Xylometazoline vs. Naphazoline — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Xylometazoline and Naphazoline
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Definitions
Xylometazoline
Xylometazoline, also spelled xylomethazoline, is a medication used to reduce symptoms of nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Use is not recommended for more than seven days.
Naphazoline
Naphazoline is a medicine used as a decongestant, and a vasoconstrictor added to eye drops to relieve red eye. It has a rapid action in reducing swelling when applied to mucous membrane.
Xylometazoline
A drug used as a topical nasal decongestant that works by constricting the blood vessels in the nose.
Naphazoline
2-(1-naphthylmethyl)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride, a sympathomimetic agent used as a vasoconstrictor.
Naphazoline
Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
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