Nasivin Classic is a medicine for the topical treatment of the common cold.

Application

What is Nasivin and what is it used for?

Nasivin is a medicine for the topical treatment of the common cold. By spraying the solution into both nostrils, the inflamed nasal mucosa swells and the excessive secretion is reduced. This enables free breathing through the nose. At the same time, the ear trumpets are kept clear and the throat mucosa is decongested.
In addition, the active ingredient has been shown to have antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
The effect of Nasivin sets in within a few seconds (mean onset of action of 25 seconds) and lasts for up to 12 hours.
It has been shown that treatment with Nasivin leads to a reduction in the duration of the common cold from an average of 6 days to 4 days compared to the use of a physiological saline solution.

Nasivin is used
- for the treatment of acute rhinitis (rhinitis acuta), allergic rhinitis (rhinitis allergica) and intermittent runny nose (rhinitis vasomotorica).
- To facilitate the drainage of secretions in inflammations of the paranasal sinuses and in tubal catarrh in conjunction with rhinitis.
- For diagnostic swelling of the mucous membranes.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 7 days, consult your doctor.

How is it applied?

What is Nasivin Classic and what is it used for?

Nasivin Classic is a medicine for the topical treatment of the common cold. By spraying the solution into both nostrils, the inflamed nasal mucosa swells and the excessive secretion is reduced. This enables free breathing through the nose. At the same time, it keeps the ear trumpets clear and reduces swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa.
In addition, the active ingredient has been shown to have antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
The effect of Nasivin Classic sets in within a few seconds (mean onset of action of 25 seconds) and lasts for up to 12 hours.
It has been shown that treatment with Nasivin Classic leads to a reduction in the duration of the common cold from an average of 6 days to 4 days compared to the use of a physiological saline solution.

Nasivin Classic is used
- for the treatment of acute rhinitis (rhinitis acuta), allergic rhinitis (rhinitis allergica) and attacking runny nose (rhinitis vasomotorica).
- To facilitate the drainage of secretions in inflammations of the paranasal sinuses and in tubal catarrh in conjunction with rhinitis.
- For diagnostic swelling of the mucous membranes.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 7 days, consult your doctor.

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you be aware of before using Nasivin Classic?

Nasivin Classic must not be used,
- if you are allergic to oxymetazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6. other active substances of the same substance class (imidazoles) or benzalkonium chloride.
- in dry inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane with crust and bark formation (rhinitis sicca).
- after certain operations on the pituitary gland.
- in case of increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma, "green star").
- if you are taking certain medicines for depression at the same time (so-called MAO inhibitors, even if you have taken them within the last 2 weeks).

Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Nasivin Classic, especially if the following applies to you.especially if the following applies to you:
- severe cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, angina pectoris).
- a disease of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- metabolic diseases (such as diabetes mellitus or hyperthyroidism).
- simultaneous use of blood pressure-increasing medicines.

Duration of use should not exceed 7 days, as prolonged use may cause swelling of the nasal mucosa after treatment has ended. In addition, long-term use may lead to habituation effects and damage to the nasal mucosa.

Use of Nasivin Classic with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, or if you are going to take or use any other medicines.

If used as prescribed, no interactions are expected.
After abusive long-term use, overdose or ingestion, interactions with medicines for depression (so-called MAO inhibitors, even if you have taken them within the last 2 weeks, tricyclic antidepressants), high blood pressure and anaesthetics are possible.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Driving and ability to operate machinery
If the recommended dosage and duration of use are observed, there is no impairment of driving ability, but this cannot be excluded in the case of overdose and/or long-term use.

Nasivin Classic contains benzalkonium chloride
Nasivin Classic 0.05 % - Spray contains benzalkonium chloride, which has an irritant effect. May cause skin irritation.
This preservative may cause swelling of the nasal mucosa, especially with prolonged use. If such a reaction is suspected (persistent nasal congestion), a medicine for use in the nose without a preservative should be used as far as possible. If such medicines are not available for use in the nose, another form of administration should be considered.

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How should the medicine be taken?

How to use Nasivin Classic?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:

Adults, adolescents and schoolchildren (6 years and over):
2 times daily 1 spray into each nostril.

For nasal use. Application is into both nostrils.
Remove the protective cap when using for the first time, hold the spray bottle upwards
and pump several times until a uniform spray comes out. Insert the spray opening into one nostril at a time and spray once. After use, clean the spray opening and replace the protective cap.

Treatment with Nasivin Classic should be as short as possible and must not exceed a period of 7 days if used continuously. If after 7 days of use of Nasivin Classic the symptoms have not subsided, consult a doctor before continuing the treatment.

Children under 6 years of age:
Preparations with a concentration of active substance suitable for this age group are available.

If you have used more Nasivin Classic than you should
After an overdose or accidental ingestion of Nasivin Classic, contact your doctor or pharmacist.If you use more Nasivin Classic than you should
After an overdose or accidental swallowing of large amounts of Nasivin Classic, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, fever, cyanosis (blue discolouration e.g. of the skin) and more severe symptoms may occur.(e.g. blue discolouration of the skin) and more severe cardiovascular, nervous system and respiratory side effects may occur. In this case, please contact a doctor quickly.

Note to healthcare professionals
For overdose information, see the end of the leaflet.

If you forget to use Nasivin Classic
Do not use twice the amount if you have forgotten to use it before.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How to store Nasivin Classic?

Do not store above 25 °C.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicinal product after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and container after "EXP" or "EXP".
Do not use for more than 6 months after opening the vial.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

How to store Nasivin?

Do not store above 25 °C.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and container after ,,EXP" and ,,EXP" respectively.
Do not use for more than 6 months after opening the vial.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and other information
What Nasivin Classic contains:
- The active substance is: oxymetazoline hydrochloride.
1 ml contains 0.5 mg oxymetazoline hydrochloride.
One spray contains approx. 45 µl = 22 µg oxymetazoline hydrochloride.

- The other ingredients are: Benzalkonium chloride solution 50%, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate dihydrate, glycerol 85%, purified water.

What Nasivin Classic looks like and contents of the pack
Nasal spray, solution.
Clear, colourless, aqueous solution.
Spray glass vials of 10 ml and 15 ml

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.