Snoop nasal spray instructions for children

Snoop for children: quick relief for a runny nose

Swelling and stuffy nose, severe runny nose, difficulty breathing... All these symptoms that accompany allergies and acute respiratory infections reduce a person’s quality of life. It is especially difficult for children: their nasal passages are still very narrow.

Table of contents:

• Snoop for children: quick relief for a runny nose
• Composition and action
• When is Snoop prescribed?
• More information about release forms, manufacturer and prices
• Reception features
• When not to use Snoop
• Undesirable effects and signs of overdose
• Interaction with other drugs
• Analogs
• A word to doctors and parents
• Summary
• Snoop nasal spray instructions for children
• SNUP nasal spray. Instructions for use. Reviews, price
• Release form of the drug
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Mode of application
• Snoop with a runny nose
• Children's Snoop: instructions
• Price. How much is Snoop worth?
• Snoop during pregnancy
• Reviews
• Side effects
• Overdose
• Analogs
• How to get off Snoop nose drops?
• How to choose nasal drops: video on the topic
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• “Snoop” for children: at what age can it be used and how to use it
• Composition and pharmacological properties
• Release form, packaging
• Indications for use
• Is it possible for children under one year old
• How to use for children
• From 2 to 6 years
• Over 6 years old
• Precautionary measures
• Contraindications and side effects
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• Children's spray "Snoop": instructions for use of a nasal product up to one year and older
• Composition, release form and properties of children's Snoop
• Indications for use
• At what age is the drug allowed to be used?
• Instructions for use: dosage and duration of treatment
• Contraindications for use
• Possible adverse reactions in a child
• Cost of children's spray Snoop and analogues
• Snoop: instructions for use
• Compound
• Description
• pharmachologic effect
• Pharmacokinetics
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Directions for use and doses
• Side effect
• Overdose
• Interaction with other drugs
• Features of application
• Release form
• Storage conditions
• Best before date
• Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
• Snoop analogues, synonyms and group drugs

In addition, young patients do not yet know how to properly and fully clear their nose on their own. Rhinitis prevents children from living and developing and can cause serious complications. To relieve symptoms such as runny nose and nasal congestion, there are vasoconstrictor medications - sprays, drops, gels. Snoop is a relatively recent product of a German pharmaceutical company that has appeared on the Russian market. Reviews about this product indicate its safety and effectiveness.

At what age can Snoop be used? How soon can I expect results? Does the drug eliminate the cause of the pathology? Does the medicine have contraindications? Find answers to all these and many other questions that are of interest to responsible parents in the review.

Snoop is a seawater vasoconstrictor.

Composition and action

The active ingredient of the drug is xylometazoline. This component stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors located in the nasal mucosa (more precisely, in its muscle cells). As a result, vasoconstriction occurs. Swelling and inflammation of the nasal mucosa and adjacent sinuses subside. The secretion of mucus is blocked.

In addition to xylometazoline, the drug also contains sea water. This ingredient maintains the physiological state of the nasopharynx, and the salts it contains help draw out excess fluid. Other auxiliary components of the medicine are potassium dihydrogen phosphate and purified water.

Once in the nasal cavity, the product acts almost instantly. The effect can be felt within a few minutes - swelling subsides, mucosal discharge decreases, and the nose begins to breathe freely.

It is important to remember: the medicine does not cure, but only temporarily relieves signs of rhinitis caused by a variety of reasons: allergies, colds or infectious diseases. This is a purely symptomatic remedy.

The effect of the drug lasts on average 5-6 hours, and then begins to gradually weaken. Judging by the reviews, on average, re-injection is required after 8-9 hours.

The medicine acts locally - it only works in the nasal cavity. The drug is practically not absorbed (absorbed): it is not detected in the blood plasma.

The drug reduces swelling, redness, and nasal congestion.

When is Snoop prescribed?

Indications for use of the medicine are listed in the attached instructions (download instructions):

• acute respiratory infections accompanied by a runny nose;
• allergic rhinitis;
• hay fever (lacrimation and mucus discharge from the nose as a reaction to plant pollen);
• sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses);
• eustachitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the Eustachian or auditory tube);
• otitis media (as a means to reduce swelling).

The spray is prescribed as part of combination therapy for acute otitis media.

The drug is also prescribed before diagnostic procedures to improve the patency of the nasal passages - such as rhinoscopy, for example.

More information about release forms, manufacturer and prices

The manufacturer of the drug is the pharmaceutical company STADA Arzneimittel AG (Germany). The product is available exclusively in the form of a nasal spray. Buyers often ask Snoop drops in pharmacies: the medicine taken nasally causes a strong association with the drops. But the difference is fundamental. The sprays are not equipped with droppers, but with special nozzles that ensure uniform irrigation of the nasal cavity.

Unlike drops, sprays do not flow back and are not swallowed. But treating children with them is not recommended: in young children, the auditory tubes are located close to the nasal passages, so medicine given under pressure can cause infected mucus to enter these tubes and cause otitis media. That is why Snoop’s treatment of a child under 2 years of age is prohibited.

The medicine is a colorless liquid, bottled in plastic bottles with a capacity of 15 ml (this is approximately 150 doses). The bubbles are equipped with nozzles that provide convenient spraying and economical dosed consumption.

There are two versions of Snoop spray - for children and for adults. These medications differ in the concentration of the active substance:

• a 0.05% solution is suitable for treating children 2-6 years old;
• a 0.1% solution is prescribed to children over 6 years of age and adults.

The average price of a spray is 130 rubles. You can buy it without a doctor's prescription, but it is strongly recommended to consult a pediatrician: the product has contraindications and adverse reactions are possible.

Only after consulting with your doctor can you safely go to the pharmacy to buy the drug.

Reception features

Before spraying the spray into the nose, the child’s nasal passages must be cleared of mucus: carry out the rinsing procedure with salted warm water (from a syringe without a needle) or use a ready-made pharmaceutical solution (Dolphin, Aqualor, Aquamaris, etc.). After washing, the child should blow his nose. If the baby does not know how to do this yet, remove the snot with an aspirator. Otherwise, the medicine will settle on the mucus and will not have the desired effect.

Before using the spray, rinse your nose with salt water and ask your child to blow his nose.

Before using the drug for the first time, it is recommended to carry out a test injection into the air.

Ask your child to tilt their head slightly. Holding the bottle at an angle of 90°, insert its tip into the nasal passage. Let the child inhale - inject at this moment. The patient can now exhale through his mouth.

The dosage of the drug is indicated in the instructions for use:

• for children from 2 to 6 years old - one injection into each nostril of a spray in a concentration of 0.05% once a day (in rare cases and with the permission of a doctor - up to three times a day);
• children over 6 years old - 1 injection into each nasal passage of the medicine at a concentration of 0.1% three times a day.

The dosage cannot be exceeded: the nasal mucosa of children is still too tender and vulnerable, it is very easy to damage it and cause problems that are more serious than a common runny nose.

Treatment should not last more than three days (in children under 6 years of age). Rarely, a pediatrician may extend therapy to 7 days. For children aged 6 years and older, the maximum course duration is a week. Like all vasoconstrictor drugs, Snoop, if used in violation of the terms of use, can be addictive and cause side effects.

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When not to use Snoop

Snoop should not be used to treat children if:

• the child has not yet reached the age of 2 years (this contraindication is not related to the “harmfulness” of the composition, but to the features of the form: all sprays themselves are dangerous for such babies);
• the patient has an increased heart rate;
• history of thyrotoxicosis (increased amount of thyroid hormones);
• the child is diagnosed with atrophic rhinitis;
• the patient's eyes are affected by glaucoma;
• the child has undergone surgery on the membranes of the brain;
• diagnosed with atherosclerosis or arterial hypertension;
• individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug is noted.

A complete list of conditions for which the medicine is prohibited is given in the instructions. Relative contraindications are also listed there, when the use of the product is possible only under the supervision of a physician:

• diabetes;
• ischemia (decreased blood circulation) of the heart muscle.

Undesirable effects and signs of overdose

In the instructions for the drug, the manufacturer warns about possible side effects.

• On the part of the respiratory system, excessive dryness and irritation of the nasal mucosa cannot be ruled out, especially with long-term treatment. This is manifested by sensations of tickling and burning in the nose, frequent sneezing, and constant liquid discharge. Rebound syndrome is also possible: the swelling intensifies, resulting in even more stuffy nose. In this case, the medicine is immediately canceled - the mucous membrane needs several months to recover.
• Side effects from the nervous system are rare. These are mainly headaches, depression (even depression), blurred vision, and sleep disturbances.
• From the cardiovascular system, undesirable effects usually occur when the dose is exceeded. This includes increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and irregular heart rhythm.
• From the digestive system, nausea and vomiting, discomfort in the epigastric (abdominal) area are possible.

Taking the drug may cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

In case of overdose, the above-described unpleasant symptoms can intensify and turn into severe pathologies that require separate treatment: tachycardia, hypertension, insomnia, depression, etc.

Interaction with other drugs

The medication combines well with other drugs that the doctor prescribes specifically for the treatment of pathology with the symptom of a runny nose: antibiotics, antihistamines, antivirals, cough medications, and sore throat medications. However, the simultaneous use of Snoop and MAO inhibitors or tetracyclic and tricyclic antidepressants is prohibited - these drugs significantly enhance the vasoconstrictor effect of the nasal spray. It is not recommended to combine Snoop with other medications containing adrenergic agonists (substances that stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors).

Analogs

There is no shortage of vasoconstrictors on the pharmaceutical market that have a similar effect to Snoop. A significant part of these drugs are based on xylometazoline. But the uniqueness and advantage of Snoop is that it also contains sea water that cares for the nasal mucosa. No other structural analogue of the drug contains this component.

The following medications can replace Snoop:

• Afrin is a vasoconstrictor medicine in the form of a spray or drops based on oxymetazoline, suitable for the treatment of children aged 6 years and over. Price - rubles.
• Vibrocil - has not only anti-edema and vasoconstrictor effects, but also relieves signs of allergies. In the form of drops it is even suitable for treating children under one year old. The average price is 180 rubles.

Snoop's analogue is Vibrocil.

• Nazivin - drops and spray based on oxymetazoline, which have a vasoconstrictor effect and are used to treat children only from 6 years of age. Approximate price: 150 rubles.
• Naphthyzin - drops with the main active ingredient naphazoline, which have an almost instantaneous and long-lasting vasoconstrictor effect. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of children older than one year. The average price is 40 rubles.
• Otrivin is a vasoconstrictor drops and spray with xylometazoline that facilitate breathing and moisturize the nasal mucosa. Unlike most other analogues, the medicine can treat a child for up to 10 days. The average price is 150 rubles.
• Rinonorm is a xylometazoline-based product, available in the form of a spray in two concentrations (for children from 2 to 10 years old, as well as children over 10 years old and adults). Approximate price: 70 rubles.
• Rinostop - available in the form of a vasoconstrictor spray, drops and gel, suitable for alleviating the symptoms of ENT diseases in children from 2 years of age. The average price (depending on the release form and distributor) is 50 rubles.
• Rinofluimucil is a nasal aerosol that has vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory, decongestant and mucolytic (facilitating mucus discharge) effects. The drug is prescribed to children aged 3 years and older. The average price is 150 rubles.

Snoop's analogue is Rinofluimucil.

• Tizin is a symptomatic vasoconstrictor based on xylometazoline. Quickly (but temporarily) eliminates the symptoms of a runny nose and is suitable for treating children from 2 years of age (in the appropriate form and dosage). The average price depends on the concentration of the solution, the manufacturer and distributor and is about 130 rubles.

A word to doctors and parents

Reviews from doctors and parents who used Snoop in treating their children are useful information that will allow you to draw important conclusions about the effectiveness of the drug.

Lilia K., mother of 2-year-old Christina:

“In the fall, my daughter caught a cold and had a runny nose. The snot was clear, so we were not prescribed any treatment other than rinsing the nose with Aquamaris and sucking out the mucus with an aspirator. But the baby, due to severe swelling and the inability to breathe normally, could not sleep at night. I kept waking up and crying. Then the pediatrician prescribed us Snoop 0.05%. I asked the pharmacy for drops, but it turned out to be a spray. This form suited us even better - it’s easier to use. Spritzed at night - the nose immediately began to breathe. And the action lasted for a long time, until the morning for sure. Fortunately, there were no side effects. After 4 days, the runny nose went away, and the need for a vasoconstrictor spray disappeared.”

Anastasia E., mother of 4-year-old Leo:

“But Snoop spray didn’t work for my son. During a runny nose they tried to save themselves with it twice. And each time the mucous membrane dried out so much that nosebleeds began. But Otrivin drops turned out to be ideal for my boy.”

The medicine may cause nosebleeds.

Elena Borisovna, pediatrician with 8 years of experience:

“Snoop is an effective vasoconstrictor that quickly eliminates the painful symptoms of a runny nose. The medicine contains sea water, which protects the mucous membrane from excessive drying and injury. The effect of the drug lasts for hours (less often, less), which eliminates the need for too frequent use.”

Summary

Snoop is an effective vasoconstrictor, available in spray form. The effect of using the medicine appears almost instantly - the child’s nose begins to breathe freely. But it is important to remember: the medication only temporarily relieves symptoms, it does not treat the cause of the pathology.

The benefits of the spray also include:

• the presence of sea water in the composition that cares for the mucous membrane and the absence of preservatives;
• easy to use bottle;
• overdose-preventing nozzle;
• reasonable price.

Among the disadvantages are the presence of contraindications, the possibility of developing side effects (mainly due to violation of the rules of the instructions), and the development of addiction (if treated for longer than a week).

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Snoop nasal spray instructions for children

◊ Nasal spray 0.05% in the form of a colorless transparent solution.

Excipients: sea water, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, purified water - 754.35 mg.

15 ml (150 doses) - polyethylene bottles (1) with a spray valve (3K system) - cardboard packs.

◊ Nasal spray 0.1% in the form of a colorless transparent solution.

Excipients: sea water, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, purified water - 753.85 mg.

15 ml (150 doses) - polyethylene bottles (1) with a spray valve (3K system) - cardboard packs.

Vasoconstrictor with alpha-adrenomimetic activity for local use in ENT practice.

Xylometazoline causes a narrowing of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminating swelling and hyperemia of the nasal mucosa, restores the patency of the nasal passages, and facilitates nasal breathing.

The effect of the drug occurs a few minutes after its use and lasts for several hours.

When applied topically, the drug is practically not absorbed, so its concentration in the blood plasma is very low (not determined by modern analytical methods).

- acute respiratory diseases with symptoms of rhinitis;

- acute allergic rhinitis;

- otitis media (as part of combination therapy to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa);

— facilitating rhinoscopy and other diagnostic manipulations in the nasal passages.

— surgical interventions on the meninges (history);

- children under 2 years of age (for 0.05% solution);

- children under 6 years of age (for 0.1% solution);

- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Children aged 2 to 6 years are prescribed 1 injection of Snoop nasal spray 0.05% in each nostril (can be repeated if necessary) up to 3 times a day.

Adults and children over the age of 6 years are prescribed 1 injection of Snoop nasal spray 0.1% in each nostril (can be repeated if necessary) up to 3 times a day.

The drug should not be used more than 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is no more than 5-7 days.

From the respiratory system: with frequent and/or prolonged use - irritation and/or dryness of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, burning, sneezing, hypersecretion; rarely - swelling of the nasal mucosa.

From the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system: rarely - headache, insomnia, blurred vision, depression (with long-term use in high doses).

From the cardiovascular system: rarely - palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased blood pressure.

Symptoms: increased side effects.

Treatment: symptomatic, under medical supervision.

The drug is incompatible with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Before using the drug, you should clean your nasal passages.

The drug should not be used for a long time (for example, for chronic rhinitis).

The use of the drug during pregnancy is contraindicated.

The drug should be used with caution during breastfeeding.

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Shelf life: 5 years. The contents of the bottle are sterile, without preservatives.

After opening the bottle, the drug should be used within 3 months.

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SNUP nasal spray. Instructions for use. Reviews, price

When we have a runny nose, we usually go to the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist to find a good remedy to combat this problem.

One such drug is Snoop nasal drops, produced by the German pharmaceutical company STADA.

This product contains xylometazoline hydrochloride, which effectively and in a short time constricts the vessels of the mucous membrane, thereby reducing its swelling and normalizing nasal breathing.

Release form of the drug

But besides it, Snoop contains sea water, which perfectly moisturizes the mucous membranes without irritating them. The medicine is produced in the form of a spray, designed for 150 doses, with the dosage:

Indications for use

The effect of the drug is due to its activity in relation to α-adrenergic receptors, which are responsible for:

• decreased permeability of vascular walls;
• reducing the intensity of exudate production (liquid released during inflammatory processes into the intercellular space);
• vasoconstriction;
• increased blood pressure.

Therefore, its use is indicated for:

• viral and bacterial rhinitis, accompanying all kinds of acute respiratory infections;
• allergic rhinitis;
• otitis;
• blockage of the auditory tube;
• sinusitis, including sinusitis;
• preparation for surgical or diagnostic intervention on the ENT organs and recovery after it.

Contraindications

All vasoconstrictor drops cannot be used for:

• persistent arterial hypertension;
• glaucoma;
• advanced atherosclerosis;
• tachycardia;
• atrophic rhinitis, that is, significant thinning of the mucous membrane and the death of its nerve endings;
• taking antidepressants and MAO inhibitors.

Before using the medicine, you should consult a doctor if you are diagnosed with:

• diabetes;
• angina pectoris;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• porphyria;
• pheochromocytoma;
• urological diseases.

We also must not forget that any chemical can cause an allergic reaction.

Therefore, if in the past taking xylometazoline was accompanied by itching, rash, redness or swelling in the nose, you should stop using medications based on it.

In addition, the drug is not indicated for people who have previously experienced serious trauma or brain surgery.

Mode of application

Before using Snoop for the nose in any form, you should rinse with any saline solution.

This will help clear the nasal passages of accumulations of mucus and crusts, which will ensure that you obtain the maximum therapeutic effect from the use of the medication.

Immediately before the first use, you need to press the spray valve to achieve accurate dosing of the drug.

0.1% Snoop spray instructions recommend for use by adults and children over 6 years of age. But if adults are administered it up to 3 times a day, 1 injection, then children under 12 years old only need 1 dose.

The 0.05% product is suitable for treating children over 2 years of age. To facilitate nasal breathing, 1 spray into each nostril three times a day is sufficient.

However, if there is a drug in the house in a children's dosage, adults can also be effectively treated with it by doubling the dose, that is, 2 injections at a time in each nasal passage.

For greater effectiveness, a break of at least 6 hours must be maintained between episodes of drug administration.

The duration of the course of treatment should not exceed 5–7 days, otherwise addiction to the drug develops and it ceases to produce the desired effect, that is, drug-induced rhinitis develops.

This may result in the need for ever increasing doses to clear nasal congestion. Subsequently, the vessels completely lose the ability to narrow on their own.

A person develops a dependence that makes Snoop and similar vasoconstrictors the only way to facilitate nasal breathing.

Snoop with a runny nose

The drug is used exclusively for relief, that is, elimination of symptoms of rhinitis, in particular, nasal congestion.

But it does not have any therapeutic effect, therefore, if the runny nose does not go away within 7 days of using the medicine, you should abandon it and consult a doctor.

There is no point in delaying this, since seemingly banal rhinitis may be a sign of sinusitis, frontal sinusitis or other types of sinusitis, which can become chronic in the absence of timely treatment.

If this happens, it will be extremely difficult to cope with the disease, and there may even be a need for surgical intervention.

Children's Snoop: instructions

For children under one year of age, the summary does not recommend using Snoop.

This is due to the fact that infants can only instill medications, but not administer them under pressure from aerosol cans.

Since this can provoke the spread of infection and the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the ears, paranasal sinuses, etc.

A spray with a dosage of 0.05% is indicated for the treatment of children from 2 to 6 years old. It is injected 1 dose into each nasal passage up to 3 times a day.

Before administering the medicine to the child, the instructions recommend removing the snot. If the baby cannot yet blow his nose on his own, the mucus is sucked out with special aspirators or using a bulb with a soft tip. It is also necessary to rinse the nasal passages with saline solutions.

However, you should not prescribe medication to children, especially younger ones, on your own. The child must be examined by a pediatrician to differentiate ordinary viral rhinitis from more serious pathologies.

The same rule regarding the duration of treatment also applies as for adults, but its compliance must be monitored with special care, namely, the remedy should not be used for more than 5–7 days.

Price. How much is Snoop worth?

You can buy the medicine at a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Here are the average prices for its various forms in Moscow.

Snoop during pregnancy

For pregnant women, a runny nose is more dangerous than for people of other categories.

After all, if it becomes chronic, it can lead to fetal hypoxia, that is, oxygen deficiency.

This can lead to developmental defects. Therefore, women in an interesting position must be treated for a runny nose.

In general, most vasoconstrictor drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy.

But if necessary, expectant mothers can use medications based on xylometazoline, which includes Snoop, especially if the 3rd trimester has already begun.

But, of course, before starting use, you should consult your doctor whether pregnant women can use it in a particular case or not.

During lactation, the use of the product is also permissible, but with the permission of the pediatrician. The only thing that women need to consider when treating with Snoop before and after childbirth is that it is recommended to purchase it in a pediatric dosage and reduce the number of episodes of administration as much as possible.

The possibility of using the product at such important moments in life is due to the fact that the active substance acts exclusively locally and is practically not absorbed into the blood.

At least modern analysis methods do not detect traces of xylometazoline in the blood.

Reviews

Only after this I decided to self-medicate with it. Indeed, nasal congestion went away after administration in a matter of minutes, the amount of discharge decreased and the effect lasted for almost half a day. Now the whole family uses the drug.

Camilla, 32 years old: I had to try many different vasoconstrictors, since I am allergic to some of them, and others dry out the mucous membranes. Surprisingly, Snoop was perfect for me. I didn’t notice any side effects, and I have a lot of experience in this. On the contrary, the drug helps to moisturize the mucous membrane, which makes its use even more comfortable.

Alina, 40 years old: Snoop nasal drops were prescribed to me during pregnancy, the pharmacist at the pharmacy confirmed the possibility of its use during this period. I used the product in a child dosage more often than once a day, although sometimes I had to put drops in my nose up to three times. The baby is already 6.5 months old and has no abnormalities.

Andrey, 33 years old: Snoop was prescribed to me when I was in the hospital with severe complications of the flu. It won over with its soft, fast and long-lasting action. Now I regularly use this drug at the first appearance of snot.

Snezhana, 45 years old: unfortunately, I have developed an allergy to Snoop. The first time the appointment went well, but the second time I started sneezing, almost continuously, the mucous membranes were swollen, so it became even harder to breathe than before using the medication. I had to buy another spray. When I got sick again, I decided to check how I would react to xylometazoline, and I got the same effect.

Side effects

Snoop with sea water rarely causes adverse effects. However, the following are occasionally observed:

• headache;
• depression and increased nervousness;
• vision problems;
• disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract;
• increased blood pressure;
• tachycardia and arrhythmia.

If any problems occur while taking the medicine, it is better to replace it with another one.

Overdose

If you abuse the drops, you may experience:

• irritation and dryness of mucous membranes;
• bouts of sneezing;
• increased mucus production;
• a burning sensation in the nasopharynx or tingling, similar to the feeling of “pins and needles”.

Also, with an overdose, the risk of side effects increases. To cope with them, symptomatic therapy is required, developed individually by a doctor, although usually signs of overdose in mild cases disappear on their own within 1-2 days.

Analogs

There are many drops that have a vasoconstrictor effect. Some of them were developed decades ago, others appeared only recently.

Of course, the latest generation of drugs are characterized by fewer adverse reactions, faster onset of therapeutic effect and longer duration of action.

Therefore, if you choose Naphthyzin or Snoop, it is better to give preference to the latter, since Naphthyzin acts only for a few hours, after which new doses of the drug are required.

At the same time, it can provoke surges in blood pressure, excessive sweating, hand tremors, etc.

The duration of action of Snoop is from 6 to 10 hours, so the number of its receptions is minimal. All xylometazoline-based products are complete analogues of the medication, that is:

How to get off Snoop nose drops?

Drug-induced rhinitis or dependence on vasoconstrictor drops is extremely difficult to treat, and addiction to them develops quite quickly.

It is especially difficult to cope with advanced forms of pathology. In such situations, you cannot do without the help of a qualified ENT specialist.

However, it is rarely possible to solve the problem with such measures alone. As a rule, otolaryngologists, depending on the situation, prescribe to their patients:

• local corticosteroids (Nasonex, Flixonase, Beconase, Avamis);
• antihistamines (Loratadine, Erius, Zyrtec);
• homeopathy (Delufen, Euphorbium compositum, Sinupret);
• the “Cuckoo” procedure, that is, washing the nose in a clinic with special devices.

Physiotherapeutic procedures are also indicated:

In advanced cases, only surgery can correct the situation. Depending on the degree of damage to the mucous membrane, it may be recommended:

• laser cauterization;
• cryotherapy, that is, treatment of the mucous membrane with liquid nitrogen;
• conchotomy, during which the mucous membrane of the nasal concha is partially or completely removed;
• submucosal vasotomy of the inferior turbinates, in which a layer of soft tissue located directly under the mucous membrane is removed using a laser, radioknife, vacuum, ultrasound or traditional surgical instruments.

Thus, Snoop can become both a real salvation and a punishment for the patient. Therefore, it must be used strictly following the doctor’s recommendations or at least the instructions.

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“Snoop” for children: at what age can it be used and how to use it

Copious nasal discharge is a common phenomenon in childhood and the most common disease in the world. They usually begin the manifestation of colds, allergies, and various inflammations of the nasal sinuses. Children suffer from a runny nose much worse than adults. This is especially true for very small children who cannot yet clean their nose on their own by simply blowing their nose. A common consequence of rhinitis in children is swelling of the nasal mucosa, otitis, cough and inflammation of the upper respiratory organs due to the fact that the mucus is not excreted, but flows down, accumulating in the trachea, bronchi, or enters the ear canal.

Babies are especially bothered by copious nasal discharge while they are sleeping. Therefore, a runny nose should be treated and the child should be helped to unblock breathing by rinsing the nasal passages and instilling vasoconstrictor drugs.

We will tell you more about one of these drugs - Snup nasal spray - below.

In particular, you will learn the answers to the following questions: can Snoop be used by children under one year old, at what age is the spray prescribed, how to use the bottle correctly and what are the contraindications to spraying this medicine.

Composition and pharmacological properties

Children's nasal spray contains the following components:

• the main active ingredient is xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.5 mg);
• additional substances - sea water (250 mg), purified water (754.35 mg), dihydrogen phosphate K (0.45 mg).

The drug is considered a drug used topically as a vasoconstrictor - it constricts blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, leading to a reduction in swelling and restoring the capacity of the nasal passages, unblocking breathing.

Local use of the drug leads to the fact that it is minimally absorbed into the blood; its content in plasma is not determined even using modern methods.

Release form, packaging

The spray is produced in Germany. It is a clear, colorless liquid, packaged in a polyethylene bottle equipped with a valve for spraying. The bottle capacity is 15 ml, which is enough for 150 doses. The bottle is sold in a cardboard box.

You can buy it in pharmacies without a prescription. The unopened drug can be stored for 4 years from the date of release. After unpacking the bottle, the product can be used for 3 months.

Indications for use

The spray is prescribed for rhinitis of allergic and viral origin, sinusitis, and vasomotor rhinitis. And also for children who have been diagnosed with “otitis media” (without pus) and “eustachitis”.

Its use can be prescribed during the period when the child is being prepared for rhinoscopy or other methods of examining the insides of the nose.

Is it possible for children under one year old

Children under one year of age cannot be treated with this nasal spray. The instructions for use clearly indicate at what age you can inject children's Snoop - children from 2 years old.

How to use for children

From 2 to 6 years

Snoop spray (0.05%) is injected into each nasal passage up to 3 times a day. There is no need to inject more than 3 times, this can lead to an overdose.

The intervals between spraying the drug should be at least 6 hours.

1. Remove the cap from the bottle.
2. Press the rim of the spray nozzle several times until the liquid begins to spray into the air.
3. Sit the child upright with the chin slightly tilted down.
4. Insert the tip of the spray into one cleaned nasal passage.
5. Press the nozzle rim once.
6. Ask the child to breathe air into himself.
7. Repeat the same, spraying the medicine into the other nostril.
8. Close the cap.

Over 6 years old

According to the instructions, to eliminate excessive mucus from the nose in children over 6 years of age, you need to use Snoop nasal spray (0.1%).

It is injected once into each nostril no more than 3 times a day.

Precautionary measures