Vix Active Sinex is a medicinal product that is manufactured in Germany by Procter & Gamble and is part of the line of products for alleviating the symptoms of respiratory diseases. Produced by Wix Active Synex in the form of a spray for nasal administration - a convenient and effective dosage form, with which the active substances are evenly distributed on the surface of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. Consider what is in the composition of this drug, how it works, in which cases it is recommended, and also to whom it can not be applied.
Composition and pharmacological action of the spray Vix Active Sinex
This agent belongs to the group of local vasoconstrictors and as the main active ingredient contains the substance of oxymetazoline hydrochloride. This component, stimulating the alpha-adrenergic receptors, helps to reduce swelling of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract and facilitate nasal breathing, as well as the opening of the mouths of the paranasal sinuses and Eustachian tubes. In this case, its effect begins 5-15 minutes after injection and lasts up to 8-12 hours.
The list of auxiliary components contains the following substances, which also have therapeutic properties:
- chlorhexidine bigluconate - has antiseptic properties;
- aloe vera - has anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties;
- levomenthol - provides a distracting and antipruritic effect, creates a feeling of freshness;
- cineole (eucalyptol) - has an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect.
Indications for the use of the spray Vix Active Sinus
The medicine is prescribed in the following cases:
- nasal congestion in acute respiratory infections;
- an allergic rhinitis ;
- vasomotor runny nose;
- sinusitis;
- eustachyte .
Also this spray can be recommended for removing the swelling of the nasal mucosa before carrying out various diagnostic manipulations.
Instructions for the use of the spray Vix Active Sinus
Apply this drug should be, making 1 to 2 injections in each nasal pass twice - three times a day. In this case, the head should be kept straight, without tipping over and not being in a lying position. The duration of spray treatment should not exceed one week. In this case, if three days after the application there is no improvement in the condition, you should stop
Contraindications to the use of the spray Vicks Active Sine:
- intolerance of the components of the drug;
- atrophic rhinitis;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- period after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy;
- reception of monoamine oxidase inhibitors in the near future.