Xylometazoline

Indications & Dose:

Relief of nasal congestion associated with acute or chronic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis, and hay fever or other allergies

DOSAGE

Adult • INSTILL 2-3 gtt or sprays of 0.1 % sol into each nostril q8-10h; do not exceed 3 administrations in 24 hr; should not be used for longer than 3-5 days

Child 2-12 yr • INSTILL 2-3 gtt of 0.05% sol into each nostril q8-10h; do not exceed 3 administrations in 24 hr; should not be used for longer than 3-5 days

Contraindications:

Angleclosure glaucoma.

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Children <2 yr, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus

Interaction:

Drugs
MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressents, anesthetics

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Dizziness, headache, nervousness, weakness
CV: Cardiac irrehgularities, hypertension
EENT: Inosmia; dryness, rebound congestion and hyperemia, sneezing, stinging; transient burning. ulceration of nasal mucosa
GI: Nausea
SKIN: Sweating

Patient And Carer Advice: