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• Do not use xylometazoline nasal for longer than 3 to 5 days. Longer use could reason hurt to the nasal tissue and lead to chronic congestion. If your symptoms do not improve, see your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine in larger doses or more often than is recommended. Too many xylometazoline nasal could be deleterious. Xylometazoline nasal must not be used more often than two to three times a day (every 8 to 10 hours).
• Xylometazoline nasal is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the body. The nasal formulation acts directly on the blood vessels in the nasal tissues. Constriction of the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses leads to a decrease in congestion.
• Xylometazoline nasal is used to treat congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation, and the general cold.
• Xylometazoline nasal may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use xylometazoline nasal if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the recent 14 days. This could reason a dangerous drug interaction with serious side effects.
• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you have
· tall blood pressure;
· heart malady, hardening of the arteries, or irregular heart beats;
· thyroid problems;
· diabetes;
· glaucoma or heighten pressure in the eye;
· an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating;
· liver malady; or
· kidney disease.
• You may not be able to use xylometazoline nasal, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• It is not known whether xylometazoline nasal will be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not use xylometazoline nasal without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether xylometazoline nasal could be deleterious to a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use xylometazoline nasal exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the instructions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• To apply the nasal spray, hold your head upright, then spray and inhale sharply through the nose simultaneously.
• To apply the nasal drops, lie on a bed on your back with your head hanging over the edge. Insert the drops and stay in this position for different minutes. Gently turn your head from side to side.
• Do not let the tip of the container to touch the internal of the nose, or any another surface.
• To prevent the spread of infection, do not share this medicine with others.
• Discard this medicine bottle after use. Do not save it for reuse.
• Do not use this medicine in larger doses or more often than is recommended. Too many xylometazoline nasal could be deleterious. Xylometazoline nasal must not be used more often than two to three times a day (every 8 to 10 hours).
• Do not use xylometazoline nasal for longer than 3 to 5 days. Longer use could reason hurt to the nasal tissue and lead to chronic congestion. If your symptoms do not improve, see your doctor.
• Store xylometazoline nasal at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following regularly scheduled doze, skip the missed doze and use the following one as directed. Do not use a double doze of this medication.
• Search abnormal medical attention.
• Symptoms of a xylometazoline nasal overdose include extreme tiredness, sweating, dizziness, a slow heartbeat, and coma.
• Do not use this medicine in larger doses or more often than is recommended. Too many xylometazoline nasal could be deleterious. Xylometazoline nasal must not be used more often than two to three times a day (every 8 to 10 hours).
• If you experience any of the next serious side effects from this medicine, stop using xylometazoline nasal and search abnormal medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives);
· seizures;
· unusual behavior or hallucinations; or
· an irregular or quick heartbeat.
• More commonly, you may experience some sneezing or nasal burning, stinging, dryness, or irritation. These side effects are generally mild and temporary.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Do not use xylometazoline nasal if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the recent 14 days.
• Although drug interactions between topical nasal decongestants and another medications taken by mouth are not expected, they can occur. Rarely, xylometazoline nasal may interact with the next medicines:
· furazolidone (Furoxone);
· guanethidine (Ismelin);
· indomethacin (Indocin);
· methyldopa (Aldomet);
· bromocriptine (Parlodel);
· caffeine in cola, tea, coffee, chocolate, and another products;
· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others);
· tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep), doxepin (Sinequan), clomipramine (Anafranil), and nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others; and
· phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and prochlorperazine (Compazine), and others.
• You may not be able to use xylometazoline nasal, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with xylometazoline nasal. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over the counter medicines, including herbal products.
• Your pharmacist has additional information about xylometazoline nasal written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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