Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep
Indications
Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep is used for:
Sinusitis, Nasal congestion, Seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Children under 12 yrs : 1 or 2 drops children's formula (0.05%) in each nostril 1-2 times daily.
Nasal spray: 1-2 sprays each nostril 3 times daily.
Not to be used in infants less than 3 months.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the preparation.
Precautions
The prolonged use or abuse of decongestants in general may lead to rebound congestion or drug induced rhinitis.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk
Interactions
Increased heart rate or BP with sibutramine.
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Side Effects
Side effects of Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep :
Anxiety, Dizzy, Tremor, Overuse may cause rebound congestion, Topical products may cause local side effects such as nasal burning, stinging, dryness.
Mode of Action
Xylometazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has a vasoconstrictor effect by reducing swelling and congestion when applied to mucous membranes.