A blocked nose can significantly hinder your child's breathing and daily comfort. Especially during sleep or while eating, a blocked nose causes restlessness and fatigue for the whole family. Sandoz Xylometazoline 0.5mg/ml nasal spray offers a fast and reliable solution to clear the nasal passage. As your trusted health partner, VitAdvice helps you support the well-being of your children so they can breathe freely again and resume their active routine.
Sandoz Xylometazoline contains xylometazoline hydrochloride. This substance causes a narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. As a result, the swelling of the mucosa decreases rapidly and mucus production is reduced, allowing the nasal passage to open again. This physiological effect ensures that the natural airway function is supported and your child can breathe more freely again, backed by reliable pharmaceutical expertise.
| Active ingredient | Xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.5 mg/ml) |
Disodium edetate dihydrate and benzalkonium chloride (preservatives), sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium chloride, and purified water.
Xylometazoline HCl Sandoz 0.5 mg/ml must not be used in children under 2 years of age and may only be used in children aged 2 to 12 years under the supervision of parents.
The recommended dosage is:
• Children aged 2 to 6 years (under the supervision of parents): One spray in each nostril, one to three times a day. There should be 8 to 10 hours between two administrations. No more than three administrations per nostril per day.
• Children aged 6 to 12 years (under the supervision of parents): One or two sprays in each nostril, two or three times a day. There should be 8 to 10 hours between two administrations. No more than three administrations per nostril per day.
Maximum dosage: 3 administrations per nostril per 24 hours.
Instructions for use:
Blow nose before use, head slightly forward and keep the sprayer upright. 1 spray per nostril and inhale through the nose simultaneously. Maintain 8-10 hours between doses. Do not use for longer than 7 days without consulting a doctor. To prevent the spread of infection, the bottle should only be used by one person. Read the patient information leaflet before use. Pay attention to the maximum daily dosage.
Do not use if:
• You know that your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.
• Your child has recently undergone nasal surgery; in that case, consult your doctor before using this product.
• Your child is under 2 years of age.
Extra caution with:
#It is not advisable to use this medicine for longer than 7 days, as this will damage the mucosa. We advise you to read the patient information leaflet before use.
#Consult a doctor before use in the elderly, those with cardiovascular diseases, thyroid disorders, adrenal gland problems, diabetes mellitus, porphyria (metabolic disease), or an enlarged prostate.
#Consult a doctor before use if you are taking medicines for depression.
#Do not use together with medicines for depression.
#Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:
During pregnancy: Not preferred, consult your doctor.
During breastfeeding: Not preferred, consult your doctor.
Consult a GP:
#Babies with a blocked nose where physiological saline solution and removing the mucus with a suction pump have insufficient effect, especially if problems with drinking arise.
#People who have needed or used nasal spray with xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, or tramazoline daily for a long time.
#People with complaints on only one side of the nose.
#People who are short of breath or wheezing.
#People whose symptoms have not improved after two weeks.
| Product specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sandoz |
| Content | 10 Millilitres |
| Weight | 1.000 kg |
| Registration number | RVG 13032 UAD |