Oxymetazoline Mylan 0.05% Nasal Spray 15ml

Oxymetazoline Mylan 0.05% Nasal Spray

What is Oxymetazoline used for?

Composition of oxymetazoline nasal spray

Excipients

Contraindications

How is oxymetazoline nasal spray applied?

Warnings and Precautions

Interactions

Possible side effects from taking this product

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Packaging and storage

What is Oxymetazoline used for?

Oxymetazoline is a decongestant spray of the nasal mucosa (frees the blocked nose), especially in case of cold, giving relief and tranquility.

Composition of oxymetazoline nasal spray

100 ml of product contain: Active ingredient: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.050 g One spray corresponds to 0.1 ml of solution and contains 0.05 mg of oxymetazoline. For the full list of excipients see. par. 6.1.

Excipients

Sorbitol, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, anhydrous dibasic sodium phosphate, chlorhexidine diacetate, purified water.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline or other components of the product, prostatic hypertrophy, heart disease and severe arterial hypertension. Glaucoma, hyperthyroidism. Do not administer during and in the two weeks following therapy with antidepressant drugs. The drug is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.

How is oxymetazoline nasal spray applied?

Adults and children over the age of twelve: One spray per nostril every 6 to 12 hours, as needed. Do not exceed 4 days of treatment unless otherwise indicated by the doctor. To use, remove the plastic cap, insert the end of the bottle into the nostril and press with a quick and firm motion, breathing deeply through the nose. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Warnings and Precautions

In patients with cardiovascular diseases, especially in hypertensive patients, the use of nasal decongestants must in any case be subjected to the judgment of the doctor from time to time. Prolonged use of vasoconstrictors can alter the normal function of the mucous membrane of the nose and paranasal sinuses, also inducing addiction to the drug. Repeating applications for long periods can be harmful. Use with caution in the first months of pregnancy and, due to the danger of urinary retention, in the elderly. The use, especially if prolonged, of topical products can give rise to sensitization phenomena: in this case it is necessary to interrupt the treatment and institute a suitable therapy. If there is no complete therapeutic response within a few days, consult your doctor; in any case, the treatment must not be continued for more than 4 days. Follow the recommended doses scrupulously. It should not be used orally. The product, if accidentally ingested or if used for a long time in excessive doses, can cause toxic phenomena. It should be kept out of the reach of children, as accidental ingestion can cause marked sedation. Avoid contact of liquid with eyes. Attention for those who carry out sporting activities: the product contains substances prohibited for doping. It is forbidden to take a different dose, for dosage schedule and route of administration, from those reported.

Interactions

Do not administer during and in the two weeks following therapy with antidepressant drugs.

Possible side effects from taking this product

The product can locally determine phenomena of sensitization and congestion of the rebound mucous membranes. For rapid absorption of oxymetazoline through the inflamed mucous membranes, systemic effects may occur, consisting of arterial hypertension, reflex bradycardia, headache, urination disturbances. Occasionally, irritation and dryness of the throat and mouth may be observed.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use with caution in the first months of pregnancy and during lactation, after having properly evaluated the risk / benefit ratio.

Packaging and storage

The product is sold in a 15 ml nasal spray bottle format, it is important to keep the product out of the reach of children and should be stored in a cool place away from sources of heat and humidity.