Composition

Xylometazoline Nasal Drops is a nasal decongestant that quickly clears blocked noses.
The moisturising formula also contains soothing ingredients that help prevent dryness and irritation of the nasal passages.
Xylometazoline Nasal Drops 0.05% comes in one form(children's formula): Nasal Drops (in a bottle with pipette) The content of the packs is 15 ml for infants and small children.

Xylometazoline Nasal Drops 0.05%(moisturising formula ) contains 0.5mg/ml of xylometazoline hydrochloride as active ingredient . It also contains benzalkonium chloride , disodium edetate , sodium phosphate buffer ,sodium chloride,sorbitol, methylhydroxypropylcellulose and purified water.

Properties / Effects

Xylometazoline belongs to the group of the arylalkyl imidazolines.
Xylometazoline Nasal Drops,which is intended for use in the nose, constricts the nasal blood vessels, thereby decongesting the mucosa of the nose and neighbouring regions of the pharynx.
The effect of Xylometazoline Nasal Drops sets in within a few minutes and persists for several hours . Xylometazoline Nasal Drops is well tolerated,also by patients with sensitive mucous membranes, and does not impair function of the ciliated epithelium. Xylometazoline Nasal Drops  is unlikely to cause reactive hyperaemia.

Pharmacokinetics

Following local application , the plasma concentration of xylometazoline is so low that detection   is not possible using currently available analytical methods.

Indications / Scope of Use

Colds of various types:
To aid drainage of secretions in affections of the paranasal sinuses.
In otitis media , as an adjuvant to decongest the nasopharyngeal mucosa.To facilitate rhinoscopy.

Dosage / Use

Xylometazoline Nasal Drops 0.05% Nasal Drops:For infants and children up to 6 years of age (with adult supervision).1 or 2 drops of the solution into each nostril once or twice daily (every 8 to 10 hours) are generally sufficient; do not exceed a total of 3 applications daily into each nostril.

General Note

Once the pack has been opened, the contents should be used for 1month only.

Restrictions on Use

Contra-indications
Like other vasoconstrictors, Xylometazoline Nasal Drops should not be employed in status post transsphenoidal hypophysectomy(or after transnasal or transoral surgical interventions in which the dura mater has been exposed), nor should it be used by patients known to be hypersensitive to substances contained in it.

Precautions

Xylometazoline Nasal Drops,like all other preparations belonging to the same class of active substances, should be used only with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents, as evidenced by signs of Insomnia, dizziness, etc.
As in the case of other local vasoconstrictors. Xylometazoline Nasal Drops should not be employed uninterruptedly over prolonged periods, e.g. in chronic colds.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using Xylometazoline Nasal Drops if:
-  you have high blood pressure, heart disease, overactive thyroid, glaucoma or diabetes.
-  you are taking an antidepressant medicine.
If any of the above apply, do not use Xylometazoline Nasal Drops before talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use for more than 10 days to avoid congestion.

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy category C
In view of its vasoconstricting properties women should take care not to use Xylometazoline Nasal Drops during pregnancy.
During lactation Xylometazoline Nasal Drops should only be used under medical supervision.

Storage

Protect from heat (store below 30)

Packs

Nasal drops (0.05%): 15ml
Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.

The product should be used only up to the date indicated by ''Exp'' on the pack.