Tyzine Dosage
Generic name: TETRAHYDROZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5mg in 1mL
Dosage form: nasal solution
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 15, 2021.
Adults and Children 6 Years and Over
Tyzine® 0.1% Nasal Solution
It is recommended that 2 to 4 drops of Tyzine® 0.1% Nasal Solution be instilled in each nostril as needed, never more often than every three hours. Less frequent administration is usually sufficient since relief is maintained for four hours or longer in most cases, and often for as long as eight hours. Bedtime instillation usually assures sleep undisturbed by the need for remedication before morning, or by insomnia from central stimulation.
Tyzine® 0.1% Nasal Spray
It is recommended to squeeze quickly and firmly three or four times Tyzine® 0.1% Nasal Spray in each nostril as needed, never more often than every three hours. Less frequent administration is usually sufficient since relief is maintained for four hours or longer in most cases, and often for as long as eight hours. Bedtime instillation usually assures sleep undisturbed by the need for remedication before morning, or by insomnia from central stimulation.
Children 2 to 6 Years of Age
Tyzine® 0.05 % Pediatric Nasal Drops
Note: Do not use Tyzine® 0.1% Nasal Solution or Tyzine® 0.1% Nasal Spray
It is recommended that 2 to 3 drops of Tyzine® 0.05% Pediatric Nasal Drops be instilled in each nostril as needed, and never more often than every three hours. Relief usually lasts for several hours, so that instillation is usually needed only every four to six hours. Instillation of nose drops can be most conveniently accomplished with the patient in the lateral head-low position.
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