For the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay
fever), sinusitis.

Adults and elderly (all indications): 2 or 3 drops in each nostril 2 or 3 times daily.
The drops are suitable for children over 12 years of age.
Route of administration: Nasal use.

Patients are advised not to take decongestants for more than seven consecutive days. Decozal,
like other preparations belonging to the same class of active substances, should be used only
with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents as evidenced by
signs of insomnia, dizziness etc.

Caution is recommended in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease,
hyperthyroidism, narrow angle glaucoma or diabetes mellitus.
Label warnings and precautions
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Do not use continuously for more than seven consecutive days. If symptoms persist consult
your doctor
• If you are pregnant or taking other medicines or are under a doctor's care consult your doctor
before using Decozal
• Not to be used for infants or children under 12 years
• Each Decozal pack should be used by one person only to prevent any cross infection
• For reasons of hygiene do not use this bottle for more than 28 days after first opening it
• Keep medicines out of reach of children
Additional leaflet warnings and precautions
• Do not use if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients of Decozal
• Do not use if you have had recent neurosurgery
• Consult your doctor before using Decozal if you have heart or circulatory disease
• Some patients who have sensitive nasal passages may feel some local discomfort when
applying Nasal drops.
• Other side effects such as palpitations, nausea and headache are very rare.

As for all sympathomimetics, a reinforcement of the systemic effects of xylometazoline by
concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic or tetracyclic antidepressants,
cannot be excluded, especially in case of overdose.

No fetal toxicity or fertility studies have been carried out in animals. In view of its potential
systemic vasoconstrictor effect, it is advisable to take the precaution of not using Decozal
during pregnancy.
Label warning: If you are pregnant or taking any other medicines or are under a doctor's care,
consult him before using Decozal.
No evidence of any adverse effect on the breast-fed infant. However, it is not known if
xylometazoline is excreted in breast milk, therefore caution should be exercised and Decozal
should be used only on the advice of a doctor whilst breastfeeding.

None

The following side effects have occasionally been encountered: A burning sensation in the
nose and throat, local irritation, nausea, headache, and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Systemic cardiovascular effects have occurred, and this should be kept in mind when giving
Decozal to people with cardiovascular disease.
In isolated cases, systemic allergic reactions and transient visual disturbances.

In rare instances of accidental poisoning in children, the clinical picture has been marked
chiefly by signs such as acceleration and irregularity of the pulse, elevated blood pressure and
sometimes conscious clouding.
There is no specific treatment. Appropriate supportive measures should be initiated.

Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.1% Nasal Drops is a sympathomimetic agent with marked
alpha-adrenergic activity, and is intended for use in the nose. It constricts the nasal blood
vessels, thereby decongesting the mucosa of the nose and neighbouring regions of the pharynx.
This enables patients suffering from colds to breathe more easily through the nose. The effect
of Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.1% Nasal Drops begins within a few minutes and lasts for
up to 10 hours. Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.1% Nasal Drops is generally well tolerated
and does not impair the function of ciliated epithelium.

Systemic absorption may occur following nasal application of xylometazoline hydrochloride
solutions. It is not used systemically.

There are no findings in the preclinical testing which are of relevance to the prescriber.

Sodium phosphate monobasic
Sodium phosphate dibasic
Sodium edetate
Sodium chloride
Tween 80
Benzalkonium chloride
Highly purified water

none

Store up to 30 oC.

A plastic 10 ml bottle with dropper

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children