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Eucazolin Aqua
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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

Evkazolin Aqua is intended to eliminate acute rhinitis, which has arisen independently or against the background of another disease. I also actively use it for fever. This is a universal remedy that helps to quickly restore the respiratory functions of the nose and improve the general condition.
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Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Eucazolin Aqua
Indications for use Evkazolin Aqua - symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion. This phenomenon can occur both independently and against the background of a cold. The drug actively fights hay fever. It has a positive effect on allergic rhinitis and eliminates all the consequences of sinusitis.
In diseases of the paranasal sinuses, the medicine facilitates the outflow of secreted secretions. The drug is also used in the adjuvant therapy of otitis media. It is used to reduce swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities.
If it is necessary to conduct a diagnostic examination of the nasal sinus cavity, this medication is actively used. This procedure is called rhinoscopy. It is carried out in order to determine the source of negative impact on the nasal cavity. Based on this check, high-quality treatment can be prescribed.
The product can be called not only therapeutic, but also preventive. It is widely used for conducting many studies and for eliminating the negative symptoms of nasal congestion. Evkazolin Aqua is a powerful product that can cope with many problems.
Release form
The drug is available in nasal drops. The main active ingredient is xylometazoline. One gram of spray contains 1 mg of the component, calculated as 100%.
The excipients of the medicine are benzalkonium chloride, eucalyptus oil, polysorbate 20, sodium hydrogen phosphate, water for injections, etc. The bottle contains 10 mg of the substance. The package contains one bottle.
This dosage is quite enough to carry out the treatment. The medicine is not administered in large quantities, so it is quite enough to alleviate the person's condition.
The form of release in the form of drops is convenient. You can take a small bottle with you on the road. The introduction of the medicine is carried out quickly and does not create any inconvenience. In addition, it is the drops that can alleviate a person's condition in a matter of minutes. Tablets cannot provide such an effect. Evkazolin Aqua has convenient packaging, so it can be used anywhere, which makes the situation much easier.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics of the drug - refers to non-selective adrenomimetics. When the drug is applied to the nasal mucosa, it has an anti-edematous effect. In addition, it is able to reduce hyperemia and exudation. All this helps to facilitate nasal breathing. Blood flow in the venous sinuses is also reduced.
The medicine can have an exclusively local effect. It is perfectly absorbed through the mucous membranes. But only if you use it in small quantities. The effect of the medicine begins literally 5-10 minutes after taking it. Positive dynamics are observed for 5-6 hours.
All this suggests that the drug has a powerful effect that can last a long time. Moreover, it does not matter what disease associated with the nasopharynx needs to be eliminated. The most important thing is that relief comes very quickly and all this is due to the content of active components in the composition of Evkazolin Aqua.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics of the drug - the active substance is xylometazoline. Due to its active action, a person can feel relief after a short period. It is absorbed through the nasal mucosa instantly.
At the same time, there is an anti-edematous effect. The medicine quickly makes breathing easier and allows you to enjoy life again. True, the duration of this condition does not exceed 5-6 hours, but this is at the initial stage of the disease. After a while, all the symptoms will quickly pass.
Nasal breathing is facilitated, blood flow in the venous sinuses decreases. A similar effect occurs with hyperemia and exudation. The drug tends to have only a local effect. With normal use in small doses, it quickly penetrates the mucous membranes of the nose. Relief occurs immediately or within 5 minutes.
This drug is one of the best of its kind. It is easy to use and can have a positive effect in a matter of minutes. Using Evkazolin Aqua will quickly remove all unpleasant symptoms and free your breathing.
Dosing and administration
The method of application and dosage of Evkazolin Aqua depends on the person's condition. The medicine is intended for local use. Before using it, it is worth holding the bottle in your hands. Thus, it will reach the temperature of the human body and only then can it be used.
Adults and children over 10 years of age should make one injection into each nasal passage. This process is carried out 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment depends on the specific situation and the stage of the disease. In total, it lasts no more than 10 days.
After the end of the treatment, the drug can be taken only after a few days. But for this, a doctor's consultation is needed, because the body can react negatively to such an effect for the second time. If we talk about the duration of treatment for children, then this issue is decided by a specialist. In this case, everything is strictly individual. Evkazolin Aqua is taken only in the prescribed doses, it is not recommended to exceed them.
Use Eucazolin Aqua during pregnancy
The use of Evkazolin Aqua during pregnancy is strictly prohibited. The fact is that there is no data regarding the penetration of the active component into breast milk. Therefore, women who feed babies during lactation should avoid using this medication. After all, the benefit that a woman can receive cannot exceed the potential risk to the child.
If there is a need to take medicine, then it is worth getting a doctor's consultation. After all, the active component of the medicine is able to penetrate the body and thereby affect the development of the child. How this happens is unknown. Therefore, it is still worth refraining from using the drug. There are always alternative solutions.
Taking such medications may not always have a positive effect, especially when it comes to a young woman. The body's reaction may be unpredictable, so it is better to refrain from this. Evkazolin Aqua is not recommended for pregnant women and those who breastfeed.
Contraindications
There are contraindications to the use of Evkazolin Aqua, mainly they consist of increased hypersensitivity to the active components of the drug. In this case, this can manifest itself in relation to all substances included in the composition.
In no case should the drug be used for asthma, as this may provoke a new attack. Acute coronary diseases also do not provide for the use of this medication. If a person has closed-angle glaucoma, transphenoidal hypophysectomy, or a history of transnasal surgical interventions, then the drug should be abandoned.
Patients undergoing treatment with MAO inhibitors can start using the medication only 2 weeks after stopping their use. If a person has such diseases, then the drug cannot be taken. In any case, you can always find alternative solutions to the problem. Therefore, a doctor's consultation regarding the use of Evkazolin Aqua is mandatory.
Side effects Eucazolin Aqua
Side effects of Evkazolin Aqua can manifest themselves in different ways. The first thing that appears is a persistent burning sensation in the nose or throat. Tingling, dryness and a constant desire to sneeze are possible. Thus, an allergic reaction manifests itself. In this case, you must immediately stop taking the medicine.
More serious side effects include nausea and shortness of breath, as well as angioedema. In extremely rare cases, systemic allergic reactions are possible. If the drug is taken for a long time, a high concentration of the drug in the body cannot be ruled out. It manifests itself as swelling of the nasal mucosa, as well as resorptive effects. These include dizziness, headache, insomnia, vomiting and increased blood pressure. Rapid heartbeat and heart rhythm disturbances are possible. There have been cases of short-term visual impairment.
If you take the drug for too long, you may experience depressive states. All this can be easily eliminated, you just need to stop taking Evkazolin Aqua and everything will be restored.
Overdose
Overdose of Evkazolin Aqua can manifest itself in different ways. Thus, if you take the product often and in high dosages, severe headaches may occur. This is caused by the high concentration of active substances in the human body.
Dryness in the nose, nausea and even depression are possible. Often, blood pressure increases and visibility decreases. In this case, you should immediately stop using the drug. To get rid of the symptoms that have appeared, you should start taking sympatholytics and adrenergic blockers. Symptomatic therapy is also possible.
If the drug was accidentally ingested, the stomach should be washed immediately. After that, laxatives and enterosorbents are used. Usually, treatment with adrenal blockers is prescribed, and symptomatic therapy is carried out. In any case, it is recommended to consult a doctor regarding further actions. Evkazolin Aqua will have to be abandoned for a while and other methods of treatment will have to be used.
Interactions with other drugs
Interactions with other drugs are carried out carefully. The drug itself normally reacts to the presence of other medications, but despite this, some caution must be exercised. In no case should several nasal drops be used at once.
Basically, the drug interacts with others only if there is a resorptive effect. Adrenomimetics can enhance the effect of the active components of Evkazolin Aqua. Sympatholytics, adrenolytics and antagonists weaken its effect.
Concomitant administration of tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors may lead to an increase in blood pressure. Against this background, a negative effect on the cardiovascular system may occur.
Therefore, regarding the simultaneous use of several drugs, it is worth consulting with a doctor. After all, the body's reaction can be very negative. Taking Evkazolin Aqua with other drugs should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.
Storage conditions
The storage conditions of Evkazolin Aqua must be observed properly. In no case should the preparation be used after its expiration date. The product must be stored in a place protected from light. A certain temperature must be maintained, which does not exceed 25 degrees.
The storage place for the drug should be protected from children. Children can taste the medicine, which is unacceptable. In this case, immediate gastric lavage is required.
The main thing is that the storage place is warm, dry and without unnecessary lighting. These conditions are optimal and must be followed. It is necessary to prevent moisture from getting in, which can spoil the drug.
After using the drops, it is necessary to close the bottle with a lid. This will not allow the active substances to evaporate. Proper storage conditions can extend the shelf life of the drug. Evkazolin Aqua should be in every medicine cabinet.
Shelf life
The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years. You can use the product during this entire time. However, you should also follow some storage conditions. In this case, it means a good place where there will be no dampness, moisture or low temperature.
Many people prefer to store medications in the refrigerator. This is not correct, special storage conditions must be observed. The drug should not be exposed to cold. After all, it must reach body temperature before use.
Mechanical damage to the bottle is unacceptable. In this case, you should stop taking the product. High temperatures will also have a negative effect on the drug.
After the expiration date, the medicine cannot be used. Even if all storage conditions were perfectly observed. This can lead to a negative reaction from the nasopharynx. Up to the development of an allergy. Therefore, the drug must be taken for the specified 2 years, after which Evkazolin Aqua is removed.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Eucazolin Aqua" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.