Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops belong to the class of medicine known as a decongestant. Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops is primarily used to treat nasal congestion (stuffy nose). It is also used to treat stuffy noses caused by sinus irritation, allergies, and the common cold. Nasal congestion is the blockage of nasal passage due to stuffed-up nasal fluid in the nose.

Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops contain Xylometazoline. Xylometazoline belongs to the class of 'decongestants'. It works by easing the inflammation and blocking of nasal passages by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and thus provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage.

Take Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops as recommended by your physician. You are advised to take Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops for as long as your physician has suggested it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience a burning sensation, dry nose, and sneezing. Most of these side effects of Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your physician.

Do not take Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops if you are allergic to Xylometazoline. Tell your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorder. Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops do not produce any effect on the ability to drive. Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops are not recommended for the use of children less than 12 years of age.

Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops treats nasal congestion or blocked nose in common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, perennial and allergic rhinitis. It consists of Xylometazoline. Xylometazoline is a decongestant and an antihistamine drug. It works by easing the inflammation and blocking of nasal passages by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and reduces the swelling. This process provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage. As an antihistamine drug, Xylometazoline provides relief from runny nose and sneezing by blocking the action of allergy-causing histamines.

Please inform your physician if you use any other medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements, before using Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops. Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops should be used only when advised by physician in people with a recent history of nasal surgery, chronic nasal inflammation, glaucoma, and adrenal gland tumors (phaeochromocytoma). Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops should be cautiously used in patients with heart, liver, or kidney diseases, inflammation of air passages, thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid), enlarged prostate, urination problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops with proper consultation and caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops to prevent any unwanted side effects. Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age, unless recommended by a child specialist.

If you do not notice any improvement in your condition after using Xylowel Nasal Spray/Drops for 5-7 days, please reach out to your physician.