Xilen Active spray 0.1%, 15ml

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

Adults and children over 6 years old are injected 1-2 drops of a 0.1% xylometazoline solution into each nasal passage 2-3 times a day.

For infants and children under the age of 6 years, a 0.05% solution is used, 1-2 drops in each nasal passage 1-2 times a day.

You should not use the drug more than 3 times a day and no more than 3-5 days. Do not use the drug without interruption for more than 3-5 days.

Nasal drops

xylometazoline hydrochloride

Angle-closure glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis, arterial hypertension, tachycardia, severe atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, surgery on the meninges (in history), hypersensitivity to xylometazoline.

pharmachologic effect

A vasoconstrictor for topical use in ENT practice. Alpha adrenergic agonist. When applied to mucous membranes, it causes vasoconstriction, as a result of which local hyperemia and edema decrease. With rhinitis, it makes nasal breathing easier.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, it is practically not absorbed, plasma concentrations are so small that they cannot be determined by modern analytical methods.

Indications of the active substances of the drug Xilen

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

Side effect

With frequent and / or prolonged use: mucosal irritation, burning, tingling, sneezing, dry 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 impairment.

With long-term use in high doses: depressive state.

Contraindications for use

Angle-closure glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis, arterial hypertension, tachycardia, severe atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, surgery on the meninges (in history), hypersensitivity to xylometazoline.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, it should be used only after a careful assessment of the risk / benefit ratio for the mother and the fetus, the recommended doses are not allowed to be exceeded.

Application in children

Xylometazoline is prescribed with caution to children under 2 years of age (gel - up to 7 years).

special instructions

Should not be used for a long time, for example, in chronic rhinitis. For colds in cases where crusts form in the nose, it is preferable to prescribe in the form of a gel.

Use in pediatrics

Xylometazoline is prescribed with caution to children under 2 years of age (gel - up to 7 years).

Drug interactions

Incompatible with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.