Xylometazoline for children

Xylometazoline is often used for rhinitis in adults, because it effectively constricts the vessels of the nose and helps to quickly and permanently get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the common cold. But is it possible to use such a remedy in children, and in what dosage is this medication allowed in childhood?

The drug is available in several Russian companies in two forms:

• Nasal drops.
• Nasal spray.

Both versions of Xylometazoline are represented by a yellowish or colorless liquid, which has a peculiar odor. The amount of this solution in one bottle from different manufacturers ranges from 10 to 25 ml. The drug may also be called simply Xylometazoline, and have a prefix, for example, Xylometazoline-solofarm, but the active ingredient in such means is the same.

The main component of Xylometazoline, due to which the drug has a therapeutic effect, is a substance with the same name - Xylometazoline hydrochloride. Since both dosage forms of the drug are presented in two different concentrations, the content of Xylometazoline in 1 ml drops or spray may be 500 μg in 0.05% drug and 1 mg in a preparation with a concentration of 0.1%.

Among them can be seen macrogol, eucalyptus oil, edetate disodium, sorbitol, benzalkonium chloride, sodium hydrogen phosphate and other compounds. If the child has a tendency to allergies, it is important to clarify the list of such ingredients in the purchased Xylometazoline.

Medication after getting on the mucous membrane of the nose after a few minutes causes vasoconstriction due to its effect on alpha-adrenergic receptors. Such an effect of the drug leads to the restoration of the nasal passages, reduction of redness and swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa and the relief of nose breathing. Action Xylometazoline lasts up to 10 hours. At the same time, the medicament does not penetrate into the general bloodstream, since it is almost not absorbed by local use.

Xylometazoline is prescribed for children with acute respiratory diseases, one of the manifestations of which is rhinitis. The drug is used for sinusitis, pollinosis and acute allergic rhinitis. He is also in demand with otitis media as one of the means of the combined treatment. In addition, it is used in the preparation of a small patient for rhinoscopy or other manipulations in the area of ​​the nose.

Any form of Xylometazoline is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age. For the treatment of children who are 2 years old, it is possible to use both spray and drops, but only with a 0.05% concentration of the active ingredient. Drugs that contain 0.1% xylometazoline are allowed only from the age of six.

Xylometazoline is not assigned:

• Children with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of medication.
• Small patients with tachycardia or arterial hypertension.
• Patients with atrophic rhinitis.
• Children diagnosed with glaucoma.
• Children with thyrotoxicosis.
• Babies who have previously had surgery on the lining of the brain.

If you use Xylometazoline for too long, or drip or inject the medication very often, it will cause dryness and irritation of the mucous membrane, sneezing, increased rhinorrhea, burning and other unpleasant local symptoms.

Also, for some children, with very frequent and long treatment, tachycardia occurs, the heart rhythm is disturbed, vomiting appears, sleep and vision are disturbed, and blood pressure rises.

Any form of Xylometazoline is administered intranasally, but not more than three times a day. Before using the medicine, you need to clear the child's nose from the discharge. If the medication is prescribed for acute respiratory infections in order to treat a cold, then the course of therapy should not be longer than 5-7 days.

A child 2-6 years old is prescribed 0.05% medication. If these are drops, they are injected into each nostril by one or two drops. If spray is used, a single dosage is one injection in each nasal passage. Sometimes the drug is enough to enter only 1 time per day, but in most cases require double application.

In the treatment of children older than six years using 0.1% drugs. When prescribing a spray, the medicine is injected into each nostril by one injection, and with the use of drops, 2 or 3 drops. Frequency of application - twice or thrice a day.

With a slight excess of the dosage will increase the side effects of the drug. If the dose of Xylometazoline is greatly exceeded, it slows down the heart rate, increases blood pressure and lowers the temperature of the body of a small patient. In this situation, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Xylometazoline cannot be used together with tricyclic antidepressants, as well as drugs that are MAO inhibitors. With other means combine spray or drops is allowed.

Both spray and nasal drops Xilometazolin are non-prescription drugs, so they are easily purchased in most pharmacies. The price of a bottle of 10 ml drops begins from 30 rubles, and a spray - from 60 rubles.

To keep any form of Xylometazoline at home is recommended at a temperature not higher than +25 degrees Celsius. For storage is best suited to a dry place where the sun does not fall. It is also important that this place has no access for small children. Shelf life and drops, and spray - 3 years.

The treatment with Xylometazoline is mostly positive, because the effect of the drug is observed almost immediately after its use and it persists for a long period. Moms more often choose medicine in the form of a spray, because using a bottle with a spray is much more convenient (no need to tilt the head and count the droplets). Negative reviews are rare and usually include complaints about side effects, such as allergies or dryness in the nose.

Any other drugs with xylometazoline can be used as a replacement, for example:

• Galazolin;
• Tizin;
• Snoop;
• Otrivin;
• Xylen;
• Renomaris;
• For carrying;
• Rhinostop;
• Rinonorm;
• Xymelin;
• Farmazolin;
• Evkazolin Aqua;
• Sanorin-Xylo.

They are available in drops, and in the form of a spray, and some drugs are presented and nasal gel.

Like Xylometazoline, the concentration of the active substance in such agents is 0.05% and 0.1%.

Also, for children with a runny nose, the doctor may recommend nasal drops with another active compound, for example:

• Adrianol, in which tramazolin supplemented with phenylephrine. This tool is assigned to children older than 3 years.
• Nazivincontaining oxymetazoline. Such drops with a concentration of 0.025% are allowed for children older than one year. Analogs of this drug with the same active ingredient are Nazol, Noksprey, Oxyphrine and other means.
• Nazol Baby, which provides phenylephrine. These drops can be used in children of any age, including babies up to one year old, but only after consulting a doctor.

You will learn more about xylometazoline and its analogues in the following video.