Xylovin Nasal Drops
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Xylovin Nasal Drops is a medicine that helps clear and soothes the blocked nose, thereby relieving nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies in children.
Xylovin Nasal Drops is used in the treatment of blocked nose in common cold and flu
Xylovin Nasal Drops is used in the treatment of blocked nose in common cold and flu
Uses of Xylovin Nasal Drops in children
- Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Benefits of Xylovin Nasal Drops for your child
In Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Children constantly catch common colds and also suffer from hay fever or allergic rhinitis. A typical symptom of all these is nasal congestion. Xylovin Nasal Drops helps relieve nasal congestion by contracting and narrowing down the blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages. This decreases blood flow into the linings of the nose and sinuses, which reduces swelling and the feeling of congestion. It should be used as prescribed and should not be used for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). Talk to your child’s doctor if the symptoms do not improve.
Side effects of Xylovin Nasal Drops in children
Xylovin Nasal Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Xylovin
- Nasal irritation
- Dry nose
- Nausea
- Headache
- Burning sensation
How can I give Xylovin Nasal Drops to my child?
Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.
How Xylovin Nasal Drops works
Xylovin Nasal Drops is a nasal decongestant. It helps in opening up the nasal passages by reducing excessive nasal secretions and also reducing the swelling in the blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Safety advice
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if I forget to give Xylovin Nasal Drops to my child?
If you miss a dose of Xylovin Nasal Drops, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do check the medicine’s ‘expiry’ date before using it.
- Do not give more than the recommended dose as it can lead to side effects.
- Do not use it more than 3 times a day.
- Prolonged use and abrupt stoppage of Xylovin Nasal Drops can lead to complications. Follow the doctor’s prescription carefully.
- One container of Xylovin Nasal Drops should only be used only by one person. This is to avoid spreading infection from one person to another. Do not share the same medicine with others.
- Encourage your child to inhale the steam as it may help relieve symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpropane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I give Xylovin Nasal Drops to my child continuously for more than 2 weeks if he has on and off nasal congestion?
Do not give Xylovin Nasal Drops to your child for more than 10 consecutive days as it may lead to complications such as "atrophic rhinitis". Also, make sure not to stop the medicine suddenly as doing so can cause ‘‘rebound congestion'’ in your child. Therefore, it is advised to follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
What if I give too much of Xylovin Nasal Drops to my child by mistake?
An overdose of Xylovin Nasal Drops can cause severe dizziness, perspiration, severely lowered body temperature, headache, bradycardia (low heart rate), hypertension, respiratory depression, coma, and convulsions. It may even cause high blood pressure followed by a fall in blood pressure. Moreover, children are more sensitive to toxicity than adults, so it is advised that you reach out to your child’s doctor immediately if this happens.
How to use Xylovin Nasal Drops in my child?
Before using Xylovin Nasal Drops, ask your child to clear the nose by blowing gently. Ask your child to lay down and lookup. Tilt your child’s head back as far as comfortable, or if lying on a bed, keep the head over the side. Open the cap of the medicine container and without touching the nozzle to the nose, apply the medicine into each nostril. Ask your child to keep the head tilted back for a short time as that will allow the drops to spread throughout the nose. Replace the cap right after use. If the drop completely misses the nose, administer the drop again. If any part of the drop gets into the nose, do not administer the drop again. Repeat for the other nostril. Clean and dry the nozzle before replacing the cap right after use. To avoid the possible spread of infection, the bottle should only be used by one person.
When should I call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your child’s doctor if your child is bothered by signs such as insomnia, dizziness, tremor, irregular heartbeat, or elevated blood pressure after the use of Xylovin Nasal Drops.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Xylovin Nasal Drops?
Xylovin Nasal Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Xylovin Nasal Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
In what position should I make my child sleep when he is having a stuffy nose?
To sleep with a stuffy nose, make your child lie on his back with a pillow to help the mucus drain out. Abstain your child from sleeping on the side position since it may increase the congestion in one or both nostrils.
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Address: 11/A, Raj Industrial Complex , Military Road, Marol, Andheri(E) , Mumbai 400059
Country of origin: India
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