Xymelin Eco Menthol, nasal spray 140mcg/dose 10ml

Composition

1 ml of sodezhit spray:

Active ingredient:

xylometazoline hydrochloride 1 mg;

Auxiliary substances:

single-substituted sodium phosphate;

double-substituted sodium phosphate;

disodium edetate;

sodium chloride;

benzalkonium chloride;

purified water.

Pharmacological action

Vasoconstrictor drug for topical use in ENT practice. Xylometazoline has an alpha-adrenomimetic effect. Causes narrowing of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, thus eliminating edema and hyperemia of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.

Facilitates nasal breathing in rhinitis.

In therapeutic concentrations, it does not irritate the mucous membrane, does not cause hyperemia. The action occurs a few minutes after application and lasts for 10-12 hours.

Indications

Acute respiratory diseases with rhinitis (runny nose), acute allergic rhinitis, pollinosis, sinusitis, eustachiitis, otitis media (to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa).

Preparation of the patient for diagnostic manipulations in the nasal passages.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug 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.

Aerosol is not prescribed for children under 3 years of age. Nose drops 0.1% for children under 2 years of age are prescribed only by a doctor.

Contraindications

Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hypertension, tachycardia, severe atherosclerosis, glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis, thyrotoxicosis, surgical interventions on the meninges in the anamnesis, age up to 18 years.

Side effects

Local reactions:  with frequent and/or prolonged use – irritation and/or dryness of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, burning, tingling, sneezing, hypersecretion; rarely – swelling of the nasal mucosa.

Systemic reactions:  rarely-palpitation, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased blood pressure, headache, vomiting, insomnia, visual impairment; with prolonged use in high doses – depression.

Interaction

The drug is incompatible with tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Xymelin is used intranasally, adults and children over 6 years-2-3 drops or 1 dose of spray, children from 2 to 6 years-1-2 drops or 1 dose of spray in each nasal passage 1-3 times a day.

Drops of 1 mg / ml — adults and children over 6 years, drops of 0.5 mg / ml-children from 2 to 6 years, spray of 1 mg / ml-adults and children over 6 years, spray of 0.5 mg/ml-children 2-6 years. Xymelin is used for no more than 7 days.

Do not use in children under 2 years of age without a doctor’s prescription.

Overdose

Symptoms:  increased side effects.

Treatment:  conducting symptomatic therapy.

Special instructions

It should not be used for a long time, for example, in chronic rhinitis.

Form of production

Nasal spray

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Shelf

life 2.5 years

Active ingredient

Xylometazoline

Dosage form

nasal spray

Description

Vasoconstrictor