What is xylogel 0.1% and what it is used for
The product XYLOGEL 0.1% is in the form of a gel and contains xylometazoline hydrochloride. Applied to the mucous membrane, it causes blood vessel contraction, eliminates edema, suppresses the hyporemia of the nasal mucosa, and reduces the amount of secretion, i. E. relieves the runny nose. The drug is in the form of a gel which further makes it possible to wet the nasal mucosa without penetrating into the nasal cavities and throat.
Xylogrel 0.1% is used in adults and children over 12 years of age.
The XYLOGEL 0.1% drug is administered topically for adjuvant treatment in:
Acute rhinitis of viral or bacterial origin.
Acute or chronically exacerbated sinusitis.
Allergic rhinitis.
Otistis media catalyss acuta - to restore the patency of the Eustachian tube.
2. Prior to use of XYLOGEL 0.1%
Do not use xyloglobulin 0.1% if any of the following conditions are reported:
Proven hypersensitivity to the constituents of the medicinal product.
Do not use in patients after surgery or after other surgical craniocerebral operations.
Dry atrophic rhinitis.
Use XYLOGEL 0.1% with caution in patients:
(sympathomimetics) have the following symptoms: insomnia, vertigo, tremor, arrhythmias or hypertension;
with circulatory disorders (eg arterial hypertension, angina pectoris), diabetes mellitus, narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism. Patients with such conditions should consult a doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
The product should not be used in patients with chronic or vasomotor rhinitis who are prone to prolonged therapy for more than 5 days. Prolonged use (longer than the recommended period) may lead to secondary vasodilation and, as a consequence, to iatrogenic rhinitis.
Take special care with some special drug-using groups:
Use of XYLOGEL 0.1% in children
Xylogrel 0.1% is used in children over 12 years of age.
Pregnancy:
Consult a physician before use.
Do not use Xylogrel 0.1% in pregnant women.
Breastfeeding:
Consult a physician before use.
Driving and using machines:
The product is intended for short-term treatment, but prolonged use and high doses do not exclude systemic effects on the cardiovascular system and the CNS, which may impair the ability to drive and operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of the xylogel preparation 0.1%:
Because of the benzalkonium chloride content, the preparation may cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.
Using other medicines:
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even those not prescribed. There have been rare reports of interactions with tricyclic antidepressants and MAO (medicines used in depression) inhibitors. Do not use Xylogel 0.1% during treatment with these medicines.
Concomitant use of the preparation with other similarly active substances (sympathomimetics), e.g. ephedrine, pseudoephedrine should be avoided.
3. How to use xylogel 0.1%
Xylogrel 0.1% is used for nasal use (also in middle ear inflammation).
The preparation is for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.
One injection of the dispenser package contains 0.1 mg of xylometazoline hydrochloride.
Children over 12 years old and adults:
Typically, one injection into each nostril every 8-10 hours.
Usually, treatment should not be longer than 3 to 5 days.
Reuse can only be done if the product has been discontinued for several days.
For hygienic reasons, one package should only be used by one patient.
Application method:
Before the first application of the pack, remove the protective cap 3-5 times to apply the dispenser until the product appears in the tip. The tip of the handpiece is placed in the nostril. The dispenser is pressed and the packaging is held vertically, allowing the drug to be dispensed into the nose.
If the effect of XYLOGEL 0.1% appears to be too weak or too strong, consult a doctor immediately.
If you take more XYLOGER 0.1% as needed
In the event of overdosage or accidental oral uptake, mainly in children, the following symptoms may occur: increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, drowsiness, respiratory depression, consciousness disorders. Significant sedation may occur in children.
In the event of an overdose, consult a physician.
Symptomatic treatment - according to the doctor's recommendations.
If you miss a dose of XYLOGEL 0.1%
Do not double-increase the dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Xylogrel 0.1% can cause side effects.
General disorders and administration site conditions:
Rare: local irritation, burning, unpleasant dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Very rare: weakness, nausea, nausea.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders:
Rare: sneezing.
Nervous system disorders:
Very rare: headache, drowsiness or pronounced sedation after overdose.
Cardiac disorders:
Very rare: palpitations, increased blood pressure.
In some people, other side effects may occur during the use of XYLOGEL 0.1%. Please tell your doctor if you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet.
5. Storage of XYOGLUE 0.1%
Store in a tightly closed container.
Store at temperature up to 25 ° C. Keep away from light.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Shelf life after first use - two weeks.
Do not use XYLOGEL 0.1% after the expiry date which is stated on the pack.
6. Additional information
1 gram of nasal gel contains:
Active substance: 1 mg xylometazoline hydrochloride;
auxiliary ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogenphosphate hydrate, disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, sorbitol, benzalkonium chloride, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt, hydroxyethylcellulose, glycerol, purified water.
XYLOGEL 0.1% is a colorless or almost colorless, transparent or slightly opalescent viscous liquid.
Package:
Plastic packaging HDPE - 10 g.