Naphtisin, drops 0.1% 10 ml

Vasoconstrictor agent. It stimulates alpha1- and alpha2-adrenoreceptors, has antiedematous effect. The vasoconstrictor effect is manifested by local application on the nasal mucosa. In rhinitis it facilitates nasal breathing by reducing blood flow to venous sinuses.

Indications

Pollinosis, Sinusitis, Runny nose (rhinitis), Nasal congestion, Allergic rhinitis, Sneezing

• Acute rhinitis
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• Sinusitis
• Laryngitis
• Eustachitis
• rinoscopy (for ease of conduction).

Active ingredient

Nafazolin

Composition

Active ingredients:

• naphazoline nitrate 1 mg;

Excipients:

• Boric acid,

• Purified water

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How to take, the dosage

Intranasally (into each nasal passage), 1-3 drops 3-4 times a day in adults.

Interaction

Do not use concomitantly with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days after the end of their use.

Special Instructions

It is not recommended for chronic rhinitis.

In long-term use it should be taken into account that the vasoconstrictor effect gradually decreases (phenomenon of tachyphylaxis), so after 5-7 days of use it is recommended to take a break for a few days.

Contraindications

– hypersensitivity to naphazoline or any of the excipients,
arterial hypertension,
expressed atherosclerosis,
thyrotoxicosis, severe eye diseases, including closed-angle glaucoma,
chronic rhinitis,sugar diabetes,
tachycardia, simultaneous use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors and within 14 days after the end of their use,
for 0.05% solution – children under 2 years of age,
for 0.1% solution – children under 15 years of age.

With caution
Ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris), prostatic hyperplasia, pheochromocytoma, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Side effects

Reactions due to the local action of the drug: mucous membrane irritation, reactive hyperemia, when used for more than 1 week – mucous membrane edema, atrophic rhinitis.

Reactions caused by the systemic action of the drug: nausea, headache; in some cases in predisposed patients – increase in BP, tachycardia.

Overdose

Symptoms: decreased body temperature, bradycardia, increased BP.
Treatment: symptomatic.

Similarities

Sanorin, Naphtisin Renewal