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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Nasodren is a medicine used to treat pathologies that arise inside the nasal cavity.
Indications Nasodrena
It is used to eliminate inflammatory lesions in the nasal sinuses (in acute form or in case of relapses of chronic disease) - among them are sinusitis of a purulent or catarrhal nature, ethmoiditis with frontal sinusitis and sphenoiditis, or sinusitis of a combined type.
It is also used to treat acute stages of purulent forms of sinusitis, against the background of which symptoms of a generalized infection or orbital complications are observed (in this case, Nasodren is combined with various antibiotics).
Release form
It is released in the form of a lyophilisate, from which an intranasal solution is made.
Pharmacodynamics
The medicine has a local effect on the nasal mucosa, promoting the intensification of the reflex secretion from it - around the sinuses, as well as directly in its cavity. The secreted secretion is gray-mucous substances. Secretion begins a few minutes after the use of the drug and can last for about 2 hours. Due to the stimulation of secretion, natural washing of the sinuses occurs.
Nasodren does not lead to the development of noticeable residual symptoms of irritation of the nasal mucosa, and in addition, it does not have a systemic effect.
Dosing and administration
Instructions for use of the medicine:
- unscrew the cap from the bottle and remove the stopper from it;
- open the bottle and break off its top half;
- pour all the solvent into the bottle with the powder;
- put a spray nozzle on the bottle and then shake it until the powder is completely dissolved;
- remove the protective cap from the spray nozzle;
- perform 2-3 test presses into the air.
Keeping your head upright, insert the nozzle into each nostril and spray by pressing the sprayer.
During each injection, 2-3 drops of the drug are sprayed (a single dose is thus 0.13 ml). The prepared solution is enough for 38 portions of spray.
The solution prepared using this method is used once a day – 1 injection is performed into each nostril.
It is recommended to carry out the procedure every other day, but if necessary, you can use the drug every day.
One course of treatment lasts 12-16 days if the procedures are performed every other day, or 6-8 days if the medicine is used every day.
To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is enough to perform 6-8 injections, but a reduction in headaches or their complete elimination can occur even after 3-5 injections of the solution.
Use Nasodrena during pregnancy
It is prohibited to prescribe Nasodren to pregnant or nursing mothers, because there is no information on the safety of using the drug during these periods.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- sinusitis in the paranasal region (cystic-polyposis nature);
- rhinosinusopathy of allergic genesis;
- symptoms of acute allergy in the nasal mucosa, as well as on the face;
- 2-3 stages of hypertension development.
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Side effects Nasodrena
The use of the drug may cause the following side effects: short-term burning in the nasopharynx (mild or moderate), and also reflex salivation. Less often, short-term redness of the face and lacrimation develop. A short headache in the forehead or the appearance of nasal discharge of a pale pink hue (due to the development of capillary diapedesis) are noted isolatedly. In these cases, it is not necessary to cancel the use of the drug.
Accidental contact of the solution with the eyes may cause severe irritation, and at the same time, symptoms of acute conjunctivitis may be observed.
Interactions with other drugs
It is prohibited to introduce local anesthetics (including antihistamines) into the nasal cavity together with Nasodren or to use them beforehand. If such a need exists, it is allowed to instill drops that locally reduce swelling of the nasal mucosa - for example, solutions containing ephedrine with adrenaline.
To treat diseases that are accompanied by complicated purulent infections, antibiotics can be used together with the drug.
Storage conditions
Nasodren should be kept in a dark place, inaccessible to children. Temperature marks are within 15-25°C. The finished solution is stored in a dark place at a temperature of 8-10°C.
Shelf life
Nasodren can be used for 3 years from the date of manufacture of the drug. The prepared solution can be stored for a maximum of 15 days.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Nasodren" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.