Xylometazoline
Information about Xylometazoline
Xylometazoline Uses
Xylometazoline is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, uveitis, pupil dilation, conjunctivitis and eye Irritation. It treats congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation, and the common cold.
How Xylometazoline works
Xylometazoline is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.
Common side effects of Xylometazoline
Headache, Nausea, Application site burning, Nasal discomfort, Nasal dryness
Available Medicine for Xylometazoline
OrinaseEntod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹38 to ₹785 variant(s)
MucorisFDC Ltd
₹571 variant(s)
XylorisEris Lifesciences Ltd
₹43 to ₹523 variant(s)
Naso WikorylAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹49 to ₹513 variant(s)
NasocanLeeford Healthcare Ltd
₹571 variant(s)
NasopilPsychotropics India Ltd
₹461 variant(s)
Rhinoset SKaizen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹441 variant(s)
Sudin-NDGroup Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹501 variant(s)
XylolineChethana Pharmaceuticals
₹37 to ₹462 variant(s)
HuchnilTimon Tender Care Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
₹42 to ₹502 variant(s)
Expert advice for Xylometazoline
- Xylometazoline works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
- The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
- Xylometazoline can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 7 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.