Nasal ointments are not a classic way to treat a common cold, but in some situations they turn out to be very effective and effective as an alternative treatment for reducing the severity of unpleasant symptoms, as well as for the prevention of various colds.
Antiviral agents
Ointments for the common cold with antiviral effect are drugs that primarily have a prophylactic effect, preventing the penetration of various infections into the body. Moreover, such nasal remedies for the common cold have almost no contraindications and are used in the therapy of pregnant women and pediatrics.
Interferon containing
Interferon ointment for the common cold (Viferon) effectively fights viruses and has an immunomodulatory effect, can reduce the rate of reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
Such drugs are most effective in the first days and even hours after the infection enters the body.
It is recommended to apply interferon nasal ointment every time before going outside and visiting crowded places, especially during epidemics.
Such drugs are most effective from the very beginning of the disease - on the very first day after the onset of signs of the disease. To achieve the maximum effect, Viferon should be applied with a thin layer three times a day to the nasal mucosa and rubbed gently. The duration of treatment is usually five to fourteen days.
Oxolin
Ointment for the common cold with oxolin is a good prophylactic agent for viral diseases. This substance is highly active against various forms of viral infections. The use of such a remedy will help to cure rhinitis faster and prevent complications and accumulation of infection.
As a prophylaxis, 0.25% oxolinic ointment is used. A small portion of the product is smeared with a thin layer on the mucous membrane or on the surface of the wings of the nose three times a day, gently rubbed in a circular motion. The procedure is regularly repeated until the end of the epidemic of respiratory infections, but no more than forty days.
Important! A remedy with oxolin will not be effective when the infection has already entered the body, therefore it should be used as a prophylaxis.
Antibacterial drugs
Ointments for the nose from the common cold with an antibacterial effect are used in situations where the patient has a clearly expressed bacterial nature of the disease, for example, sinusitis, frontal sinusitis.
Vishnevsky ointment
The product has an antiseptic effect, moisturizes and softens the mucous membrane, improves blood circulation at the site of application, and promotes tissue regeneration. The ointment contains xeroform, castor oil, birch tar. You can use this remedy for a cold as compresses and to lubricate the nasal mucosa.
Important! Vishnevsky's ointment is contraindicated in patients with kidney pathologies, children under six years of age, pregnant women, people prone to allergies.
The standard course of treatment is usually no more than seven days; longer therapy can cause irritation and an allergic reaction.
Tetracycline ointment
The tool has an antimicrobial effect, is able to eliminate a large number of various pathogens. In the treatment of bacterial rhinitis, it is recommended to alternately place turundas with a tetracycline drug in each nasal passage three times a day for ten minutes, or lubricate the mucous membrane with a cotton swab. The duration of treatment should not exceed seven days. Tetracycline ointment for the common cold is not prescribed for patients with renal failure, people prone to allergies, pregnant women and children under eight years of age.
The use of tetracycline ointment can cause abdominal pain, nausea, stomatitis, candidiasis.
Combined funds
Combined ointments combine the benefits of antiviral and antibacterial drugs. Therefore, they are popular in the treatment of rhinitis and other problems associated with the development of infections in the nose.
Pinosol
The drug is made on the basis of plant components (eucalyptus, pine) has a pronounced antiviral and antibacterial effect, reduces inflammation and helps moisturize the nasal mucosa. Pinosol ointment is used four times a day. Usually, a small amount of the drug is smeared on the mucous membrane using cotton turundas. The duration of the course of treatment is usually no more than two weeks. With longer use and in case of individual intolerance to the drug, side reactions are possible in the form of swelling of the mucous membranes, itching, redness.
Pinosol is not used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Levomekol
The combined preparation is effective against a large number of bacteria, and also has a pronounced regenerating effect.
In the complex therapy of diseases of the nasal cavity, a little money is placed on a cotton turunda and placed alternately in the nasal passages. Fifteen minutes should be enough. The procedure is repeated twice a day for ten days. The drug is not used under the age of six years, pregnant women. Long-term use of the drug can cause side reactions in the form of allergies and redness at the application sites.
Evamenol
Evamenol has an analgesic, antimicrobial effect, helps to restore nasal breathing. The drug is made on the basis of eucalyptus and levomentlol. These components are able to inhibit the development of pathogenic microorganisms, reduce the severity of symptoms of the disease, and produce a local anesthetic effect.
For the treatment of infections localized in the nose, a thin layer of ointment is applied to the mucous membrane three times a day. The duration of the course of treatment is usually ten days.
Herbal ointments
Today, herbal medicines are extremely popular in the complex therapy of a large number of diseases. Natural ointments used in the treatment of diseases of the nasal cavity are also popular, since they have antiallergic, decongestant, antiviral and immunostimulating effects.
Dr. Mom
This remedy is made on the basis of a complex of herbal medicinal components (nutmeg, eucalyptus, turpentine). It is used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, it is also used for rubbing into the nose with rhinitis, sinusitis and nasal congestion. A little ointment is applied in a circular motion to the wings of the nose three times a day. The course of treatment is usually no more than ten days.
Dr. Mom is applied only externally, contact with mucous membranes is not allowed.
The remedy is contraindicated for up to three years, for skin diseases, purulent inflammation, false croup, whooping cough, for patients with an increased tendency to allergic reactions.
Balm Asterisk
The asterisk is used exclusively externally in the complex therapy of various colds, accompanied by a runny nose and shortness of breath. The balm contains oils of various medicinal plants (clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, mint), camphor and menthol. A small amount of ointment is gently rubbed on the wings of the nose, avoiding the mucous membrane, since the components that make up the composition can cause irritation.The balm is used within a week, rubbing three times a day. The asterisk is contraindicated for up to seven years and in the presence of individual intolerance.
Fleming's ointment
This tool is used in the complex therapy of diseases of the nasal cavity, which are accompanied by rhinitis. The ointment has an antibacterial effect, enhances the protective functions of the body, improves the blood circulation process. It contains substances such as cineole, menthol, carotenodes, etc.
Fleming's ointment is applied both to the skin and to the nasal mucosa. Most often, they use the method of laying cotton turundas with a small amount of medicinal ointment alternately in each nasal passage for ten to fifteen minutes. The procedure is carried out once a day, the duration of the course of treatment is usually no more than ten days.
Tuya ointment
A remedy based on extracts of medicinal plants has proven itself well in the complex treatment of diseases such as sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, pharyngitis, as well as in the treatment of prolonged non-allergic rhinitis. A small portion of the ointment is smeared on the skin in the area of the sinuses and the base of the nose, rubbed gently, excluding contact with the mucous membrane. The procedure is repeated two to three times a day.
Tuya ointment is contraindicated for up to three years, with individual drug intolerance. Improper use of the ointment can cause severe redness at the site of application, itching.
Conclusions
Today, the pharmaceutical market offers a large selection of various nasal ointments used for the prevention and treatment of viral and bacterial diseases. Such drugs are not only effective, but also relatively safe in comparison with analogues in the form of tablets, sprays and drops. Applying special ointments to the mucous surface of the nasal passages or skin can have an antiseptic, analgesic effect, relieve puffiness and prevent drying out.
