XYNOLUBE 0.1% DROPS
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ajanta Pharma Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Oxymetazoline (0.1%w/v) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Imidazole Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal) |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 368 |
FAQ
Is XYNOLUBE 0.1% a steroid/ antihistamine?
No, XYNOLUBE 0.1% is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It belongs to a class of medications called adrenergic medicines that are used as nasal decongestants (to relieve congestion of the nose).
Can I take XYNOLUBE 0.1% with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?
XYNOLUBE 0.1% should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with XYNOLUBE 0.1%.
Is XYNOLUBE 0.1% addictive?
Treatment with XYNOLUBE 0.1% does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use XYNOLUBE 0.1%. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is XYNOLUBE 0.1% safe?
XYNOLUBE 0.1% is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Does XYNOLUBE 0.1% cause cataract/keep you awake/ raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?
There are no such reports which suggest occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep) or drowsiness during treatment with XYNOLUBE 0.1%. However, XYNOLUBE 0.1% can raise blood pressure when taken with medicines that are used to treat depression, like selegiline and moclobemide. It can also decrease the effect of medicines used to treat blood pressure. Hence, patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects and drug interactions.
XYNOLUBE 0.1% DROPS Reviews
XYNOLUBE 0.1% is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever, and other allergies. It narrows blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.
XYNOLUBE 0.1% should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. If you use this medicine too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.
The most common side effects are irritation or discomfort to the nose and sneezing. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
It is generally a safe medicine but, before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma or prostate enlargement. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
XYNOLUBE 0.1% should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. If you use this medicine too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.
The most common side effects are irritation or discomfort to the nose and sneezing. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
It is generally a safe medicine but, before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma or prostate enlargement. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How XYNOLUBE 0.1% DROPS Works
XYNOLUBE 0.1% is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.
How to Use XYNOLUBE 0.1% DROPS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. XYNOLUBE 0.1% may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Uses of XYNOLUBE 0.1% DROPS
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
XYNOLUBE 0.1% DROPS Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
SAFE
XYNOLUBE 0.1% does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of XYNOLUBE 0.1% in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with XYNOLUBE 0.1%. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
XYNOLUBE 0.1% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.To reduce the amount of XYNOLUBE 0.1% that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
XYNOLUBE 0.1% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of XYNOLUBE 0.1% in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
- The right way to use the nasal spray:Shake the bottle before using the medicine. Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
- It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
- XYNOLUBE 0.1% can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Drugs.com. Oxymetazoline.
- Biaggioni I, Robertson D. Adrenoreceptor Agonists & Sympathomimetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 140.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1041-42.