Most readers will agree that the appearance of a runny nose brings a lot of trouble to the life of its owner. Efficiency decreases, headaches appear, and a dry cough plagues you. Not to mention that you have forgotten how to sleep normally and what food tastes like.

Issues of nasal congestion in the modern world are resolved quite simply: by instilling vasoconstrictor drops into the nose. Despite the fact that it is difficult to call this treatment, most likely a means for temporary relief of the condition, most people do not undergo any other treatment.

But what should pregnant women do? After all, taking any medications during pregnancy is extremely undesirable and dangerous, but walking with a stuffy nose is also unsafe.

A runny nose is a fairly common type of ailment among expectant mothers. First of all, this is due to weakened immunity during pregnancy, physiological changes in the body, and hormonal changes. A woman cannot completely protect herself from negative influences from the outside, because it is impossible not to contact people for nine months. So it turns out that mothers en masse are becoming “happy” owners of such an ailment as a runny nose.

The method of treatment is also critical. What to choose and how to get rid of unpleasant symptoms without harming the child?

Is it possible to use Pinosol during pregnancy, 1st 2nd 3rd trimester?

Pinosol can be considered one of the most harmless and mildly acting drugs. It contains exclusively natural ingredients and essential oils, which is extremely important during the period of bearing a child. But is it safe to use Pinosol during pregnancy? After all, not all natural-based drugs are approved for use by expectant mothers.

Manufacturers of the drug say that pinosol during pregnancy can be used only if necessary and according to strict medical indications, including: rhinitis, inflammatory diseases of the nasal mucosa, dry mucous membranes and postoperative periods.

Please note that the drug cannot be abused - the course of treatment is about seven days, but no more.
Therefore, you can use Pinosol during pregnancy in any trimester, but you must first consult your doctor.

Pinosol has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and softening effect, thanks to the essential oils of pine, mint, eucalyptus and thymol included in its composition. Vitamin E promotes tissue regeneration. Using pinosol, you can improve blood circulation in the nasal mucosa, reduce swelling and mucus secretion.

Please note that essential oils may cause allergic reactions. If you previously had an intolerance to at least one of the components of the drug, it is better not to risk it. Carefully study the indications and composition of the drug.

Pinosol is available both in the form of oil drops and in the form of a spray. A form of release such as an ointment is also possible. Your doctor should help you choose the right remedy; as a rule, drops are prescribed during pregnancy. If you start putting pinosol in your nose, but there is no improvement within several days, you notice a deterioration in your condition, or any deviations from your usual condition appear - stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

Many may also be disappointed by the fact that pinosol does not help everyone. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the body, for example, if before pregnancy you constantly used vasoconstrictor drops and your body is accustomed to them, Pinosol will most likely be ineffective.

While expecting a baby, a woman is especially vulnerable and susceptible to diseases. Pinosol during pregnancy is a real salvation for the expectant mother, whose reduced immunity has caused difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, and dry throat. The drug gently and effectively relieves the unpleasant symptoms of colds without causing any harmful effects on the fetus.

Pinosol for pregnant women

Respiratory diseases are an annoying nuisance for an adult in normal condition, but a dangerous situation for a pregnant woman. This crucial period suggests that any infection must be cured with a quick, safe and proven method. A suitable antiseptic for this case is the drug Pinosol; it effectively eliminates inflammation in the nasopharynx.

Composition and release form

Pinosol is a composition based on plant substances, the ratio of which varies slightly in each form of the drug:

Release form	Amount of drug	Compound
Nasal spray	10 ml	Eucalyptus oil, mountain pine oil, mint essential oil, thymol, alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), excipients
Nose cream	10 g	Eucalyptus oil, Scots pine oil, thymol, alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), excipients
Nasal drops	10 ml	Eucalyptus oil, Scots pine oil, peppermint essential oil, thymol, guaisulene, alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), excipients
Nose ointment	10 g	Eucalyptus oil, Scots pine oil, thymol, alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), white wax, petroleum jelly, excipients

Mechanism of action of the drug

The medicine Pinosol is a topical remedy. It acts on the mucous membranes, destroying microorganisms, producing an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing swelling of the mucous membrane. In addition, it stimulates local immunity and accelerates the regeneration of epithelial cells. Reducing the amount of secretions and making breathing easier are the results of using Pinosol.

Indications for use

Doctors prescribe Pinosol to relieve painful conditions in the treatment of the following diseases of the mucous membranes:

• common sinusitis (sinus disease);
• laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis (inflammation of the membranes of the larynx, pharynx or trachea with a feeling of dryness and difficulty breathing);
• bacterial rhinitis;
• prophylactically after surgical manipulations in the nasal cavity.

Directions for use and dosage

The variety of drug release forms allows you to choose the appropriate treatment method based on the diagnosis and personal preferences of the patient:

• Spray - designed to relieve inflammation in the nasal cavity. When diagnosed with sinusitis, this form helps to achieve the greatest effect. Pinosol spray during pregnancy is used at least 3 times a day and no more than 6. Each use involves 1 injection into each nostril. The spray nozzle is disinfected after use to avoid re-infection.
• Drops – suitable for laryngitis and sinusitis. The first day you need to instill 1 - 2 drops into your nose every 2 hours (pipette included). From day 2, Pinosol should be instilled every 6 hours until the end of the course of treatment.
• Inhalations – Pinosol drops can be used for cold inhalations using a nebulizer, 2 ml (about 50 drops) of the medicine, 3-4 procedures per day.
• Cream - apply 3-4 times during the day to each nostril, lubricating the inner surface with a cotton swab (about 5 mm of product is needed) and distribute, gently massaging the wings of the nose.
• Ointment - used similarly to cream. It has a higher concentration of active ingredients, but daytime use may be inconvenient due to the oily sheen it leaves behind. It is better to use Pinosol ointment in the evening and at night.

1st trimester

The first weeks of pregnancy are the most stressful period regarding taking medications. Unexpected reactions of the body often appear in the early period. Even a drug as safe as possible, based on natural ingredients, like Pinosol during pregnancy should be used with great caution. The development of an allergy to a drug can complicate the course of the disease. The 1st trimester requires the use of drugs as rarely as possible.

2nd trimester

The second 3 months are considered safer for the use of medications. Treatment of rhinitis during 4-6 months of pregnancy is necessary, since the possible transition of an episodic disease to the chronic stage is fraught with the formation of a permanent source of infection in the body of the expectant mother. Approved medications may be used as needed.

Pinosol has a local effect without affecting the development of the fetus, since it is not distributed throughout the body during blood circulation. Its safety as a drug acceptable for use during pregnancy has been confirmed by medical research. In the absence of individual sensitivity to the components in the 2nd trimester, doctors recognize the drug as harmless.

3rd trimester

The last months are the time when you can safely take medications included in the list of approved drugs for pregnant women. This also applies to Pinosol. The third trimester is characterized by difficulty breathing for the expectant mother (this phenomenon is called pregnant rhinitis). A decrease in the amount of oxygen is critical for the developing child’s body. You can solve the problem of nasal congestion quickly and safely with the help of Pinosol, which has a mild vasoconstrictor effect. Drops, spray or creamy forms, used according to the instructions, are suitable for this.

Special instructions

The presence of herbal components in the drug can cause the development of allergies in pregnant women who have not previously suffered from such a reaction. To avoid unpleasant consequences, a tolerance test should be performed before the first use of the medicine. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the skin on the inside of your wrist or elbow. The absence of irritation and other allergy symptoms for an hour indicates that the patient can use the drug.

Before using the product, you should clear the nasal cavity of secretions and rinse with saline solution (ordinary saline solution will do). After this, use the selected form of the drug. Treatment with Pinosol should not last more than 7 days. Increasing the duration or re-using the course is possible only after consultation with your doctor.

Side effects

The basis of Pinosol's composition is essential oils. Natural plant materials in themselves can cause the development of allergies, even if such a reaction has not been observed in patients before this time. A woman who is pregnant should pay special attention to this point - the body’s response may differ from the usual for the worse, even leading to critical conditions.

When using the drug, an unpleasant sensation of burning and itching at the application site may occur, and nasal swelling may increase. With prolonged use of Pinosol, a feeling of dry mucous membranes and a return of rhinitis symptoms may occur. Such cases indicate that you should stop taking the medicine and seek advice on further treatment from your doctor.

Contraindications

The ban on prescribing Pinosol applies to the following cases of patient conditions:

• It is absolutely contraindicated to use Pinosol for pregnant women with previously established intolerance to its components. The first use of the drug by other patients should occur under mandatory medical supervision.
• It makes no sense to use Pinosol for viral rhinitis, which is symptoms of ARVI or influenza, especially in the first days of illness.
• For a dry runny nose, Pinosol drops and spray are not applicable, but the use of ointment or cream can alleviate the course of the disease.
• For allergic rhinitis, the use of the drug will not only not improve the condition, but can also cause a significant deterioration.

Terms of sale and storage

The drug is not intended for independent use by children. It should be stored in a dark place at a temperature between 8°C and 25°C. If the storage rules are followed, the shelf life of the medicine reaches 2 years. An opened bottle must be used within 28 days. It is prohibited to use the drug after the expiration date.

Analogs

There is no drug that is completely identical in composition, effect and scope of application. The drugs presented below have a similar composition and effect comparable to that of Pinosol during pregnancy:

• Pinovit is a drug for the treatment of an inflammatory process localized in the upper respiratory tract. The composition includes the same oils (eucalyptus, mint and pine), vitamin E and thymol are present. The difference is the absence of guaizulene. Release forms: drops and spray. Not used in the treatment of children under 3 years of age.
• Balm “Zvezdochka” is an antiseptic used against colds. The rich composition based on plant raw materials (eucalyptus oil, mint, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, menthol and camphor) is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women, and small children.

Almost every woman faces the problem of a runny nose during pregnancy. There are many reasons for this: acute respiratory disease, vasomotor rhinitis of pregnant women, allergies. The severity of the problem for the expectant mother is that most medications for the common cold are contraindicated for her. Among the group of permitted products, Pinosol is popular - a product whose action is entirely based on the beneficial properties of natural ingredients.

Can Pinosol be used during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, treatment of a runny nose becomes especially important for a number of reasons:

1. If a woman has a stuffy nose, she predominantly breathes through her mouth. This leads to drying of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx, and in combination with the natural decrease in the immunity of the pregnant woman, it is fraught with such serious consequences as infectious diseases of the oropharynx and upper respiratory tract (pharyngitis, sore throat, etc.).
2. Infectious and viral rhinitis are dangerous both for the course of pregnancy itself and for the health of the unborn baby - in the early stages, an untreated infection can lead to pregnancy failure, in the later stages - to infection of the fetus, and, accordingly, to developmental defects.
3. Long-term rhinitis in advanced forms causes disturbances in breathing and oxygen supply to the woman’s body, which is fraught with phytoplacental insufficiency and fetal hypoxia. This, in turn, leads either to spontaneous abortion or to the birth of a low-birth-weight child.

Pinosol has an anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect based on the natural essential oils in its composition. This is one of the few nasal medications that are not contraindicated for use during pregnancy. However, the instructions for the drug warn expectant mothers against unauthorized use: the medicine must be prescribed by a doctor strictly in accordance with the indications.

This is due to the fact that Pinosol is not a universal drug at all, like the usual vasoconstrictor drops. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to understand the causes of rhinitis: if it is an allergy or a viral infection, Pinosol not only will not help, but may worsen the situation.

Pinosol is a herbal remedy effective against bacterial rhinitis

Pinosol is not contraindicated even in the first trimester of pregnancy, when most medications are prohibited. However, it can only be used as prescribed by a doctor, whether in the third or thirty-eighth week of pregnancy.

Indications

Indications for treatment with Pinosol are:

• acute rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa) of bacterial origin;
• chronic infectious rhinitis of mixed etiology;
• diseases of the nasal cavity of fungal origin;
• diseases of the upper respiratory tract caused by bacteria - laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis (in this case, Pinosol can be used as a means for steam inhalation);
• diseases of the nasal cavity, accompanied by drying out of the mucous membrane;
• postoperative condition (after sinus puncture or sinusitis).

Composition and effect of the drug

The effect of any drug on the human body is determined by the medicinal properties of its constituent components. The active ingredients of Pinosol are a mixture of essential oils and vitamins that are exclusively of natural origin.

Table: composition and effect of the active components of Pinosol

Component	Concentration (grams of substance per 1 liter of Pinosol spray)	Action
Scots pine oil	35 g	Anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; decongestant; general stimulating.
Eucalyptus oil	5 g	Anti-inflammatory; immunostimulating; bactericidal; antiseptic; antipyretic.
Peppermint oil (in spray and drops, in ointment - menthol)	10 g	Antiseptic; painkiller; antitussive.
Thymol (common thyme extract - thyme)	0.3 g	Liquefaction of mucus; relief of mucus secretion; bactericidal effect.
Alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E)	15 g	Stimulating epithelization and tissue regeneration; reducing capillary fragility.

The complex effect of the drug Pinosol on the body for rhinitis in pregnant women, runny nose and nasal congestion caused by acute respiratory infections and other causes (except allergic reactions and viral infections) can be described as follows:

• Pinosol improves blood circulation in the nasal cavity;
• gradually relieves tissue swelling;
• helps reduce the production of mucous mass;
• thins mucus;
• moisturizes the nasal mucosa;
• helps accelerate the healing of microtraumas;
• effectively fights pathogenic microorganisms.

Pinosol is not effective against viruses. Perhaps this is the reason for its ambiguous reputation among patients: it helped some, while others were disappointed in its therapeutic effects. This circumstance once again confirms the need for mandatory consultation with a specialist before starting treatment.

What to choose: drops or spray, ointment or cream

The drug is available in four pharmaceutical forms:

1. Spray. Its main advantage is ease of use.
2. Drops. This form allows you to achieve maximum moisturizing and softening effect. In addition, they can be added to the solution for steam inhalation.
3. Ointment. The release form with the highest concentration of active components contains menthol. It is convenient to use at night.
4. Cream. The product has a light, non-greasy base, so it does not leave any shine on the skin. It does not contain mint oil or menthol, so it is recommended for use during the day.

Pinosol products are presented not only in liquid forms; Pinosol ointment with an increased concentration of active ingredients and a cream without menthol are also produced

Forms of Pinosol differ in auxiliary components. Which type of medication is right for you and whether it is advisable to combine them with each other, let your doctor decide.

Contraindications and side effects for all trimesters of pregnancy

Contraindications to the use of the drug are:

• individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug;
• allergic rhinitis (the drug does not have an immediate vasoconstrictor effect and is therefore useless in such cases);
• viral rhinitis (for example, influenza).

The use of Pinosol may be accompanied by allergic side effects, such as:

• burning;
• increased swelling, that is, nasal congestion;
• increased mucus secretion.

If at least one of the listed symptoms appears in a pregnant woman, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor to prescribe a replacement.

Pinosol is absolutely harmless to the unborn baby at any stage of pregnancy. Among its components there are no substances that can penetrate the placental barrier.

Instructions for safe use

An individual Pinosol treatment regimen is prescribed by a doctor. The spray is injected 1 dose into each nasal passage 3 to 6 times a day.

As a general rule, the most intensive treatment occurs on the first day of illness. In subsequent days, the number of procedures and the break between them increases.

Cream or ointment is applied to the inner surface of the wings of the nose using a hygienic cotton swab.

The duration of treatment with Pinosol, according to the instructions, should not exceed seven days. This limitation is due to the risk of allergic reactions to the components of the drug, as well as a decrease in the therapeutic effect around this period.

Steam inhalations of Pinosol are done 2-3 times a day, using the number of drops of the drug recommended by the doctor at a time. They are poured together with saline solution into a special device - a steam inhaler.

Important! It is prohibited to use oil-containing liquids during inhalation using nebulizers: there is a risk of developing so-called oil pneumonia (pneumonia).

How else can you treat bacterial rhinitis at different stages of pregnancy?

Most vasoconstrictors commonly used to treat nasal congestion are not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. In the second and third trimesters they are prescribed in exceptional cases. The danger of vasoconstrictor drugs for pregnant women is due to the following reasons:

1. They affect blood vessels throughout the human body, including those that deliver nutrients to the baby. This can cause fetal hypoxia.
2. Vasoconstrictor drops with long-term use reduce their therapeutic effectiveness, which requires a constant increase in dosage and causes dependence. These circumstances greatly enhance the negative impact on the fetus described in the previous paragraph.
3. Adrenomimetics can cause an increase in blood pressure, while in the second half of pregnancy some women already have problems with blood pressure.
4. The drugs in this group cause dryness of the mucous membranes, which reduces their resistance to infections.

In severe cases of rhinitis in pregnant women, doctors sometimes prescribe vasoconstrictor drugs in the minimum effective dosage and for a short period of time (up to three days) or only at night.

Two groups of medications are considered safe during pregnancy, the action of which is aimed at combating inflammation of the nasal mucosa:

• herbal and homeopathic medicines;
• preparations based on sea water and saline solutions intended for rinsing the nose.

Table: cold remedies allowed during pregnancy

Drug name	Active ingredient	Analogs	Action	Release form	Indications	Contraindications
Homeopathic remedies
Euphorbium Compositum	Euphorbium (euphorbia resiniferous); Pulsatilla pratensis (meadow lumbago); luffa operculata (luffa laxative); hydrargyrum biiodatum; mucosa nasalis suis; Hepar sulfuris; Argentum nitricum; Sinusitis-Nosode.	None	Stimulation of the functional activity of the nasal mucosa; stabilization of local metabolic processes; relief of nasal breathing; moisturizing the nasal mucosa; immunomodulatory effect.	Spray; drops; solution.	Rhinitis of various etiologies (including viral and allergic); chronic sinusitis; inflammation of the Eustachian tube and middle ear; adenoiditis.	Individual intolerance to the components of the drug; thyroid diseases (with caution).
Eucalyptus leaf oil; levomenthol.	None	Anti-inflammatory; local irritant; antiseptic; vasoconstrictor.	Ointment	Acute and chronic rhinitis
Nasal rinsing solutions
Hypotonic sodium chloride solution	No-Sol; Saline sodium chloride solution; Rinolux.	Moisturizing the nasal mucosa; thinning thick mucus; softening of dry crusts in the nasal cavity and sinuses; anti-congestive (anti-edematous) effect; anti-inflammatory effect.	Spray; solution.	Rhinitis of various etiologies; caring for the nasal mucosa and moisturizing it.	Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug
Sterile sea water	Aqualor; Aqua Maris; Physiometer; Marimer; Otrivin Sea; Quicks; Dolphin.	Anti-edema effect; thinning mucus; cleansing the nasal cavity of mucus and dry crusts; moisturizing the mucous membrane; eliminating irritation of the mucous membrane.	Drops; spray; solution.	Acute and chronic diseases of the nasopharynx, sinuses; prevention of infectious diseases of the nose; daily hygiene of the nasal passages.	Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Photo gallery: remedies for runny nose and nasal congestion prescribed for pregnant women

Evamenol - nasal ointment based on eucalyptus oil
Humer preparations - a whole line of products based on sea water Salin is a popular drug for nasal rinsing based on a hypertonic solution Euphorbium compositum is an effective multicomponent homeopathic remedy

Traditional recipes for treating a runny nose can also be used by expectant mothers; they have proven their effectiveness over many years of practice. However, this does not mean that they can be used without a doctor's permission.

The plant origin of the product does not guarantee its complete safety and the absence of adverse effects for the expectant mother and baby.

Here are some popular and effective folk remedies:

1. Inhalation of vapors from chopped onions and garlic (they contain a large amount of phytoncides that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties).
   

   Be careful! Do not use onion and garlic juices for instillation into the nose - a burn to the mucous membrane is possible.

2. Carrot and beet juice. Prepare and use the product as follows:
   • grate vegetables;
   • separate the juice using gauze;
   • dilute the juice with the same amount of boiled water;
   • instill the product into the nasal passages 7-9 drops 5-6 times a day.
3. Massage of reflex zones. At the same time, light circular strokes massage the area located under the nose and the bridge of the nose. To enhance the effect, you can massage the eyebrow areas, the areas of the maxillary sinuses (under the eyes), and tap the nasal bone on both sides.

If it is determined that rhinitis is caused by a virus, the doctor may additionally prescribe the woman local antiviral agents that are not prohibited during pregnancy:

• oxolinic ointment;
• nasal ointment Viferon.

Pregnancy is often accompanied by a runny nose. Nasal congestion in expectant mothers can be associated with allergies or colds, as well as with hormonal changes. Rhinitis during pregnancy is the medical name for a temporary runny nose that occurs in women while pregnant.

Whatever the cause of nasal congestion, the problem must be eliminated without delay. A runny nose prevents a woman from breathing normally, as a result of which an insufficient amount of oxygen enters her body, which is very dangerous for the fetus. How can rhinitis be treated in pregnant women?

Description of the drug and indications for use

One of the few drugs allowed for women during pregnancy is Pinosol. It contains only herbal components, so it is considered the most harmless medicine that can cause minimal damage to human health. Pediatricians prescribe it to combat respiratory diseases.

Manufacturers offer several forms of the drug, practically no different in composition: nasal drops, spray, ointment and cream. The only difference is the amount of the active ingredient contained in each form of the drug.

Both the spray, and the ointment, and the drops, and the cream contain vegetable oils (eucalyptus, mountain pine, peppermint), guaiazulene, alpha-tocopherol, thymol, levomenthol. Each of the components has certain medicinal properties.

Pinosol copes well with:

• rhinitis;
• dry nose;
• nasopharyngitis;
• inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose;
• infectious diseases occurring in the nasopharynx.

The main advantage of Pinosol over vasoconstrictor drugs is that it does not dry out the nasal mucosa, but moisturizes it, relieving swelling and eliminating congestion. As a result, breathing is quickly restored, and the patient begins to feel much better.

The drug is effective in the fight against respiratory diseases, occurring in acute or chronic form, caused by pathogenic microorganisms or fungi of the genus Aspergillus and Candida. However, in the fight against diseases of viral etiology, the remedy will be ineffective. Nasal congestion caused by allergies is also unlikely to be eliminated with Pinosol.

The effect of using the product does not occur immediately, but only after time. This is due to the fact that the action of Pinosol is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease, and not at alleviating its symptoms.

Can I take the drug during pregnancy?

It is not at all advisable for women to get sick while carrying a child, since even a mild mother’s runny nose poses a serious threat to the future baby. Not all pregnant women pay attention to normal nasal congestion. However, for the child, whom the mother still carries under her heart, it causes a lack of oxygen and threatens brain hypoxia.

Most women carrying a baby are skeptical about taking medications. Future parents are afraid of undesirable consequences from taking any medications, because it is no secret that there is practically no drug that is 100% safe. Despite this, there is a list of medications approved for treatment during pregnancy. Pinosol is one of them.

Based on the instructions, Pinosol is absolutely harmless during pregnancy, since it consists of almost 100% natural ingredients. However, practice shows that in reality taking the drug can lead to undesirable consequences. In most cases, this is due to the herbal composition of Pinosol, because any herb can cause an allergic reaction in the patient. What can we say about the reaction of a pregnant woman’s body, in which hormonal changes occur. In this case, it is difficult to predict anything.

In order to protect herself from undesirable consequences, the expectant parent should conduct a test before taking Pinosol. It is as follows: a little medicine is applied to the wrist or elbow and left for half an hour or an hour. If after time the skin remains clean, without redness or other manifestations, then the medicine can be used without fear. Otherwise, you should stop taking the drug.

Before using Pinosol, it is necessary to test for the presence of an allergic reaction by testing the drug on the wrist

In 1st trimester

Despite the fact that the remedy has been approved by many doctors and is considered the safest for treating pregnant women, it is still worth treating its use with special care and caution in the first trimester. This applies not only to Pinosol, but also to any other drug prescribed by the doctor to the expectant mother at this time.

During the first three months, the baby begins to form the main organs and systems. Any drug that enters the body of the expectant mother can lead to irreversible consequences for the child. To prevent this from happening, it is better not to interfere with this complex process and try not to get sick in the first 3 months. This means that it is advisable not to take Pinosol during pregnancy (1st trimester).

In the 2nd trimester

The second trimester is safer in terms of taking medications. At this stage, the fetus is already fully formed. Every day he improves and actively grows, gaining strength and energy to meet a new world for him.

In the second trimester, it is important for the unborn baby that a sufficient amount of oxygen is constantly supplied to him. For this reason, free breathing and fresh air are of particular importance to the expectant mother. The slightest lack of oxygen (for example, nasal congestion) can result in at least discomfort for the baby and cause him a lot of problems. Any form of Pinosol will help cope with rhinitis.

In the 3rd trimester

The last 3 months before giving birth is a period when drugs approved for expectant mothers cannot cause any harm to the baby. The baby at this stage is already just like a newborn. True, he is too thin, and his main task is to gain weight before giving birth. During this period, women also often show signs of rhinitis.

It is worth considering the fact that 1-2 weeks before the expected date of birth, it is not advisable for the expectant mother to take any medications, as this can cause complications during labor.

Instructions for use

Pinosol has different release forms, each of which is acceptable for the treatment of women during pregnancy. However, despite the fact that the drug is safe for both mother and child, caution during its use still does not hurt. It consists of following the doctor’s recommendations regarding taking Pinosol.

Application of drops

Pinosol should be taken in drops according to the following scheme:

• the first day of illness - 1-2 drops every two hours;
• subsequent days - 1-2 drops every 6 hours.

The maximum allowable period of treatment with Pinosol is no more than 7 days. In some cases, the doctor may extend the course for another 3 days.

Pinosol drops are perfect for medicinal inhalations. To do this, 50 drops of the drug must be poured into the inhaler and inhaled three times a day.

Spray Pinosol

Pinosol spray according to the instructions can be used three to six times a day. One spray should be given into each nostril. Before each use, it is recommended to spray 1 spray into the air. The bottle must be kept in an upright position during use. After use, the nozzle used to spray the drug should be disinfected using medical alcohol. If you don’t have alcohol on hand, you can wash the nozzle with warm soapy water.

Ointment Pinosol

Pinosol in the form of an ointment is a good preventative against viral diseases. For this reason, it is considered a close analogue of Oxolinic ointment. Apply the product into the nasal sinuses in a layer of approximately half a centimeter using a child's cotton swab with a limiter.

Pinosol in the form of an ointment can be used to prevent viral diseases by applying a small amount of the product to the nasal sinuses before going out into crowded places

You should not carry out this procedure with your finger. This can injure the nasal mucosa or damage blood vessels, which in women become too fragile during these 9 months. In addition, this way you can introduce any infection. You can smear your nostrils with Pinosol no more than four times a day. The course of treatment with the drug ranges from 7 to 14 calendar days.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite the fact that the drug is a relatively harmless drug, it also has a number of contraindications. Among them:

• the presence of allergic rhinitis (the medicine is not used to treat it, as it may worsen the patient’s condition);
• intolerance to the components included in the medication, associated with the body’s individual reaction to them;
• viral rhinitis;
• children under two years of age;
• inflammation of the maxillary sinus.

Many years of practice have shown that Pinosol is well tolerated by pregnant women and does not have a negative effect on the development of the fetus. You just need to follow the instructions and follow the instructions of the specialist monitoring the pregnancy.

In some cases, the use of Pinosol may cause adverse reactions. This is mainly due to its plant base. Undesirable manifestations after using the drug include the development of an allergic reaction. An allergy to the medication can occur even in those patients who have not previously suffered from it, and especially in women carrying a baby under their hearts (the hormonal background of mothers undergoes changes during this period). Its main manifestations:

• swelling of the nose;
• sneezing;
• redness of the skin in the nose area;
• unbearable itching at the site of application of the medication;
• burning in the nose;
• feeling of dryness in the nasal passages;
• hyperemia;
• resumption of rhinitis symptoms.

If a pregnant woman experiences at least 1 of the above side effects, then further treatment of the runny nose with Pinosol should be stopped so as not to cause a deterioration in her health. The patient will need to see a doctor for advice and replace the drug with a similar remedy for the common cold. All other pregnant women can use Pinosol, but do not forget to be careful and monitor your well-being.

Colds manifest themselves in different symptoms, but perhaps the most unpleasant symptom is nasal congestion and runny nose. Swelling in the nose contributes to the distortion of odors and disrupts normal breathing. Often the patient's sleep is disturbed. It is especially difficult for expectant mothers to bear these symptoms. It is worth noting that every second woman experiences a runny nose in the early stages. After 10 weeks, 30 percent of expectant mothers suffer from nasal congestion. There is also a so-called one that will continue throughout the entire gestation period.

If in everyday life you, without thinking, used different nasal drops and tablets, now it’s worth weighing the pros and cons several times before taking the usual medicine. During pregnancy, especially in its early stages, the use of one or another medication can negatively affect the development of the embryo. During the first ten weeks, the basic systems are laid and the child’s organs are formed. A fatal mistake can lead to consequences in the form of fetal defects, improper development of the neural tube, brain deformation, and so on.

Runny nose during pregnancy

Rhinitis is the most common ailment among expectant mothers. It appears in the early stages due to a natural decrease in the body's immune defense. If therapy is not started in time, a common runny nose can develop into a complication.

Doctors should treat women during this period. Even if you have successfully used the drug Pinosol before, during pregnancy (1st trimester) it can do more harm than good. It all depends on the nature of the runny nose, which only a doctor can reliably determine. Let's say right away that itching in the nose, congestion and the release of thick or liquid secretions most often occur due to the development of an infection: viral or bacterial. Less commonly, a runny nose develops due to allergies and external influences of environmental conditions.

Is it possible to take Pinosol during pregnancy?

To answer this question, you need to refer to the annotation. The instructions indicate that the nasal medicine can be used by expectant mothers only for indications. You will learn about them further.

The drug is considered safe due to its natural composition. After all, the main components of the medicine are herbs and essential oils. Indeed, Pinosol is prescribed for treatment in the first trimester of pregnancy. But it must be used very carefully, as the woman’s body becomes more sensitive. If you previously did not have an allergy to the constituent components, now you are likely to develop one. Before using Pinosol during pregnancy (1st trimester), find out more about this natural remedy.

Description of the drug and its types

The medicine is available in different forms. You can purchase nasal drops or spray at the pharmacy chain. The manufacturer also suggests trying Pinosol ointment. The composition of the medications is approximately the same. Only the content of active ingredients differs.

• The spray contains 350 mg of mountain pine oil, 100 mg of peppermint oil, 50 mg of eucalyptus oil, 150 mg of alpha-tocopherol and 3 mg of thymol.
• The drops include 372 mg Scots pine oil, 100 mg peppermint oil, 50 mg eucalyptus oil, 170 mg alpha-tocopherol, 3.2 mg thymol and 2 mg guaiazulene.
• The cream consists of common pine oil (380 mg), eucalyptus (100 mg), alpha-tocopherol (170 mg), thymol (3.2 mg).
• The ointment, being more concentrated, includes 685 mg of pine oil, 432 mg of alpha-tocopherol 289 mg, thymol 22 mg and 73 mg of levomenthol.

Action

How does Pinosol work during pregnancy? The 1st trimester is often accompanied by a runny nose - you already know about this. Its symptoms may differ for each woman. Some suffer from watery nasal discharge, while others report dry mucous membranes. Swelling often occurs. All this becomes a consequence of the inflammatory process and the spread of infection. The drug "Pinosol" gently copes with all the described symptoms.

Peppermint oil has an analgesic and cooling effect. It helps relieve irritation and moisturizes. Eucalyptus normalizes breathing, having a vasoconstrictor effect. Pine oil has a pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. The presence of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and thymol in the composition has a wound-healing, regenerating and calming effect. Together, these components quickly cope with infection and symptoms of a runny nose. "Pinosol" is effective for bacterial rhinitis caused by gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. The drug also eliminates pathogenic fungi (yeast and mold).

When does an expectant mother need treatment?

The instructions say that Pinosol during pregnancy (1st trimester) is prescribed only according to indications. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the expected benefit and the likelihood of a negative effect. The medicine is used for the following pathologies:

• acute rhinitis caused by bacterial infection;
• atrophic or medicinal rhinitis;
• inflammatory (acute or chronic) diseases of the pharynx and nasal mucosa, accompanied by difficulty breathing and dryness;
• prevention after diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, operations.

The drug "Pinosol" is also used for sinusitis. During pregnancy, this treatment is considered one of the safest. If such therapy is ineffective, then the expectant mother must take antibiotics.

Contraindications and adverse reactions

In what situations is Pinosol contraindicated for an expectant mother during pregnancy? The 1st trimester is considered a more dangerous period. During this period, a woman is prone to unexpected reactions from the body. The use of any type of “Pinosol” is prohibited if there is a possibility of allergies (propensity to it). When a runny nose is caused by exposure to an allergen, the medicine will not only not help, it will also harm.

During treatment, the nasal drug may cause negative reactions. If they appear, you should immediately stop using them and consult a doctor. Often the product causes allergies in the form of itching, swelling and sneezing. Remember that continued use of the drug will only worsen these unpleasant symptoms. This is very dangerous for the expectant mother and her baby.

Application of spray and drops

What does the instructions for use tell the consumer about the drug "Pinosol"? During pregnancy, according to the annotation, the medication is used in the same way as in its absence. For expectant mothers, the medicine in the form of drops is prescribed 1-2 drops in each nostril up to 12 times a day. From the second day of treatment, the medication is used in the same dose up to 4 times a day.

The spray is sprayed one spray into each nostril up to 6 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined individually. On average, expectant mothers are recommended to use the medicine for 5-7 days. In rare cases, the period is increased to 10-14 days.

Ointment and cream "Pinosol"

How to apply creamy “Pinosol”? Instructions for use during pregnancy recommend lubricating each nasal passage 4 times a day at equal intervals. For the procedure, use a strip of the drug no more than half a centimeter. You can also insert tampons soaked in ointment or cream. Expectant mothers are more often prescribed this form of medication, since it contains a smaller amount of active ingredients.

The duration of use of drugs in the form of ointments and creams should not exceed two weeks.

Inhalation use

It is known that “Pinosol” (drops) instructions for use allow use by inhalation. To do this you will need an appropriate device. Please note that some nebulizers are not designed to use oil solutions. Please take this information into account to avoid damaging the equipment.

For inhalation, drop 2 ml of medication into the container where the medicine is placed. This volume is 50 drops. Inhalation is carried out using a nozzle for irrigation of the nasal passages with a frequency of 2-3 times a day. Duration of use - no more than a week.

"Pinosol" during pregnancy (1st trimester): reviews

Women say that the medication, when used correctly, is well tolerated and does not cause side effects. The medicine does its job perfectly, it is safe and inexpensive. The undoubted advantage of the composition is that it can be used for short periods of time (in the first trimester), while other medications are prohibited during this period.

Expectant mothers report that the most convenient form of the drug “Pinosol” to use is a spray. During pregnancy (1st trimester), doctors still more often prescribe drops. Experts explain this by the greater effectiveness of this form of the drug. Doctors also mention the absence of a teratogenic effect on the fetus. For years, this remedy has been used by expectant mothers, and not a single child has been born with defects for this reason. Pregnant women themselves say that the medication has a cooling effect after application. Breathing is restored within a minute.

Let's sum it up

From the article you learned about the drug “Pinosol”. The instructions for use allow the drops to be used during pregnancy, like other forms of medication. It is only important to do it correctly and not exceed the prescribed doses. If you are preparing to become a mother, then your attitude towards your well-being should be special. Do not self-medicate. If you have bothersome symptoms, go to the doctor. All the best, don't get sick!