"Starlet" from the common cold (balm "Golden Star"): application, reviews, prices

Coryza accompanies almost every catarrhal disease or viral infection. It is rather a symptom than an independent disease. However, to eliminate snot and nasal congestion , individual drugs are often used. It can be all kinds of drops and sprays, ointments and gels. However, very few people remember about such an effective medicine as the "Golden Star". This is exactly what will be discussed later. You will learn about the method of using this composition and its form of release. It is also worth mentioning the cost of medicines and reviews about it.

Description of the medicine "Vietnamese starlet"

The price of a medicine depends on its kind. The preparation has several forms of release. This is provided for ease of use of the composition. Medication is recognized as a medicine. In the pharmacy chain you can purchase the "Golden Star" balm. This drug has a liquid appearance and is released in a volume of 5 ml. Also there is an ointment. This is the well-known "Star" in a tin can. The volume of this composition will be 4 grams. In recent years, a pencil "Zvezdochka" has proved its worth. It is designed for inhalation and has a volume of almost 2 grams.

Each medication is sealed in a cardboard box and contains instructions for use. The composition of all drugs include oils: camphor, eucalyptus, menthol, clove, cinnamon. Also contains menthol and paraffin. Depending on the type of medicine, there may be additional components.

Medication cost

Depending on the pharmacy network, the described medication may have different mark-ups. That is why the final cost should be learned from pharmacists. This article presents an approximate price category for each type of drug.

Balm from a cold in a liquid form costs about 200 rubles. Mixture for external use in a tin package costs 100 rubles. A pencil used for inhalation procedures will cost you 150 rubles. With an increase in the amount of medicament, the cost proportionately becomes higher.

When is the medicine prescribed?

"Star" from the common cold is used less and less. All due to the fact that the medicine replaced more expensive (advertised) goods. However, it is worth mentioning that the advantage of the medicament in question is that it has an exclusively natural composition. Indications for the use of the drug are various viral, bacterial and catarrhal diseases. The medication is used in a complex for correction of influenza, infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract. The "asterisk" from the common cold is used in the following cases:

• Acute and chronic sinusitis, sinusitis;
• Atrophic rhinitis ;
• Medicamentous rhinitis (habituation to vasoconstrictive drops);
• Abundant mucus of unknown origin;
• nasal congestion;
• Pain in the sinuses and forehead;
• Inflammation of the mucous membrane, the formation of sores.

Balsam in solid and liquid form is used for prevention purposes. The medicine is used in the period of epidemics and before the contact with the sick person.

When is the use of the drug prohibited?

Medicine "Zvezdochka" from the common cold can not always be used. It is prohibited to use a medicine in the presence of hypersensitivity to its components. Also, the composition is not prescribed in case of damage to the skin at the site of application. If the patient previously had an allergy to essential oils, then it is worth not using it.

With special care is assigned to the composition for children. At the age of up to two years it is forbidden to use the described remedy for the treatment of the common cold. The restriction is established due to the lack of clinical data. In pregnancy and lactation, the substance described is used only after consultation with the doctor and in a strictly limited dose.

Method of using the liquid and solid form of the preparation

Balm "Star" with a cold is applied locally. Much depends on the nature of rhinitis and accompanying symptoms. The medicine can be used every 4-6 hours as needed. Individual dosage is prescribed only to future mothers, women during lactation and children.

• With genyantritis and sinusitis, the composition is rubbed into the forehead and nasal sinuses.
• If the runny nose appears due to a cold or viral illness, then the medicine is applied to the temples and skin covering the nose.
• With medicamentous rhinitis, the composition facilitates breathing, but it must be applied to the nostril area without affecting the mucous membrane.
• The medicine copes with atrophic rhinitis. Spread a balm on the rib of the nose and carefully rub the preparation on the sides.

The duration of treatment has no limitations, provided there are no allergic reactions.

"Zvezdochka" balm with a cold: inhalation application

If you are concerned about a runny nose of any origin, then the find will be an inhalation pencil. It is applied up to 15 times a day. It is permissible to repeat the inhalation every hour. Insert a pencil into the nostril and take a deep breath. After that, pull out the tool and repeat the manipulation on the other side.

The duration of therapy is 1-2 weeks. A more accurate appointment can be given by a doctor. Also the doctor sometimes increases the dosage of the medicine.

Action medication

The medicine "Asterisk" (from the common cold it is used quite often and successfully) is usually well tolerated by patients. However, in some situations, it leads to adverse reactions. If you find yourself in unpleasant symptoms, then immediately cancel the treatment and show yourself to a specialist. Also, it is necessary to go to the doctor if there is no desired effect for 5-7 days of regular use.

The composition sometimes causes allergic reactions. They are manifested by a rash, itchy skin, reddening of the application sites. Ointment for external use in contact with the eyes or the nasal cavity can cause severe irritation. In this case, you should thoroughly wash the surface and contact the physicians immediately.

Reviews about the drug

Opinions about this medicine are different. Some patients are absolutely happy with the drug. Others are not very flattering reviews. Both of them were initially troubled by a common cold of various etiologies.

Many consumers remain very satisfied with the pencil-inhaler. Expenditure is economical, and the cost is low. One such drug is enough for about a year of use. The disadvantage is that each member of the family should have a separate device.

The drug "Zvezdochka" for the nose in the form of a liquid product shows a good effect of treatment. Inhalation of essential oils promotes the regeneration of tissues, heals and restores mucous membranes. The drug facilitates breathing without using vasoconstrictors. This can be called an undoubted advantage of the described composition.

It is worth noting that the medicine "Zvezdochka" for the nose does not treat itself bacterial and fungal pathologies. If you had to deal with sinusitis and other diseases, then it is worthwhile to apply complex therapy. The natural components that make up the described medicine can be useless. They will only facilitate your condition and increase the body's immune defenses. For the correct selection of treatment and drugs, you should contact the therapist or otorhinolaryngologist. After the examination and tests, the doctor will prescribe a set of suitable medications, including the "Zvezdochka" balm.

Conclusion

If you had to face a runny nose, then the drug "Golden Star" - this is one of the effective and at the same time safe means. The use of medication is allowed without the appointment of a doctor. However, in the presence of severe symptoms and the absence of a positive effect, you should immediately seek medical help. Remember that the common cold usually lasts 5-7 days. Everything that continues more requires medical intervention and special treatment. Easy breathing to you with the "Star"!