Oxydrop 0.025% (Nasal Drop)
10 ml drop: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal preparation |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Nasal congestion treatment
- Treatment of acute or chronic rhinitis
- Treatment for common cold
- Treatment for sinusitis
- Treatment for upper respiratory allergies
- Treatment for epistaxis
- Treatment for hay fever
- Nasal decongestant for otitis media
Pharmacology
- Imidazoline derivative sympathomimetic amine
- Direct agonist at α-adrenoceptors
- Rapid and long acting vasoconstriction of arterioles
- Reduces blood flow and diminishes mucosal swelling
- Improves airway potency
- Promotes better nasal sinus drainage
Dosage
- Oxymetazoline nasal spray dosage for adults and children (6 years and older)
- Dosage for elderly individuals
- Dosage for children below 6 years of age
- Oxymetazoline nasal drop dosage for adults and children (6 years and older)
- Dosage for children 2-5 years of age
Administration
- Instructions for using the Nasal Spray
- Cleaning process for the nasal spray
Interaction
- Restriction from giving to patients being treated with MAO inhibitors
- Prohibition within 14 days of ceasing MAO inhibitor treatment
Contraindications
- Contraindications for patients with cardiovascular disease
- Contraindications for patients with hyperthyroidism
- Contraindications for patients with prostatic enlargement
- Contraindications for patients with angle closure glaucoma
- Contraindications for patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Side Effects
- Possible local irritation
- Possible dryness of mouth and throat
- Possible discomfort such as burning, stinging, or sneezing
- Possible increase in nasal discharge
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established during pregnancy
- Safety not established during lactation
- Not thought to constitute a hazard during pregnancy
- Not thought to constitute a hazard during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution to keep away from the eyes
- Limit usage to seven days without medical advice
- Risk of recurrence or worsening with prolonged use
Overdose Effects
- Potential local irritation
- Potential rebound congestion
- Symptomatic treatment for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Nasal Anti-histamine preparations
- Belongs to Nasal Decongestants
- Belongs to Other Nasal Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage temperature below 30° C
- Storage in a dry place
- Protection from light
- Avoid refrigeration or freezing
- Keep out of reach of children