One of the most popular vasoconstrictor drugs that helps get rid of nasal congestion is Xymelin. But it is not always possible to purchase it in pharmacies, which is why it becomes necessary to know about its analogues, which have the same effect on the nasal mucosa.
Drug action
Xymelin nose drops have a vasoconstrictive effect. The main active ingredient in the drug, xylometazoline, causes constriction of blood vessels, which facilitates breathing, and also relieves swelling in the nasopharynx. Moreover, most patients note that the drug does not cause any discomfort even with its frequent use.
Action time
Almost all otolaryngologists say that if vasoconstrictor drops are chosen correctly, then they should act from the moment of application for at least eight hours. If the medicine is not suitable, then the time is reduced to almost two hours.
Xymelin nose drops can relieve nasal congestion for 10 hours.
Pharmacokinetics
Notedthat a minimum of the active substance that is part of the Xymelin preparation enters the blood. Analogues, which will be discussed a little later, also have all the above actions.
Indications for use
There are a number of indications when patients choose Xymelin. Analogues of the drug are also prescribed in the following cases:
- Acute respiratory viral diseases accompanied by severe runny nose. Moreover, with acute respiratory infections, a runny nose appears immediately on the first day, breathing becomes difficult. And in order to somehow alleviate it, it is necessary to use vasoconstrictor drops.
- Sinusitis, during which there is also swelling of the nasal mucosa, but the problem lies much deeper. For sinusitis, it is recommended to instill Xymelin, tilting your head up so that the drug enters the sinuses.
- Otitis, during which, in order to relieve the condition, it is necessary to remove the swelling in the nasopharyngeal mucosa.
- Allergies, especially in the spring and summer, when you need to make breathing easier.
- When eustachitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the ear canal and eardrum.
The drug is used not only to relieve the symptoms of various diseases. It is also used in preparation for an examination with an endoscope.
"Xymelin": composition and release forms
The main active ingredient of the drug is xylometazoline, which has an alpha-adrenomimetic effect.
If we talk about release forms, thenthe drug can be purchased:
- As a spray that can be used by adults and children over 6 years of age. The active ingredient concentration will be 0.1 percent.
- As a spray that can be used on children under 6 years of age. The active ingredient concentration will be 0.05 percent.
- As a drop that can be used for children over the age of ten and adults. The active substance concentration will be 0.1 percent.
- As a drop that can be used in children between the ages of two and six. The concentration of the active substance will be 0.05 percent.
Xymelin Extra
Separately, it must be said about a stronger drug, such as Xymelin Extra, which has a more pronounced effect. After applying the drug, the effect is visible after three minutes and lasts for 8 hours.
Many people prefer to buy Xymelin Extra. Its price is not much different.
How to apply correctly
Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to properly use vasoconstrictor drugs so that their effect is much longer.
First of all, it should be noted that before injection or instillation, it is necessary to rinse the nasal cavity with saline, which will remove excess mucus, and the main active ingredient will act on the mucous membrane.
Also, if we talk about sprays, then in no case should you tilt your head, asthe substance may flow down the throat, and the effect will be less.
Dosage
Xymelin can be used in both children and adults, which is why the dosages differ.
"Xymelin" for children in the form of a spray, which is prescribed from the age of two to six years, can be used once or twice a day, one injection.
The drug for adults is allowed to be used 3 times a day for no more than seven days, otherwise it may become addictive, in which you will need to use drops or spray daily.
Contraindications
Separately, it must be said about who is contraindicated to use Xymelin. Its composition prohibits the use of the drug by those people who have an individual intolerance to the main active substance.
Other contraindications include:
- arterial hypertension;
- tachycardia;
- atherosclerosis;
- atrophic rhinitis;
- children under two years of age.
Use during pregnancy
Separately, it must be said about the use of the drug during pregnancy. "Xymelin", analogues of this drug are strictly prohibited for use during pregnancy, as some of them are absorbed into the blood, which can cause narrowing of the arteries and veins through which nutrients and oxygen are supplied to the child.
Drug for children
"Xymelin" for children is allowed to be used only for those children, agewho are over two years old. For younger children, there are other, less powerful drugs that are not able to have a negative effect on the body.
"Xymelin" for children has the same effect on the mucosa as in adults, namely, it significantly narrows the vessels in the nasal cavity, thereby eliminating swelling and improving breathing.
Use in children
"Xymelin" for children should be used as follows.
- drops 0.05 percent - one or two drops in each nasal passage once or twice a day;
- drops 0, 1 percent - two or three drops in each nasal passage once or twice a day;
- spray 0.05 percent - one spray in each nasal passage once or twice a day;
- spray 0.1 percent - one spray in each nasal passage once or twice a day.
Special Instructions
The drug does not affect anyone's ability to drive, which is why it is allowed to use all drivers.
It should be remembered that the drug should be used with caution in those people who suffer from diabetes, angina, prostatic hyperplasia.
In addition, it is forbidden to use Xymelin for more than seven days, as it is addictive, which is very difficult to get rid of.
Drug price
Many patients are interested in the question of how much Xymelin costs, because today there are manyanalogues that cost much less.
If we talk about the drug itself, then its cost, depending on the pharmacy where it is purchased, varies from 150 to 200 rubles. Moreover, such a price is considered quite high.
Xymelin: analogues
Separately, it must be said about the analogues of the drug, since they do not differ in principle of action and have the same vasoconstrictor effect. Their main difference is only in price. As a rule, analogues are cheaper.
Approximately 180 rubles (average price) should be paid for Xymelin. Analogues are much cheaper, from 80 to 140 rubles.
The most famous analogues include "Rinonorm" (the price of which is about 80 rubles), "Tizin" (the price of which is about 100 rubles), "Dlyanos" (the price of which is from 80 rubles).
What can replace Xymelin
It has already been said above about the analogues of the drug, but most people prefer to buy either Tizin or Dlyanos, since they are most often found in pharmacies, and the price difference is about 70 rubles. In addition, they are available both in the form of drops and in the form of a spray. Moreover, drugs for children and adults differ. What can not be said about the tool "Rinonorm".
It is quite difficult to find good vasoconstrictor drops to help. But Xymelin and its analogues are suitable for many.
