Trade name:
Oximet
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 of nasal breathing with colds, inflammation of the sinuses, eustachitis, hay fever, allergic rhinitis.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
- Inflammation of the nasal mucosa without secretion.
- Chronic heart failure.
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- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Children under 6 years old.
- Atrophic rhinitis.
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- 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.
- Transient dryness and burning of the nasal mucosa, dry mouth and throat, sneezing are
possible; with prolonged use, the appearance of reactive hyperemia of the mucous membrane, atrophy of the mucous membrane is possible.
- Palpitations; rarely – arterial hypertension.
- Increased irritability, dizziness, headache, sleep disturbances; with prolonged use tachyphylaxis.
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Dosing regimen:
In adults and children over 6 years of age, the drug is used intranasally, 2-3 drops in each nasal passage twice a day, morning and 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.