Uses of Mucome Drops


Mucome Drop is often prescribed to treat and improve runny nose, stuffy nose caused by colds or flu, and at the same time reduce nasal congestion,... For Mucome Drop to work Treatment effects, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations about the dose as well as the duration of drug use.

1. What is Mucome Drop?

Mucome Drop belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of eyes - ENT, and is used mainly to reduce blood flow and nasal congestion in the nasal mucus area or the vicinity of the oropharynx effectively.
Currently, Mucome Drop is made in the form of a nasal solution and packaged in a box of 1 ampoule of 5ml or 10ml. In each tube of Mucome Drop solution, the main ingredient is Xylometazolin hydrochloride 0.5mg/ml and some other active ingredients just enough.

2. What does Mucome Drop do?


2.1 Uses of the drug Mucome Drop The main active ingredient Xylometazolin hydrochloride in the drug Mucome Drop belongs to the group of Arylalkyl imidazolines, which acts on Alpha-adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the nasal mucosa. Xylometazolin hydrochloride has the ability to vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow and nasal congestion in the nasal mucus areas as well as in the vicinity of the oropharynx. This effect usually appears quickly after only a few minutes of instillation and can persist for many hours.
According to research, the active ingredient Xylometazolin hydrochloride is well tolerated and does not cause any damage to the hairy epithelium, even if the patient has sensitive mucous membranes. After about 5-10 minutes from the time of use, Xylometazolin hydrochloride will be absorbed quickly and lasts up to about 10 hours. However, plasma concentrations of this active substance are very low and cannot be determined by conventional methods.
2.2 Indications to use Mucome Drop Mucome Drop is usually prescribed by doctors for the following cases:
Treatment of stuffy nose, runny nose caused by flu, cold or some other causes. Supports the loading of secretions when the sinus area is damaged. Support in the treatment of congestion of the nasopharyngeal mucosa associated with otitis media. Helps make it easier for patients to perform nasal endoscopy. 2.3 Contraindications to using Mucome Drop Do not use Mucome Drop for the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Xylometazolin hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in the drug. Mucome Drop is contraindicated for people with ear, nose and throat infections caused by fungi or viruses. Do not use Mucome Drop for patients with hearing inflammation or neuritis. Do not use Mucome Drop for infants < 3 months old, people taking tricyclic antidepressants and people with angle-closure glaucoma. Mucome Drop is contraindicated for patients undergoing transsphenoid pituitary resection or undergoing nasal/oral dural exposure surgery.

3. Dosage and how to use Mucome Drop


3.1 Dosage of Mucome Drop The following is the dose of Mucome Drop recommended by the doctor for each patient:
Infants and children under 6 years old: Put 1-2 drops in each nostril, Use twice a day and should not exceed 3 times / day. Children from 3 months to 2 years: Use Mucome Drop drops as directed by your doctor. 3.2 How to use the drug Mucome Drop Mucome Drop is used by nasal drops at the dose recommended by the doctor. The duration of use of Mucome Drop should not exceed 7 days. Before using, patients need to consult their doctor carefully and read the instructions listed in the leaflet attached to the medicine box.
Use not according to the dose prescribed by the doctor can cause the patient to be poisoned by an overdose of the drug. When being poisoned with Xylometazolin hydrochloride, the patient will have symptoms such as irregular/fast pulse, cognitive disturbances or increased blood pressure. If you experience any of the reactions mentioned above, stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention for your symptoms to be treated under medical supervision.

4. Possible side effects when treated with Mucome Drop


Rarely, serious side effects have occurred with the topical use of Xylometazolin hydrochloride at therapeutic doses. Under certain circumstances, patients may experience the following transient reactions:
Recurrence of congestive reactions with long-term use of Mucome Drop. Irritation of mucous membranes at the site of drug contact. Dry nasal mucosa. When Mucome Drop nasal drops penetrate the throat, it can cause systemic reactions such as tachycardia, increased blood pressure or arrhythmia. Local irritation (common). Headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, palpitations, arrhythmia or slow pulse. When mild side effects occur, patients just need to monitor and after a while they will go away on their own. However, if there are systemic absorption reactions, the patient should be treated early. In case of serious adverse events, the patient will be treated with intravenous phentolamine.

5. Things to note and be careful when using Mucome Drop


5.1 What precautions should be taken while using Mucome Drop? During treatment with Mucome Drop, patients should note the following:
Use caution when using Mucome Drop in patients with heart disease, hypertension or hyperthyroidism. Avoid taking more than prescribed as it can cause more runny nose or make your nose feel hot. Do not use Mucome Drop for many days, if used for a long time, it must be directed by a specialist. Use caution or should not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. These subjects should only use Mucome Drop when absolutely necessary and must be monitored by a doctor. The patient's ability to drive and use machines may be impaired when using Mucome Drop, so this patient needs to be cautious when using the drug. Store Mucome Drop in a cool, dry place and avoid direct light. Keep medicine out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion. 5.2 What other medicines does Mucome Drop interact with? When Mucome Drop is used alone, the risk of systemic effects is negligible. However, adverse reactions may be more severe if patients use Mucome Drop along with tricyclic or quadruple antidepressants.
In order to avoid the risk of adverse reactions between Mucome Drops and other medications, patients should inform their doctor of all medications they are currently taking, including herbs, vitamins and dietary supplements. power.
Above is all the important information about Mucome Drop, if you have any further questions, patients should actively ask the prescribing doctor for appropriate advice.

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