Galazolin gel 0.1% 10gr

Instruction manual for Galazolin

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Composition

Gel Galazolin nasal - xylometazoline hydrochloride, sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium hydrogenphosphate, benzalkonium chloride, hydroxyethyl cellulose, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid salt, sorbitol, glycerol, purified water.
Nasal drops Galazolin - xylometazoline hydrochloride, sodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, edetate disodium, benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, purified water.

Form of issue

    Nasal gel 0.05% and 0.1% - colorless, transparent thick liquid in a polyethylene bottle with an applicator and a 10 g dispenser in a carton.
    Nasal drops 0.05% (Galazolinum for children) and 1% - colorless, clear liquid in a polyethylene bottle 10 ml with a built-in dropper in a cardboard box.

pharmachologic effect

Vasoconstrictive, alpha-adrenomimetic, anticongestive.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

The active substance of the drug is an imidazoline derivative. Affects adrenoreceptors of blood vessels located in the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Under the influence of the preparation, the blood vessels narrow, the hyperemia decreases and as a consequence, the mucosal edema decreases and the amount of discharge from the nose decreases. This facilitates the process of nasal breathing in various diseases (diseases of the paranasal sinuses, rhinitis, allergic conditions). The effect is observed after 10-20 minutes and lasts for 10 hours.

Pharmacokinetics

With the recommended therapeutic doses, the drug is not practically absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, and therefore there is no data on the pharmacokinetics.

Indications for use

    rhinitis of viral, bacterial, allergic, traumatic etiology;
    otitis media (middle), eustachiitis;
    rhinopharyngitis;
    sinusitis (to improve the evacuation of secretions);
    when performing diagnostic manipulations in the nasal passages.

Contraindications

High sensitivity to the drug, angle-closure glaucoma, atherosclerosis, atrophic rhinitis, hyperthyroidism (for nasal drops), hypertension, age under 6 years (drops 0.1%) and up to 2 years (drops 0.05%), age 12 years (gel 0.1%) and up to 3 years (gel 0.05%).
With caution, the drug should be taken with diabetes mellitus, during lactation, prostate adenoma, angina pectoris of class III-IV.

Side effects

They are rarely seen, are manifested by local reactions of the nasal mucosa (irritation, burning, dryness, sneezing). If the drug is used incorrectly (swallowing) - drowsiness, tachycardia, headache, sedation.

Instructions for use Galazolin (Method and dosage)

Adults Galazolin in the form of a gel is administered intranasally by 1 spray into each nostril after 8-10 hours. The course of the drug is no more than 5 days.
According to the instructions for use, the drops of Galazolin are prescribed to adults intranasally in each nostril 2-3 drops every 8-10 hours.
Children's galazolin in the form of 0.05% drops are prescribed at the age of 2-6 years two times a day for 1-2 drops in each nostril. For older than six years, digest up to three times a day a 0.1% solution of 2-3 drops.
In the form of 0.05% gel for children 3-6 years - in each nostril for 1 dose twice a day. At the age of 12 years, lay 0.1% gel 3 times a day.

Overdose

In case of improper use in children and ingestion of the drug or taking too large a dose, a pronounced sedative effect may occur, manifested by drowsiness, nausea, dilated pupils, cyanosis, vomiting, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, respiratory distress, mental disorders, confusion, pulmonary edema, oppression respiration.

Interaction

The drug should not be taken with antidepressants and MAO inhibitors.

Terms of sale

Over-the-counter vacation.

Storage conditions

At a temperature of no more than 25 ° C.

Shelf life

3 years.

Galazolin during pregnancy

The use of the drug during pregnancy is contraindicated. There is no reliable information about the isolation of xylometazoline with milk from the mother, therefore, during the lactation period, prescribe the drug with caution.

Reviews of Galazolin

Reviews about the drug in most cases, favorable. Patients note the high efficiency and duration of the action, which is especially important if you need to go to work.
However, sometimes, on the forums, not everyone can figure out "what are the drops of Galazolin" or what are the drops used for and mistakenly believe that Galazolin is a drop for the eyes. This is not true, Galazolin is a drop in the nose. But if you accidentally dripped them in the eyes, then you should not worry, nothing will happen from a single instillation. However, in case of redness or the appearance of discomfort, you should wash your eyes or drip Okomistin.
It should be noted that galazoline in the drops to dose relatively difficult, part of the solution can get into the throat, so the risk of side effects is higher. Many patients report unwanted reactions: insomnia, neurosis, anxiety. Also, they often forget about the short-term use of the drug and use it more than the time specified in the instructions.
This contributes to the development of drug rhinitis, in which narrowing of the vessels is replaced by increased supply of mucous blood and the resumption of discharge or nasal congestion, which is difficult to treat. With long-term administration of the drug atrophy of the nasal mucosa develops.