xylometazoline | Xymelin nasal drops 0, 1% 10 ml

Release form

nasal drops

Packing

Bottle of 10 ml.

Pharmacological action

Xymelin is a vasoconstrictor drug for topical use in ENT practice, alpha-adrenergic agonist. Causes narrowing of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, thus eliminating edema and hyperemia of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx.

Facilitates nasal breathing in rhinitis. In therapeutic doses, it does not irritate the mucous membrane, does not cause hyperemia. The action occurs in a few minutes and lasts for 10-12 hours.

Indications

acute respiratory infections with rhinitis (runny nose) symptoms

acute allergic rhinitis

pollinosis

sinusitis

eustachitis

otitis media (to reduce nasal mucosa swelling in patients with nasopharyngeal procedures).

Contraindications

arterial hypertension

tachycardia

severe atherosclerosis

glaucoma

atrophic rhinitis

thyrotoxicosis

surgical intervention for children age

Caution: the drug should be used for diabetes mellitus, functional class III-IV tension angina, prostatic hyperplasia.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug should be used only after a thorough assessment of the risk-benefit ratio for the mother and the fetus, exceeding the recommended doses is not allowed.

Special instructions

Do not use for a long time, for example, with chronic rhinitis.

Composition

1 ml. contains:

Active ingredient:

xylometazoline hydrochloride 1 mg

Excipients:

disodium edetate,

sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate,

sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate,

sodium chloride,

benzalkonium chloride (as a 10% benzalkonium solution),

purified water.

Dosage and administration

Xymelin is administered intranasally, for adults and children over 6 years old - 2-3 drops in each nasal passage 1-3 times a day. Xymelin is used no more than 7 days. Do not use in children under 2 years old without a doctor's prescription.

Side effects

Local reactions: with frequent and / or prolonged use - irritation and / or dryness of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx, burning, tingling, sneezing, hypersecretion rarely - swelling of the nasal mucosa.

Systemic reactions: rarely - palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased blood pressure, headache, vomiting, insomnia, visual impairment with prolonged use at high doses - depression.

Drug Interactions

Incompatible with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Overdose

Symptoms: increased side effects.

Treatment: carrying out symptomatic therapy.

Storage conditions

Keep out of the reach and sight of children at temperatures not exceeding 25 РC.

shelf life

2 years

Deystvuyushtee substance

Xylometazoline

dosage form

nasal drops

Appointment

Appointment

Vasoconstrictor

Takeda GmbH, Japan