What is Xylometazoline?
Xylometazoline (Xilometazolina) is a drug used to treat nasal congestion. The product ingredientĀ is Xylometazoline hydrochloride (hcl).
The brand names of Xylometazoline in the United States are: Otrivin, Triaminic Decongestant Nasal Spray & Sinus Congestion, Balminil Nasal Decongestant and 4-Way Moisturizing Relief.
Mechanism of action (MOA) of Xylometazoline
Stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors, reduces congestion of the nasal mucosa by vasoconstriction.
Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of Xylometazoline
Local and temporary relief of nasal congestion.
Dosage of Xylometazoline
Nasal:
Adults and children > 12 years: 1 application of sun. 0.1%/nasal fossa/8 h. Max. 3 days in a row.
Children ā„ 6 years: 1-2 drops of sun. 0.05 %/nose, 1 application daily. Max. 2 times/day.
Method of administrationĀ
It is convenient to carefully clean the nose before its administration.
ContraindicationsĀ
Hypersensitivity to this medicine or other adrenergic decongestants; increased intraocular pressure especially in narrow-angle glaucoma.
Patients who have had transsphenoidal hyperphysiectomy or some type of surgery with dura exposure; dry inflammation of the nasal mucosa (dry rhinitis).
Children < 12 years; atrophic or vasomotor rhinitis; patients treated with MAOI or have been treated in the previous 2 weeks, or with other medications with antihypertensive effect.
Warnings and precautionsĀ
Subjects that respond exaggeratedly to sympathomimetics, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, pheochromocytoma, metabolic disorders, hyperthyroidism, prostatic hypertrophy.
Concomitance with: maprotiline, adrenergic bronchodilators.
Prolonged or excessive use causes rebound nasal congestion.
Interactions
Do not use with: tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines, methyldopa.
Pregnancy
It should not be used, with the available data it is not possible to rule out fetal risk.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether this medicine is excreted into breast milk.
Although no cases harmful to the newborn have been reported, the use of xylomethacoline during breastfeeding is not recommended as risk to the newborn cannot be ruled out.
Effects on ability to driveĀ
If the patient experiences drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive or operate dangerous machinery.
Adverse reactions and side effects of Xylometazoline
Rare: dryness, itching, itching and burning nose, sneezing; headache, nausea, dizziness.
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