Nazocon 0.025% (Nasal Drop)

10 ml drop: ৳ 45.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal preparation
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Nazocon 005 nasal drop

Indications

  • Treatment of nasal congestion associated with acute or chronic rhinitis
  • Treatment of nasal congestion associated with common cold
  • Treatment of nasal congestion associated with sinusitis
  • Treatment of nasal congestion associated with upper respiratory allergies
  • Treatment of nasal congestion associated with epistaxis
  • Treatment of nasal congestion associated with hay fever
  • Nasal decongestant in otitis media

Pharmacology

  • Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative sympathomimetic amine
  • Direct agonist at α-adrenoceptors
  • No action on β-adrenoceptors
  • Produces rapid and long acting vasoconstriction of the arterioles
  • Reduces blood flow and swelling of the mucosa
  • Improves airway potency and nasal sinus drainage

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
  • Children below 6 years of age: Not suitable for use
  • 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

  • Shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cover
  • Hold the spray with forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle and thumb underneath the bottle
  • Clear nostrils by gentle nose blowing
  • Insert nasal applicator into open nostril, tilt head forward slightly, and keep the spray upright
  • Breathe in through nose and press the white-collar of nasal applicator firmly down once to release a spray
  • Repeat steps for consecutive doses
  • Clean the nasal spray at least once a week by washing the applicator and dust cover in warm water and allowing to air dry

Interaction

  • Should not be given to patients being treated with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of ceasing such treatment

Contraindications

  • Patients with cardiovascular disease
  • Patients with hyperthyroidism
  • Patients with prostatic enlargement
  • Patients with angle closure glaucoma
  • Patients with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients

Side Effects

  • Local irritation
  • Dryness of the mouth and throat
  • Burning sensation
  • Stinging sensation
  • Sneezing
  • Increase in nasal discharge

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established
  • Not thought to constitute a hazard during those periods

Precautions & Warnings

  • Keep away from the eyes
  • Do not use 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

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