Oxymet 0.025% nasal drops 15 ml

Tradename:

Oxymeth

Oxymet

Composition and form of release:

1 ml of solution contains 0, 5 or 0.25 mg of oxymetazoline hydrochloride.

Nasal drops, plastic bottle.

Pharmachologic effect:

Adrenomimetic agent for topical use. Has a vasoconstrictor effect. With intranasal administration, the swelling of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract decreases.

Indications:

Difficulty in nasal breathing with colds, sinus inflammation, eustachitis, hay fever, allergic rhinitis.

Contraindications:

– Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.

– Inflammation of the nasal mucosa without secretion.

– Chronic heart failure.

– Hyperthyroidism.

– Diabetes.

– Pregnancy and lactation.

– Children under 2 years old.

– Atrophic rhinitis.

– Arrhythmias.

– Severe atherosclerosis.

– Arterial hypertension.

– Chronic renal failure.

– Angle-closure glaucoma.

Side effects:

The drug is usually well tolerated, but sometimes the following side effects may occur.

– There may be transient dryness and burning of the nasal mucosa, dry mouth and throat, sneezing; with prolonged use, the appearance of reactive hyperemia of the mucous membrane, atrophy of the mucous membrane is possible.

– Heartbeat; rarely – arterial hypertension.

– Increased irritability, dizziness, headache, sleep disturbances; with prolonged use – tachyphylaxis.

– Nausea.

Dosing regimen:

In adults and children over 2 years of age, the drug is used intranasally, 2-3 drops in each nasal passage twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

In the recommended dosage, without consulting a doctor, you can use it for no more than 3 days.

Storage method:

Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.

Packaging:

The cardboard box contains a 15 ml bottle, paper instructions.