Naftizin Spray nasal 0.1% bottle 15ml

Spray nasal 0.1%

Composition

1 ml of solution contain 1 mg naphazoline nitrate.

Packing

15 ml.

Mechanism of action

Naftizin has alpha-adrenomimetic, anti-inflammatory (anti-edematous) effect.

Indications and usage

Acute rhinitis, hay fever, sinusitis, nosebleeds, allergic conjunctivitis; during rhinoscopy and other surgical and diagnostic procedures in traumatology and surgery in order to reduce puffiness and bleeding.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug; arterial hypertension, marked atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, chronic rhinitis, serious eye diseases, diabetes mellitus; tachycardia; simultaneous use of MAO inhibitors and a period of up to 14 days after the end of their use, age up to 18 years.

Dosage and administration

Adults are prescribed 1-3 drops of naphthizine 0.5 mg / ml - 1.0 mg / ml 3-4 times a day, children over 1 year old - 1-2 drops of naphthizin 0.5 mg / ml 1-3 times a day. day. To lengthen the action of local anesthetics used for surface anesthesia, add 2-4 drops of naphthyzine 0.1% (1.0 mg / ml) to 1 ml of anesthetic solution.

Adverse reactions

Nausea, tachycardia, headache, high blood pressure, reactive hyperemia, swelling of the nasal mucosa. Irritation, when applied for more than 1 week - swelling of the nasal mucosa.

If naphthyzine is used for a long time, then it should be borne in mind that its vasoconstrictive effect gradually decreases (the phenomenon of tachyphylaxis), therefore, it is recommended therefore to take a break for several days after 5-7 days of use.
Naphthyzine, as well as other vasoconstrictor drugs, is not recommended for chronic rhinitis.

Drug Interactions

It should not be used simultaneously with MAO inhibitors or within 10 days after the end of their use.
Slows down the absorption of local anesthetic drugs (lengthens their action when performing surface anesthesia).

Overdosage

Symptoms: decrease in body temperature, bradycardia, increase in blood pressure.
Treatment: symptomatic.

Storage conditions

In a dark place and out of reach of children.