"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 hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol and purified water.
Gel: sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, benzalkonium chloride, hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium hydrogen phosphate, glycerol, sorbitol, purified water.
The medicine "Galazolin": instructions - indications
This drug is prescribed for the following diseases:
- allergic rhinitis;
- hay fever;
- 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 drug "Galazolin": instructions - contraindications
This medicine has a lot of contraindications, so before use, you must consult with your doctor so that he prescribes this drug for you. Your doctor will examine you and, if you do not find any symptoms or diseases that are related to contraindications, will prescribe it for you. If something goes wrong, then you will be assigned some kind of analogue or something more suitable.
Contraindications:
- arterial hypertension;
- atrophic rhinitis ;
- tachycardia;
- various surgical interventions in the area of 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 doctor:
- diabetes;
- lactation period;
- pheochromocytoma;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- angina III and IV degree.
Additional contraindications related to age restriction:
- drops of 0.1% - up to 6 years;
- drops of 0.05% - up to 2 years;
- gel 0.1% - up to 12 years;
- gel 0.05% - up to 3 years.
If you suddenly buy a drug and start using it, neglecting contraindications, then don’t be surprised if you begin to have health problems.
The drug "Galazolin": instructions - overdose
In medical practice, no cases of overdose in adult patients have been identified. But in children, they were observed.
If the child uses the drug in large doses or incorrectly, then as a result, drops can be swallowed. As a result, the active substances and components begin to penetrate the gastrointestinal tract. After this, a sedative effect develops , and in a pronounced form.
That is why it is not necessary to use medicine in large doses for a child’s disease. He will not be cured of this faster.
Overdose can be determined by the following symptoms:
- arrhythmia;
- drowsiness;
- respiratory depression;
- tachycardia;
- increase in blood pressure;
- confusion of consciousness;
- irregular breathing.
For treatment, it is necessary to undergo a course of symptomatic therapy.
"Galazolin": instructions - 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:
- dry nasopharyngeal mucosa;
- burning in the nasal cavity;
- paresthesia of the nasal mucosa;
- sneezing
- swelling of the mucous membrane, this effect is very rare.
Other side effects that are not related to the place of use of the drug include:
- tachycardia;
- increase in blood pressure;
- vomiting
- visual impairment;
- depression (if applied for a very long time);
- palpitations
- arrhythmia;
- headache;
- insomnia.
Do not neglect the advice of a doctor, otherwise you can harm your health.