💧 Xylometazoline Nasal Drops 0.05% – As Licensed
📄 Description:
Xylometazoline 0.05% nasal drops is a topical nasal decongestant used to relieve nasal congestion in conditions like colds, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.
- Strength: 0.05% w/v
- Each mL contains 0.5 mg of Xylometazoline hydrochloride
🧾 Prescription / Uses:
Indicated for:
- Nasal congestion due to:
- Common cold
- Sinusitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Other upper respiratory tract infections
Recommended for:
- Infants and children (up to 12 years) – under pediatric guidance
Typical dosing:
- 1–2 drops in each nostril every 8–10 hours
- Do not exceed 3 doses/day
- Use for maximum 5–7 days
🔬 Nature:
- Sympathomimetic (alpha-adrenergic agonist)
- Causes vasoconstriction in nasal mucosa → reduces swelling and congestion
- Rapid onset of action within 5–10 minutes
- Duration: ~6–10 hours
🌟 Advantages:
- Quick relief from nasal blockage
- Helps improve sleep and breathing during colds
- Minimally systemic absorption when used as directed
- Easy application with dropper bottle
📦 Packaging:
- Supplied in sterile dropper bottles
- Common sizes: 10 mL or 15 mL
- Child-safe, clearly labeled packaging
- Often color-coded for pediatric use (0.05%)
🧊 Storage:
- Store in cool, dry place, below 25°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Do not freeze
- Use within 4 weeks of opening
⚠️ Precautions:
- Do not use for more than 7 days — risk of rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa)
- Avoid in children <1 year unless advised by doctor
- Use strictly under supervision in infants
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Use with caution in:
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Heart disease
Side effects (rare):
- Nasal dryness, burning, stinging
- Headache, sneezing
- Rebound nasal congestion with prolonged use
👩⚕️ Patient Advice:
- Clean the nose before applying drops
- Tilt head back slightly during application
- Do not share the dropper between individuals
- Use only as prescribed; overuse can worsen symptoms
- Avoid long-term use without medical advice
- Discontinue and consult doctor if irritation or rebound congestion occurs