Xylometazoline - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (nasal drops and nasal spray 0.05%, 0.1% Betalek, Solofarm, gel) vasoconstrictor medication for the treatment of common cold in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Xylometazoline. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Xylometazoline in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of vasoconstrictor Xylometazoline in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use to treat the common cold, sinusitis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Xylometazoline - Vasoconstrictor for topical application in ENT practice. Alpha-adrenomimetic. When applied to the mucous membranes causes narrowing of the vessels, as a result of which local hyperemia and edema decrease. Relieves nasal breathing in rhinitis.

The action comes in a few minutes and lasts for several hours.

Composition

Xylometazoline hydrochloride + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

With topical application is practically not absorbed, plasma concentrations are so small that they can not be determined by modern analytical methods.

Indications

• acute allergic rhinitis;
• sinusitis (sinusitis);
• Pollinosis;
• otitis media (to reduce edema of the nasopharyngeal mucosa);
• Preparation of the patient for diagnostic procedures in the nasal passages.

Forms of release

The drops in the nose are 0.05% and 0.1%.

Spray nasal 0.05% and 0.1% (sometimes mistakenly called aerosol).

Nasal gel 0.05% and 0.1%.

Instructions for use and how to use them

Drops

Intranasal (in the nose).

Nasal drops for adults and children over 6 years - 2-3 drops 0.1% solution in each nasal passage, usually 4 times a day; for infants and children under 6 years of age - 1-2 drops of 0.05% solution in each nasal passage 1 or 2 times a day; Do not use more than 3 times a day.

Spray

Apply topically for 7-14 days. The dose depends on the dosage form used and the age of the patient.

Gel

Adults - gel 0.1%, children - gel 0.05%.

Side effect

• irritation and / or dryness of the nasopharynx mucosa;
• burning;
• sneeze;
• hypersecretion;
• edema of the nasal mucosa;
• palpitation;
• tachycardia;
• arrhythmias;
• increased blood pressure;
• headache;
• vomiting;
• insomnia;
• impaired vision;
• depression (with prolonged use in high doses).

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity;
• arterial hypertension;
• tachycardia;
• severe atherosclerosis;
• glaucoma;
• atrophic rhinitis;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• surgical interventions on the meninges (in the anamnesis);
• children's age (up to 6 years - for 0.1% solution).

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Use Xylometazoline with caution in pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding).

Use in children

Contraindicated in children under 6 years of age - to apply 0.1% solution (in children, only 0.05% solution can be used).

Use with caution in children up to 2 years for 0.05% solution.

special instructions

Before application, it is necessary to clean the nasal passages.

Children under 2 years of age, the usual clinical doses are not developed (use only 0.05% solution).

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

Use with caution in IHD (angina pectoris), prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes, pregnancy, lactation, in young children (for 0.05% solution - up to 2 years, breast and newborns).

In case of colds, in cases where crusts form in the nose, it is preferable to prescribe in the form of a gel.

Missing dose: for 1 hour use immediately, after 1 hour do not use; Do not double the dose.

Drug Interactions

Incompatible with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Analogues of the drug Xylometazoline

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Briisolin;
• Halazolin;
• Grippostad Rino;
• Fornos;
• Dr. Thyss Nazolin;
• Dr. Theiss Rinotheyss;
• Asterisk NOZ;
• Influrin;
• Xylen;
• Xylene active;
• Xilobene;
• Xylometazoline bouffant;
• Xylometazoline Betalek;
• Xylometazolin Rusfar;
• Xylometazoline SOLOFARM;
• Xylometazoline hydrochloride;
• Ximelin;
• Ximelin Eco with menthol;
• Ximelin Eco;
• Nosoline;
• Nosoline balm;
• Olint;
• Otrivin;
• Rhinomaris;
• Rinonorm;
• Rhinorus;
• Rhinostop;
• Sanorin Xylo;
• Snoop;
• Suprima NOZ;
• Tizin Xylo;
• Tizin Xylo Bio;
• Pharmazoline;
• Eucazoline Aqua;
• Espazolin.

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