Xylocon Nasal Drops

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .025 % Nasal prep
.025%
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 10ml bot
Unite Price 40.13 BDT

Indications

Xylocon Nasal Drops is used for: Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Conjunctival decongestant, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion

Adult Dose

Nasal Nasal congestion Adult: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.

Child Dose

Nasal Nasal congestion Child: <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established Child: >6 yr: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.

Precautions

Prolonged use may result in rebound congestion. Since oxymetazoline has systemic adverse effects, it should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism or in those receiving MAO inhibitors.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.

Side Effects

Side effects of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .025 % Nasal prep : Local stinging or burning, sneezing, dryness of mouth and throat. Prolonged or frequent use may cause rebound congestion. Headache, insomnia, tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, nausea, dizziness, palpitation, arrhythmia.

Mode of Action

Oxymetazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically and in turn reduces oedema of the nasal mucosa.

Note

Xylocon .025% Nasal Drops generic name is Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .025 % Nasal prep. Xylocon .025% Nasal Drops is manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Xylocon is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Xylocon Nasal Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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