Rhinonorm - instructions for use in pregnancy

Among the drugs banned in pregnancy are drops of this category. Rinonorm - a remedy from the group of vasoconstrictors, it is based on a substance called xylometazalin, contraindicated to future mothers. Xylometazalin has the property of penetrating into the general bloodstream, respectively, its effect extends not only to the vessels in the nasal passages, but also to the arteries of the placenta. In this regard, the instruction for use warns: Rinonorm at pregnancy to reception is forbidden.

In what cases is the use of the drug allowed?

Unfortunately, during pregnancy, there are often situations when doctors have to measure risks, and appoint women in the position of banned or completely unexplored drugs. It also happens that, contrary to the instructions for use, medics are prescribed to children by a child or adult Rhinonorm during pregnancy. Indications for this purpose are: lingering allergic rhinitis, viral or bacterial rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis media. In such cases, doctors recommend that pregnant women use the child's form of medication, dosage and duration of treatment to adjust, depending on the general condition of the patient, the duration and nature of the course of pregnancy.

It is worth noting that in addition to pregnancy, the drug has other contraindications. In particular, a drop or a spray of Rinonorm should not be used by individuals with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as those suffering from elevated blood pressure, atrophic rhinitis.

As for the side effects, according to the instructions for use, both the adult and the infant Rhinormor during pregnancy or in the usual state can cause a number of negative reactions, such as:

• headache, nausea, blurred vision;
• sharp changes in blood pressure;
• general condition worsening, feeling tired and sleepy;
• dryness and burning sensation of mucous membranes;
• addiction and, as a consequence, atrophic rhinitis.