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What is Thekati medicine, is it a nasal drop for children? In fact, Thekati is a nasal drop that can be used by both adults and children from 3 months of age to relieve symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose, ...1. What is Thekati drug?
Thekati belongs to the group of drugs used to treat diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat, with the main ingredient being Xylometazolin hydrochloride 5mg. Xylometazolin belongs to the group of arylalkyl imidazolin, has vasoconstrictor and anti-congestive effects in the nasal mucosa and pharynx quickly, and the effect of the drug is maintained for many hours.Thekati is formulated as a nasal solution and is indicated for the relief of nasal congestion and runny nose, relief of nasal congestion caused by acute or chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory allergies, cold .
2. Usage and dosage of Thekati
How to use and dose Thekati specifically as follows:
Children from 3 months to 2 years old: Instill 1 drop in each nostril/time, maximum 2 times/day. In this group of subjects, it should be noted that the drug should only be used when prescribed and directed by a doctor. Children from 2 to 12 years old: Instill 1-2 drops in each nostril, each time from 8 to 10 hours apart, up to 3 times a day. Children from 12 years old and adults: Instill 2 to 4 drops in each nostril, 2 to 3 times a day. Note, do not instill Thekati for more than 3 days and only use the drug up to 5 days.
3. Some notes when using Thekati
Do not use Thekati in people who are allergic to its ingredients, people with a history of hypersensitivity to adrenergic drugs, children under 3 months of age, people with angle-closure glaucoma or are taking tricyclic antidepressants. Thekati should be used with caution in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, prostate enlargement, diabetes, and people taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Thekati should not be abused (used continuously for a long time or used repeatedly) because it can cause congestion again. If after 3 days of taking the drug, the symptoms do not improve, the patient should see a doctor. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should only use Thekati in case of absolute necessity because it has not been determined whether the drug crosses the placenta or is excreted in breast milk, affecting the fetus and newborn. are not. Thekati is used as a vasoconstrictor and anti-congestant to relieve symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose caused by colds, sinusitis, rhinitis, and upper respiratory allergies.
