Ksilen Active spray 0.1% 15ml

Instruction for Ksilen Active

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Indications for use

Acute respiratory infections with rhinitis (runny nose),
- acute allergic rhinitis,
- hay fever,
sinusitis
- eustachyitis,
- otitis media (to reduce swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx),
- preparing the patient for diagnostic procedures in the nasal passages.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of Ksilen Active, arterial hypertension, tachycardia, severe atherosclerosis, glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis, fructose intolerance, surgical interventions on the meninges (history), the state after transsphenoid hypophysectomy, pregnancy, children under 6 years of age.
Do not use during therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants, including a period of 14 days after their withdrawal.
With caution: diabetes mellitus, prostatic hyperplasia, hyperthyroidism, porphyria, the period of breastfeeding, diseases of the cardiovascular system, including coronary heart disease, pheochromocytoma. patients with hypersensitivity to adrenergic drugs, accompanied by insomnia, dizziness, arrhythmias, tremors, high blood pressure.
During breastfeeding, the drug should be used only after a careful assessment of the risk-benefit ratio for the mother and baby, it is not allowed to exceed the recommended dosage.

How to use: dosage and course of treatment

Intranasally.
Adults and children over 6 years of age: 1 injection in each nasal passage 3 times a day; should not be used more than 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is no more than 7 days without consulting a doctor. During the introduction of the drug, the vial should be kept upright with the spray, and after injection it is recommended to take a light breath with the nose.

pharmachologic effect

Alpha-adrenergic agonist. causes narrowing of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminating edema and hyperemia of the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Facilitates nasal breathing in rhinitis.
Ksilen active spray is well tolerated by patients with sensitive mucous membranes of the nasal cavity, since the drug has a balanced pH. characteristic of the nasal cavity.
Menthol and eucalyptol contained in the preparation have a cooling effect on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, giving a feeling of freshness.
In therapeutic concentrations, it does not irritate the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, and does not cause hyperemia. The pharmacological effect occurs after a few minutes and lasts for several hours.

Side effects of Ksilen Active

On the part of the immune system: very rarely - a hypersensitivity reaction to the components of the drug (angioedema, rash, itching).
From the nervous system: often - headache; rarely - insomnia, depression (with prolonged use in high doses); very rarely - anxiety, fatigue, hallucinations and cramps (mainly in children).
From the sensory organs: very rarely - a violation of the clarity of visual perception.
From the cardiovascular system: rarely - a feeling of palpitations, increased blood pressure; very rarely - tachycardia, arrhythmia.
From the respiratory system: often - irritation and / or dryness of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx, burning, tingling, sneezing, hypersecretion of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx; rarely - swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, nosebleed.
From the digestive system: often - nausea; rarely - vomiting.
Local reactions: often - burning sensation at the site of use. Benzalkonium chloride, which is part of the drug, can cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.

Overdose

With an overdose or accidental ingestion of Ksilen Active, the following symptoms may develop: dizziness, increased sweating, a sharp decrease in body temperature, headache, bradycardia, increased blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma and convulsions. Following an increase in blood pressure, a sharp decrease can be observed.
Overdose treatment: symptomatic. Observation of the patient for several hours. In case of severe poisoning with cardiac arrest, resuscitation should last at least 1 hour.

special instructions

Does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or equipment. With prolonged use of the drug Ksilen Active in excess of the recommended doses, the possibility of its systemic effect cannot be ruled out. In such cases, care should be taken when driving vehicles or operating equipment.
It is not recommended to be used continuously for more than 7 days, as with longer use, the development of symptoms of nasal congestion is possible. Prolonged use or exceeding the recommended doses can lead to reactive hyperemia of the nasal mucosa, difficulty in nasal breathing and to medical rhinitis and / or atrophy of the nasal mucosa.

Interaction

Ksilen active is not compatible with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Terms of sell

You can buy Ksilen Active without a prescription.