ZERINODEK DECONG "0.1% NASAL SPRAY, SOLUTION" 10 G BOTTLE"

Name
ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant 1 mg/ml nasal spray, solution
Xylometazoline hydrochloride


What is it and what is it for?
ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant contains xylometazoline, which has decongestant properties and is indicated for the treatment of rhinitis, colds, and sinusitis.

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 4 days of treatment.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant
- if you are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you suffer from severe heart disease (e.g. long QT syndrome) and severe hypertension (high blood pressure);
- if you have glaucoma, particularly narrow-angle glaucoma (a disease characterized by increased pressure in the eye);
- if you suffer from prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate) and hyperthyroidism (increased activity of the thyroid);
- if you have had nasal brain surgery;
- during and in the two weeks following treatment with medicines for depression (antidepressants) (see “Other medicines and ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant”);
- if the child to be treated is under 12 years old.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant.
Use this medicine only after consulting your doctor:
- if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), even if not severe;
- if you suffer from diabetes;
- if you have heart problems;
- if you have a tumor of the adrenal glands, called pheochromocytoma;
- if you are elderly, due to the risk of urinary retention (difficulty urinating).

The use, especially if prolonged, of products applied to mucous membranes (for local use) can give rise to allergic reactions (sensitization) and produce side effects; in this case, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.

Do not use for prolonged treatment because nasal congestion may worsen. Repeated use of the medicine for long periods may be harmful. Prolonged use may alter the normal function of the nasal mucosa and nasal cavities (sinuses), possibly leading to habituation (reduction of effectiveness) to the medicine.

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC), a preservative in this medicine, is an irritant and can cause local skin reactions. It can cause swelling of the nasal mucosa, especially when used for long periods. If you suspect such a reaction (persistent nasal congestion), you should consult your doctor about choosing another medication (see "ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant contains benzalkonium chloride").


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The side effects associated with ZerinoDek Nasal Decongestant are listed below:

Uncommon frequency (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Nosebleed (epistaxis).

Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
allergic reactions (hypersensitivity),
headache (cephalalgia),
difficulty sleeping (insomnia),
high blood pressure (hypertension),
rapid heart rate (tachycardia),
perception of heartbeat (palpitations),
reduction in heart rate (bradycardia),
nasal discomfort,
nasal congestion,
nausea,
difficulty urinating (micturition disorder).

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.