Welcome to the Session of
Azolin 0.05% & 0.025%
(Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride USP)
Presented by
Mohammed Moshiur Rahaman
Brand Executive
Brand Management Department
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
Nasal Drops
Product Information
Brand Name : Azolin 0.05% % 0.025%
Composition : Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
Therapeutic group: Nasal decongestion
Product group : A
Pack Size : 10 ml drops in a plastic container
Unit Price (proposed): 45.00 tk (0.05% Nasal drops)
40.00 tk (0.025% Paediatric Nasal
drops)
Mechanism of Action
Oxymetazoline acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors in the
arterioles of the nasal mucosa. In nasal, it produces
constriction, resulting in decreased blood flow and
decreased nasal congestion.
Market Information:
The market size of Oxymetazoline is 5.76 crore (app.) with Growth
48.26%.
Brand Company Sales value(crore)
yearly
Afrin Aristopharma 2.65
Nocon Square 1.60
Rynex Incepta 1.40
Nazolin Beximco 0.10
Indications
It is indicated for relief of nasal congestion associated with
acute & chronic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis and hay fever
or other allergies. It is also used decongestant in otitis media.
Dosage And Administration
Adult & Children 6 years of age: 2 to 3 drops of
Azolin 0.05% Nasal Drops in each nostril twice daily
in the morning and evening.
Children 2-5 years of age: 2 to 3 drops of Azolin
0.025% Nasal Paediatric Drops in each nostril twice
daily in the morning & evening.
Use In Pregnancy And Lactation
Pregnancy
Safe use of Oxymetazoline during pregnancy has not been
established. Pregnant women should avoid it.
Lactation
It sis not known whether Oxymetazoline is secreted in human
breast milk. So, caution should be exercise when
administrating to a nursing mother.
Use In Children
This drug is not recommended under the age of 2 years.
Highlighting Points
Oxymetazoline…
Provides rapid and prolonged relief
Significantly more potent than xylometazoline
Relieves nasal congestion and sinus pressure in
sinusitis
Effectively reduces inflammation of virus-rhinitis
symptoms