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Decongestant agent . Active ingredient Xylometazoline   It is an alpha-agonists, vasoconstrictor. The action of the drug is to eliminate congestion, redness and swelling of the mucous membranes, in the narrowing of the arteries in the nasopharynx. The drug acts only locally. The therapeutic dosage does not have systemic effects, do not cause congestion and irritation of the mucous membranes. In rhinitis ksilometazolin facilitates breathing through the nose. The action of the drug begins a few minutes after use, the effect achieved is maintained for 10-12 hours.

Available additional line of products " Xymelin IVF ". The drug has a low allergenicity due to the absence in the composition of benzalkonium, and is recommended for use in the treatment of rhinitis, occurring in the form of hay fever. Additionally it contains in its composition with hydrogenated Castor oil , Eucalyptol and levomenthol which have a calming and healing effects, as well as allow you to store medication in a closed form 2, 5 years. "Xymelin Extra" further comprises a part of its monohydrate ipratropium bromide   and glycerol That enhance the action of the medicament without causing dryness nasopharyngeal mucosa. For use in pediatric patients is available Xymelin children. The drug can be purchased in the form of nasal drops, a spray, a nasal gel. Price Xymelin depends on the region and network of pharmacies (average cost of 100-150 rubles).

Indications:

The drug is prescribed for sinusitis,   pollinozah , Acute respiratory diseases with symptoms of rhinitis and rhinitis. Instructions for use Xymelin recommends prescribed the drug for evstahiitah, allergic hay fever otitis media (reduces swelling of nasal mucosa). Xylometazoline can be applied to diagnostic procedures in the nasal cavity to facilitate the procedure.

Contraindications:

The drug is not prescribed for tachycardia, glaucoma, intolerance ksilometazolina, atherosclerotic changes, thyrotoxicosis, with atrophic rhinitis, arterial hypertension after surgical interventions on the lining of the brain. Xymelin during pregnancy is not indicated. In diabetes, prostatic hyperplasia   (prostate cancer), thyrotoxicosis, breastfeeding drug is prescribed with caution when evaluating long-term risks. Nasal Gel is not recommended for children under 7 years. Xymelin Spray is not indicated for children younger than 2 years.

Side effect:

Frequent and prolonged use Xymelin causes dryness, irritation of the mucous wall of the nasopharynx, hypersecretion Sneezing, paresthesia and burning. Rarely observed during treatment with headache, arrhythmia, swelling of the mucous wall of the nasal cavity, disturbances of vision, increased blood pressure, depression . insomnia , Vomiting,   tachycardia , A sense of disruption of the heart. In overdose severity of side effects increases. Treatment posindromnoe. Reviews on Xymelin testify to its high efficiency in the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis and hay fever in compliance with all recommendations.

Mode of application:

Xymelin spray applied intranasally, by injection of 1 to 4 times per day. Children older than 6 years and adults want to apply 2-3 drops. Nasal Gel   lay as deep as possible 3-4 times a day in each nostril. Also, the drug can be used Xymelin just before bedtime to facilitate breathing through the nose.

Special instructions:

Children until 2 years of age shows the use of xylometazoline solution concentration of 0, 5%. We do not recommend prolonged use of the drug, especially in chronic rhinitis flowing. Before applying Xymelin need to clean the nasal passages of mucus crusts and separated to enhance the effect. With abundant "crusts", in the "common cold" diseases is recommended to prescribe medication in the form of a nasal gel. When skipping doses per hour is permissible use of the drug; 1 hour - do not use the missed dose. It is unacceptable doubling the dosage.

Drug Interactions:

Xymelin pharmacologically incompatible with antidepressants   (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic).