Rinonorm - Instructions For The Use Of Nasal Spray, Analogs, Price

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Rinonorm

Rinonorm: 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. Drug interactions
10. 10. Analogs
11. 11. Terms and conditions of storage
12. 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
13. 13. Reviews
14. 14. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Rhinonorm

ATX code: R01AA07

Active ingredient: Xylometazoline (Xylometazoline)

Manufacturer: Ratiopharm GmbH (Germany)

Description and photo update: 2019-12-08

Prices in pharmacies: from 50 rubles.

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Rinonorm is a vasoconstrictor that reduces hyperemia and edema of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx. It is used in ENT practice.

Release form and composition

Dosage form - dosed nasal spray 0.05% (for children) and 0.1%: transparent colorless solution (15 ml in dark glass vials, equipped with a dispenser and a nozzle for a nose, 1 vial in a cardboard box).

Active ingredient: xylometazoline hydrochloride - 0.5 or 1 mg in 1 ml.

Auxiliary components: citric acid monohydrate, glycerol 85%, sodium citrate dihydrate, water for injection.

Pharmacological properties

Rinonorm is characterized by a pronounced anti-congestive effect on the human body.

Pharmacodynamics

The active component of the drug - xylometazoline - is an adrenergic agonist that promotes narrowing of arterioles. This has a beneficial effect on the condition of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, reducing swelling and eliminating hyperemia. Rinonorm improves the patency of the Eustachian tubes, sinuses and nasal passages, and also reduces the risk of complications associated with prolonged stagnation of secretions.

Pharmacokinetics

With topical application of Rinonorm, the amount of secretion in the nasopharynx decreases within a few seconds after the entry of xylometazoline into the body. The effect of the drug persists for another 3-4 hours.

Indications for use

Symptomatic treatment:

• Acute sinusitis and exacerbation of chronic sinusitis;
• Acute rhinitis of bacterial and viral origin;
• Acute allergic rhinitis;
• Acute otitis media (to reduce swelling of the mucous membrane of the Eustachian tube).

According to the instructions, Rinonorm can also be used during the preparation of the patient for diagnostic procedures in the nasal passages.

Contraindications

• Children under 2 years old - for 0.05% spray, up to 10 years old - for 0.1% spray;
• Atrophic (dry) rhinitis;
• Conditions after hypophysectomy;
• Closed-angle glaucoma;
• Concomitant use of tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors;
• Pregnancy;
• Hypersensitivity to any component of Rinonorm.

Carefully:

• Lactation period;
• Diabetes;
• Hyperthyroidism;
• Severe heart disease;
• Arterial hypertension;
• Concomitant use of bromocriptine.

Instructions for use of Rinonorm: method and dosage

Rinonorm nasal spray is applied intranasally.

Adults and children over 10 years old are prescribed 0.1% spray - 1 dose in each nasal passage up to 3 times / day.

Children 2-10 years old are prescribed 0.05% spray - 1 dose in each nasal passage up to 3 times / day.

1 dose corresponds to 1 pressing the plunger and is 0.14 ml of solution.

The interval between injections should be at least 6 hours. The maximum frequency of use of the drug is 4 times a day.

The duration of continuous treatment is no more than 7 days.

Before instilling the spray, you should cleanse the nasal passages of secretions.

During the administration of the drug, you need to take a light breath through the nose.

Side effects

• Local reactions: burning sensation and dryness of the nasal mucosa; rarely - irritation of the oral mucosa, nose and / or larynx;
• From the side of the cardiovascular system: extremely rarely (less than in 1 case out of 10,000) - cardiac arrhythmias, increased blood pressure;
• From the side of the central nervous system: rarely - headache; extremely rare - hyperexcitability, insomnia;
• Others: rarely - nausea; extremely rare - skin reactions.

Overdose

Cases of drug overdose are registered mainly in children and are expressed in arrhythmias, increased blood pressure, and in some cases - fainting.

As a treatment, symptomatic therapy is recommended under the supervision of a specialist. In severe cases, non-selective alpha-blockers are used to lower blood pressure, as well as intubation and mechanical ventilation. It is prohibited to use vasoconstrictors. In case of accidental intake of Rinonorm in moderate or large quantities, it is necessary to take a laxative drug (for example, sodium sulfate) and activated charcoal, and make a gastric lavage.

special instructions

Rinonorm nasal spray does not have a negative effect on the speed of a person's psychophysical reactions and his ability to concentrate.

Drug interactions

Simultaneously used monoamine oxidase inhibitors increase the risk of increased blood pressure.

Tetra- and tricyclic antidepressants can increase the systemic effect of xylometazoline.

Analogs

Analogs of Rinonorm are: Theiss Nazolin, Galazolin, Xilen, Brizolin, Spray Dlya Nos, NOZ asterisk, Xymelin, Olynt, Xylometazolin, Influrin, Otrivin, Nosolin, Snoop, Rinarus, Rinomaris, Tizin Xilo, Rinostopilo, Xylostop -NOZ, Pharmazolin, Espazolin.

Terms and conditions of storage

Keep out of the reach of children, not exceeding a temperature of 25 ° C.

Shelf life - 3 years, after the first opening of the bottle - 1 year.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensed by prescription.

Reviews about Rinonorm

According to reviews, Rinonorm leaves a favorable impression on patients. They note both the high efficiency of the drug and its rather moderate price.

The price of Rinonorm in pharmacies

The approximate price for Rinonorm 0.05% (15 ml) is 62–71 rubles. You can buy 0.1% nasal spray (15 ml) for about 64–76 rubles.

Rinonorm: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Rinonorm 0.05% nasal spray dosed [for children] 20 ml 1 pc. RUB 50 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!