DECOZAL Nasal Spray
Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep
0.05%
A. MENARINI INDUSTRIE FARMACEUTICHE RIUNITE s.r.l
| Pack size | 1 Dropper Container (10 ml) |
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| Retail Price | 5.50 AED |
Available as:
Indications
DECOZAL Nasal Spray is used for:
Sinusitis, Nasal congestion, Seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Children under 12 yrs : 1 or 2 drops children's formula (0.05%) in each nostril 1-2 times daily.
Nasal spray: 1-2 sprays each nostril 3 times daily.
Not to be used in infants less than 3 months.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the preparation.
Precautions
The prolonged use or abuse of decongestants in general may lead to rebound congestion or drug induced rhinitis.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk
Interactions
Increased heart rate or BP with sibutramine.
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep :
Anxiety, Dizzy, Tremor, Overuse may cause rebound congestion, Topical products may cause local side effects such as nasal burning, stinging, dryness.
Mechanism of Action
Xylometazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has a vasoconstrictor effect by reducing swelling and congestion when applied to mucous membranes.
Note
DECOZAL 0.05% Nasal Spray manufactured by A. MENARINI INDUSTRIE FARMACEUTICHE RIUNITE s.r.l. Its generic name is Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep. DECOZAL is availble in Saudi Arabia.
Farmaco SA drug index information on DECOZAL Nasal Spray is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.