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Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops

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Consume Type

NASAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

About Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops is primarily used to treat nasal congestion (stuffy nose). It is also used to treat stuffy noses caused by sinus irritation, allergies, and the common cold. Nasal congestion is the blockage of nasal passage due to stuffed-up nasal fluid in the nose.

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops contain Xylometazoline. Xylometazoline belongs to the class of 'decongestants'. It works by easing the inflammation and blocking of nasal passages by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and thus provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage.

Take Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops as recommended by your physician. You are advised to take Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops for as long as your physician has suggested it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience a burning sensation, dry nose, and sneezing. Most of these side effects of Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your physician.

Do not take Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops if you are allergic to Xylometazoline. Tell your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorder. Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops does not produce any effect on the ability to drive. Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops is not recommended for the use of children less than 12 years of age.

Uses of Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops

Treatment of Nasal congestion, Common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, perennial and allergic rhinitis.

Medicinal Benefits

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops treats nasal congestion or blocked nose in common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, perennial and allergic rhinitis. It consists of Xylometazoline. Xylometazoline is a decongestant and an antihistamine drug. It works by easing the inflammation and blocking of nasal passages by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and reduces the swelling. This process provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage. As an antihistamine drug, Xylometazoline provides relief from runny nose and sneezing by blocking the action of allergy-causing histamines.

Directions for Use

Check the label for directions before using this medicine. Insert the tip of the bottle into a nostril while closing the other nostril and instil the drops towards the sides of the nostril. Keep your head straight and breathe gently. Repeat the same process for the other nostril. If you have inserted the tip of the bottle inside your nose, then rinse the tip with warm water and dry it with a tissue. Avoid getting this medicine into your eyes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops

  • Burning sensation
  • Stinging
  • Headache
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Dryness in the nose
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased heart rate
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing 

Drug Warnings

Please inform your physician if you use any other medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements, before using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops. Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops should be used only when advised by physician in people with a recent history of nasal surgery, chronic nasal inflammation, glaucoma, and adrenal gland tumors (phaeochromocytoma). Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops should be cautiously used in patients with heart, liver, or kidney diseases, inflammation of air passages, thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid), enlarged prostate, urination problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops with proper consultation and caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops to prevent any unwanted side effects. Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age, unless recommended by a child specialist.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops may interact with antidepressants (amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, moclobemide), antibiotics (linezolid), drugs to treat Parkinson's disease (rasagiline, safinamide), blood pressure medicines (guanethidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid cold foods and drinks to ease your nasal congestion.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops should not be used in patients with glaucoma (an eye problem), high blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid disorder.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • RASAGILINE
  • SAFINAMIDE
  • GUANETHIDINE
  • LINEZOLID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Drink extra fluids while you take Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

Special Advise

If you do not notice any improvement in your condition after using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops for 5-7 days, please reach out to your physician.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergic rhinitis: It is an inflammation and allergy of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mold, or flakes of skin from certain animals. Its symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, an itchy nose, sneezing, and a runny nose. 

Sinusitis is termed as inflammation of cavities around nasal passages, known as sinuses. It can be acute and chronic. Cold and other allergic factors can trigger acute sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is caused due to an infection or growth in the sinuses (nasal polyps). Symptoms of sinusitis include headache, facial pain, runny nose, and nasal congestion.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops. Please consult your doctor before using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Caution

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops does not affect your ability to drive. However, if you experience any unmanageable symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better and focus.

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Liver

Caution

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops is not recommended in children below 12 years of age, unless recommended by a child specialist.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - XY65343

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FAQs

Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops belongs to the class of medicine known as a decongestant. Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops is primarily used to treat nasal congestion (stuffy nose). It is also used to treat stuffy noses caused by sinus irritation, allergies, and the common cold.
Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops contains Xylometazoline, a decongestant that works by reducing the small blood vessels. It gives temporary relief from inflammation (swelling and redness) and discomfort.
Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops may cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, it is used with caution in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure).
Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration recommended by your physician. Do not stop using it even if you see recovery in your situation. If you stop using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
If you forget to use Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops, do not worry and continue using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure or have any other doubts, please inform your physician.
Before using Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops, you should inform your physician if you are allergic to Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops or any of its ingredients to prevent allergic reactions. Inform your physician to know if you have or ever had any difficulties related to your eyes. Tell your physician about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this Xylovir Baby 0.025% Nasal Drops. Advise your physician if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding to prevent any toxic effects on the baby.

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