WHAT XYLOPHARM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
XYLOPHARM contains a drug from the group of so-called decongestants. When dripping into the nose, it acts directly on the blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the nasal mucosa causing them to contract. As a result, blood flow to the nose and sinuses decreases, mucosal edema decreases, secretion decreases, nasal passage and breathing improve. The effect of the drug occurs quickly (2-3 minutes) and lasts for 6 to 12 hours.
XYLOPHARM is used to influence swelling in acute, vasomotor and allergic rhinitis; to help drainage of the secrete during sinusitis; in the complex therapy of inflammation of the middle ear to repel the mucous membrane in the nasopharynx.
XYLOPHARM 0.05% nasal drops are for use in children.
2. BEFORE YOU USE XYLOPHARM
XYLOPHARM should not be used:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to xylometazoline or any of the other ingredients of the product, - For nasal surgery,
- Chronic atrophic rhinitis;
- Newborns, infants and children up to 2 years of age.
Tell your doctor if you have:
- Diseases of the heart (ischemic disease, rhythm disorders);
- High blood pressure;
- Thyroid dystonia (thyrotoxicosis);
- Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma);
- Enlargement of the prostate;
- Diabetes.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Although XYLOPHARM® is a drug that is used in the nose, it is possible, although rarely, to interact with medicines that are taken orally. Do not take XYLOPHARM® if you are taking or have taken medicines for the treatment of depression and parkinsonism (antidepressants and MAO inhibitors) in the last 2 weeks.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. The XYLOPHARM® application during pregnancy is only possible if there is serious medical evidence. It is necessary to avoid its use during breast-feeding as there is no evidence that the drug substance is excreted in breast milk.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
XYLOPHARM, on prolonged use and in high doses, although rarely, can cause dizziness, tremor, heart rhythm disturbances, increased blood pressure. In these cases, your ability to drive and operate machinery may be impaired.
3. HOW TO APPLY XYLOPHARM
Apply XYLOPHARM by following the instructions in this leaflet or as recommended by your doctor. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. To get the drops in your nose, you should be tilted back. When applying the drug, try not to touch the inner surface of the nostrils with the flip-flop.
Do not apply the same vial with nose drops and other patients' dropouts to avoid spreading the infection!
Do not exceed the dose indicated in this leaflet!
Do not administer the medicine for more than 5 days. Prolonged treatment can cause nasal mucosal injury and chronic nasal blockage (congestion). If you have not experienced relief of symptoms, consult a doctor.
If re-treatment with XYLOPHARM is needed, start taking the drops after a few days. Medication should not be given more often than once a day, 2-3 times a day (8-10 hour intervals).
XYLOPHARM Nasal Drops 0.05%
For children from 6 to 12 years of age, 2-3 drops of solution are administered in each nostril 2-3 times a day.
Children 1-2 to 6 years of age are given 1-2 drops of solution in each nostril 2-3 times a day.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have applied more XYLOPHARM drops than you need
In overdose or accidental ingestion, the following symptoms may occur: severe headache, nausea, vomiting, pupil enlargement, increase in blood pressure, palpitations, loss of consciousness. In some cases, somnolence, decrease in body temperature, delayed heart rhythm, sudden drop in blood pressure may occur.
If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention.
If you forget to use XYLOPHARM
If you miss a dose, apply the nasal drops as soon as possible. If it's almost time for the next drug, it's as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Continue to use the medicine as outlined in this leaflet or prescribed by your doctor.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, XYLOPHARM can have side effects. They did not necessarily occur in all patients, so you can not get any reaktsiya.Pri use XYLOPHARM, especially in sensitive patients can be observed reactions at the injection site as a burning sensation, dryness of nose mucous membrane and pharynx. After prolonged use at high doses may occur, albeit infrequently, these side effects include headache, dizziness, insomnia, acceleration of heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased swelling of the nasal mucosa and the nasal patency deterioration hodove.Ako one of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE XYLOPHARM
Keep the medicine in the original container, protected from light at a temperature below 25 ° C! Keep the medication in a secure place where children can not see it and dostignat.Lekarstvoto should not be used after the expiry date stated on opakovkata.Lekarstvata must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Make a habit of returning unused or old medicines to your pharmacist.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What XYLOPHARM contains
XYLOPHARM nasal drops 0.05%
The 1 ml solution contains the drug xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg.
The other ingredients are sodium chloride, EDTA disodium, HCl, triethanolamine, benzalkonium chloride, purified water.
What XYLOPHARM looks like and what the package contains
10 ml clear, colorless solution in a white, opaque polypropylene bottle with a polyethylene safety ring cap. Each bottle is put in a cardboard box, together with a flip-flop and a leaflet.