Leconil: description of the drug, indications for use and side effects
Leconil (international name - oxymetazoline) is an alpha-adrenergic receptor stimulating drug that is used to treat difficulty in nasal breathing in various diseases. Leconil is produced by Lek DD in Slovenia.
The dosage form of Leconil is 0.05% nasal drops containing the active ingredient oxymetazoline. Oxymetazoline constricts the blood vessels in the nasal cavity, which reduces swelling and makes breathing easier.
Indications for the use of Leconil include difficulty in nasal breathing during colds, inflammation of the sinuses, eustachitis, hay fever and allergic rhinitis.
Despite its effectiveness, Leconil has a number of contraindications. These are hypersensitivity to the active substance, hypertension, severe atherosclerosis, heart rhythm disturbances, diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, pregnancy, breastfeeding (stop during treatment) and childhood (up to 1 year).
Side effects of Leconil may include sleep disturbance, agitation, tachycardia, nausea, increased blood pressure, dryness and burning sensation of the nasal mucosa, dry mouth or pharynx.
Interaction of Leconil with other drugs can also cause side effects. For example, Leconil slows down the absorption of local anesthetics and prolongs their effect. Other vasoconstrictor drugs may contribute to side effects. Leconil also enhances the effect of MAO inhibitors on the central nervous system.
In case of an overdose of Leconil, symptoms such as tachycardia, arterial hypertension and depression of the central nervous system may occur. Treatment in this case will be symptomatic.
In general, Leconil is an effective remedy for treating difficulty in nasal breathing in various diseases. However, before you start using it, it is important to consult your doctor and make sure there are no contraindications.