Rosalin(Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 1%)

Therapeutic Group: Vasoconstrictor

Presentation

Rosalin Cream: Each gram cream contains Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride BP 10 mg.

Description

Rosalin is a topical cream containing 1% Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride BP. Oxymetazoline is an alpha1A adrenoreceptor agonist and acts as a vasoconstrictor.

Indications

Rosalin cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults.

Dosage & Administration

For topical use only, it is not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. Apply a pea-sized amount of the cream, once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek and chin) avoiding eyes and lips. Wash hands immediately after applying the cream.

Side Effects

Most common side effects are application site dermatitis, worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea, application site pruritis, application site erythema and application site pain.

Precautions

Alpha-adrenergic agonists may impact blood pressure. Advise patients with ardiovascular disese, orthostatic hypotension and/or uncontolled hypertension or hypotension to seek medical care if their condition worsens. Use with caution in patients with cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, thromboangiitis obliterans, scleroderma or Sjögren’s syndrome and advisepatients to seek medical care if signs and symptoms of potentiation of vascular insufficiency develop. Advise patients to seek immediate medical care if signs and symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma develop.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety of oxymetazoline during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this period is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Over Dose

Rosalin is not for oral use. If oral ingestion occurs, seek medical advice. Monitor patient closely and administer appropriate supportive measures as necessary

Storage

Do not store above 30 0C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

Commercial Pack

Rosalin Cream: Each tube contains 50 gm cream.