How does it work?

This preparation contains two active ingredients, sodium cromoglicate and xylometazoline hydrochloride. Sodium cromoglicate prevents tissues becoming inflamed when an allergic reaction occurs. It is not fully understood how it produces this effect. It is known to prevent the release of chemicals in the body (including histamine), which occurs in an allergic response. These chemicals would normally cause inflammation. It is also thought to act on nerves by reducing their response to foreign substances such as pollen (allergens). Given as a nasal spray, this medicine prevents the inflammation of the nose that occurs due to allergies, such as hayfever. This inflammation would otherwise force fluid out of the nasal tissues, causing a runny and blocked nose. Sodium cromoglicate thus prevents these symptoms of hayfever. Xylometazoline belongs to a group of medicines called the sympathomimetics. It works by stimulating alpha adrenergic receptors in certain areas of the body. Xylometazoline acts on the alpha receptors in the walls of blood vessels causing them to narrow. This results in less blood travelling through the vessels which, in turn, decreases the amount of fluid pushed out into the nasal lining. This reduces mucus secretion and relieves the symptoms of nasal congestion in conditions such as allergies and colds. In combination, sodium cromoglycate and xylometazoline are used to prevent and treat the symptoms of hayfever or other nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) where nasal congestion is a symptom.

What is it used for?

Inflammation of the nasal lining due to allergies

Warning!

Prolonged use of xylometazoline may lead to a return of nasal congestion.

Use with caution in

No known conditions

Not to be used in

Allergy to benzalkonium chloride

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the foetus, particularly in the first trimester. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Headache

Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)

Drowsiness

Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations)

Irritation of the tissues in the nose

Wheezing

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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