'Galazolin': instruction

"Galazolin" refers to vasoconstrictor drugs, is intended for topical use, is used in ENT practice.

"Galazolin": composition and form of release

The drug is available in the form of drops and gel. The active substance is xylometazoline hydrochloride. Gel and drops, are 0.1% and 0.05%.

Excipients

Drops: sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, disodium edetate, sodium chloride, sodium dodecahydrate, sodium hydrogenphosphate, benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol and purified water.

Gel: sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogenphosphate, benzalkonium chloride, hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium hydrogenphosphate, glycerol, sorbitol, purified water.

The medicine "Galazolin": instruction - indications

This drug is prescribed for the following diseases:

• Allergic rhinitis;
• Pollinosis;
• Acute rhinitis of bacterial or viral origin;
• Chronic sinusitis, especially if in acute form;
• Otitis media (in order to reduce swelling in the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx).

The preparation "Galazolin": instruction - contraindications

This medication has a lot of contraindications, so before using it, you should consult with your doctor to prescribe this drug. Your doctor will examine you and if he does not find any symptoms or illnesses that are related to contraindications, he will write it to you. If something goes wrong, then you will be assigned an analog or something more suitable.

Contraindications:

• arterial hypertension;
• Atrophic rhinitis ;
• tachycardia;
• Various surgical interventions in the field of the meninges (in the anamnesis);
• "Galazolin" during pregnancy is also prohibited;
• Hypersensitivity to any components of the drug;
• Angle-closure glaucoma;
• Severe atherosclerosis;
• Hyperthyroidism.

Cases when the drug should be used with caution and preferably under the supervision of a physician:

• diabetes;
• Lactation period;
• Pheochromocytoma;
• Hyperplasia of the prostate;
• Angina pectoris of III and IV degree.

Additional contraindications related to age restriction:

• Drops 0.1% - up to 6 years;
• Drops 0.05% - up to 2 years;
• Gel 0,1% - up to 12 years;
• Gel 0.05% - up to 3 years.

If suddenly you buy a drug and start using it, neglecting contraindications, then do not be surprised if you start having health problems.

The drug "Galazolin": instruction - overdose

In medical practice, there have been no cases of overdose in adult patients. But they were observed in children.

If the child is to take the drug in large doses or if it is wrong, the result may be the ingestion of drops. As a result, active substances and components begin to enter the gastrointestinal tract. After this, the sedative effect develops , and in a pronounced form.

That's why you do not need to apply medicine in large doses when a child has a disease. From this he will not recover sooner.

Overdose can be determined by the following symptoms:

• arrhythmia;
• drowsiness;
• Respiratory depression;
• tachycardia;
• Increased blood pressure;
• Confusion;
• Irregular breathing.

For treatment it is necessary to undergo a course of symptomatic therapy.

"Galazolin": instruction - side effects

If the drug is used very often or for a long time, side effects may occur. Therefore, do not use it in large doses.

Possible side effects include:

• Dryness of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx;
• Burning in the nasal cavity;
• Paresthesia of the nasal mucosa;
• Sneezing;
• Swelling of the mucous membrane, this effect is observed very rarely.

Other side effects that are not related to the site of application include:

• tachycardia;
• Increased blood pressure;
• Vomiting;
• Impaired vision;
• Depression (if used very long);
• Palpitation;
• arrhythmia;
• headache;
• insomnia.

Do not neglect the advice of a doctor, otherwise you can damage your health.