How is the drug Menovazine used in the treatment of sinusitis

1 Composition and properties of the

solution Menovasin has been an effective combined agent for several decades and has helped many patients. Its effect is due to the pharmacological properties of the active ingredients. In the pharmacy network, you can buy the drug Menovazine in two forms - in the form of alcohol solution and ointment.

The preparation contains the following substances:

• racemtol( excreted from ethereal mint oil or produced synthetically);
• procaine, it is also novocaine - an anesthetic with moderate activity;
• Benzocaine is a local anesthetic.

Novocain( p-aminobenzoic acid diethylaminoethyl ester hydrochloride) has a powerful analgesic property, it acts by blocking sodium channels and prevents the appearance of impulses in the endings of nerve fibers.

Benzocaine, which has the trade name Anestezine, eliminates pain of various origins, sensitivity to temperature and other external irritants by reducing the permeability of cell membrane membranes and displacing sodium and calcium. This action completely stops the movement of nerve impulses. Is an active substance and other drugs, in addition to Menovazine.

Benzocaine and novocaine complement each other's action, so they effectively fight with pain.

Menthol is an active stimulator of nerve endings and begins to act even during application to the skin. It is an ideal surface substance, which removes pain and irritation, and has an antipruritic effect as an additional property. It gives the skin a pleasant feeling of coolness.

Menovazine practically does not enter the blood, so it can not interact with other drugs.

2 Indications for the prescription of

According to the information given in the manual, this drug is used as an anesthetic in the following cases:

• neuralgia - pain caused by damage to the nerve endings;
• myalgia - pains in the area of ​​muscle tissue that arise due to hypertonicity of muscle cells at rest and during movement;
• arthralgia is an articulate joint pain without certain signs of joint damage.

In addition, scientifically proven the effectiveness of Menovazine in skin dermatoses of various origins. In this case, its pronounced antipruritic effect is used.

The solution is intended for external use only, so it is rubbed into the lesion site. On average, this is done 3 times a day, it is not recommended to use the drug for more than 1 month. If necessary, after a while, the course of application of this drug is repeated.

Menovasin in the form of an ointment is also used only externally and not more often 3 times a day. He is rubbed into the affected area. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the lesion.

3 Treatment measures

The use of this drug for sinusitis is due to its analgesic effect and the ability to eliminate swelling. Menovasin rubs the maxillary sinuses and to enhance the effect, they are covered with a natural cotton cloth.

It is possible to apply compresses with Menovazine on the nose area up to the bridge of the nose. In the morning, all the accumulated mucous and purulent discharge comes out of the nose. Use should not be longer than 3-4 weeks.

Being essentially a medical preparation, Menovazine has gained fame as a truly folk remedy, in addition to those indicated in the application manual and the treatment of sinusitis it is used to eliminate and alleviate the following ailments:

• hemorrhoids( used with lotion);
• colds - rhinitis and coughing( in the form of warming rubbing of the chest, back);
• of the initial period of sore throat( rubbed throat);
• of the herpes virus, localized on the lips( lotion on the affected area);
• sprain of ligaments, bruises and other injuries( bandages with menovazine are applied).

No confirmed studies have been conducted to identify the effectiveness of Menovazine in people younger than 18 years of age.

Menovazine does not affect the psychomotor reactions of a person. During its use, it is possible to easily drive and engage in activities that require increased concentration.

4 Contraindications to admission

There are no particular contraindications to the use of the drug. But the following points are singled out when the medicine is not prescribed:

• individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
• disturbed skin;
• inflammation in the site of the forthcoming application.

The list of possible side effects includes the following conditions:

• an allergic reaction;
• appearance of contact dermatitis;
• asthenic syndrome is a painful psychopathological disorder in which a person feels weak, exhausted;
• dizziness;
• hypotension - lowering of blood pressure.

If this occurs, stop using this medication immediately.

5 Drug analogues

To date, there are no drugs that are similar to Menovazine for incoming active substances, since it has a unique composition. But on the market you can find analogues with a similar pharmacological effect( anesthetics for topical application):

• Alfacaine SP;
• Artikine;
• Instillagel;
• Ampvis;
• Aurobin.

But the right choice of a substitute can only be the attending physician. Menovazine is an effective drug used to treat sinusitis. The daily dosage and the duration of the therapeutic course are determined by a specialist.