The drug "Tizin Xylot." Instructions for use and description

The medicine "Tizin Xylo" instructions for use refers to sympathomimetics. The active ingredient is the imidazole derivative, xylometazoline. The substance produces a pronounced sympathomimetic effect: it narrows the vessels and eliminates edema of the nasal mucosa, improves nasal breathing, prevents rhinorrhea. After using the medicine "Tizin Xylo" (instructions for use provide such information) after five to ten minutes, the therapeutic effect develops. In the case of intranasal application, absorption of xylometazoline into the systemic circulation may occur.

Indications for use

The agent "Tizin Xylon" (spray) is used in rhinitis (acute, chronic) of different etiology (bacterial, vasomotor, viral, allergic). Also prescribe the drug during the treatment of sinusitis (acute, chronic) and otitis media in acute form (in the complex).

Form of issue and composition

A medicament is produced in the form of a nasal spray, packaged in bottles of ten milliliters. To it in the package is attached a nozzle-sprayer. The drug is available with a different content of the active ingredient for toddlers and adults. Thus, one milliliter of medicine intended for children after the age of six and adults includes xylometazoline hydrochloride in the amount of 1 mg, and "Tysin Xylo" (infantile), intended for toddlers of two to six years, contains in one milliliters this substance in the amount of 0, 5 mg.

Method of use

Before applying the medicine "Tizin Xylo," the instruction for use recommends cleaning the nasal passages. When using the spray, the bottle should be kept upright in the vertical position, on the exhalation you need to insert the tip gently and press. It is required to repeat the procedure in turn for both nasal passages. The dose and duration of the course is determined by the doctor. Usually appoint three times a day for one dose of spray. The duration of therapy is no longer than five days. If necessary, after three to five days, another treatment course can be prescribed. In the case of long-term use by patients with rhinitis (chronic) of the drug "Tizin Xylo", the instruction for use warns of the possibility of atrophy of the nasal mucosa.

Adverse events

Possible adverse effects such as reactive hyperemia, burning sensation in the nasal mucosa, tachycardia, high fatigue, headache, arterial hypertension, sleep disturbances can appear on the background of drug treatment. If negative events are detected, stop using the medicine and consult a doctor.

Contraindications

To treat people with dry inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the medication is not applied. Also, his appointment is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma and those who take tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors. The medication should be used strictly following the age criteria. During pregnancy, lactation spray "Tizin Xylot" is prohibited for use.