Nazik for children

The special medicine Nazik for children is an intranasal decongestant medicine for external use in pediatrics. Nazik for children is a medicine based on xylometazoline and is prescribed for the treatment of upper respiratory tract pathologies.

The drug is available without a prescription. ATX classifier coding R01AB.

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Indications Nazik for children

The external medicinal product Nazik for children can be prescribed:

• in case of swelling of the nasal mucosa as a result of acute rhinitis;
• in case of mechanical damage to the mucous tissue in the nasal cavity or skin around the nostrils;
• with vasomotor rhinitis;
• for swelling of the mucous membrane after surgical procedures in the nasal cavity.

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Release form

Nasik for children is available in the form of an intranasal spray, 10 ml in a bottle with a spray nozzle. The medicinal liquid is a transparent colorless solution with the main components xylometazoline and dexpanthenol. One gram of liquid contains 0.5 mg of xylometazoline and 50 mg of dexpanthenol.

Pharmacodynamics

Nasik for children is a rhinological drug that combines the properties of a sympathomimetic and an analogue of pantothenic acid. This combination allows for a vasoconstrictor and decongestant effect.

Xylometazoline hydrochloride exhibits sympathomimetic properties, facilitating nasal breathing and accelerating the removal of mucous secretions from the nose.

Dexpanthenol has biological activity similar to pantothenic acid. This vitamin accelerates metabolic processes, promotes the production of antibodies against the disease and strengthens the immune system at the local level.

Also, the drug Nazik for children provides protection of the superficial mucous layers and helps in the rapid restoration of tissues.

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Pharmacokinetics

The effect of the drug is observed within 5-10 minutes after spraying.

Some of the active ingredient xylometazoline is absorbed systemically, which may affect the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Dexpanthenol binds to plasma proteins and is distributed throughout the circulatory system. It is assumed that approximately 65% of the dose is excreted through the kidneys and about 35% with feces. Precise data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug Nazik for children are not available.

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Dosing and administration

Nasik for children is prescribed to children over 2 years old and up to 6 years old. The product is sprayed into each nostril up to 3 times a day. The bottle must be positioned vertically when spraying. Simultaneously with pressing, the baby should inhale sharply through the nose.

To avoid side effects, it is not recommended to use Nazik for children for more than one week in a row. Therefore, when treating chronic rhinitis, you should promptly replace drugs after consulting with your doctor.

Nasik for children should not be used in patients under two years of age.

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Use Nazik for children during pregnancy

Nazik for children is used exclusively in pediatric practice, therefore it is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women.

Contraindications

The main contraindications that exclude the use of Nazik for children are:

• tendency to allergic reactions to components of the drug;
• atrophic changes in the nasal mucosa;
• heart disease;
• thyroid disease;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• operations involving exposure of the meninges;
• taking MAO inhibitor medications;
• children under 2 years of age.

Relative contraindications, in which Nazik for children can be prescribed with great caution, are considered to be:

• presence of pheochromocytoma;
• disorders of pigment metabolism (porphyrin disease).

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Side effects Nazik for children

Side effects may occur with excessive or prolonged use of the drug Nazik for children. Among the most common side effects are:

• baby's capriciousness, sleep disturbances, apathy, headaches;
• rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat;
• convulsive syndrome;
• allergic reactions (rash, swelling);
• deterioration of visual functions;
• dyspeptic disorders;
• dryness of the nasal mucosa, nosebleeds, itching.

After finishing treatment with the drug, side effects in most cases disappear on their own and do not require additional treatment.

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Overdose

The use of Nazik for children in inappropriately large doses, as well as accidental use of the external medicine internally, can provoke a disruption of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, which manifests itself in spastic conditions, a slow heart rate, a comatose state, difficulty breathing, and increased blood pressure.

The baby's nervous system can be damaged by an overdose of Nazik for children, which manifests itself in the appearance of anxiety, hallucinations, convulsions, the development of depression and a decrease in body temperature.

Additional signs of overdose may include:

• constriction or dilation of the pupils;
• increased sweating;
• paleness of the skin;
• heart rhythm disturbances;
• shock, changes in blood pressure;
• respiratory dysfunction;
• disorders of consciousness.

When taking the drug internally, induce vomiting, take a sorbent or laxative. If necessary, the doctor conducts symptomatic therapy.

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Interactions with other drugs

The combined use of Nazik for children with MAO inhibitors, β-blockers, or antidepressants can provoke an increase in blood pressure due to the effect of these drugs on the cardiovascular system.

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Storage conditions

The external medicine Nazik for children does not require any specific storage conditions. However, the baby's access to the place where the medicine is stored should be limited.

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Shelf life

The shelf life of a sealed medicine is up to 3 years. After opening, Nazik for children is used for 4 months, after which the medicine must be disposed of.