COMPOSITION
It is a nasal decongestant that quickly clears blocked noses.
The moisturising formula also contains soothing ingredients that hep prevent dryness and irritation of the nasal passages.
It is available in two forms 0.1% for children over 6 years and adults , and 0.05%(children's formula) for infants and small children up to 6 years , and 0.025% (infant's formula) for infants and small children up to 3 year.
PROPERTIES/EFFECTS
Xylometazoline belongs to the group the arylalkyl imidazolines, which is intended for use in the nose , constricts the nasal blood vessels , thereby decongesting the mucosa of the nose and neighbouring regions of the pharynx.
The effect of it sets in within a few minutes and persists for several hours. It is well tolerated , also by patients with sensitive mucous membranes, and doses not impair function of the ciliated epithelium.
It is unlikely to cause reactive hyperaemia.
DOSAGE/USE
0.025% Nasal Drops: For infants and children up to 3 years of age (with adult supervision).
1 or 2 drops of the solution into each infants once or twice daily (every 8 to 10 hours) are generally sufficient; do not exceed a total of 3 applications daily into each nostril.
0.05% Nasal Drops: For infants and children up to 3 years of age (with adult supervision).
1 or 2 drops of the solution into each infants once or once or twice daily (every 8 to 10 hours) are generally sufficient; do not exceed a total of 3 applications daily into each nostril.
0.1% Nasal Drops: For adults and children over 6 years of age.
3 to 4 times daliy: 2 or 3 drops of the solution into each nostril.