{"id":24713,"date":"2022-08-30T07:50:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T07:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24713"},"modified":"2022-08-31T07:20:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T07:20:49","slug":"teppix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/teppix\/","title":{"rendered":"Teppix &#8211; Xylometazoline hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>0.5 mg\/ml, 1 mg\/ml&nbsp;nasal spray, solution<br>xylometazoline hydrochloride<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TEPPIX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teppix is \u200b\u200ba nasal spray with a decongestant effect, which reduces nasal congestion and facilitates breathing.\u00a0Teppix is \u200b\u200bused for the short-term treatment of nasal congestion during colds and\u00a0acute\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sinusitis\/\">sinusitis<\/a>.\u00a0Teppix can also be prescribed by a doctor before\u00a0a rhinoscopy\u00a0(nose examination).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xylometazoline hydrochloride contained in Teppix may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING TEPPIX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Teppix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to xylometazoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have had a\u00a0pituitary gland\u00a0removed or after surgery where the meninges may have been damaged<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0narrow-angle\u00a0glaucoma<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0an inflammatory\u00a0dry nose or if you have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/infection-and-inflammation\/\">inflammation<\/a>\u00a0associated with thin nasal mucosa with or without a runny nose<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above applies to you.&nbsp;Under these circumstances, Teppix is \u200b\u200bnot suitable for you.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Teppix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have cardiovascular diseases (e.g. long&nbsp;QT&nbsp;syndrome)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have increased&nbsp;release&nbsp;of thyroid hormone (&nbsp;hyperthyroidism&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have&nbsp;diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have a so-called\u00a0pheochromocytoma, a\u00a0tumor\u00a0in the adrenal gland that produces large amounts of\u00a0adrenaline\u00a0or\u00a0norepinephrine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have an enlarged prostate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you use&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;or if you have used them in the last two weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Teppix without talking to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who are sensitive to drugs with an adrenaline-like effect (e.g.\u00a0adrenaline,\u00a0ephedrine\u00a0) may experience\u00a0side effects\u00a0in the form of sleep disturbance, dizziness, tremors, palpitations, or increased\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and should therefore not use Teppix without first talking to a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid drug-induced nasal congestion, which can lead to physical drug dependence, Teppix should not be used for longer than 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not exceed the recommended\u00a0dose, especially in children and the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teppix 0.5 mg\/ml should not be given to children under 1 year of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teppix 1 mg\/ml nasal spray should not be used by children under 12 years of age.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of others and Teppix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Teppix can be affected if this medicine is taken at the same time as tricyclic (eg clomipramine, amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (eg maprotiline) antidepressants.&nbsp;Treatment with Teppix can affect the effect of&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;(this group of drugs is used, for example, in the treatment of <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/depression\/\">depression<\/a> and&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;).&nbsp;This applies to simultaneous use and when&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;have been used in the last two weeks before treatment with Teppix.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor before using this medicine.\u00a0As a precautionary measure, Teppix should not be used by nursing or pregnant women unless prescribed by a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teppix does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO USE CARPET PIX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nasal spray 0.5 mg\/ml<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children from 1 to 12 years:<\/em>&nbsp;1 spray shower in each nostril if necessary 2-3 times daily. Do not use more than 3 spray showers daily in each nostril.&nbsp;Used for a maximum of 10 consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nasal spray 1 mg\/ml<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and children over 12 years:<\/em>&nbsp;1 spray shower in each nostril if necessary 2-3 times daily.&nbsp;Do not use more than 3 sprays daily in each nostril.&nbsp;Used for a maximum of 10 consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another dose\u00a0according to the doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When used for longer than 10 consecutive days, Teppix can cause nasal congestion.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions for use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Pick your nose.&nbsp;Remove the clear plastic cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Before using the spray for the first time, pump it a couple of times into the air so that an even shower is obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Hold the bottle upright and insert the tip into one nostril.&nbsp;Press the pump once and at the same time breathe in lightly through the nose.&nbsp;Repeat the procedure in the other nostril.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Teppix &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, always contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using Teppix and seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following reactions that may be signs of an allergic reaction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">difficulty breathing<\/a> or swallowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 severe&nbsp;itching&nbsp;of the skin with red rashes or bumpy skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common\u00a0<\/em><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/em><em>:<\/em>\u00a0Headache, nausea, burning or local irritation in the nose, dry nasal mucosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Nosebleeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>\u00a0Allergic reactions (rash,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-skin-and-itching\/\">itching<\/a>\u00a0), irregular or rapid heartbeat, increased\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0and temporary blurred vision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Teppix is \u200b\u200bused for more than 10 consecutive days, nasal congestion may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Teppix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the label after EXP and on the carton after &#8220;EXP.&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shelf life for opened packaging is 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 and 1 mg\/ml respectively.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Nasal spray 0.5 mg\/ml:\u00a0Glycerol, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, and water. Nasal spray 1 mg\/ml:\u00a0Disodium edetate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sorbitol, and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear, colorless solution.<br>Plastic bottle with dosing pump containing 10 ml nasal spray, solution.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Holder of sales approval<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apofri AB<br>Box 120<br>SE-182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industriestra\u00dfe 35<br>66129 Saarbr\u00fccken<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0.5 mg\/ml, 1 mg\/ml\u00a0nasal spray, solution<br \/>\nxylometazoline hydrochloride<\/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":[2200,22500],"tags":[25633,25628,25629,25631,25630,18402,25632,18403,18401,18404],"class_list":["post-24713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-t","tag-benefits-of-teppix","tag-benefits-of-xylomteppixetazoline-hydrochloride","tag-teppix","tag-teppix-side-effects","tag-what-is-teppix","tag-what-is-xylometazoline-hydrochloride","tag-what-teppix-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\/24713","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=24713"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24752,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24713\/revisions\/24752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}