No one is safe from an elementary cold, especially people with reduced immunity, which include pregnant women. Medicines should be taken by expectant mothers only as directed by a doctor and only if the benefit exceeds the possible risks. In the article below, we will consider the question of whether it is possible and how to take "Bioparox" during pregnancy.
Indications
"Bioparox" refers to a number of antibiotics of local rather than systemic effects, and today doctors are trying to prescribe just such drugs, especially for pregnant women.
You can take Bioparox during pregnancy if you have the following diseases:
- pharyngitis;
- laryngitis;
- sinusitis;
- tonsillitis;
- rhinitis;
- bronchitis;
- tracheitis;
- rhinopharyngitis;
- defeat of Candida fungus of the upper respiratory tract.
A doctor’s consultation is required!
The use of "Bioparox" during pregnancy: risks
A similar medicine is endowed with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. Bioparox does not have a systemic effect, that is, it does not penetrate the bloodstream. That is why many doctors consider this antibiotic safe for use during pregnancy and prescribe it if necessary to expectant mothers. But you can not be completely sure of the safety of the medicine. After all, “Bioparox” did not pass a clinical trial in pregnant women, therefore it is impossible to know what effect it has on the fetus.
There are other concerns of some doctors who do not recommend pregnant women to use this medicine - Bioparox must be inhaled by injecting into the throat, which, according to some doctors, may cause bronchospasm. Moreover, such an attack can also carry the fetus in utero. However, this is not a proven effect, and many doctors find this opinion absurd.
Nevertheless, some pregnant women describe their serious condition after taking the drug. But all the symptoms of side effects are individual. In fairness, the Bioparox during pregnancy can really help - quickly and efficiently. You must follow the instructions, which we will discuss in the following sections. If there is a predisposition to asthmatic attacks, an allergy to any medications, then it is better not to risk it and refuse treatment with Bioparox.
It is worth noting that the medicine should be prescribed only by a narrow doctor, especially during pregnancy, and using the prescribed drug or not is a personal matter. But it is worth remembering and understanding that the lack of treatment is fraught with a sea of dangers for the health and life of both the pregnant woman and the fetus. It is necessary to assess the risk and benefit, but inaction is unacceptable.
Action "Bioparox"
The use of "Bioparox" during pregnancy, as in normal cases, is prescribed in the form of inhalations through the nose or mouth. After spraying, the drug is not absorbed into the blood, but remains on the surface of the mucosa for a long time, preventing pathogenic microbes from multiplying. The active ingredients of Bioparox penetrate into inaccessible areas, concentrate in the area of inflammation and affect the focus of infection.
From the first days of using the medicine, unpleasant signs of a cold disappear: nasal congestion, sore throat, cough and runny nose. This is due to the strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, as a result of which the swelling of the mucosa is reduced. It is recommended not to stop taking "Bioparox" during pregnancy, when the signs of a cold have disappeared - you need to completely undergo a course of treatment, as a relapse may occur.
It is also not recommended to exceed the course, which is 7 days, otherwise microorganisms will get used to the active substances of the drug, and as a result, superinfection may develop.
Side effects in patients are extremely rare, but they can be:
- dryness in the nose and mouth;
- irritation of the nasopharyngeal mucosa;
- tingling on the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx;
- sneezing attack;
- allergy;
- bronchial spasm.
The danger of colds for expectant mothers and babies
And yet, is it worth taking Bioparox during pregnancy? 1 trimester is the most dangerous for the entire course of pregnancy. At this time, all the main organs are formed in the fetus, and any minor cold can cause malformations in the future baby.
Influenza and SARS are not so much dangerous for any adult as for the fetus. Pregnant women are contraindicated in almost all medicines, especially antibiotics. But Bioparox and similar drugs do not pose a threat to the baby, as they act locally, without absorption into the blood.
With infections in the first two months of pregnancy, the virus can penetrate the fetal tissues, cause its death or the development of defects incompatible with life. If a pregnant woman falls ill and cannot do without an antibiotic, you will have to take a chance and undergo treatment with Bioparox. As we have already considered, side effects are quite rare, and the infection will not go away without a trace in the absence of proper treatment.
In the second trimester, the organs are already formed, but their development is in full swing, therefore, even in this period, infections can harm the fetus. In the 3rd trimester, an infection can cause premature birth, so treatment is simply necessary.
Instructions for use "Bioparox" during pregnancy
How to take the drug? The instruction prescribed in the article is taken from the official one, which is enclosed in a box with the drug, and is presented for informational purposes only. For more detailed instructions about the "Bioparox" during pregnancy, you should consult your doctor. The medicine is used 4 times a day by four inhalations through the mouth or twice inhalation into each of the nostrils. Before using the Bioparox cylinder for the first time, it must be activated by pressing on the base 4 times.
How to do inhalation through the nose
Injecting the drug into the nose should be with the following diseases:
- rhinopharyngitis;
- rhinitis;
- sinusitis.
Before injecting Bioparox, you should blow your nose, rinse your nose, or clean it with a cotton swab. Hold the drug bottle vertically - pinch it between the index and thumb. The nozzle should be on top, and not vice versa.
For inhalation through the nose, a yellow nozzle is used. Fix it on the balloon and insert it into the nasal passage. The second nostril must be clamped with your finger, keep your mouth closed. The medicine must be injected during inspiration: inhale deeply and slowly with full breasts, while vigorously press twice on the base of the bottle. Once again, take a deep breath and do the manipulation of the second nasal passage.
How to do inhalation through the mouth
Injection of a drug through the mouth is done for the following diseases:
- bronchitis;
- tonsillitis;
- pharyngitis;
- laryngitis;
- tracheitis.
Before inhalation, you need to cough up to clear the lungs, tonsils and respiratory tract from excess mucus. Put on the cylinder a white nozzle, take it in your mouth and tightly clamp it with your teeth. The medicine bottle should be in an upright position with a slight slope towards the oral cavity.
Inject the medicine and immediately breathe deeply. In other words, as in the case of inhalation through the nose, the medicine should enter the mucous membrane during inhalation, and not on exhalation, and not when holding the breath. This method of irrigation of the throat, tonsils will help to quickly and better distribute the particles of the drug over the entire surface. After injection, it is necessary to hold your breath for several seconds, so as not to exhale the medicine.
Nozzle disinfection
Do not forget about hygiene. Nozzles both after use and before it must be disinfected to get rid of germs and bacteria. A cotton pad dipped in 90% alcohol is used for wiping. Never disinfect ammonia or salicylic acid. If you do not have alcohol at hand, use vodka.