Xymelin Eco - Instructions For Use Of The Spray, Price, Reviews, Analogues

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Xymelin Eco

Xymelin Eco: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Xymelin Eco

ATX code: R01AA07

Active ingredient: xylometazoline (xylometazoline)

Manufacturer: Nycomed Pharma (Norway)

Description and photo update: 2018-21-11

Prices in pharmacies: from 120 rubles.

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Xymelin Eco is a topical vasoconstrictor.

Release form and composition

Dosage form Xymelin Eco - nasal spray: clear liquid (10 ml of solution in a bottle, 1 bottle in a cardboard box).

Composition of 1 ml 0.05 / 0.1% solution:

• active substance: xylometazoline hydrochloride - 500/1000 mcg;
• auxiliary components: sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium edetate, sodium chloride, purified water.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Xylometazoline is a local vasoconstrictor with alpha-adrenomimetic action. Promotes vasoconstriction of the nasal mucosa, relieving its hyperemia and edema, facilitating nasal breathing. The product does not contain preservatives. When used in therapeutic doses, it does not cause irritation and hyperemia. The effect of the drug occurs within a few minutes and lasts up to 12 hours.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, the absorption of Xymelin Eco is low. The concentration of the active substance in plasma is lower than detectable.

Indications for use

• acute allergic rhinitis;
• acute respiratory infections with rhinitis;
• hay fever;
• sinusitis;
• eustachitis;
• otitis media (to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa);
• preparation for diagnostic ENT procedures.

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications:

• arterial hypertension;
• tachycardia;
• severe atherosclerosis;
• atrophic rhinitis;
• glaucoma;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• surgical operations on the meninges (in history);
• pregnancy;
• age up to 2 years (for 0.05%), up to 10 years (for 0.1%);
• increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Relative contraindications:

• diabetes;
• angina pectoris III – IV functional class;
• hyperplasia of the prostate;
• lactation period.

Instructions for use of Xymelin Eco: method and dosage

The drug is administered intranasally.

• Xymelin Eco 0.05% is used in children 2–10 years old: 1 injection (35 μg) in each nasal passage, no more than 3 times a day;
• Xymelin Eco 0.1% is used in children over 10 years old and in adults: 1 injection (140 μg) in each nasal passage, no more than 3 times a day. The injection can be repeated if necessary.

The duration of the drug should not exceed 10 days.

Side effects

In rare cases, the following undesirable effects may develop: swelling of the nasal mucosa, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia, increased blood pressure, vomiting, headache, insomnia, blurred vision, depression.

Frequent or prolonged use can lead to irritation and dryness of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, tingling, burning, sneezing, hypersecretion.

Overdose

In case of an overdose of Xymelin Eco, its side effects may increase.

Symptomatic treatment is recommended.

special instructions

Xymelin Eco should not be used for more than 10 days.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms

Data on the effect of Xymelin Eco on the ability to drive vehicles and other complex mechanisms that require the speed of psychomotor reactions have not been described.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

According to the instructions, Xymelin Eco is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Its use during lactation is possible only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the child. It is forbidden to exceed the recommended dose.

Pediatric use

Spray Xymelin Eco 0.05% is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age.

Spray Xymelin Eco 0.1% is contraindicated in children under 10 years of age.

Drug interactions

Xymelin Eco should not be used in combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, as well as tricyclic antidepressants.

Analogs

Analogs of Xymelin Eco are Galazolin, Grippostad, Dlyanos, Zvezdochka NOZ, Doctor Theiss Rinotaiss.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life is 3 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Xymelin Eco

Reviews about Xymelin Eco are contradictory. While some report a decrease in symptoms of the disease, others believe that the drug has not brought them any improvement. In some cases - when the recommended duration of treatment is exceeded - drug dependence is reported.

Price for Xymelin Eco in pharmacies

Estimated price for Xymelin Eco:

• nasal spray 35 mcg / dose (0.05%), 10 ml - 200 rubles,
• nasal spray 140 mcg / dose (0.1%), 10 ml - 180 rubles.

Xymelin Eco: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Xymelin Eco 35 mcg / dose nasal spray dosed 125 doses 10 ml 1 pc. 120 RUB Buy

Xymelin Eco with menthol 140 mcg / dose nasal spray dosed 10 ml 1 pc. RUB 138 Buy

Xymelin Eco nasal spray with menthol. 140mcg / dose 10ml 139 RUB Buy

Xymelin Eco 140 mcg / dose nasal spray dosed 10 ml 1 pc. RUB 150 Buy

Xymelin Eco nasal spray. 0.05% 35mkg / dose 10ml 151 RUB Buy

Xymelin Eco nasal spray. 0.1% 140mcg / dose 10ml 151 RUB Buy

Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author

Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!