NAFTIZIN DROPS IN THE NOSE 0.1% VIAL 15ML

Composition

Nasal drops of 0.05 and 0.1%: 1 ml of solution contain naphazoline nitrate 0.5 or 1 mg;
in glass or plastic bottles of 10 or 15 ml, in cardboard packs 1 bottle.

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

Arterial hypertension, marked atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, tachycardia.

Dosage and administration

Intranasal for adults - in each nasal passage 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day,
children over 1 year old - 1-2 drops of a 0.05 or 0.025% solution.
For nosebleeds, swabs moistened with a 0.05% solution are used.
When conjunctivitis is injected into the conjunctival sac 1-2 drops of a 0.05% solution.
For prolongation of surface anesthesia - 2-4 drops of a 0.1% solution is added to 1 ml of anesthetic solution.

Adverse reactions

Tachycardia, headache, burning or dryness in the nose.

Drug Interactions

Slows down absorption of local anesthetics.

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 that after 5-7 days of use take a break for several days.
Naphthyzine, as well as other vasoconstrictor drugs, is not recommended for chronic rhinitis.

Storage conditions

List B. In the dark spot

Naphthyzinum