How to use sulfacyl at a cold

Sometimes for the treatment of rhinitis doctors recommend "Sulfacetamide (Sulfatsil sodium"). Traditionally, these drops are used as an eye, so many patients are bewildered. If the errors in the prescription, and whether these drops are used for a runny nose?

How are the drops

"Sulfacetamide" – a fairly common sulfa drug. It is made on the basis of sulfacyl sodium contained in the preparation at a concentration of 20 or 30%. Possessing antimicrobial activity, this medication prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria that helps the body fight infection.

Especially effective "Sulfacetamide" when cold, caused by staphylococci, streptococci, esherihiami and chlamydia. Usually this tool is used as eye drops for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory diseases. None of the instruction does not say that it can be used with a cold, but doctors often make such appointments, especially to children.

To know for sure if it'll help, "Sulfacetamide" in the treatment of rhinitis, it is necessary to conduct a laboratory study of the secretions.

In some cases, when cold use "Sulfacyl"

This tool can be used for the treatment of diseases of the nose, if not at hand were other drops, and runny nose cause a lot of trouble. For maximum effect, you need to properly use the drug, or rather in those situations where it really shows.

At the very beginning of the cold medication at best will be useless. The source of infection has not yet spread to the sinuses, so the use of "Sulfacetamide" do not kill the pathogen. The drops are especially effective when there is persistent purulent rhinitis, in which there is a selection of green color with an unpleasant odor. In this case, the tool can provide a great therapeutic effect.

Active substance "of sodium Sulfacyl" can be an allergen to the patient, so you should use this drug with caution.

How to apply "Sulfacyl"

This drug is instilled 2-3 drops three times a day until the complete cessation of the symptoms of the common cold. It has no contraindications, except individual sensitivity of the organism. In the treatment of children should be considered irritant effect of the drug, strictly observing dosage. Before you drip the drug to toddlers should be diluted with boiled water in the ratio 1:1.

According to numerous reviews, the old and proven "Sulfatsil sodium" is still popular. This tool is readily available and can be used in the absence of skilled care, therefore, it is indispensable for home, cottage and holiday kits. But before using it in children, you need to consult with your doctor.