Xylomet Paed. 0.05% Nasal Drops (Solution)

Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep
0.5mg/ml
Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Company Ltd.)
Pack size 15ml Dropper Bottle
Dispensing mode P
Source SAUDI ARABIA
AgentGULF DRUG EST.
Retail Price 8.00 AED

Indications

Xylomet Paed. 0.05% Nasal Drops (Solution) is used for: Sinusitis, Nasal congestion, Seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Children under 12 yrs : 1 or 2 drops children's formula (0.05%) in each nostril 1-2 times daily. Nasal spray: 1-2 sprays each nostril 3 times daily. Not to be used in infants less than 3 months.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the preparation.

Precautions

The prolonged use or abuse of decongestants in general may lead to rebound congestion or drug induced rhinitis.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk

Interactions

Increased heart rate or BP with sibutramine. Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep : Anxiety, Dizzy, Tremor, Overuse may cause rebound congestion, Topical products may cause local side effects such as nasal burning, stinging, dryness.

Mechanism of Action

Xylometazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has a vasoconstrictor effect by reducing swelling and congestion when applied to mucous membranes.

Note

Xylomet Paed. 0.05% 0.5mg/ml Nasal Drops (Solution) manufactured by Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Company Ltd.). Its generic name is Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep. Xylomet Paed. 0.05% is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Xylomet Paed. 0.05% Nasal Drops (Solution) 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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