NASIVIN Nasal Drops
Oxymetazoline 0.01%
0.025%
Cipla Ltd.
| Pack size | 1 Dropper Container (10 ml) |
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| Retail Price | 4.40 AED |
Indications
NASIVIN Nasal Drops is used for:
Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Conjunctival decongestant, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion
Adult Dose
Child Dose
1-2 drops, 2-3 times a day per nostril for infants from new born up to one year of age. Iliadin Baby Nasal Drops should only be used for short periods of time (5-7 days).
Renal Dose
Administration
Nasal
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.
Precautions
Prolonged use may result in rebound congestion.
Since oxymetazoline has systemic adverse effects, it should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism or in those receiving MAO inhibitors.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Oxymetazoline 0.01% :
Local stinging or burning, sneezing, dryness of mouth and throat. Prolonged or frequent use may cause rebound congestion. Headache, insomnia, tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, nausea, dizziness, palpitation, arrhythmia.
Mechanism of Action
Oxymetazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically and in turn reduces oedema of the nasal mucosa.
Note
NASIVIN 0.025% Nasal Drops manufactured by Cipla Ltd.. Its generic name is Oxymetazoline 0.01%. NASIVIN is availble in Saudi Arabia.
Farmaco SA drug index information on NASIVIN Nasal Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.