Babyphrine

Overdose

Symptoms: in case of accidental intake of Vibrocil® no serious side effects were observed in young children. In most cases, there were no symptoms of overdose, but sometimes symptoms such as fatigue, pain in the stomach, slight tachycardia, hypertension, agitation, insomnia, pallor of the skin (more often — in children with accidental ingestion) were reported.

Treatment: administration of activated charcoal and laxatives (gastric lavage is not required), or administration of a large amount of liquid (children over 6 years of age and adults). There is no specific antidote.

Contraindications

Common to all dosage forms

hypersensitivity to the components of the drug,

atrophic rhinitis (including with fetid discharge-ozena),

taking MAO inhibitors (simultaneously or in the previous 14 days).

For nasal spray and gel optional

children's age (up to 6 years).

With caution: cardiovascular diseases (arterial hypertension, arrhythmias, generalized atherosclerosis), thyroid diseases, angle-closure glaucoma, prostate adenoma, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. As with the use of any local vasoconstrictors, care should be taken when prescribing Vibrocil® patients with severe reactions to sympathomimetics (for example, with the development of insomnia and dizziness).

Incompatibilities

Phenylephrine (as well as other vasoconstrictors) is contraindicated in patients receiving MAO inhibitors at this time or who received them during the previous 2 weeks.

Do not prescribe the drug simultaneously with tricyclic antidepressants, beta-blockers.

Pharmaceutical form

Nasal drops

Undesirable effects

Rarely-mild and transient local reactions from the nasal mucosa (burning sensation or dryness).

Therapeutic indications

acute rhinitis (including runny nose in colds),

allergic rhinitis (including hay fever),

vasomotor rhinitis,

chronic rhinitis,

acute and chronic sinusitis,

acute otitis media (as an auxiliary treatment method),

preparation for surgical interventions in the nasal area and elimination of edema of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses after surgical interventions in this area.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

  • Alpha-adrenergic agonist

Pharmacodynamic properties

Combined preparation containing phenylephrine and dimetinden.

Phenylephrine-sympathomimetic agent, when applied topically, has a moderate vasoconstrictor effect (due to the stimulation of alpha1- adrenoreceptors located in the venous vessels of the nasal mucosa), eliminates edema of the nasal mucosa and its paranasal sinuses.

Dimethindene is an anti-allergic agent-an antagonist of histamine H1- receptors, does not reduce the activity of the ciliated epithelium of the nasal mucosa.

Pharmacokinetic properties

Vibrocil® it is intended for topical use, its activity does not depend on the concentration of active substances in the blood plasma.

Name of the medicinal product

Babyphrine

Special precautions for storage

At a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

The shelf life of the drug Biberin2 года. 1 мес. после вскрытия флакона

Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Dimetindene, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Intranasally, the nasal passages should be cleaned before administration.

Nasal drops. Adults and children over 6 years of age — 3-4 drops in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day. Children from 1 year to 6 years — only in the form of nasal drops 1-2 drops in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day: from 1 year to 6 years-1-2 drops, up to 1 year — 1 drop in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day. They are buried intranasally, with their head thrown back. This position of the head is maintained for several minutes.

Nasal spray. Adults and children over 6 years of age are prescribed 1-2 sprays in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day. When using the spray, the spray gun should be held vertically, with the tip facing up. Holding the head straight, insert the tip into the nasal passage, once with a short sharp movement squeeze the sprayer, and taking the tip out of the nose, unclench. During the spray, it is recommended to inhale slightly through the nose.

Nasal gel. Adults and children over 6 years of age apply the gel in each nasal passage as deep as possible 3-4 times a day (the last application is carried out shortly before bedtime). The use of the drug just before bedtime provides an effect throughout the night.

ATC - Anatomical and therapeutic chemical classification

R01AA04 Phenylephrine