- August 1, 2022
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Brand Name :
Otrivin, Balminil Decongest
Synonyms :
xylometazoline
Class :
Drugs for asthma and COPD & Decongestant (Alpha-Adrenergic Agonist)
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Nasal Solution, Spray:
0.1%
Nasal congestion (Intranasal Spray):
2 sprays/nostril every 8 to 10 hours (NMT 6 sprays/nostril/day)
No safe and efficacious dosing available
Refer to adult dosing
may increase the hypertension effect
it increases the toxicity of sympathomimetics
may increase the vasoconstriction effect
may increase the vasoconstriction effect
may increase the vasoconstriction effect
may increase the vasoconstriction effect
may increase the vasoconstriction effect
may increase the hypertension effect
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
they increase the toxicity of other sympathomimetics
sympathomimetics increase the effect of hypertension of solriamfetol
it increases the effect of hypertension of sympathomimetics
it increases the arrhythmogenic effect of sympathomimetics
sympathomimetics increase the toxicity of doxofylline
it increases the effect of hypertension of sympathomimetics
may increase the hypertension effect
may increase the therapeutic effect
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of sympathomimetics
may increase the tachycardic effect of cannabinoid-containing products
may increase the toxic effect of sympathomimetics
may increase the toxic effect of sympathomimetics
may increase the toxic effect of sympathomimetics
may enhance the risk or severity of hypertension when combined
it increases the effect of hypertension of sympathomimetics
it increases the effect of hypertension of sympathomimetics
Frequency defined:
>10%
Headache
1% to 10%
Dizziness
Nausea
Pain
Back pain
Myalgia
Weakness
Fever
<1%
Edema
Arthralgia
Bruise
Hepatitis
Hepatic failure
Insomnia
Pregnancy consideration: Limited Not recommended to be administered during pregnancy.
Lactation: Xylometazoline excretion in breast milk is not known.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Xylometazoline
Pronounced: xy-lo-meta-zolin
Why do we use xylometazoline?
Xylometazoline is a Nasal decongestant. It relieves nasal blockage and congestion. Also used for colds, hay fever, and some allergies