Xylometazoline (HCl)
Xylometazoline (HCl) Information

About Xylometazoline (HCl)

Chemically Xylometazoline (HCl) is 2-(4-tert-butyl-2, 6-dimethylbenzyl)-2-imidazoline. Xylometazoline (HCl) is a direct acting alpha-adrenoceptor agonist, used as vasoconstrictor for nasal decongestion. It promotes nasal drainage and relieves nasal stuffiness. Xylometazoline (HCl) is used to relieve symptoms associated with a cold, hay fever, allergies, sinus infections and other related conditions.

Indications

Xylometazoline (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis, Eye inflammation, Nasal congestion, Ocular congestion, Otitis media, Sinusitis.

Contraindication

Xylometazoline (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus,Hypertension,Narrow-angle glaucoma,Vasomotor rhinitis,Atrophic rhinitis.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Xylometazoline (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Rhinitis medicamentosa.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Xylometazoline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Stinging on application, Dryness of eye, Dryness of nose.

Warnings

Use topical decongestant (xylometazoline) only in acute conditions, not longer than 3 to 5 days. It should be used sparingly in all patients, especially in infants, children and in cardiac patients.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Neonates, and Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.