This brand name is authorized in Croatia
The drug MERALYS DUO contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Xylometazoline
UNII X5S84033NZ - XYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Xylometazoline acts directly on α-adrenoreceptors but does not act on β-receptors. When used topically as a nasal decongestant, xylometazoline acts rapidly and provides long-lasting relief. Onset of action is within minutes, the decongestant effect being prolonged and lasting for up to 10 hours. |
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Dexpanthenol
UNII 1O6C93RI7Z - DEXPANTHENOL
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Dexpanthenol is converted in tissues to pantothenic acid, a component of coenzyme A (CoA) that is essential to normal epithelial function, increased fibroblast proliferation and accelerated re-epithelialization in wound healing. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| R01AB06 | Xylometazoline | R Respiratory system → R01 Nasal preparations → R01A Decongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use → R01AB Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: HR | Agencija za lijekove i medicinske proizvode | Identifier(s): HR-H-455738690 |
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