Oksolin, ointment 0.25% 10 g

Antiviral agent for nasal use.

It has antiviral activity against influenza virus by blocking the binding sites of the virus with the cell membrane surface, prevents the reproduction of the virus in cells.

Dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene viruses are also sensitive to the action of Herpes simplex, herpes zoster, adenoviruses, viruses of infectious warts and molluscum.

When applied to the mucous membrane up to 20% of the drug is absorbed. It does not accumulate in the body and is excreted mainly by the kidneys within a day.

Indications

Prevention of flu and colds, Flu, Runny nose (rhinitis), ColdsPrevention of flu, treatment of viral rhinitis.

Active ingredient

Dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene

Composition

1 g of ointment contains:

Active substance:

Dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene (oxonaftilene, oxolin) – 0.0025 g;

Additives:

Vaseline – up to 1 g.

How to take, the dosage

For influenza prevention – daily 2-3 times a day to lubricate the nasal mucosa during the period of rise and maximum development of epidemic outbreak of influenza (for 25 days) or in contact with a patient with influenza.

Treatment of viral rhinitis: The nasal mucosa is lubricated 2-3 times a day for 3-4 days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects

Burning of nasal mucosa, rhinorrhea.

In rare cases blue staining of mucous membranes is possible.