NAPHAZOLIN

StockNo	Product description
EB0280-447-02	NAPHAZOLIN SOLUTION VIALS 10 ML (0.1%)

 

COMPOSITION:
Naphazoline - 0.1 %
Boric acid - 0.5 %
Sodium tetraborate - 0.1 %
Glycerin - 1 %
Thiomerzal - 0.01 %

ACTION:
Naphazoline is an imidazol derivative with direct, mainly alphadrenomimetic action. Applied locally, it provokes constriction of the peripheral blood vessels and decreases the edema of the inflamed mucosa. Compared to adrenaline, it exercises a considerably more prolonged vasoconstructive effect. Its action lasts about 2 h after local application.

INDICATIONS:
Acute and chronic rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, laryngitis, and epistaxis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to imidazol derivatives; infants aged below 6 months.

SIDE EFFECTS:
By a prolonged application the preparation may lead to increased edema of the nasal mucosa and necrotic damage.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The preparation is applied locally to adults in a dose of 2-6 drops into each nostril every 6-8 h.
Children - 1-2 drops every 6-8 h.
Babies - naphazoline is dilited with water in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio - 1-2 drops from the solution obtained into the nostrils every 12 h.
In case of epistaxis, a tompon soaked with Naphazoline solution is inserted into the nose for 2-5 min.

MEDICINAL FORM AND PACKAGE:
0.1 % solution in vials of 10 ml.

STORAGE:
At moderate temperature (15-30° C) in a place protected from light.

EXPIRY:
3 (three) years.