Xilen nasal drops 0.1%, 10ml

Composition

1 ml of drops contain:  Active substance: xylometazoline hydrochloride-0.001 g; Excipients:  benzalkonium chloride (in terms of anhydrous), disodium edetate (trilon B), potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium hydrophosphate dodecahydrate, sodium chloride, purified water.

Pharmacological action

Vasoconstrictor for topical use in ENT practice. Alpha-adrenomimetic. When applied to the mucous membranes, it causes vasoconstriction, which reduces local hyperemia and edema. With rhinitis, it facilitates nasal breathing. Vasoconstrictor for topical use in ENT practice. Alpha-adrenomimetic. When applied to the mucous membranes, it causes vasoconstriction, which reduces local hyperemia and edema. With rhinitis, it facilitates nasal breathing.

Indications

Acute allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, pollinosis, otitis media (to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa), preparation of the patient for diagnostic procedures in the nasal passages.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, it should be used only after careful assessment of the risk-benefit ratio for the mother and fetus, and it is not allowed to exceed the recommended doses.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to xylometazoline and other components of the drug, arterial hypertension, tachycardia, severe atherosclerosis, glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis, surgical interventions on the meninges (in the anamnesis), pregnancy, lactation, children under 6 years of age-for 0.1% solution (0.001 g / ml). With caution: coronary heart disease (angina pectoris), diabetes mellitus, prostatic hyperplasia, hyperthyroidism, children under 2 years of age-for 0.05% solution (0.0005 g / ml).

Side effects

With frequent and / or prolonged use: irritation of the mucous membrane, burning, tingling, sneezing, dryness of the nasal mucosa, hypersecretion. Rarely: swelling of the nasal mucosa (more often with prolonged use), palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias, increased blood pressure, headache, vomiting, sleep disorders, visual disturbances. With prolonged use in high doses: depressive state.

Interaction

Incompatible with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 1-2 drops of 0.1% xylometazoline solution in each nasal passage 2-3 times a day. For children and children under 6 years of age, apply a 0.05% solution of 1-2 drops in each nasal passage 1-2 times a day. Do not use the drug more than 3 times a day and no more than 3-5 days. Do not use the drug without a break for more than 3-5 days.

Overdose

Symptoms: increased side effects. Treatment: symptomatic under the supervision of a doctor.

Special instructions

Before use, it is necessary to clean the nasal passages. It should not be used for a long time, for example, in chronic rhinitis. Missed dose: use immediately for 1 hour, do not use after 1 hour; do not double the dose. Effects on the ability to drive a vehicle or equipment: Xylometazoline, in dosages higher than recommended, can affect the ability to drive a vehicle and engage in other potentially dangerous activities that require concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.

Form of production

Drops in the nose

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light

Shelf life

3 years

Active ingredient

Xylometazoline

Dosage form

nasal drops

Description

Vasoconstrictor