Photo: apteka-ot-sklada.ru Aqualor Baby
- This is a drug based on sea water. It is sold in aerosol form in a metal or plastic bottle.
Aqualor Baby has the form of a clear, odorless solution, but with a slightly pronounced salty taste. Aqualor Baby contains purified water and sea water in a ratio of 3/1. Also contains active substances found in seawater, such as NCl.
Children's Aqualor Baby is used to soften the nasal mucosa and remove accumulated mucus from it. It is intended to be used for children from birth, and has a wide range of problems that it combats. The instructions for use of Aqualor Baby for children state that the drug is used for:
- Prevention of diseases during infectious periods such as autumn and early spring.
- Treatment of the nose for allergic diseases.
- Moisturizing the nasal mucosa.
- Strengthening the effect of other medications aimed at clearing the nasal cavity.
Aqualor Baby soft shower. Photo: yandex.ru
Release form
Aqualor Baby comes in the following release forms:
- Aerosol for washing and irrigating the nasal passages with an anatomical nozzle for the nose and a “soft shower” spray. Its volume can be 50, 125 and 150 ml.
- Drops for rinsing the nasal cavity in children, which are packaged in a 15 ml dropper bottle.
- A nasal aspirator, which is recommended for cleansing the nasal cavity in children aged 0 to 3 years.
Overdose
There are no negative effects from excessively frequent use of Aqualor Baby or use of the drug in an increased dosage. It is permissible to instill the product into the child’s nose, irrigate the nasal cavity with a spray, or perform rinsing as often as required to improve the condition of the little patient. Accidentally swallowing the contents of a dropper bottle also does not harm your health.
Indications
Aqualor baby drops and spray contain sea water as the main component. The drug is recommended for removing mucus, moisturizing the nasal cavity, and eliminating nasal congestion. It helps soften crusts in the nose and facilitates their removal, resulting in normal nasal breathing.
After rinsing the nasal cavity with sea water, the therapeutic effect of medications applied to the nasal mucosa is enhanced, the duration of respiratory diseases is reduced, and the likelihood of infection spreading into the paranasal sinuses and ear cavity is reduced.
It is thanks to these properties that the product is used for the treatment and prevention of the following diseases:
- respiratory infections, including viral etiology;
- acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, including infectious, allergic, atrophic origin, such as sinusitis, runny nose (including allergic, vasomotor, subatrophic), adenoiditis.
It is recommended for daily hygiene of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx, as well as for conditions after surgery in the nose and sinuses.
Operating principle
Treatment of the nasal cavity with Aqualor Baby:
- perfectly moisturizes;
- helps to rinse and clean its parts well, eliminating mucus, crusts, allergens, dirt, viruses or microbes;
- strengthens local immune defense;
- promotes faster regeneration if the mucous membrane is damaged;
- maintains the normal physiological state of the nasal cavity;
- helps restore breathing through the nose by reducing swelling of the mucous membrane;
- enhances the therapeutic effect of drugs that are dripped or sprayed into the nose (antibacterial, hormonal, vasoconstrictor and others), and also reduces the risk of their side effects.
Recommendations for using the spray
- If the baby is under 2 years old, then you need to rinse his nose while he is lying down and his head is turned to the side. If the child is older than this age, then he needs to tilt his head to the side.
- To rinse your nose, you need to insert the tip of the aerosol into the nostril, which is located on top, press on the nozzle and rinse the nasal passage for a few seconds.
- To remove the remaining fluid, the child needs to blow his nose; when he cannot do this, it is recommended to use an aspirator.
- Rinse the other nostril in the same way.
What are the symptoms of a runny nose in a baby?
Physiological runny nose is a common occurrence for a newborn baby. It is characterized by clear liquid discharge from the nose, which is not a disease. They will go away on their own when the mucous membrane begins to fully function. Inexperienced parents do not always know how to recognize the occurrence of infectious or allergic rhinitis against this background and identify a runny nose in a baby against the background of these harmless snot.
Here is a basic set of symptoms and signs of an infectious runny nose in an infant.
- Nasal discharge becomes more profuse. They are greenish or yellowish in color if caused by a cold; with allergic rhinitis, the snot in a baby is usually transparent. Due to narrow nasal passages, swelling of the mucous membrane and secretions, normal breathing is disrupted and shortness of breath appears.
- Accompanied by an elevated temperature, a runny nose in an infant leads to a deterioration in the general condition. He becomes irritable and capricious, does not suck well on the breast or bottle, and refuses the usual entertainment.
- At this time, there may be significant disruptions to the existing routine. The baby sleeps restlessly, often wakes up, feeding hours and periods of wakefulness shift.
- The baby's behavior changes especially dramatically when. The disease is manifested not only by nasal discharge. There is a feeling of itching (the child instinctively finds his nose with his hands and tries to rub it), sneezing, and possible redness of the eyes.
With a very severe runny nose, the baby develops swelling in the area of the nose and mouth. This is a consequence of the fact that the skin is easily irritated by secretions that fall on it and by frequent wiping with napkins.
Recommendations for the use of drops
You need to instill the medicine 1 or 2 drops into each nostril. It is recommended to carry out the procedure 2 or 3 times a day, more often if necessary.
When using the drug, the following should be considered:
- The medication can be used as often as necessary.
- The duration of use of the product is not limited.
- To prevent the aerosol and drops from deteriorating, they must be stored at a temperature of 5-25 degrees.
- The shelf life of the product is 36 months, but after opening the dropper bottle it can only be used for 45 days.
Analogs
Almost every drug has analogues.
Indeed, this aerosol is highly effective, but it is not cheap. You can pay attention to products that have a similar composition.
The most inexpensive among them is considered to be a solution based on sea salt. Its use is simple, you need to combine 1 liter of boiling water with a spoon of salt and rinse your nose.
There are also a large number of analogues that can be purchased at the pharmacy:
- Quix,
- Physiomer,
- Aquamaris,
- Otrivin,
- Rinomaris.
Many people confuse this aerosol with Aquamaris, but their base is different. At the same time, both solutions have a natural composition; the liquid in both bottles appears transparent, odorless, and tastes lightly salted. Aquamaris has more forms, among which there are those that fight sinusitis. The drug is stored for 2 years, while Aqualor is good for 3 years. The shelf life after opening is the same for both medications, that is, 45 days.
When purchasing an analogue drug, you need to pay attention to its volume, since the product may not be cheaper, but simply offered in smaller quantities.
Important!
Inexpensive drugs are also highly effective.
Saline or saline solution has a similar effect. But at the same time, they cost much less, and their effectiveness is high. Due to its sterility, saline solution is also recommended for babies.
At the same time, these cheap drugs also have their drawbacks, since they are inconvenient to use and are not equipped with a sprayer. Rinsing can be done using a syringe, and the child can instill the solution with a pipette.
There are a number of drugs that have a more obvious therapeutic effect than Aqualor. They also differ in composition. Among them, it is worth highlighting furatsilin. However, the question of what is best for the patient must be addressed by a specialist.
Which is better Aquamaris or Aqualor Baby?
Aquamaris is a drug that is produced in Croatia. It comes in drops and sprays that contain an isotonic sterile solution of seawater as the active ingredient. They cannot be used if you are intolerant to the composition of the medication. The spray is contraindicated in children of the first year of life. To reduce the likelihood of developing otitis media, the medicine should be instilled into newborns carefully, pressing lightly on the bottle.
Otherwise, both drugs are similar and you can use either of them after consulting a doctor.
Terms of sale
To purchase Aqualor Baby, you do not need to obtain a prescription from a doctor. Both forms of this drug are not classified as drugs and are freely sold in pharmacies. The average price of one bottle of drops is 130-150 rubles. A spray bottle containing 150 ml of liquid costs approximately 400 rubles.
Which is better saline solution or Aqualor Baby?
Saline solution is produced in Russia; it contains 0.9% sodium chloride solution. Despite the fact that the drug is not indicated in the annotation, it can be used to prevent acute respiratory viral infections and cleanse the nasal cavity of mucus. Saline solution is contraindicated if you are intolerant of its composition, in which case it can provoke an allergy. And it is not recommended to store such a solution for a long time, since it does not contain preservatives.
Instead of Aqualor Baby, you can use saline solution only after consultation with a specialist.
Compound
The main and only ingredient of both forms of the drug is sea water. It is of natural origin (mined in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of France), therefore it is a source of valuable active substances and trace elements. Among them are potassium, magnesium, chlorine, selenium, zinc, iodine, sodium, copper, iron and other substances. Since such water contains from 8 to 11 g/l sodium chloride (average 9 g/l), it is called isotonic. There are no preservatives in Aqualor Baby.
Reviews
94% of users recommend Aqualor Baby spray
Parents' opinion
There are many positive reviews on the Internet about Aqualor Baby. Parents like that the aerosol is easy to use; it sprays gently and does not cause discomfort to the child. The spray lasts a long time and remains sterile until its expiration date expires. The drops are sold in convenient packaging. Parents also consider the almost complete absence of contraindications and unwanted reactions to be a plus.
The disadvantages include the high cost of the product and the risk of developing allergies.
Doctor Komarovsky's opinion
Evgeniy Olegovich recommends using nasal rinses to prevent ARVI and cleanse the nostrils of mucus. They moisturize mucous membranes well, support local immunity and remove viruses from the upper respiratory tract. He recommends using them as often as needed.
Despite the fact that the nasal rinse is available without a prescription, self-medication is prohibited. It must be prescribed by a doctor who will tell you how to rinse your child’s nose with Aqualor.
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Conclusion
Aqualor Baby is a universal remedy that is excellent for prevention, for daily use, and for the treatment of diseases. It is popular with mothers of newborns and small children, as its composition gently helps fight runny nose and sinusitis. Its solution does not corrode the mucous membrane and does not dry out the skin, so it is excellent for babies. Aqualor Baby is sold in two forms - spray and drops. Their prices vary little, but they have their own areas of work. Drops are needed for more intensive treatment and are not suitable for regular clearing of the nasal passages.
The instructions for using Aqualor Baby are very simple, and they describe all the features of rinsing the nose for children under two years of age. Aqualor took care of the safe and hygienic use of its drugs, so it also created a line of devices that help maintain the health of children. This line includes different types of aspirators, attachments for them, as well as disposable attachments for sprays.
Their prices do not exceed the general market prices, so they are also popular among young mothers. Aqualor Baby has several analogues, similar in price and composition, which are produced by the brands Aqua Maris, Otrivin and Sialor. Each of them has its own distinctive features, but the most similar analogue for Aqualor Baby is Otrivin More.
Treatment for allergies
It is very desirable to identify the cause of the allergic reaction and eliminate it. As a rule, this is a long process. Therefore, start with a thorough cleaning of the room: do a wet cleaning, take out soft toys and furniture (they accumulate dust, which can be a provoking factor), review the diet of the nursing mother and the composition of complementary foods, and exclude questionable products.
Ventilate the room regularly and monitor the air condition. It should be cool and fairly moist.
To treat allergic rhinitis, the doctor will select antihistamines and, possibly, vasoconstrictors. They must be used extremely carefully, without deviating from the recommendations.
