Axcel Oxymetazoline Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Oxymetazoline HCl

Indications/Uses

Relief of nasal congestion in acute colds, paranasal sinusitis & otitis media.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Nasal drops Childn >1 yr Instill 1-2 drops into each nostril bd-tds. Nasal spray Adult & childn >6 yr 2-3 sprays into each nostril bd.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline, benzalkonium Cl. Skin inflammation, nasal vestibule mucosa w/ incrustation (rhinitis sicca).

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Special Precautions

Not to be used in patients w/ heart disease, high BP, thyroid disease, diabetes or difficulty in urination due to prostate gland enlargement. Chronic rhinitis. Avoid prolonged or excessive use (>4 wk). Concurrent treatment w/ MAOIs. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not recommended during pregnancy. Lactation. Not to be used in childn <1 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Occasionally, local stinging or burning, sneezing, dry mouth & throat. Rebound congestion & drug-induced rhinitis (prolonged/excessive use).

Drug Interactions

Hypertensive crisis w/ MAOIs. Antihypertensives; TCAs, maprotiline.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations

ATC Classification

R01AA05 - oxymetazoline ; Belongs to the class of topical sympathomimetic agents used as nasal decongestants.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Oxymetazoline nasal drops 0.025%

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's

Form

Axcel Oxymetazoline nasal spray 0.05%

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's

Axcel Oxymetazoline

oxymetazoline

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma