Along with pills, injections and drops, against the common cold you can use a variety of ointments. This type of local drugs is an effective and painless means for the prevention and comprehensive treatment of the symptoms and causes of various diseases.
Effective ointments for the nose
Oksolinovaya ointment
The most popular antiviral ointment for the nose. It has excellent activity against various forms of influenza virus and herpes viruses. To treat colds and prevent any diseases of acute respiratory infections , 25% Oxolin ointment is used. Apply it a thin layer on the nasal mucosa. Use it only if the virus has not yet penetrated the body. In other cases, the use of the ointment will not be effective. This drug is best stored in the refrigerator.
Levomexol
Ointment, which contains extracts of eucalyptus and pine, levomenthol, tocopherol acetate and thymol. It has a good anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. This ointment for the nose will help get rid of a bacterial bacterial not of an allergic nature. It can be applied up to 4 times a day, applying to the mucous membranes of the nasal passages. But the duration of the course should not exceed 2 weeks.
Complex ointment for nose
If the pharmacy offers you to buy a complex ointment for the nose, do not refuse. This is a product that is manufactured in a pharmacy. The composition of a complex ointment for the nose usually includes novocaine, menthol, levomycetin, petrolatum and diphenhydramine. Very well this tool helps with genyantritis and front. But it can be stored only 10 days after manufacturing.
There are practically no contraindications for complex ointments. In addition, this tool:
- not addictive;
- has a vasoconstrictive effect;
- Do not dry mucous membranes;
- is easy to use.
A complex ointment will help you improve the outflow of mucus and restore normal breathing.