DRISTAN LONG LASTING 0.05% Nasal Spray

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .05 % Nasal prep
0.5mg/ml
WHITEHALL LABORATORIES
Pack size 1 Fl Oz
Dispensing mode POM
Source USA
AgentPHARMATRADE
Retail Price 14.50 AED

Indications

DRISTAN LONG LASTING 0.05% Nasal Spray is used for: Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion

Adult Dose

Nasal Nasal congestion Adult: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.

Child Dose

Nasal Nasal congestion Child: <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established Child: >6 yr: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.

Precautions

Prolonged use may result in rebound congestion. Since oxymetazoline has systemic adverse effects, it should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism or in those receiving MAO inhibitors.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .05 % Nasal prep : Local stinging or burning, sneezing, dryness of mouth and throat. Prolonged or frequent use may cause rebound congestion. Headache, insomnia, tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, nausea, dizziness, palpitation, arrhythmia.

Mechanism of Action

Oxymetazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically and in turn reduces oedema of the nasal mucosa.

Note

DRISTAN LONG LASTING 0.05% 0.5mg/ml Nasal Spray manufactured by WHITEHALL LABORATORIES. Its generic name is Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .05 % Nasal prep. DRISTAN LONG LASTING 0.05% is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on DRISTAN LONG LASTING 0.05% Nasal Spray is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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