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Xylometazoline

Adults and children 7 years and older: Spray into the nose 3 times a day.

Sold without prescription in some countries Nasal

How to use Xylometazoline

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Adults and children 7 years and older: Spray into the nose 3 times a day

How to take it and how often

for nasal use

Warnings

■ When using this product Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, diziness, or sleepness occur. Pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days. fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days New symtoms occur. keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison contral center right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2022-09-30.

Brands around the world

Products with Xylometazoline as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Xylometazoline HydrochlorideXYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 kg/25kg · Powder · CTX Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
NDC 42419-004Label
Xylometazoline HydrochlorideXYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 kg/kg · Powder · Siegfried PharmaChemikalien Minden Gmbh
NDC 65724-4523Label
Metarivin Soln. 0.1%XYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 mg/mL · Liquid · Lydia Co., Ltd.
NDC 72988-0030Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACSinutab Adult Nasal Spray C4-1584NAFDACXylo-Acino 0.05% Nasal Spray_ A4-1002NAFDACSinutab Children's Nasal Spray C4-1583NAFDACDrutivin Nasal Drop## (check brand name in smpc) 04-5095

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

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Questions about Xylometazoline

What is Xylometazoline used for?

Adults and children 7 years and older: Spray into the nose 3 times a day (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Xylometazoline?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: for nasal use…

Do I need a prescription for Xylometazoline?

In many countries Xylometazoline is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Xylometazoline?

Xylometazoline is sold under names such as Metarivin Soln. 0.1%. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Xylometazoline is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.