Galazolin, drops 0.1% 10 ml

A vasoconstrictor for local use in ENT practice. Alpha-adrenomimetic of the group of imidazole derivatives. In low concentrations it acts on α2-adrenoreceptors, in high concentrations it acts on α1-adrenoreceptors.

In local application causes constriction of blood vessels, which leads to reduction of edema and hyperemia of mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, reduces nasal discharge, facilitates nasal breathing in rhinitis.

The action of the drug starts within 5-10 min and lasts for 5-6 h when used in the form of nasal drops and for 10 h when used in the form of nasal gel.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

1 ml:

– xylometazoline hydrochloride 500 mcg or 1 mg

Supplementary substances:

sodium hydrophosphate dodecahydrate,

sodium dihydrophosphate monohydrate,

Sodium chloride,

dinatrium edetate,

benzalkonium chloride,

sorbitol,

purified water.

How to take, the dosage

Galazolin in the form of 0.1% drops is indicated for adults and children over 6 years of age 2-3 drops in each nostril 2-3 times a day.

Galazolin in the form of nasal drops should not be used more than 3 times a day.

Special Instructions

Long-term use of Galazolin leads to weakening of its action, development of nasal mucosal atrophy and reactive hyperemia with medicated rhinitis.

Contraindications

With caution when using the drug during lactation, in diabetes, in angina III-IV functional class, prostatic hyperplasia, pheochromocytoma (for nasal drops), hyperthyroidism (for nasal gel).

Side effects

Local reactions: sometimes – burning, dry nasal mucosa, sneezing; rarely – reactive hyperemia (a strongly pronounced feeling of nasal congestion after the effect of the drug passes).

Others: sometimes in local overdose – tachycardia, increased BP; very rarely – anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, headache, nausea.

Pregnancy use

Galazolin should be used only after assessing the risk-benefit ratio for the fetus and the mother.

The recommended doses should not be exceeded in pregnancy and during lactation (breastfeeding).

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