Drug Reference
Xylometazoline
Sympathomimetics, plain
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Sympathomimetics, plain
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
1 MG/ML · Nasal Spray0.5 MG/ML · Nasal Solution1 MG/ML · Nasal Solution5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.5 MG/ML · Nasal Spray344 MG · Oral Capsule20 MG/ML · Nasal Spray
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Adults and children 7 years and older: Spray into the nose 3 times a day
How to use / dosing
for nasal use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
■ When using this product Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, diziness, or sleepness occur. Pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days. fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days New symtoms occur. keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison contral center right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.