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Adenoids are pathological growths of the tissue of the nasopharyngeal tonsil. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in childhood, although some adults also suffer from adenoids. Pathology is characterized by difficulty in nasal breathing, runny nose, which is not treatable, recurrent otitis media and night snoring. The main danger of adenoids is that they can cause serious complications: hearing impairment, up to the development of hearing loss, speech impairment, changes in the facial skeleton, etc. In the first two stages of the development of the disease, conservative treatment is possible, and the third stage requires surgical intervention. To avoid surgery, it is necessary to contact an otolaryngologist in time and receive high-quality treatment.
Polydex is one of the drugs that are often used in the complex therapy of adenoid vegetations. Its action is aimed at reducing tissue swelling, relieving inflammation, destroying pathogenic microorganisms and alleviating the main symptoms of the disease.
There are two types of the drug: Polydex and Polydex with phenylephrine. In the latter case, the drug is supplemented with a vasoconstrictor component.
Polydex is available in the form of a nasal spray, poured into plastic bottles with a spray dispenser. The volume of the bottle is 15 ml. The medicinal substance is a clear liquid that does not have any specific odor.
The formulation is as follows:
Neomycin sulfate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Polymyxin B sulfate is a polypeptide antibiotic from the group of polymyxins.
Dexamethasone is a hormonal component (group of glucocorticosteroids).
Phenylephrine (Polydex can also be purchased without this component) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a vasoconstrictor.
Effects of the use of the drug Polydex
The effects of the use of the drug Polydex are determined by the components that make up its composition:
The destruction of pathogenic flora is possible due to the presence of two antibacterial substances in the medicinal product. They have a wide spectrum of action, enhancing the mutual effect. The combination of Neomycin and Polymyxin allows you to increase the antibacterial activity of the drug and destroy a greater number of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
A decrease in swelling and the amount of mucus discharge from the nose is possible due to the vasoconstrictor component. Thanks to him, relief comes within a few minutes after using the drug. The patient feels that breathing through the nose has become easier, at night he is no longer haunted by snoring.
Removal of inflammation. This effect is achieved not only due to the destruction of the bacterial flora, but also due to the presence of a hormonal component in the drug. Suppression of the activity of a number of enzymes and substances responsible for the inflammatory response makes it easier to tolerate the disease.
Eliminate all manifestations of allergies. This merit also applies to the hormonal component.
The multiple therapeutic effects of Polydex make it possible to use it for the treatment of adenoids in both children and adults. It can also be prescribed to get rid of acute and chronic rhinitis, sinusitis and nasopharyngitis.
How to use Polydex for adenoids?
The drug is used internally, that is, they irrigate the nasal cavity.
The number of injections depends on the age of the patient:
At the age of 2,5 to 15 years, one injection is performed 3 times a day, that is, every 8 hours.
Adult patients are prescribed one injection in each nostril, but up to 5 times a day.
The duration of treatment should not exceed 10 days.
The bottle must be kept strictly vertically, completely placing the dispenser in the nostril. In this position, make one sharp press on the container with the medicine. At this time, the drug is injected.
What should be considered before starting treatment?
Do not worry about the fact that the drug is able to have a systemic effect on the body. When used locally in acceptable dosages, the medicinal substance is not absorbed into the bloodstream.
Sometimes a person does not feel that an injection of a medicinal substance has occurred, since it does not have an odor. Once again, you should not press the bottle, so as not to lead to an overdose. Although its probability is extremely low, because the components of the drug do not enter the blood when used topically.
To increase the effectiveness of treatment and speed up recovery, it is necessary to rinse the sinuses before injecting the drug. To do this, you can use a saline solution prepared at home, or saline purchased at a pharmacy.
Although the vasoconstrictive effect of the use of the drug is observed after a few minutes, this does not mean that its therapeutic effect is also lightning fast. As a rule, positive dynamics can be tracked only on the third day of treatment. Its minimum duration is five days. If you use the drug for a shorter amount of time, then the risk of developing bacterial resistance to the components of the drug increases.
Doctors recommend after completion of the therapeutic course to refrain from repeating it for a period of at least 3 months. This is necessary so that the pathogenic flora could not develop resistance to the drug.
If the patient is receiving treatment for low blood pressure, or is taking diuretics, then the use of Polydex should be abandoned. Phenylephrine, which is part of it, is able to interact with these drugs and reduce their effect. Provided that the combination of these drugs cannot be avoided, the patient should be under medical supervision. Polydex can be combined with other drugs.
The drug should not be used to wash the sinuses, as this will lead to an overdose.
If a person is professionally involved in sports, then he should use Polydex with caution. The fact is that the drug contains substances that can give a positive result during doping control.
During treatment, there is no need to refuse to drive a car or other transport, since the drug does not have any effect on the mental capabilities of a person, does not reduce his performance.
If the drug has got on the mucous membrane of the eyes, they must be thoroughly rinsed with a stream of running water.
After using the drug, the dispenser should be wiped with a dry cloth and closed with a cap. This will prevent dirt and dust from getting inside the vial. Polydex does not require special storage conditions, it must be kept at room temperature in places that are inaccessible to children.
Possible harm
Most patients tolerate the drug well. However, the possibility of allergic reactions cannot be ruled out. They come down to local manifestations: lacrimation, itching in the nose, sneezing, etc.
If during the use of the drug unusual reactions of the body are observed, then it is necessary to refuse to use it. It is highly recommended to seek medical advice.
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Polydex can not be used to treat adenoids in all patients.
From the use of the drug should be abandoned in the following cases:
There is a suspicion that the patient develops angle-closure glaucoma.
The patient has a viral infection.
The person suffers from kidney failure.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children under the age of 2,5 years.
People with individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
If the above contraindications are absolute, then there are conditions in which the drug can be used, but with caution and under medical supervision. In particular, we are talking about high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and hyperthyroidism.
Pros and cons of the drug Polydex
Pluses of the drug Polydex:
The drug is equipped with a spray dispenser, which allows you to accurately measure the number of injections. During irrigation of the nasal sinuses, the medicinal substance is evenly distributed over the mucous membrane of the nasal passages, penetrating to the required depth.
The drug has a complex effect. It is aimed not only at alleviating the symptoms of the disease, but also at eliminating its underlying cause.
Relief of nasal breathing occurs within a few minutes if Polydex supplemented with phenylephrine is used for treatment.
The drug is produced by a well-known French manufacturer (Laboratories BOUCHARA-RECORDATI), which guarantees its high quality and safety.
Long shelf life of the drug, which is 3 years.
The drug is sold without a prescription.
Cons of the drug Polydex:
It should not be used to treat viral infections. Therefore, you need to be sure that the cause of adenoids is an allergic reaction, or a bacterial flora.
The drug has many contraindications.
The drug can cause side effects.
The drug is in the middle price category. For a bottle with a capacity of 15 ml, on average, you will have to pay 250 rubles.