Nafazoline is a nasal decongestant suitable for colds, rhinitis or rhinosinusitis, as it relieves nasal congestion and the feeling of clogged nose.
This medicine can be found in the form of drops or nasal spray, such as generic “nafazoline hydrochloride” or with trade names Sorine, Neosoro, Narix or Multisoro, and should be used with medical advice.
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In addition, nafazoline can also be found in the form of eye drops to be used in the eyes, sold in association with other substances, such as zinc sulfate or pheniramine maleate, to help relieve eye redness or allergies. Learn how to use ophthalmological eye drops.
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Nafazolin is indicated for:
- Flu or colds;
- Rinossinusite;
- Allergic rhinitis.
Nafazoline helps relieve nasal congestion by strengthening blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, reducing blood flow, which decreases swelling and nasal obstruction.
The effect of nafazoline is fast, there is about 10 minutes after its administration and lasts an average of 2 to 6 hours.
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How to use
Nafazoline nasal solution should be used by applying the drops directly into the nostrils, and the normally recommended doses are:
- Adults and children over 12 years old: 2 to 4 drops nafazoline solution 0.5 mg/ml in each nostril and then inspire air. This procedure can be repeated 4 to 6 times a day, according to medical advice.
Treatment with the nasal nasal solution can be done for a maximum of 3 to 5 days.
This is because prolonged use of this remedy can cause rebound nasal congestion, which is when the organism starts to produce substances to cause blood vessels to dilatate the nasal mucosa, as it realizes that there was a decrease in blood flow in this region and thus the discomfort of nasal congestion may worsen.
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Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may arise during nafazoline treatment are burning sensation, needles or burning in the nostrils, sneezing, headache, nausea or blurred vision.
Also, when used for more than 3 to 5 days, nafazoline can cause rebound nasal congestion or drug rhinitis.
Nafazoline can also cause cardiac palpitation, chest pain, tinnitus in the ear, anxiety, mental confusion or shortness of breath. In such cases, treatment should be interrupted and seek medical help immediately or the nearest emergency room.
This medicine can also cause drowsiness and, therefore, should be cautious or avoid activities such as driving, using heavy machines or performing dangerous activities.
Who should not use
Nafazoline should not be used by children under 12, lactating women, after oro-nasal surgery or by people who have glaucoma.
This medicine should not be used by people who have allergy to nafazoline or any other component of the solution, or allergy to sympathomimetic remedies such as salbutamol or clonidine.
In addition, the use of nafazoline is not recommended for people with cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism or increased prostate, or being treated with monoaminoxidase inhibitors (IMAO), such as phenelzine, moclobemide or tranillipromine, unless indicated by the doctor.
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