regarding homeopathy are ambiguous - there are both opponents and supporters of treatment with such drugs. However, the drugs are freely available in pharmacies and are often prescribed for the treatment of colds.
Cinnabsin
Well-known homeopathic composition made in Germany. It has an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect, reduces the speed and abundance of secretion in the sinuses, thereby eliminating congestion. Facilitates the process of nasal breathing and also strengthens the immune system. After use, a temporary deterioration in the condition is possible; in case of such an effect, you should discontinue the product and consult your doctor. Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation, for children under 3 years of age.
Rhinital
Another German remedy developed by the Homeopathic Union. It has an antiallergic effect. Reduces swelling of the nasal mucosa and sinuses, relieves severe inflammation. Used for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and seasonal allergies. It is advisable to use only as part of complex therapy in order to achieve lasting results. Contains only natural ingredients, can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The drug is prescribed to children over 6 years of age.
Tablets for nasal congestion without runny nose
Nasal congestion is one of the most typical signs of a cold; it can occur without the characteristic runny nose. In this case, complex action tablets are usually prescribed, which relieve general signs acute respiratory infections, strengthen the immune system and improve well-being.
Combination medications for the treatment of colds and runny nose are often available in powder form to make a warm drink with a pleasant taste. The medicine sachet is convenient to use at home or at work.
Rinza
Indian remedy of combined action. Contains paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine, as well as chlorphenamine. Thanks to this combination, Rinza is an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agent. It has a vasoconstrictor and antihistamine effect, helps relieve nasal congestion and ease breathing. The caffeine in the tablets works as a stimulant for the central nervous system, which reduces fatigue, drowsiness and restores performance. Rinza is suitable for the treatment of acute respiratory infections in the early and late stages, and is often used to prevent infection during seasonal exacerbation.
Read more about anti-inflammatory drugs for colds in adults.
Coldrex
A popular combination drug developed and produced in the UK. It is used for symptomatic therapy for acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections; it can also be used for the prevention of colds. Contains paracetamol, phenylephrine, vitamin C and caffeine. Thanks to this, it has a wide range of effects - it relieves pain and reduces fever, reduces swelling of the nasal mucosa and increases performance. Even after a single dose, there is an increase in tone, relief from congestion and dryness of the respiratory tract.
In what cases are tablets used?
There are dozens of medications to treat colds and runny nose. They are available in the form of local application(, gel or), but tablets are also widely used. Most often they are needed in the following situations:
- prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections in the early stages;
- inability to use or body resistance to local drugs;
- necessity Get well soon, reducing the risk of complications;
- regular seasonal manifestations of colds;
- general weakness of the body, drowsiness and significant deterioration in well-being;
- treatment of colds without severe runny nose.
Tablets are most often prescribed to adults; for children, it is advisable to select specialized drugs in the form of a syrup with a pleasant taste. This simplifies the treatment process, since the child does not have a protest the next time he takes the medicine.
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conclusions
- A runny nose is a common illness or symptom of a cold. Accompanied by difficulty breathing, profuse lacrimation, sneezing, etc.
- For treatment, both local drugs and anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antimicrobial and complex preparations in tablet form.
- The most popular antiviral agents are Arbidol, Koldakt, Remantadine. For therapy allergic rhinitis Rhinopront, Cetrin and Loratadine are used.
- Tablets for the common cold are usually used both for the prevention and treatment of colds with general weakness, drowsiness and severe deterioration in health.
Rhinitis is the main and very unpleasant symptom of inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Acute rhinitis, which is accompanied by profuse mucus discharge, is popularly called a runny nose. In an adult, a runny nose occurs with allergies, acute respiratory diseases, hypothermia, irritation of the mucous membranes with cold air and strong odors. A properly selected treatment method will help you quickly get rid of a runny nose.
Main culprits cold runny nose– rhinoviruses, which are transmitted from person to person by contact and airborne droplets. Outbreaks of rhinovirus infection are recorded in all regions of the country year-round, with the peak incidence occurring in the cold season.
The source of the rhinovirus is a sick person who is contagious for two days before the first symptoms of the disease appear and two to three days after. With prolonged contact with sick people, the likelihood of getting sick is higher, because when a large number of viruses enter the body.
Medicinal treatments
The main treatment for the second stage of a runny nose, when copious liquid discharge is a concern, are vasoconstrictor drugs. You can use both drops and tablets (Ephedrine, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylpropanolamine).
The remedies help quickly, but there is one “but” - they have a number of contraindications, dry out the mucous membrane, and are addictive. For this reason vasoconstrictor drops/sprays for rhinitis cannot be used for a long time even by adults.
Vasoconstrictor medications interfere with blood circulation in the nose, so it is better to use long-acting drugs - Oxymetazoline or Xylometazoline (the effect lasts up to 12 hours), this will reduce the frequency of their use. It is better to use sprays rather than drops - the spray is distributed evenly and widely, due to this drug, less is spent than when using drops.
Vasoconstrictor tablets do not act as quickly. They spare the mucous membrane, but have systemic effects, so they are not recommended for use by senile and elderly people suffering from glaucoma, vascular and heart diseases, and impaired motility of the digestive organs.
Septanasal
To quickly cure a runny nose without damaging the mucous membrane, you need to use combination medications. One of these is SeptaNazal, which contains Xylometazoline and the healing substance Dexpanthenol.
The drug constricts blood vessels, heals microcracks, and prevents the development of dryness, burning and itching in the nose. The drug can also be used to treat allergic rhinitis in adults.
Protargol and Collargol
If a drug-induced runny nose appears from the use of vasoconstrictors, then rhinitis needs to be treated astringents– 3% Collargol or Protargol.
For the treatment of rhinitis that accompanies a cold (viral or bacterial infection), homeopathic tablets Coryzalia are used. They contain components that can relieve nasal congestion and discharge. different stages colds.
The sooner treatment is started, the faster the drug helps. You need to dissolve 1 tablet every hour. From the second day, the dosage is halved. The drug does not cause addiction, does not cause unpleasant sensations, and does not dry out the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth.
Traditional methods of treatment
An infectious/cold runny nose can be treated with both medications and improvised means. We provide a list of the most effective ways, which do not require financial costs and can cure a runny nose after the first procedure.
Garlic and onion
They quickly dry out the nasal mucosa and kill viruses and bacteria. To quickly cure a runny nose, you need to breathe over chopped garlic or onions. The positive effect will increase if you eat garlic and onions at the same time.
Chopped garlic placed around the room will help prevent and cure colds. Pregnant and lactating women can fight a runny nose in this way.
Horseradish and mustard
The pungent smell of these products can eliminate a runny nose. You need to eat horseradish and mustard and breathe in their vapors - they irritate the mucous membranes and cause sneezing, which releases a significant amount of snot.
Warming your feet
A hot bath helps to quickly cure a runny nose: soak your feet for 15–20 minutes in hot water, to which you add mustard powder, sea salt. After the procedure, put on warm woolen socks.
Feet can also be rubbed with alcohol, turpentine or warming ointment for bruises and injuries.
Steam inhalation
In emergency situations, inhalation over water diluted with sea salt. You can use a decoction of medicinal plants - eucalyptus, chamomile, calendula. Add “Star” balm, soda or Validol tablet to the herbal decoction. Breathe for 15 minutes.
Rhinitis can also be treated with pine buds. You need to boil a handful of kidneys in a liter of water for 10 minutes, and then breathe over the decoction.
Warming up the nose
The method has been tested for several generations. It is better to warm up your nose at night. To warm up, use a boiled egg wrapped in gauze, jacket potatoes, and coarse rock salt heated in a bag.
It is believed that the optimal temperature for warming up is when the patient feels a comfortable warmth, and not a burning sensation and fear of getting burned. The procedure lasts 15 minutes. The method is effective for colds, but if the cause of the runny nose is an allergy, then its effectiveness is low.
Warming the feet, nose and steam inhalations to treat a runny nose in adults is allowed only when normal temperature bodies.
Hot drink
A hot drink can quickly ease your breathing: any tea or compote. The main thing is that it is heated to 50-60 degrees, drink at least 0.4 liters. It is better to drink a decoction of rose hips, cranberry juice, raspberry or linden tea.
It has been proven that raspberries and linden have anti-inflammatory properties, but to achieve the effect, you need to drink a lot and often. It is useful to add a spoonful of honey or ginger to your tea.
Nasal rinsing
The most proven and effective method that almost every person has tried. If the cause of a runny nose is an allergy, then an isotonic solution is prepared - ½ teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water.
If a runny nose is due to a cold, then add a whole teaspoon of salt to the same glass of water. You can rinse your nose every hour, using the entire glass of solution in one procedure. The hypertonic solution helps the first time.
Modern and safe method– rinsing the nose with a pharmaceutical saline solution. If the cause of a runny nose is an allergy, then you need to use Salin, saline, isotonic Humer. If the cause is an infection, then they will help you quickly get rid of a runny nose hypertonic solutions Quicks, Humer, Aquamaris, Aqualor.
Balm “Star”
You can treat a runny nose with “Star” balm, which is recommended to be smeared under the nose three times a day.
Nasal drops
- Aloe juice (agagave) helps to quickly cure a runny nose in an adult. It is mixed with honey and dripped 2 drops into each nostril up to 5 times a day. Treatment of aloe with honey is contraindicated for allergy sufferers.
- Fresh Kalanchoe juice is mixed with honey in equal proportions, and then dropped into the nose 3-4 times a day.
- Beetroot or carrot juice will help get rid of snot quickly. The juice irritates the mucous membrane and causes sneezing, with which all the mucus comes out.
Before instilling the juice, the nose should be rinsed with saline solution.
If the cause of your runny nose is allergies
Allergies are the second most common cause of acute runny nose. Allergies can be year-round, when reacting to dust, fur, animal dander, and seasonal, if they bother you during flowering plants. It is not always necessary to treat an allergic runny nose - sometimes it is enough to stop contact with the allergen. There are several groups of drugs for the relief of acute rhinitis.
Hormones
The best and the most fast treatment provide glucocorticosteroids Mometasone, Fluticasone, Beclomethasone and Budesonide. They have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, can quickly cure a runny nose, are well tolerated, but have a number of contraindications.
Antihistamines
Suprastin and Loratadine are most often used at home. You can take no more than 1-2 tablets per day. A special place among antihistamines is occupied by the 3rd generation drugs Hifenadine and Sehifenadine, which act in 5-20 minutes.
Vibrocil
Most often, people use the wonderful Vibrocil nasal spray. It combines an antihistamine component and a vasoconstrictor with a mild effect. Vibrocil relieves allergy symptoms, constricts blood vessels, relieves congestion and runny nose.
The drug does not affect the arteries, but the veins, so it does not interfere with blood circulation, does not dry out the mucous membranes and is approved for use for more than 14 days in a row.
Barrier means
Allergic rhinitis in adults should be treated by creating a barrier with allergens floating in the air. For this purpose, special sprays have been created from cellulose, blue clay, guar gum, glycerin, sesame and mint oil. Treatment with barrier sprays is approved for adults and children over 6 years of age. The modern drug Vibrolor will protect the nasal mucosa from dust, tobacco smoke and other inhaled allergens.
These treatments may have an effect for a few hours, but no more. After all, a runny nose lasts as long as a cold or an allergic attack lasts. At normal course acute respiratory infection without complications duration severe runny nose lasts 2–3 days, then relief occurs even without treatment. If the cause of the disease is an allergy, then only complete protection from the allergen can save you from rhinitis.
A runny nose is a symptom that indicates that the nasal mucosa is trying to get rid of a microbe, an allergen, foreign body or dust, washing them out of the nasal cavity. Nasal congestion indicates swelling of the same membrane.
In both of these cases, help is needed in the form local remedy– drops or sprays. The main requirement for these products, be it a nasal spray or drops, is that it should help the nasal mucosa in solving the problem, and not just eliminate congestion or snot discharge.
Below we present groups of drugs that are used for nasal congestion and runny nose, indications for use, duration of action and prices. No one can say what type of medication is needed better than an ENT doctor, who will do this based on the results of the examination.
Important Rules
For a cold remedy to really help, follow these rules:
- Use drops for children under 6 years of age, and spray for adults. This is due to the fact that in children the auditory tube, that is, the communication between the pharynx and the ear, is short. If you spray a spray into your baby’s nose, it, as well as particles of microbes from the nasopharynx, will most likely get into the baby’s nose. inner ear. There they are likely to cause otitis - allergic or infectious.
- Using drops, lie down (lay the child down), drop 1-2 drops of the drug into the right nostril and turn your head to the right, tilting it up a little. Dripping into the left nostril, turn your head to the left and up. In this case, you need to lie down on each side for 7-10 minutes so that the product can get not only onto the nasal mucosa, but also into the area where the nose and sinuses connect. This rule is especially important for vasoconstrictor drops: by performing the instillation correctly, you will quickly facilitate nasal breathing, and also prevent sinusitis (swelling in the area of the junction of the sinus and nose will subside - the contents of the sinus will not stagnate, but will come out).
- When using the spray, on the contrary, the head should be vertical and tilted in the direction opposite to the nostril. This way the drug will remain in the nose and not move into the auditory tube.
- Rinse your nose before using medicinal sprays for runny nose. saline solutions. This can be done using ready-made drops and sprays, which we will discuss below, or solutions that require preparation (Dolphin, Aqua-Maris powders with a nasal rinsing system). You can also rinse your nose with a 0.9% sodium chloride solution purchased at a pharmacy in a 200 or 400 ml bottle, as well as with a composition you prepare yourself (take 1 teaspoon of salt per 200 ml of boiled warm water).
Types of drops for runny nose
What nasal drops can be used for a runny nose? There are the following groups of drugs:
- Preparations based on saline solutions.
- Vasoconstrictor drops and sprays.
- Hormonal sprays.
- Sprays to thin thick nasal discharge.
- Drops and sprays with antibiotics or antiseptics (including silver-based).
- Antiviral local drugs.
- Combined preparations, including emollients, which contain essential oils.
- Drops that will thicken copious liquid snot.
- Homeopathic medicines.
- Drops and sprays with an immunomodulatory effect.
- Nasal drops for allergic rhinitis.
Preparations based on saline solutions
Medicines based on ocean, sea water or similar solutions prepared in a pharmacy contain many trace elements, organic compounds, minerals. They are indicated for a runny nose of any origin (allergic, viral, bacterial, fungal), any type of sinusitis (sinusitis,), inflammation of the adenoids. Their action is aimed at:
- washing away germs from the nasal cavity;
- thinning thick mucus;
- leaching of substances released during inflammation and maintaining their levels;
- acceleration of mucosal healing;
- increased vascular tone of the nasal mucosa;
- destruction of microbes (if the water contains iodine).
Depending on the concentration of sodium chloride in solutions, several types of saline solutions are distinguished:
Hypotonic solutionsThe hypotonic solution is available only in the form of one drug - Aquamaster, where sodium chloride is 0.65%. |
Isotonic solutions
These drugs can be used by a newborn with a runny nose, pregnant or lactating women. |
Hypertonic saline solutions Their task is to “pull out” excess fluid from the swollen nasal mucosa, reduce swelling, and also dilute thick snot and “take away” the contents of the inflamed paranasal sinuses. The drugs may cause discomfort when instilled (“tourniquet”, “bake”), but are very effective. Use no more than 3 days. Contraindicated for infants under 3 months, but pregnant and lactating women can use them. |
Exist in the form Vasoconstrictor drugs
These drops and sprays are used for both allergic rhinitis and colds. They constrict the vessels of the nasopharynx, as a result of which the swelling disappears and nasal breathing resumes. In case of an infectious runny nose, their use is justified: when removing swelling from the nasopharynx, low pressure will not be created in the tympanic cavity, so the inflammatory fluid full of microbes will not diffuse into the structures of the middle ear.
Decongestants (as vasoconstrictor drugs for the nose are called) are useful both for the prevention and treatment of sinusitis (sinusitis, frontal sinusitis). In this case, they relieve swelling from the anastomosis (communication) between the nasal cavity and sinus, as a result, the contents of the sinus do not stagnate, posing a danger in terms of the development of complications, but come out into the nose.
Decongestants allow a person to breathe easier through the nose, especially during meals, to hear better (even in the presence of otitis media), and normalize sleep and voice. At the same time, they inhibit the movement of cell processes (cilia) that form the nasal mucosa. When used for more than 5 days, the eyelashes are completely “paralyzed” (this is a temporary effect), so you should not use such drops for longer. You can save your eyelashes a little by using decongestants together with saline solution (Rinomaris, Rinotaiss).
Decongestants “work” through adrenaline receptors located on the vascular cells of the nasal mucosa. They give a “command” similar to that given by adrenaline - to constrict the blood vessels. Blood stops filling the vessels - swelling subsides for a while, and the production of nasal mucus decreases. This feature is also used to stop nosebleeds.
Adrenaline receptors are not only found on the vessels of the nasal cavity - they are present on many cells, including the cells of the heart, bronchi, prostate gland, bladder and pregnant uterus. Possible side effects associated with an overdose of any drug are associated with this: increased blood pressure, a significant decrease in heart rate, loss of consciousness, and a decrease in temperature. Due to their ability to contract the uterus, decongestants are not used during pregnancy.
Decongestants also have this feature: if the active substance constantly circulates in the blood, the receptors stop responding to it, and to achieve an effect the dose will have to be increased, which will inevitably lead to the development of undesirable symptoms. Therefore, vasoconstrictor drops are not used for longer than 5, or at most 7 days. If it is necessary to maintain the effect, the ENT doctor may prescribe a drug with another main active ingredient.
Drops for runny nose and nasal congestion are divided depending on their active ingredient. Some basic products last only 3-4 hours, while others last 8-10, or even 12 hours. Unless otherwise prescribed, short-acting medications are best used during the day, while long-acting drops and sprays are left overnight.
Nazol Baby, Nazol Kids (active ingredient – phenylephrine)
Price: Nazol-Baby 180-230 RUR, Nazol-Kids 130-220 RUR. |
Naphthyzin, Sanorin (active ingredient – naphazoline)
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Xylometazoline-Solopharm, Xylene, Galazolin, Rinonorm, Rinostop, Dlynos, Ximelin, Tizin-Xylo, Otrivin, Snoop (active ingredient - xylometazoline)
Price: Xylometazoline-Solopharm - 15 rubles, Xylene 30 rubles, Galazolin 35 rubles, Rinostop 35 rubles, Sanorin-Xylo 80 rubles, Rinonorm 70 rubles, Dlyanos - 95 rubles. |
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Sialor Rino, Nazivin, Noxprey, Nazol, Afrin, Nesopin, Vicks Actv (active ingredient – oxymetazoline)
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Price: Sialor Rino 75-160 RUR, Nazivin 140 RUR, Noxprey 180 RUR, Nazol 150 RUR, Afrin 270 RUR, Nesopin 70 RUR, |
Tizin (active ingredient – tetrizoline)
Price: 80 RUR |
Lazolvan Rino (active ingredient - tramazolin)
Price: 270-310 RUR |
These are Nazol Baby, used for children 2 months-2 years old, and Nazol Kids, used for children from 2 years old. This is the best cold spray for children. 
Naphthyzin 0.05% and 0.1%, Sanorin, Sanorin-analergin (the latter is naphazoline and antazoline). 
Effect: Occurs within 3-5 minutes, lasts up to 5 hours, but vasospasm persists up to 8-12 hours. 
Rinomaris, Rinotaiss (sea water + Xylometazoline)
Effect: in 1-2 minutes, duration – up to 10 hours. 
Effect: after 1-2 minutes, at least 6 hours. 
Action: constriction of blood vessels, as a result of which swelling of the nasal mucosa decreases and nasal breathing resumes. The effect occurs within the first 5 minutes. Duration of action: 8–10 hours. Please note: children's nasal drops for a runny nose contain 0.025-0.5%; for adults, a concentration of 0.5% (in the case of oxymetazoline), 0.1% (for other active ingredients) is used. For children up to one year, and better yet, up to 6 years old, use only drop forms.
Cheap nasal drops for a runny nose are:
- Xylometazoline-Solopharm;
- Xylene;
- Galazolin;
- Rhinostop;
- Naphthyzin;
- Nesopin.
Hormonal sprays
These drugs are based on glucocorticoids - hormones, analogues of which are produced in the human adrenal glands - have pronounced anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and anti-allergic activity. They are not “first aid” drugs, starting to act 3-4 hours after instillation. Maximum activity begins within a day.
By removing swelling, drops with glucocorticoids improve nasal breathing, prevent the development of sinusitis or, if it has already developed, reduce its manifestations. Due to the fact that they suppress local immunity, thin the nasal mucosa, and can lead to increased intraocular pressure, this type of drug is prescribed only by an ENT doctor.
Depending on the main active ingredient, there are the following hormonal sprays (they are presented in order of decreasing local activity):
Avamys (active ingredient – fluticasone furoate)Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, children under 2 years of age.
Price: Avamis 530 RUR |
Nazarel, Flixonase (active ingredient – fluticasone propionate)
Price: Nazarel 340 RUR, Flixonase 710 RUR |
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, active tuberculosis, untreated fungal, bacterial, systemic viral infection, herpetic eye infection.
Price: Momat Rino Advance 510 RUR, Nasonex 480 RUR, Desrinit 400 RUR |
Tafen Nasal, Budoster (active ingredient – budesonide)
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Contraindications: children under 4 years of age, hypersensitivity. With caution - for herpes, nasal infections and non-allergic sinusitis, if necessary, use Ritonavir, Ketoconazole or glucocorticoid drugs. 
Momat Rino Advance, Nasonex, Desrinit (active ingredient – mometasone furoate)
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, untreated fungal, bacterial or viral infection of the respiratory system, children under 6 years of age, active phase of tuberculosis, subatrophic rhinitis. 
Beconase, Beclomethasone nasal spray, Nasobek nasal spray, Rinoklenil, Alcedin (active ingredient - beclomethasone)Sprays to thin thick nasal discharge
Rinofluimucil
For both adults and children, with a runny nose accompanied by the release of thick snot (usually this occurs on the 5th day of illness or later), Rinofluimucil is prescribed - a drug containing a mucus “thinner” acetylcysteine and a swelling reliever tuaminoheptane sulfate.
Indications: rhinitis with copious mucopurulent discharge, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, vasomotor rhinitis.
Application:
- adults – 2 doses of aerosol in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day;
- children from 3 years old – 1 dose 3-4 times a day.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, angle-closure glaucoma, increased thyroid function, treatment with antidepressants-MAO inhibitors.
Its price is 230-300 rubles.
Antiseptic drops
If the runny nose is bacterial in nature, that is, yellow snot is released from the nose almost from the first day of the disease, the ENT doctor prescribes drops with antiseptics. Antiseptics are substances that destroy bacteria and also have the ability to slow down the activity of fungi and viruses. These are not antibiotics, to which bacteria can develop resistance: microbial enzymes have not learned to adapt to the composition of antiseptics.
Such drugs are prescribed only by an ENT doctor. The following antiseptic drops are available:
Okomistin
Price: 140-200 RUR |
OcteniseptThis solution is used to rinse the nose when purulent rhinitis, sinusitis. Pre-divorced boiled water 1:3 |
Protargol (Collargol)
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Dioxidine
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These are eye drops that are suitable for instillation into the nose. The active ingredient is miramistin, which is active even against viruses. 
It can be manufactured in pharmacies with a prescription department, and is also sold as a set of tablets and a special solvent called Sialor (protargol) 2% - 10 ml spray. The base is silver proteinate. Does not have antiviral activity. 
The drug is available in ampoules, which, after opening, can be used undiluted for nasal instillation. There is a form of solution with a dropper nozzle. Can be used for Antiviral topical drugs
These are sprays and drops based on interferon-alpha1 - an antiviral substance that is produced by human leukocytes when a virus enters the body - to destroy it.
Grippferon 5000 IU and 10,000 IUAvailable in the form of a spray and drops for the prevention and treatment of ARVI and influenza in children and adults.
Prices: Grippferon 240-340 RUR, Leukocyte Interferon 1000 IU and 5000 IU - about 100 RUR, Ingaron 100 thousand IU intranasal - 290 RUR, Genferon light 50 thousand IU - 360 RUR |
Antibiotic drops
They are prescribed for purulent processes localized in the nasal cavity or sinuses.
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Polydexa with phenylephrine
Price: 300-380 RUR |
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Isofra
Compound: antibiotics neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B, anti-inflammatory hormonal agent dexamethasone, vasoconstrictor phenylephrine. 
SofradexCombination drugs
Drops and sprays of this type contain a vasoconstrictor in combination with either an antihistamine, a glucocorticoid, or an antibacterial drug.
Vibrocil
Price: drops 230-270 RUR, spray – 300 RUR |
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Sanorin-analergin
Price: 200-270 RUR |
Pinosol
Price: drops – 160 RUR, spray – 250 RUR |
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Compound: vasoconstrictor phenylephrine and antihistamine dimethindene. Available in the form of a spray, drops and nasal gel. 
Adrianol
Compound: antihistamine naphazoline and vasoconstrictor antazoline. 
Compound: antimicrobial essential oils: Scots pine, peppermint, eucalyptus; Vitamin E is an antioxidant that enhances the effects of these oils and accelerates tissue epithelization. 
KametonThe last 2 drugs also belong to the group of softening drops (thanks to the essential oils in the composition). They are prescribed for the prevention and complex treatment of otitis, which arose as a complication of acute respiratory viral infection.
Drops that will thicken copious runny snot
If the snot remains profuse and liquid, despite ongoing etiotropic (that is, aimed at treating the cause) therapy, the doctor may prescribe drops with tannin, an astringent substance of plant origin. Such drugs are prepared in the prescription departments of pharmacies according to prescriptions prescribed by a doctor. The doctor selects the composition of the drops depending on the individual situation.
Homeopathic medicines
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Euphorbium compositum
Edas-131 RinitolAnti-inflammatory, local irritant
Drops and sprays with immunomodulatory effect
Made on the basis of deoxyribonucleic acid salt. |
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Derinat
IRS-19Antihistamine drops
They are used for rhinitis with a pronounced allergic component.
Contraindications: age up to 4 years, allergies, pregnancy, lactation |
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Contraindications: age up to 6 years, allergies. |
Cromohexal, Lecrolin (active ingredient – cromoglycic acid)
Tizin Allergy (active ingredient – levocabastine)
Allergodil spray (active ingredient – Azelastine hydrochloride)What to use for children
A pediatrician or pediatric ENT doctor will write a list of nasal drops for a runny nose for your child, based on an examination and his own experience in this regard. Typically it includes:
- Rinsing with saline solutions, mainly not hypertonic, but isotonic: Aqua-Maris, Humer 150 worth, Physiomer, Aqualor, Marimer or others.
- Vasoconstrictors: Nazol-Baby, Nazol-Kids, Nazivin of appropriate concentration.
- If the allergic component is strong, after 2-3 days the drugs of the previous group are changed to combined drugs (Vibrocil, Pinosol).
- In case of severe swelling, Avamis or other hormonal sprays are added in a short course.
- Bacterial rhinitis is treated with antiseptic (Ocomistin, Protargol) and antibacterial (Isofra, Polydexa) agents.
- To prevent a viral infection from “crushing” a child, Grippferon or other interferon drugs are used from the first day of a viral runny nose.
- Euphorbium compositum and other homeopathic drops also help well from the first day of illness.
- If a child is often sick, it makes sense to use IRS-19 or Derinat. But they must be prescribed by a doctor.
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Often, a runny nose is of an allergic nature. In such cases, persistent nasal congestion may accompany the flowering period of some plants or appear suddenly after contact with an allergen (for example, after a person pets a cat). A runny nose can accompany more serious diseases: inflammatory processes in the paranasal sinuses (presence of sinusitis, sinusitis, etc.). In this case, as a rule, there is severe general intoxication, elevated temperature body, the appearance of a severe runny nose with a thick consistency. Nasal congestion accompanies a deviated nasal septum. A runny nose with copious, acrid discharge of a liquid consistency may accompany withdrawal symptoms during withdrawal. narcotic substances. Liquorrhea (leakage of cerebrospinal fluid) through the nose due to fractures of the ethmoid bone can imitate a common runny nose. That's why the best remedy from a runny nose, as you understand, directly depends on the cause that caused it. Therefore, in order to understand what effective remedy for runny nose and nasal congestion should be used in a given situation, sometimes a thorough examination of the whole body is necessary.
1 — Etiotropic therapy: includes antibacterial, antiviral drugs that act on pathogenic microorganisms that cause the inflammatory process in the case of infectious genesis of the runny nose;
2 – Symptomatic therapy includes drugs that relieve or alleviate the symptoms of a runny nose and other painful phenomena that occur with a cold. These include remedies for nasal congestion (including those for nasal congestion without a runny nose), remedies that soften the nasal mucosa when it dries out, remedies that thin thick snot and, accordingly, quickly improve their outflow. Local vasoconstrictor drugs are widely used. These are remedies for a runny nose that is not seriously complicated, possibly with nasal congestion.
3 – Antiallergic drugs. The most common remedies for a runny nose or nasal congestion without a runny nose (and in some cases the most effective) from this group are antihistamines. They suppress the action of free histamine, which is a key mediator of inflammation. There are several generations of this group of drugs, which differ significantly in their mechanism of action, effectiveness and safety. Also, for allergies in more severe cases, hormonal drugs are prescribed, however, their use is associated with the risk of developing addiction and the formation of drug dependence. An effective drug From this group is, for example, cromohexal.
4 –Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathy for colds is an interesting type of treatment that causes a lot of discussion, however, it is still a method of treatment for runny nose and colds that has repeatedly proven its effectiveness, based on the principle: “Like is cured by like.” Complex multicomponent natural homeopathic preparations are usually taken long time. It should be noted that they are practically free of side effects. And this statement is by no means an advertisement, but a fact confirmed by experience. IN Lately Homeopathic remedies for the treatment of runny nose are often used by otolaryngologists. The best drugs from this group: “ Euphorbium-compositum", "Sinupret", "Corrizalia".
5 – Phytotherapy. Here we are talking about a huge range of medicinal plants that have many years of experience in use for colds. For example, star anise, traditionally used in China to treat colds, is part of a popular modern remedy for colds and runny nose “ Tamiflu"(this is in no way an advertisement, but only an example of the inheritance of ancient Chinese traditions)
6 – Physiotherapy. Impact physical factors environment sometimes a more effective remedy for runny nose and colds than pharmacological drugs. The following methods are used to treat runny nose in adults: ultraviolet irradiation nasal mucosa, laser therapy, UHF therapy. Recently, an advertisement has appeared for an innovative method - information-wave exposure to the nasal area during a runny nose using the Azor-IK device.
7 – . Perhaps they should also be separated into a separate category. This includes remedies for the common cold with sea water, extracts of medicinal plants (chamomile, sage) and simply saline solution. The therapeutic effect consists primarily of enhanced drainage of the nasal cavity.
Medicines for the common cold
Now here is a list of the most common drugs for the treatment of runny nose:
Local preparations
The best remedy (or at least the most popular) for a purulent runny nose is the drug “ Isofra" Thanks to active substance, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, framycetin, is successfully used for the common cold and sinusitis.
A good drug against a runny nose, a lingering runny nose that occurs against a background of reduced immunity, is “ Euphorbium compositum" This drug is homeopathic, relieves swelling and inflammation in the nasal cavity, and has a powerful immunomodulatory effect.
Among antiviral drugs, drops containing interferon (for example, “ Nazoferon"). This drug directly affects viruses, and also improves immunity and is successfully used for colds, but is ineffective in the presence of a purulent runny nose.
An effective antiallergic drug - Cromohexal. This agent stabilizes mast cell membranes. Thus, degranulation does not occur, and histamine, which is involved in the formation of an allergic reaction, does not enter the blood.
Sanorin- the best remedy for nasal congestion. The drug has a vasoconstrictor effect due to its effect on alpha-adrenergic receptors located in the walls of the vessels of the nasal mucosa. We can say that this is the best drug for nasal congestion, since, by constricting blood vessels, it relieves and prevents the appearance of swelling of the mucous membrane, which makes nasal breathing difficult. However, it should be remembered that Sanorin, like others medications from this group should be used with great caution. Firstly, their use risks causing addiction. That is, roughly speaking, without the drug, severe nasal congestion will appear and in some cases patients may subsequently take these medications for a long time (years), causing significant harm to their health. And, secondly, swelling of the mucous membrane during a runny nose is adaptive, protective in nature. This helps the body quickly cope with the pathogenic agent and prevents the spread inflammatory process. If you have a drug-induced runny nose, you should not use this drug.- The most effective remedy for a runny nose caused by a severe allergic reaction is hormonal drug Flixonase. This is a local glucocorticosteroid. The drug has a more powerful anti-allergic, anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effect compared to antihistamines. However, when using it you should also be wary of addiction.
But a good natural remedy, often successfully used for rhinitis (also in pediatric practice) is Pinosol. Eucalyptus, pine, mint oil, vitamin E and guaiazulene are the ingredients of this drug. It has an antimicrobial effect, improves the processes of restoration of damaged epithelial cells of the mucous membrane.- A drug that can be used to effectively rinse the nasal cavity is an infusion of chamomile flowers (pour 2 tablespoons of 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, then strain, use warm for rinsing). You could say this home remedy from a runny nose. It has antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects. Washing with chamomile infusion, due to its pleasant smell, has a calming effect. Washing is also good for purulent runny nose.
A good remedy for a runny nose that accompanies sinusitis - Sinupret. This is a multicomponent herbal medicine, widely used in ENT practice. Relieves inflammation, promotes sinus drainage. Has an immunostimulating and antiviral effect. Few remedies for runny nose and congestion have a similar effect!
Salin – excellent remedy for a runny nose, which is suitable for both adults and children. Salin has an anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory effect, thins nasal discharge, and normalizes the pH of the nasal cavity. It also has an antiseptic effect. Improves the transport function of the nasal epithelium. It is used for runny nose of various etiologies, including atrophic rhinitis.
Systemic drugs
Separately, it is necessary to present effective means of systemic action that are used to treat the common cold.
A common symptomatic remedy for colds and runny nose is Coldrex. It has antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, as well as mild immunomodulatory effects. The composition includes the following components: paracetamol, phenylephrine, vitamin C. The drug significantly improves subjective well-being during colds, but it should not be abused.
To increase the body's defenses, a preparation based on the flowering parts of Echinacea purpurea is suitable - Immunal. This remedy enhances the process of phagocyosis, has a direct antiviral effect (acts on the influenza virus, herpes), and also stimulates humoral immunity. Used for the prevention and treatment of colds.
Homeopathic medicine Aflubin also stimulates the body's immune response. In addition, it relieves symptoms of the disease: headache, weakness, and reduces body temperature. If you start taking aflubin at the very beginning of the development of an acute respiratory disease, it significantly speeds up the healing process. Not addictive.
Amizon– has a fairly high rating, a drug from the group of non-narcotic analgesics, has an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic effect. In addition, it stimulates cellular and humoral immunity, which is why it is widely used.
If there is a purulent runny nose, it is necessary to prescribe antibiotics.
