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Nasal spray for kids Acatar Care Kids 15 ml

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Acatar Care Kids 0.25 mg / ml nasal spray 15 ml

Nasal spray for kids Acatar Care Kids 0.25 mg / ml nasal spray is indicated for use in children from 1 year to 6 years of age to reduce swelling of the nasal mucosa. The active substance is oxymetazoline hydrochloride.

Composition of Acatar Care Kids 0.25 mg / ml Nasal spray for kids:

Active substance: oxymetazoline hydrochloride (Oxymetazolini hydrochloridum). 1 ml of solution contains 0.25 mg of oxymetazoline hydrochloride. 1 dose of 45mcl aerosol contains 11.25mcg of oxymetazoline hydrochloride and excipients: glycerol 85%, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, sodium hyaluronate, hydrochloric acid 25% (to adjust the pH), sodium hydroxide (to adjust the pH), water for injections.

Operation of Acatar Care Kids 0.25 mg / ml Nasal spray for kids:

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is the active ingredient in Acatar Care Kids 0.25 mg / ml nasal spray. It constricts the blood vessels, which reduces swelling of the mucosa and reduces the amount of secretion produced, thus making it easier to breathe. In addition, the reduction of nasal congestion contributes to the opening and expansion of the drainage ducts of the paranasal sinuses and unblocks the Eustachian tubes. It supports the removal of secretions and the treatment of bacterial infection. Thanks to the hyaluronic acid contained in the composition, the preparation has an additional moisturizing effect. The drug works a few minutes after application, which is important, the healing effect lasts up to 12 hours.

Nasal spray for kids Application:
Acatar Care Kids 0.25 mg / ml Nasal spray for kids indicated for use in the case of swelling of the nasal mucosa in the course of acute rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, paranasal sinusitis, Eustachian tube inflammation , otitis media. For use in children over 1 to 6 years of age.

Nasal spray for kids Additional information:
Store the product out of reach of children, at room temperature. It is recommended to protect against moisture and light. Only one person should use one package. Caution should be exercised in the following cases: treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors) and other drugs that may increase blood pressure; increased intraocular pressure - especially with angle-closure glaucoma; severe diseases of the heart and blood vessels (e.g. ischemic heart disease, arterial hypertension); phaeochromocytoma; metabolic disorders (e.g. hyperthyroidism, diabetes). Long-term use and abuse of the drug should be avoided. Use in children and adolescents: should not be used in children under 1 year of age. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding: The possibility of using the drug should be discussed with your doctor, and caution is advised. Driving and using machines: the drug is intended for children under 6 years of age, if the drug is used by adults, they should remember that oxymetazoline used for a long period or in doses higher than recommended may cause systemic effects on the cardiovascular and central nervous system , therefore, it may affect the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery. The drug does not contain preservatives. Should be used within 12 months of first opening. that oxymetazoline used for a long time or in doses higher than recommended may cause systemic effects on the cardiovascular and central nervous system, and thus may affect the ability to drive and use machines. The drug does not contain preservatives. Should be used within 12 months of first opening. that oxymetazoline used for a long time or in doses higher than recommended may cause systemic effects on the cardiovascular and central nervous system, and thus may affect the ability to drive and use machines. The drug does not contain preservatives. Should be used within 12 months of first opening.

Contraindications:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Do not use in the case of dry rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa with the formation of crusts). Do not use if you have recently had surgery through the nose (e.g. removal of the pituitary gland or surgery involving the exposure of the dura mater (nose or mouth brain surgery)).

Side effects:
Some people may experience side effects while taking the drug. Common: nasal burning or dryness, sneezing, especially in sensitive patients. Uncommon: systemic symptoms (including palpitations, increased heart rate and increased blood pressure following local (intranasal) use). Rare: headache, insomnia or fatigue. In rare cases, after the effect of the drug has worn off, the swelling of the nasal mucosa (so-called reactive congestion) may become more intense. Long-term or frequent use of the drug and the administration of doses higher than recommended may lead to reactive congestion with drug-induced rhinitis (this can occur after 5-7 days of treatment, and in the case of continued use of the drug, it may lead to permanent damage to the nasal mucosa).

Dosage of Acatar Care Kids Nasal spray for kids 0.25 mg / ml:

Use as directed by your doctor or according to the directions on the leaflet. Use only intranasally (also in inflammation of the Eustachian tube and otitis media). Children over 1 to 6 years of age: apply one dose in each nostril, use 2-3 times a day. Do not use for more than 5-7 days. Before the first use, the pump must be depressed several times to obtain the full dose. During application, keep the head in an upright position, do not tilt it back. Place the tip of the applicator in the nostril in such a way as not to completely block its lumen. The tip should be directed away from the nasal septum - this means that in the right nostril the tip should be directed towards the right eye, and in the left - towards the left eye. Press the dispenser vigorously, while inhaling lightly through the nose. Due to the risk of damaging the mucosa, do not spray directly onto the nasal septum. Clean the dispenser after use.