Rhinorus, drops 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:

The active ingredient:

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 should be put 2-3 drops of 0.1% solution in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day.

Children from 2 to 6 years of age are aspirated with 0.05 % solution in each nostril 1-2 times a day. Do not use more than 3 times a day.

The duration of treatment is not more than 3-5 days (without a break).

Before using the drug, unscrew the cap of the bottle and drip into the nose by gently pressing the bottom of the bottle.

Interaction

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

Special Instructions

Do not exceed the recommended doses and use for long periods.
Nasal passages should be cleaned before use.
Do not use for more than 7 days.

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.

Pregnancy use

In pregnancy and during lactation the drug should be used only after careful evaluation of the ratio of benefits for the mother and risks for the fetus and child, with caution, and the recommended doses should not be exceeded.

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