"Ximelin": analogues, composition and price of the drug. Than to replace a spray or drops in a nose "Ximelinum"?

One of the most popular vasoconstrictor drugs, which helps to get rid of stuffiness in the nose, is Ximelin. But not always it can be purchased at pharmacies, which is why it becomes necessary to know about its analogues, which have the same effect on the nasal mucosa.

Effect of the drug

Drops in the nose of "Ximelin" have a vasoconstrictive effect. The main active substance in the preparation, xylometazoline, causes the narrowing of the blood vessels, which facilitates breathing, and also removes swelling in the nasopharynx. And most patients note that the drug does not cause any discomfort, even with its frequent use.

Time of action

Practically all of the otolaryngologists say that if the vasoconstrictor drops are selected correctly, then they should act from the moment of application for not less than eight hours. If the medicine is not suitable, then the time is reduced to almost two hours.

Drops in the nose of "Ximelin" can save from nasal congestion for 10 hours.

Pharmacokinetics

It is noted that the minimum amount of active substance entering into the composition of the drug "Ximelin" comes into the blood. Analogues, which will be discussed a little later, also have all the above described actions.

Indications for use

There are a number of indications when patients choose Ximelin. Analogues of the drug are also prescribed in the following cases:

• Acute respiratory-viral diseases, which are accompanied by a strong cold. And with ORZ the runny nose appears immediately on the first day, breathing becomes difficult. And to alleviate it somehow, it is necessary to use vasoconstrictive drops.
• Sinusitis, during which there is also swelling of the nasal mucosa, only the problem lies much deeper. With sinusitis, it is recommended to instill "Ximelin", throwing your head up, so that the drug is in the sinuses.
• Otitis, during which it is necessary to remove swelling in the nasopharyngeal mucosa for the treatment of the condition.
• Allergy, especially in the spring-summer period, when it is necessary to facilitate breathing.
• With eustachyte - inflammation of the mucosa of the auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

The drug is used not only to alleviate the symptoms of various diseases. It is also used in preparation for the study with an endoscope.

"Ximelin": composition and form of release

The main active substance of the drug is xylometazoline, which has an alpha-adrenomimetic effect.

If we talk about the forms of release, then the drug can be purchased:

• In the form of a spray, which can be used for adults and children, whose age is more than 6 years. The active substance concentration will be 0.1 percent.
• In the form of a spray that can be used for children, whose age is less than 6 years. The active substance concentration will be 0.05 percent.
• In the form of drops that can be used for children, whose age is older than ten years, and in adults. The concentration of the active substance will be 0.1 percent.
• In the form of drops that can be used in children, whose age is from two to six years. The concentration of the active substance will be 0.05 percent.

"Ximelin Extra"

Separately, it should be said about a stronger preparation, such as "Ximelin extra", which has a more pronounced effect. After applying the medicine, the effect is visible after three minutes and remains for 8 hours.

Many people prefer to purchase Ximelin Extra. The price of it is not much different.

How to apply correctly

Not all, unfortunately, know how to properly use vasoconstrictive drugs, so that the effect of them was much longer.

First of all, it should be noted that before injecting or instillation it is necessary to wash the nasal cavity with saline solution, which will remove excess mucus, and the main active substance will act on the mucous membrane.

Also, if we talk about sprays, then in no case can not tilt the head, since the substance can flow into the pharynx, and the effect will be less.

Dosage

"Ximelin" can be used in children and adults, which is why dosages are different.

"Ximelin" for children in the form of a spray, which is prescribed at the age of two to six years, can be applied once or twice a day for one injection.

The drug for adults is allowed to apply 3 times a day for not more than seven days, since otherwise it may become addictive, in which it will be necessary to use drops or spray daily.

Contraindications

Separately, it is necessary to say about whom Ximelin is contraindicated. Its composition forbids the use of the drug for those people who have an individual intolerance to the main active substance.

Other contraindications include:

• Arterial hypertension;
• Tachycardia;
• atherosclerosis;
• Atrophic rhinitis;
• Children's age to two years.

Application during pregnancy

Separately, I must say about the use of the drug during pregnancy. Xymelyn, analogues of this drug are strictly prohibited for use during pregnancy, as some of them are absorbed into the blood, which can cause narrowing of arteries and veins, through which nutrients and oxygen enter the baby.

The drug for children

"Ximelin" children are allowed to apply only to those children whose age is more than two years. For children of a smaller age, there are other, less powerful drugs that can not have a negative effect on the body.

"Ximelin" child has such an effect on the mucosa, as in adults, and it significantly narrows the vessels in the nasal cavity, thereby eliminating edema and improving breathing.

Use in children

"Ximelin" for children should be applied as follows.

• Drops 0.05 percent - one or two drops in each nasal passage once or twice a day;
• Drops 0.1 percent - two or three drops in each nasal passage once or twice a day;
• Spray 0.05 percent - one injection in each nasal passage once or twice a day;
• Spray 0.1 percent - one injection in each nasal passage once or twice a day.

special instructions

The drug has no influence on the ability to drive a vehicle, which is why it is allowed to be used by all drivers.

It should be remembered that the drug should be used with caution to those people who suffer from diabetes, stenocardia, prostatic hyperplasia.

In addition, it is forbidden to use "Ximelin" for more than seven days, as it is addictive, getting rid of which is very difficult.

Price of medicine

Many patients are interested in the question of how much Ximelin costs, because today there are many analogues that cost much less.

If we talk about the drug itself, its cost, depending on the pharmacy in which it is purchased, varies from 150 to 200 rubles. And this price is considered quite high.

Ximelin: Analogues

Separately it is necessary to tell about analogues of a preparation as they do not differ in any way by a principle of action and render the same vasoconstrictive effect. Their main difference is only in price. As a rule, analogues are cheaper.

Approximately 180 rubles (average price) must be paid for "Ximelin". Analogues are much cheaper, from 80 to 140 rubles.

The most famous analogs are "Rinonorm" (about 80 rubles), "Tizin" (about 100 rubles), "Tanos" (the price of which is 80 rubles).

What can replace "Ximelin"

It has already been said about the analogues of the drug, but most people prefer to buy either "Tizin" or "Tinos", as they are most often in pharmacies, and the difference in price is about 70 rubles. In addition, produced as a drop, and in the form of a spray. And different drugs for children and adults. What can not be said about the "Rinonorm".

To pick up good vasoconstrictive drops that they helped or assisted, it is difficult enough. But here "Ximelin" and its analogues are suitable for many.