Eucazoline Aqua

Eucazoline Aqua is designed to eliminate an acute cold that has developed independently or against a background of another disease. I actively use it also with fever. This is a universal remedy that helps to quickly restore the respiratory functions of the nose and improve the general condition.

Indications Eucazoline Aqua

Indications for use Eucazoline Aqua - symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion. This phenomenon can occur both independently and against the background of a cold. The medicine actively struggles with hay fever. Has a positive effect on allergic rhinitis and eliminates all consequences of sinusitis.

With diseases of the paranasal sinuses, the medication facilitates the outflow of secreted secretions. The remedy is also used for auxiliary therapy of otitis media. Apply it to reduce the swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity.

If it is necessary to carry out a diagnostic examination of the nasal cavity, this medication is actively used. This procedure is called a rhinoscopy. It is carried out to determine the focus of negative effects on the nasal cavity. Based on this check, you can appoint a quality treatment.

The remedy can be called not only curative, but also preventive. It is widely used for many studies and to eliminate the negative symptoms of nasal congestion. Eucazoline Aqua is a powerful remedy that can cope with many problems. 

Release form

The form of the drug is nasal drops. The main active substance is xylometazoline. In one gram of the spray, 1 mg of the component is recalculated per 100%.

Auxiliary substances of the drug are benzalkonium chloride, eucalyptus oil, polysorbate 20, sodium hydrophosphate, water for injection and others. The vial contains 10 mg of the substance. There is one bottle in the package.

Such dosage is quite enough to conduct the treatment. The medicine is not injected in large quantities, so it is enough to alleviate the condition of a person.

The release form in the form of drops is convenient. You can take a small bottle with you to the road. The introduction of the medicine is quick and does not create any inconvenience. In addition, it is the drops that can in a matter of minutes alleviate the condition of a person. Tablets can not provide such an effect. EQUAZOLINE Aqua has a convenient packaging, so you can use it anywhere, which makes the situation easier at times. 

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics drugs - refers to nonselective adrenomimetics. When applying the medication to the nasal mucosa, it has anti-edematous effect. In addition, it is able to reduce flushing and exudation. All this contributes to the relief of nasal breathing. There is also a decrease in blood flow in the venous sinuses.

The medicine is capable to render exclusively local action. It is perfectly absorbed through the mucous membranes. But only if you use it in a small amount. The action of the medication begins literally 5-10 minutes after ingestion. Positive dynamics is observed for 5-6 hours.

All this suggests that the medicine has a powerful action that can last a long time. And it does not matter much, what disease associated with the nasopharynx should be eliminated. Most importantly, the relief comes very quickly and all this is due to the content of active components in the composition of Eucazoline Aqua. 

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics of the drug - the active substance is xylometazoline. Thanks to his active action, a person can feel relief in a short time. It is absorbed through the nasal mucosa immediately.

In this case, there is an anti-edematous effect. The medicine quickly makes breathing easier and allows you to enjoy life again. True duration of this condition does not exceed 5-6 hours, but this is at the initial stage of the disease. After a while all the symptoms will quickly pass.

Nasal breathing is relieved, blood flow in the venous sinuses decreases. A similar action occurs with hyperemia and exudation. The medicine is peculiar to have only local action. In normal use in small doses, it quickly penetrates the mucous membranes of the nose. The relief comes immediately or within 5 minutes.

This drug is one of the best of its kind. It is easy to use and can have a positive effect in a matter of minutes. The use of Eucazoline Aqua will quickly remove all unpleasant symptoms and release breathing. 

Dosing and administration

Dosing and Administration Eucazoline Aqua depends on the condition of a person. A medicament for topical application is intended. Before you use it, you should hold the bottle in your hand. Thus, it reaches the temperature of the human body and only then it can be applied.

Adults and children older than 10 years should produce one injection in each nasal passage. This process is performed 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment depends on the specific situation and stage of the disease. In total, it lasts no more than 10 days.

At the end of the treatment, the drug can be taken only after a few days. But this requires a doctor's consultation, because the body for the second time can react negatively to such an effect. If we talk about the duration of treatment in children, then this issue is decided by a specialist. In this case, everything is purely individual. Eucazoline Aqua is taken only in prescribed doses, exceeding them is not recommended.  

Use Eucazoline Aqua during pregnancy

The use of Eucazoline Aqua during pregnancy is strictly prohibited. The fact is that there is no data regarding the penetration of the active ingredient into breast milk. Therefore, women who feed babies during lactation should avoid using this medication. After all, the benefits that a lady can get are not capable of exceeding the potential risk for a child.

If there is a need to take medicine, it is worth to get a doctor's advice. After all, the active component of the drug is able to penetrate the body and thereby affect the development of the child. How this happens is unknown. Therefore, it is worthwhile to refrain from using the remedy. There are always alternative solutions.

Not always the reception of such drugs can have a positive effect, especially if it is a young woman. The reaction of the body can be unpredictable, so it is better to refrain from this. Eucazoline Aqua is not recommended for ladies in the position and for those who feed the baby with the breast. 

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Eucazoline Aqua is, mainly they consist in increased hypersensitivity to the active components of the drug. In this case, this can be manifested in relation to all substances that make up the composition.

In no case should you apply a remedy for asthma, it can trigger a new attack. Acute coronary diseases also do not provide for the use of this medication. If a person has an angle-closure glaucoma, transfenoid hypophysectomy or the presence of transnasal surgical interventions in amnesty, then the medicine should be abandoned.

Patients undergoing treatment with MAO inhibitors may start using the drug only 2 weeks after discontinuation of their use. If a person has such a disease, then you can not take the medicine. In any case, you can always find alternative ways to solve the problem. Therefore, a doctor's consultation regarding the use of EQUASOLINE Aqua is mandatory. 

Side effects Eucazoline Aqua

Side effects of EQUASOLINE Aqua can manifest themselves in different ways. The first thing is a persistent burning sensation in the nose or throat. Tingling, dryness and a constant desire to sneeze are possible. Thus, an allergic reaction manifests itself. In this case, you must immediately stop taking the medication.

To more serious side effects include the occurrence of nausea and dyspnea, as well as angioedema. In extremely rare cases, systemic allergic reactions are possible. If the drug is taken for a long time, then a high concentration of the drug in the body is not excluded. It manifests itself as an edema of the nasal mucosa, as well as resorptive effects. These include dizziness, headache, insomnia, vomiting and increased blood pressure. It is possible for heart palpitations, as well as heart rhythm disturbances. There were cases of short-term vision impairment.

If the drug is taken too long, depressive conditions may occur. All this is easily eliminated, you just have to stop taking Eucazoline Aqua and everything will be restored. 

Overdose

Overdose Eucazoline Aqua is able to manifest itself in different ways. So, if you often take the drug in a large dosage, you may experience severe headaches. It is caused by a high concentration of active substances in the human body.

There may be dryness in the nose, nausea and even depression. Often increases and blood pressure and reduced levels of visibility. In this case, you must immediately stop using the drug. To get rid of the symptoms that appear, you should start taking sympatholytic drugs and adrenoblockers. It is not excluded and the conduct of symptomatic therapy.

If the drug was accidentally ingested, then immediately wash the stomach. After that, laxatives and enterosorbents are used. Usually prescribed treatment with adrenoblockers, and symptomatic therapy is performed. In any case, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor about further actions. Eucazoline Aqua will have to leave for a while and use other methods of treatment. 

Interactions with other drugs

Interactions with other drugs are done carefully. The drug itself normally responds to the presence of other medications, but despite this, you need to exercise some caution. In no case can not use several nasal drops.

Basically, the medication interacts with others only if there is a resorptive effect. Preparations-adrenomimetics can enhance the action of the active components of Eucazoline Aqua. Sympatholytics, adrenolytics and antagonists weaken its effect.

Co-administration of inhibitors of tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase may lead to an increase in blood pressure. Against this background, a negative effect on the cardiovascular system can occur.

Therefore, regarding the simultaneous administration of several drugs should consult with a doctor. After all, the reaction of the body can be very negative. The use of Eucazoline Aqua with other drugs should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist. 

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Storage conditions

The storage conditions of EQUASOLINE Aqua must be observed properly. In no case should you use the drug after it has expired. Keep the product in a place protected from light. A certain temperature should be observed, which does not exceed 25 degrees.

The storage area should be protected from children. Toddlers can taste the medicine, which is unacceptable. In this case, immediate gastric lavage is required.

The main thing is that the storage location should be warm, dry and without excessive lighting. These conditions are optimal and require mandatory implementation. It is necessary to avoid getting moisture, which can spoil the drug.

After using drops, it is necessary to cover the bottle with a lid. This will not allow the active substances to be eroded. Proper compliance with storage conditions can prolong the shelf life of the drug. Eucazoline Aqua should be in each medicine cabinet. 

Shelf life

Shelf life of the drug is 2 years. Throughout this time, you can use the tool. True, some storage conditions should be followed. In this case, it means a good place, where there will be no dampness, moisture and low temperature.

Many people prefer to store medicines in the refrigerator. This is not correct, special storage conditions must be observed. Expose the drug to the effect of cold is not worth it. After all, before use, it must reach body temperature.

It is unacceptable to damage the vial mechanically. In this case, it is worth not to accept the means. High temperature also will have a negative effect on the drug.

After the expiry date, you can not use the medicine. Even though all storage conditions were perfectly met. This can lead to a negative reaction from the nasopharynx. Up to the onset of allergies. Therefore, the drug must be taken within the given 2 years, after their expiration, Eucazoline Aqua is removed.