Xymelin Eco drops are a vasoconstrictor drug that is widely used in otorhinolaryngology. The drug is produced in the form of 0.05 and 0.1% drops for nasal instillation in 10 ml vials. In addition, the drug is available in the form of a spray.
The main active ingredient is xylometazoline hydrochloride. Additional substances are:
- water;
- sodium chloride;
- benzalkonium chloride;
- disodium edetat.
What are the pharmacological properties of the drug
"Xymelin" is considered a vasoconstrictor medicine, which is intended for instillation into the nasal passages. When instilled into the nose, after a few minutes, breathing is relieved, the swelling of the mucous cavity is eliminated, and redness is eliminated.
The drug has increased efficiency in the common cold of various origins. Subject to the correct dosage and duration of treatment"Xymelin" does not provoke addiction. The pharmacological action of the drug lasts about 12 hours.
Indications for "Xymelin Eco"
Spray is prescribed to people in the presence of the following pathological processes:
- Respiratory viral infections.
- Rhinitis (syndrome of inflammation of the nasal mucosa).
- Pollinosis (a seasonal disease caused by an allergic reaction to plant pollen).
- Otitis (a common disease related to otorhinolaryngology, which is an acute or chronic inflammatory process in various parts of the ear).
- Eustachitis (inflammatory lesion of the auditory tube, leading to poor ventilation of the tympanic cavity with the development of catarrhal otitis media).
- Sinusitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of one or more paranasal sinuses).
Contraindications
According to the instructions for use for Xymelin Eco, the spray has a number of prohibitions:
- Hypertension (serious pathology, which consists in a persistent increase in blood pressure, requiring systematic treatment).
- Tachycardia (increased heart rate).
- Atherosclerosis of the vessels (a chronic disease in which cholesterol and other fats in the form of plaque and plaques are deposited on the inner wall of the arteries, and the walls themselves thicken and lose elasticity).
- Glaucoma (chronic pathologyeye, characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure, the development of optic neuropathy and impaired visual function).
- Atrophic rhinitis (chronic inflammatory lesion of the nasal mucosa, characterized by atrophy of the mucosa and nerve endings in it).
- Hyperthyroidism (a set of symptoms that are caused by increased secretion and an inadequately high degree of secretion of thyroid hormones into the blood).
- Operations on the membranes of the brain.
- Individual heightened sensitivity.
With extreme caution, the medicine should be used in diabetes mellitus.
How to use the medicine correctly
According to the instructions for use, Xymelin Eco for children is intended for instillation into the nose. A drug with a concentration of 0.05% can be used in pediatrics in children from 2 years of age. Apply two sprays to each nostril twice a day.
"Xymelin" with an active ingredient content of 0.1% can be used by people from 10 years old. It is recommended to irrigate twice in each nasal passage no more than three times a day. The duration of therapy varies from 3 to 5 days.
In the absence of positive dynamics, the patient should contact a medical specialist. When Xymelin is used for more than 5 days in a row, the patient becomes addicted.
How to use the medicine during the "interestingprovisions"
According to the instructions for use for Xymelin Eco, the drug is not recommended for use by women during pregnancy. The active ingredient of the drug narrows the capillaries in the nose and in small quantities can enter the general bloodstream. With prolonged use, the drug negatively affects the vessels of the placenta, as a result of which less oxygen enters the baby in the womb.
During breastfeeding, Xymelin can be used to relieve nasal congestion and relieve breathing after consultation with a he althcare professional.
Side effects
According to the instructions for use, Xymelin Eco is generally well accepted by people when the prescribed dosage is observed. In patients with hypersensitivity to the substances of the drug, certain negative reactions are likely:
- Burning.
- Drying of the nasal mucosa.
- Sneeze.
- Tingling sensation.
- Increase nasal secretions.
- Drowsy.
- Sluggishness.
- Dizziness.
- Decrease in concentration.
- High heart rate.
- Migraine (high intensity headache).
- Increased blood pressure.
- Cardiac arrhythmia (a pathological condition in which there are violations of the frequency, rhythm and sequence of excitation and contraction of the heart).
- Depression (a mental disorder characterized by a depressive triad: decreased mood, loss of the ability to experiencejoy, impaired thinking and motor retardation).
In rare situations, allergic swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and the occurrence of bronchospasm are likely when the drug enters the respiratory system.
With the development of the above signs, Xymelin therapy is immediately canceled and, if necessary, symptomatic treatment is carried out.
Interaction
Xymelin spray is not recommended to be combined with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic psychotropic drugs. It is impossible to combine treatment with this drug with other drugs from the group of alpha-agonists. The fact is that this can increase the likelihood of adverse reactions.
Features
The drug is not intended for long-term use in chronic rhinitis. Since the use of the drug "Xymelin" in patients with increased sensitivity may reduce the concentration of attention, at this time it is necessary to refrain from driving vehicles and complex mechanisms. In addition, there is Xymelin Eco with menthol, which causes constriction of blood vessels.
Analogues
The following drugs are considered similar in pharmacological properties to Xymelin:
- "Brisoline".
- "Galazolin".
- "Grippostad Reno".
- "Xilen".
- "Influrin".
- "Dlyanos".
- "Xylobene".
- "Rinorus".
- "Morelor Xylo".
- "Nosolin".
- "Olint".
- "Otrivin".
- "Rinomaris".
- "Rinonorm".
- "Rinorus".
- "Rinostop".
- "Snoop".
- "Sanorin-Xylo".
- "Tizin".
Before changing the medicine, you need to consult a specialist. The most effective analogues of "Xymelin" are "Otrivin", "Rinostop", "Tizin".
"Otrivin" is a vasoconstrictor medicine for topical use in otorhinolaryngology. The main active ingredient is xylometazoline hydrochloride. The drug contributes to the narrowing of the capillaries, which are located in the nasal mucosa, eliminating swelling, redness of this area and the nasopharynx. This ensures free breathing with a runny nose.
Drops and spray "Rinostop" belong to the therapeutic group of drugs to eliminate the severity of rhinitis. They are used for symptomatic therapy.
The main active ingredient of "Rinostop" is xylometazoline. It has an activating effect on the alpha-adrenergic receptors of capillaries, which leads to their narrowing. This provokes the development of a decongestive pharmacological effect, namely, a decrease in the severity of swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, its redness, which contributes to the resumptionnasal breathing. The therapeutic effect occurs already 10 minutes after the use of the drug and lasts for 10 hours.
"Tizin" refers to a group of nasal vasoconstrictor drugs that are often used in otorhinolaryngology. Before using the drug, the patient must clear the nose of accumulated exudate and crusts. Prolonged use of the drug can lead to atrophic changes in the mucous membrane of the nasal passages, which is important to consider.
Vacation conditions
According to the instructions for use, the drug "Xymelin" can be freely purchased at the pharmacy without providing a prescription. The price for Xymelin Eco varies from 80 to 280 rubles. Drops should be kept at a storage temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. Shelf life - 2 years.
Opinions
According to reviews, Xymelin Eco is considered a light drug that can be used on its own, without a doctor's prescription. But still, the medication should be used only on the advice of a doctor.
Most patients report drug addiction. This usually occurs during colds and allergies, when people begin to actively use such drugs and as a result cannot stop them out of habit.
Those patients who used Xymelin in acceptable concentrations and at the time determined by the medical specialist were divided into those forwhom the therapy proved to be fast and effective, and those who did not notice the positive dynamics.
It is necessary to use any drug to eliminate the common cold with caution. Each vasoconstrictor medication should be applied to clean and moist mucous membranes.
