Decozal 0.05% Children Nasal Drops 10 ml

Description

Do not use it for more than 5 days Decozal 0.05 % Nasal Drops are for application in the nose to give relief from: Nasal congestion (blocked nose, including colds) Perennial and allergic rhinitis (recurring inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, including hay fever) Sinusitis. Decozal contains the active ingredient Xylometazoline hydrochloride which helps to open up and clear the nasal passages by reducing the excessive nasal secretions and returning the swollen blood vessels to their normal size. How to use Dosage for children aged 6 -12 years: 1 to 2 drops in each nostril once or twice daily. Not more than 2 doses should be given in any 24 hours. Do not use in children under 6 years of age. Administration: 1. Clear and wipe your child's nose 2. Tilt your child's head right back 3. Apply drops to each nostril as per dosage instructions. Warnings and precautions Do not use decozal if your child: Is under 6 years old Is allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the drops Has an inflamed nasal passage Is allergic to other decongestants Has had recent neurosurgery. Has heart disease or hypertension Has diabetes Has hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) Has closed angle glaucoma Has phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of the nerves associated with the hormone glands) Is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois) or has stopped taking them in the last 14 days Is taking betablockers Take special care with decozal 0.05 % nasal drops tell your doctor if your child: Has heart or circulatory disease Is taking any other medicine or is under doctor's care If your child experiences hallucinations, restlessness or sleep disturbances stop using Decozal 0.05 % nasal drops. Do not take decozal 0.05% nasal drops for more than 5 days in a row. Keep away from eyes. Side Effects If your child experiences hallucinations, restlessness or sleep disturbances stop using Decozal Nasal Drops. Occasionally the following side effects have been reported: A burning sensation in the nose and throat Local irritation Nausea Headache Dryness of the nasal membranes. Palpitations, changes in heart rhythm or increased blood pressure may also occur, especially if the patient have heart problems. Storage Information Do not store above 30°C. Discard the bottle four weeks after opening. Drug Interactions Do not use these drops if your child is using other decongestants. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken any medicines (especially antidepressants, moclobemide, medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems, appetite suppressants, oxytocin or ergot alkaloids) including those obtained without a prescription. Ingredients The active ingredient in Decozal is: Xylometazoline HCL Other ingredients are: Benzalkonium chloride 0.01% as preservative, Sodium phosphate monobasic, Sodium phosphate dibasic, Sodium edetate, Sodium chloride, Tween 80, Highly purified water.