Rhinorus, 0.05% 10 ml

Vasoconstrictor for local use in ENT practice.

Xylometazoline (imidazoline derivative) is an alpha-adrenomimetic, causes narrowing of blood vessels of nasal mucosa, eliminating its edema and hyperemia, restores nasal passageway patency, facilitates nasal breathing and improves nasal discharge in rhinitis (runny nose) of different origin.

The action of the drug starts within a few minutes after application and lasts up to 10 hours.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

1 ml contains:

Active substance:

xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg;

Associates:

Benzalkonium chloride,

sodium chloride,

dinatrium edetate,

Sodium dihydrophosphate dihydrate,

sodium hydrophosphate dodecahydrate,

Eucalyptus oil,

water d/i.

How to take, the dosage

Adults and children over 6 years of age – 1 injection of nasal spray 0.1% in each nasal passage 3 times/day. If necessary, it is possible to repeat the injection (not more than two injections at a time).

In children from 2 to 6 years of age – 1 injection of 0.05% nasal spray in each nostril 1-2 times a day.

The drug should not be used more than 3 times a day. The treatment duration is not more than 5-7 days (without interruption).

After completion of therapy, the drug can only be prescribed again after a few days.

The duration of use of the drug in children is determined by the doctor.

Interaction

The systemic effects may be enhanced with concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants.

Special Instructions

Rhinorus is used with caution in patients with cardiovascular insufficiency, arterial hypertension, hyperthyroidism. Rhinorus should not be used for a long period of time because of the danger of nasal mucous membrane destruction, which leads to a constant feeling of nasal congestion.

Contraindications

Side effects

Local reactions: with frequent and/or prolonged use – irritation and/or dryness of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, burning, paresthesias, sneezing, hypersecretion; rarely – swelling of the nasal mucosa.

Systemic reactions: vomiting, headache, palpitations, increased blood pressure, insomnia, visual impairment, depression (with prolonged use of high doses).

Overdose

Symptoms: worsening of side effects.

Treatment: symptomatic under medical supervision.

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