Rhinorus, 0.1% spray 20 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:

The active ingredient:

xylometazoline hydrochloride 1 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 are injected into each nasal passage 3-4 times a day with 2-3 injections of 0.1% Rinorus solution.

Do not use more than 3 times a day.

Do not use the drug without a break for more than 3-5 days.

Interaction

The systemic effects may be enhanced with concomitant use of MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Special Instructions

Should not be used for long periods of time, e.g., in chronic rhinitis.

In doses greater than those recommended, may affect ability to operate vehicles or equipment.

Contraindications

Do not use with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants or other drugs which increase BP.

The drug should be used with caution in diabetes mellitus, CHD, functional class III-IV angina pectoris, prostatic hyperplasia, and during lactation.

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 BP, 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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