Naphtisin, spray 0.1% 15 ml

Naphthizin has a rapid, pronounced and prolonged vasoconstrictor effect on the nasal mucosa vessels (reduces swelling, hyperemia, exudation).

It eases nasal breathing in rhinitis. After 5-7 days tolerance occurs.

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Indications

Pollinosis, runny nose (rhinitis), sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, nasal congestion, otitis, laryngitis

• Chinitis;
• allergic runny nose;

laryngitis.

• conjunctivitis;
• laryngitis;
• acute rhinitis;
• eustachyitis;
• rinoscopy (to facilitate conduction).

Active ingredient

Nafazolin

Composition

1 ml of the solution contains as an active ingredient:

• Naphthisin (naphazoline) 1 mg.

auxiliary substances:

• boric acid – 20 mg,
• water purified – up to 1 ml.

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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

Inhibits absorption of local anesthetic agents.

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

High sensitivity to the drug components, arterial hypertension, marked atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, chronic rhinitis, severe eye disease, diabetes mellitus; tachycardia; simultaneous use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors and period up to 14 days after their use, age under 18 years (for 0.1 % solution), age under 1 year (for 0.05 % solution).

Side effects

Reactions caused by 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.

Similarities

Sanorin, Naphtisin Renewal