{"id":18659,"date":"2022-02-21T15:37:46","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18659"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:34:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T13:34:15","slug":"nasoferm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/nasoferm\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasoferm &#8211; Xylometazoline Hydrochloride Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Nasoferm 1 mg\/ml nasal spray, xylometazoline hydrochloride solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Nasoferm Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasoferm is used for the short-term treatment of nasal congestion in colds and&nbsp;acute&nbsp;sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nasoferm spray<\/strong> has a decongestant effect which reduces nasal congestion and facilitates breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Give Nasoferm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do Not Give To Your Child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Is allergic to xylometazoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>Had&nbsp;pituitary gland&nbsp;one (brain appendix) removed?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving your child this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your child suffers from heart disease (e.g., long&nbsp;QT&nbsp;syndrome)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>People who are sensitive to drugs with an adrenaline-like effect (e.g.,&nbsp;adrenaline,&nbsp;ephedrine&nbsp;) may experience&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sleep disturbance<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/dizziness\/\">Dizziness<\/a><\/li><li>Tremors<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/palpitation\/\">Palpitations<\/a><\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and should, therefore, not use it without first talking to a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasoferm should not be used for more than 10 consecutive days.&nbsp;Prolonged use can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;in the form of so-called drug-induced&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal mucosa) with symptoms such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Burning<\/li><li>Local irritation<\/li><li>Dry nasal mucosa<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Nasoferm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with this medicine may be affected if this medicine is taken at the same time as tricyclic (e.g., clomipramine, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/amitriptyline-orifarm\/\">amitriptyline<\/a>) or tetracyclic antidepressant medicines (e.g., maprotiline).&nbsp;Therefore consult a physician or pharmacist before concomitant use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a precautionary measure, this medicine should not be used by pregnant or lactating women except as directed by a physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasoferm does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nasoferm Contains Benzalkonium Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasoferm contains benzalkonium chloride, which may be irritating to the nasal mucosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Give Nasoferm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Nasal spray, solution Nasoferm 0.5 mg<\/em><\/li><li><em>Children 1-10 years:<\/em>&nbsp;1 spray shower in each nostril if needed 2-3 times daily.<\/li><li>For children over 10 years, there is a higher strength of spray.<\/li><li>For children under 1 year, saline solution is recommended.<\/li><li>Another dose,&nbsp;according to the doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/li><li>It should be used for a maximum of 10 consecutive days.<\/li><li>The effect is noticeable within a few minutes and lasts up to 10 hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions For Nasoferm Uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using the spray for the first time, press the pump twice to obtain an even spray shower.&nbsp;Then store the bottle upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If necessary, sniff out the nose.&nbsp;Remove the protective cap on the spray bottle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19901026000020#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Nordic20Drugs\/Media\/Pollyferm5fne4sspray.jpg\" alt=\"Nasoferm nasal spray\" title=\"Nasoferm nasal spray\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Hold the bottle upright as in the picture and insert it into one nostril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the pump once, and at the same time, inhale lightly through the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Repeat the procedure in the other nostril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. When the nose feels stuffy again, repeat the procedure 2-3 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Nasoferm Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice if your child has ingested too much medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Nasoferm Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Burning or irritation of the nose<\/li><li>Dry nasal mucosa<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/headache\/\">Headache<\/a><\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;Nasal bleeding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Isolated cases of skin rash and transient visual disturbances have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Nasoferm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after \u201cEXP.\u201d:&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is xylometazoline hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>1 ml nasal spray<\/em> solution 0.5 mg\/ml<em> contains<\/em>&nbsp;Xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride 50% solution (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;),&nbsp;glycerol, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/prolapse\/\">Appearance<\/a>:<\/em>&nbsp;<ul><li>Clear<\/li><li>Colorless solution.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Pack size:<\/em>&nbsp;10 ml.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nordic Drugs AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 300 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 61 Limhamn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merckle GmbH, Blaubeuren, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nasoferm is used to treat sinus and sinus infections associated with colds in the short term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,15581],"tags":[18410,18405,18406,18409,18407,18402,18408,18403,18401,18404],"class_list":["post-18659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-n","tag-benefits-of-nasoferm","tag-benefits-of-xylometazoline-hydrochloride","tag-nasoferm","tag-nasoferm-side-effects","tag-what-is-nasoferm","tag-what-is-xylometazoline-hydrochloride","tag-what-nasoferm-is-used-for","tag-what-xylometazoline-hydrochloride-is-used-for","tag-xylometazoline-hydrochloride","tag-xylometazoline-hydrochloride-side-effects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18659"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44308,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18659\/revisions\/44308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}