Review the side-effects of Xylometazoline as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Eye and ENT- Burning, sneezing, discomfort of nasal cavity, throat pain, tightness of throat, damage to the inner lining of the nose and difficulty in smelling.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Central Nervous System- Drowsiness, headache and tiredness.
Afrin, Anefrin, Dristan, Mucinex, Nostrilla, Vicks Sinex, Zicam, Otrivin, Triaminic Decongestant
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Eye and ENT- Burning, sneezing, discomfort of nasal cavity, throat pain, tightness of throat, damage to the inner lining of the nose and difficulty in smelling.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Central Nervous System- Drowsiness, headache and tiredness.
Other Precautions :
Avoid prolonged usage.Drug Name : Xylometazoline
Xylometazoline(Afrin) generic is a decongestant, used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion due to colds, allergies, and hay fever.Ophthalmic- Relieving redness in eyes. It works by constricting the blood vessels in the nose.Brand Names or Trade Names of Xylometazoline
India :
Otirik |
Xylo Nasal Drops |
Otrivin |
Siomet -P |
Xymet |
Recofast Drop |
Otrivin Paed |
Cyfer -P |
Nascon -P |
Deconova |
Ortinose |
Xylomet |
Siomet |
Nozin |
Nazle |
Orinase (A) Nasal |
Zeecold Nasal |
Nasal Diconal |
Nasomet |
Nozy
International :
Afrin, Anefrin, Dristan, Mucinex, Nostrilla, Vicks Sinex, Zicam, Otrivin, Triaminic Decongestant
