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Xylorex Nasal Spray

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Introduction of Xylorex Nasal Spray

Xylorex Nasal Spray is a combination medicine used in the treatment of nasal congestion. It helps relieve blocked nose caused by common cold or flu, hay fever, and other allergies. It works by shrinking the small blood vessels in the nose and widening the airways.

Xylorex Nasal Spray is a combination of anticholinergic - COPD and sympathomimetics- alpha 1 (nasal).

Uses of Xylorex Nasal Spray

  • Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Benefits of Xylorex Nasal Spray

In Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Xylorex Nasal Spray clears a blocked nose caused by common cold or allergies such as hay fever. This reduces congestion and helps in easy breathing. Xylorex Nasal Spray contains a moisturizing agent that gives relief from dryness in the nose. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). It is advisable to talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after taking Xylorex Nasal Spray. Regular steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus can give you relief from a blocked nose.

Side effects of Xylorex Nasal Spray

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Xylorex

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Bitter taste
  • Dry nose
  • Nasal irritation
  • Nasal discomfort
  • Sneezing

How to use Xylorex Nasal Spray

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xylorex Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xylorex Nasal Spray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Xylorex Nasal Spray

  • The right way to use the nasal spray:
    • Shake the bottle before using the medicine. 
    • Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
    • Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. 
    • Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
    • Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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1)always conjusted nose results breathing problem 2)irratating cough on the throught round the day 3)cold immunity power continusly dropped from last 4/5 years 4) throught irritation started immedietly whenever taken some cold water or anything 5) I am always used to take 140 ml alcohol daly 6)my bread and butter way is very stressful throut the day 7) after two weeks i will go to high altitude hill station as a short tour please advise meicine for relif from breathing problem due to conjession of nasal hole.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
1-xylorex nasal spray thrice daily for 7 days, 2- azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 6 days , 3- becosule plus twice daily for 15 days, 4-cetcip 5mg twice daily for 5 days.stop alcohol under taking these medcine and stop drinking refrigerated cold water
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Nasal congestion, cough, vomiting, ear blocked and pain
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.
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References

  1. Xylometazoline hydrochloride + Ipratropium bromide. Lakmedelsverket Medical Product Agency; 2008. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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