Phenoxazoline is a nasal decongestant used by children and adults in cases of rhinitis and sinusitis. This medicine can be marketed under the name Rinolon by the EMS laboratory and should be applied directly to the nose through the dripper.
The medication helps to decrease symptoms such as dripping nose or difficulty breathing, improving breathing. However, its use should only be performed on the advice of the doctor.
Price
Phenoxazoline costs between 4 to 6 reais.
Indication
Phenoxazoline is indicated for the treatment of coryza, rhinitis and sinusitis. It is also indicated for the prevention of atrial and sinus barotraumatisms and nose surgery.
How to use
Generally, the use of Phenoxazoline is indicated by the doctor, being that in:
- Children between 2 and 5 years old: using 0.5mg / ml bottles, making 2 to 4 daily instillations of 2 drops.
- Adults and children over 6 years: bottles of 1mg / ml, making on average, 2 to 4 daily instillations of 2 drops.
In addition, to use Fenoxazoline one should tilt the head back and compress the liquid from the vial into one of the nostrils and inhale deeply, repeating the maneuver in the other nostril.
Side effects
Phenoxazoline usually causes a sensation of nasal dryness. In case of prolonged use can cause headache, insomnia or palpitation.
Contraindications
This drug is contraindicated for patients with angle-closure glaucoma.
In addition, Phenoxazoline should only be used for medical indication in cases of hypertension, heart affections and hyperthyroidism.
