Halazolin is a nasal drop that is not recommended for eyes. Despite the fact that the drug is inexpensive, it nicely narrows the blood vessels, which leads to a reduction in nasopharyngeal obstruction. It is prescribed for local and symptomatic treatment.
Composition of Halazolin
The drug refers to the derivatives of imidazoline, the effect of which leads to a narrowing of the arterial vessels. As a result, the patency of the nasal passages is restored. The drug begins to act up to a maximum of ten minutes after application. The effect lasts from eight to twelve hours. If you follow the dosage correctly and do not use the medicine for other purposes, there are no side effects. That's why Galazolin can not be drunk in the eye, although many believe that it is possible.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for adults and children. It is used only in the field of otolaryngology (ENT). And then, only with diseases that affect the nasopharynx. So, galazolin will be relevant when:
- acute rhinitis, whether it is allergic, bacterial or viral;
- exacerbation of chronic rhinitis;
- otitis middle ear ;
- sinusitis - inflammation of the nasal sinuses;
- eustachite;
- various allergies.
This drug is often prescribed by specialists before the diagnosis.
Many people, using Galazolin, are interested in whether it can be dripped into the eyes. So, the answer is only one - no. Drugs of this group are intended exclusively for local use in the nose. The presence of such medications in the eye often leads to a sharp decrease in vision. Experts in such cases recommend immediately rinse with mucous water. To treat the same ophthalmic ailments, other drugs are used that narrow the blood vessels. So, the most common of them are considered to be Vizin and Tinaf.