Xylometazoline
ज़ाइलोमेटाज़ोलिन
What it is
Xylometazoline is a nasal decongestant. It is usually available as a nasal spray.
What it is used for
Xylometazoline is used to treat nasal congestion, helping to clear stuffy or blocked nasal passages.
- Nasal congestion
How it works
Our sources do not cover this.
How it is sold in India
In India Xylometazoline comes as drops.
Common side effects
Most people have no side effects. If you experience side effects, they may include nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness.
See a doctor straight away if
If you experience nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness, or if your symptoms worsen or persist, seek medical attention. If you have a fever that lasts more than 3 days or nasal congestion or cough that lasts more than 7 days, get medical help immediately.
Who should not take it
Do not take if you are allergic to xylometazoline or any of its ingredients. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting a health professional. Do not use if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe high blood pressure, or heart disease without consulting a doctor.
Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult a health professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much?
Seek medical help immediately if you experience severe side effects or if symptoms worsen.
Does it make you sleepy?
It may cause sleeplessness, but it is not a common side effect.
Brand names
214 medicines sold in India contain Xylometazoline.
Brands sold in India include Clearnoz Nasal, Dolocold Adult Nasal, Flublast Junior Nasal, Nozcalm Nasal, Otrifresh Nasal, Actowin Nasal, Nasopil Paediatric Nasal, Xylopen Paediatric Nasal. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.