Nasal congestion

Active Ingredient: Xylometazoline

Indication for Xylometazoline

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Xylometazoline is indicated for the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, influenza, sinusitis, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, and other upper respiratory tract allergies.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

2 or 3 drops in each nostril 2 to 3 times a day

Route of admnistration

Nasal

Defined daily dose

6 - 9 {drops}

Dosage regimen

From 2 To 3 {drops} 3 time(s) per day every day for 7 day(s)

One spray into each nostril 2-3 times daily

Route of admnistration

Nasal

Defined daily dose

3 - 3 {spreads}

Dosage regimen

From 1 To 1 {spreads} 3 time(s) per day every day for 7 day(s)

Detailed description

Adults and children 12 years and over

One spray to be expressed into each nostril 2-3 times daily, as necessary.

Maximum daily dose: 3 sprays in 24 hours.

Use for more than seven consecutive days is not recommended.

Children under 12 years

Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Elderly

Experience has indicated that normal adult dosage is appropriate.

Active ingredient

Xylometazoline

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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