Drug Summary

  Drug name:  xylometazoline
  Chemical name:  Xylometazoline hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₆H₂₄N₂
  Weight:   244.3752
  CAS no:  526-36-3
  DrugBank link:  DB06694
  Description:  A nasal vasoconstricting decongestant drug which acts by binding to the same receptors as adrenaline. It is applied as a spray or as drops into the nose to ease inflammation and congestion of the nasal passageways. It binds alpha-adrenergic receptors to activate the adrenal system which causes systemic vasoconstriction, thereby easing nasal congestion.
  Indication:  It is used for treating nasal congestion and minor inflammation due to allergies or colds.