Xylometazoline Nasal Spray is for application in the nose to give relief from:

• nasal congestion (blocked nose, including colds)


• perennial and allergic rhinitis (recurring inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, including hay fever)

Xylometazoline Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride which helps to open up and clear the nasal passages by reducing the excessive nasal secretions and returning the swollen blood vessels to their normal size.

Do not use the spray if you:

• are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the spray


• are allergic to other decongestants


• have had recent neurosurgery.


• Do not use this spray for children under 12 years old.

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including, if you:

• have an overactive thyroid gland


• have glaucoma


• have diabetes mellitus


• have heart or circulatory disease


• have hypertension

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Xylometazoline Nasal Spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Local discomfort may be felt after applying the spray if you have sensitive nasal passages.