Xylomet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Xylometazoline HCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to common colds, upper resp allergies including hay fever & sinusitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr Apply 2-3 sprays in each nostril every 8-10 hr.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patient who recently underwent neurosurgery.

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Special Precautions

Do not use >3 doses in 24 hr. Not to be used continuously for >7 consecutive days. Prolonged use may lead to rebound nasal congestion & nasal mucosal damage (rhinitis medicamentosa). Patients w/ overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism); glaucoma; DM; heart or circulatory disease; HTN. Pregnancy & lactation. Do not use in childn <12 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Transient local nose & throat irritation, nausea, headache & nasal mucosa dryness. Systemic CV effects.

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Drug Interactions

Do not use Xylomet if patient is taking or has been taking in the past 14 days MAOIs, TCAs & tetracyclic antidepressants.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations

ATC Classification

R01AA07 - xylometazoline ; Belongs to the class of topical sympathomimetic agents used as nasal decongestants.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Xylomet nasal spray 0.1%

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's (P262/bottle)

Xylomet

xylometazoline

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Nurturemed