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Vasoconstrictor nose drops during pregnancy
Women in an interesting position may experience a runny nose associated with hormonal changes in the body, hypothermia, infection or allergic reactions. Vasoconstrictor drops help to get rid of discomfort, during pregnancy they must be used with caution: there is a high risk of side effects.
The benefits and harms of vasoconstrictor drugs
Nasal drops quickly relieve congestion and eliminate a runny nose of a different nature. They get on the mucous membrane, have a quick and pronounced effect, do not lead to side effects on other systems and organs.
Vasoconstrictor drops during pregnancy eliminate the symptoms of rhinitis
Most nasal drugs on the shelves of pharmacies have a vasoconstrictor effect. They are not recommended for pregnant women, because they lead to a narrowing of the blood vessels of the placenta. As a result, the fetus receives less nutrients and oxygen.
Drops can cause spasms and pressure spikes.
They dry out the mucous membrane and are addictive
Nasal drug dependence occurs in women in the position much faster and more strongly than in other people. Often, nasal congestion follows the entire nine months of gestation. After the birth of the baby, the manifestations of vasomotor rhinitis miraculously disappear.
What vasoconstrictor drops are possible during pregnancy?
Doctors strictly forbid expectant mothers to use such nasal preparations as Naphthyzin, Efidrin, Fazin and other similar drugs. They contain substances that negatively affect the blood supply to the fetus.
Doctors do not recommend women in a position to self-medicate and purchase drugs at their own discretion. You need to go to a specialist who will identify the root cause of the congestion and offer a medication that can cope with it.
To facilitate breathing, doctors prescribe the following vasoconstrictor nasal drops during pregnancy:
- Tizine is a drug that is not absorbed into the bloodstream and does not harm the fetus.
- Vibrocil – the drug will not harm the future baby if it is used in a dosage that is half the standard.
- Xymelin – perfectly fights puffiness and is almost not absorbed into the blood.
Doctors advise using nasal sprays no more than once a day. It is necessary to strictly observe the dosage prescribed by a specialist. The maximum period of use of the medication is three to four days, further use can lead to addiction and the development of dependence.
Instead of vasoconstrictor agents, you can use effective folk recipes. Prepare a weak saline solution: table salt at the end of the knife dissolves in 250 ml of warm water and rinse your nose with a syringe or a special teapot. You can buy a seawater-based product at the pharmacy, for example, Quicks or Aqualor.