Xylocon 0.05% (Nasal Drop)
10 ml drop: ৳ 45.13
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal preparation |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of nasal congestion
- Associated with acute or chronic rhinitis
- Common cold
- Sinusitis
- Upper respiratory allergies
- Epistaxis
- Hay fever
- Nasal decongestant in otitis media
Pharmacology
- Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative sympathomimetic amine
- Direct agonist at α-adrenoceptors
- Rapid and long-acting vasoconstriction
- Reduces blood flow and swelling of the mucosa
- Improves potency of the airway
- Enhances drainage of the nasal sinus
Dosage
- Adults and children (6 years of age and older): 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days
- Elderly: No need for dosage reduction for nasal administration
- Children below 6 years of age: Not suitable for children below 6 years of age
- Adults & children 6 years of age: 2-3 drops of 0.05% Nasal Drops in each nostril twice daily
- Children 2-5 years of age: 2-3 drops of 0.025% Nasal Drops in each nostril twice daily
Administration
- Instructions for using the Nasal Spray
- Nasal spray cleaning instructions
Interaction
- Not to be given to patients being treated with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of ceasing such treatment
Contraindications
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Prostatic enlargement
- Angle closure glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Local irritation
- Dryness of the mouth and throat
- Occasional discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or increase in nasal discharge
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety during pregnancy and lactation not established
- Not thought to constitute a hazard during those periods
Precautions & Warnings
- Keep away from the eyes
- Not to be used for longer than seven days without medical advice
- Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen
Overdose Effects
- Local irritation
- Rebound congestion
- Treatment need only be symptomatic
Therapeutic Class
- Nasal Anti-histamine preparations
- Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature in a dry place
- Protect from light
- Do not refrigerate or freeze
- Keep out of the reach of children