Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

In Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose) Children constantly catch common colds and also suffer from hay fever or allergic rhinitis. A typical symptom of all these is nasal congestion. Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops helps relieve nasal congestion by contracting and narrowing down the blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages. This decreases blood flow into the linings of the nose and sinuses which reduces swelling and the feeling of congestion. It should be used as prescribed and should not be used for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). Talk to your child’s doctor if the symptoms do not improve.

Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.

Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops is a medicine that helps clear and soothes the blocked nose thereby relieving nasal congestion due to common cold hay fever or other respiratory allergies in children.Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops is meant to be used externally by nasal route only. Put it into each nostril strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Try not to touch the tip of the medicine container while putting it in your child’s nose. If this happens rinse the tip with hot water and dry with a clean tissue before recapping the medicine container. Close one nostril while applying the medicine into the other and then ask your child to sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Once done repeat for the other nostril.Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops provides quick relief approximately within 2 minutes that lasts for several hours (up to 10 hours). It is recommended to make the last application shortly before your child retires to bed. It renders only temporary relief so do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. Using it for a longer duration may cause side effects. On the other hand stopping the medicine abruptly can make the congestion come back with severity and can worsen your child’s condition.This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as irritation in the nose  nasal dryness feeling sick (nausea) headache or application site burning. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child report to the doctor without any delay. Follow all the instructions as suggested by your child’s doctor and as mentioned over the medicine label.

Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.

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If you miss a dose of Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops use it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Phenylpropane Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY|Action Class :: Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)

Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Nasal irritation | Dry nose | Nausea | Headache | Burning sensation

Q. Can I give Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops to my child continuously for more than 2 weeks if he has on and off nasal congestion?::: Do not give Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops to your child for more than 10 consecutive days as it may lead to complications such as '__'atrophic rhinitis'__'. Also make sure not to stop the medicine suddenly as doing so can cause ‘‘rebound congestion'’ in your child. Therefore it is advised to follow the prescribed dosing schedule.| Q. What if I give too much of Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops to my child by mistake?::: An overdose of Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops can cause severe dizziness perspiration severely lowered body temperature headache bradycardia (low heart rate) hypertension respiratory depression coma and convulsions. It may even cause high blood pressure followed by a fall in blood pressure. Moreover children are more sensitive to toxicity than adults so it is advised that you reach out to your child’s doctor immediately if this happens.| Q. How to use Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops in my child?::: Before using Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops ask your child to clear the nose by blowing gently. Ask your child to lay down and lookup. Tilt your child’s head back as far as comfortable or if lying on a bed keep the head over the side. Open the cap of the medicine container and without touching the nozzle to the nose apply the medicine into each nostril. Ask your child to keep the head tilted back for a short time as that will allow the drops to spread throughout the nose. Replace the cap right after use. If the drop completely misses the nose administer the drop again. If any part of the drop gets into the nose do not administer the drop again. Repeat for the other nostril. Clean and dry the nozzle before replacing the cap right after use. To avoid the possible spread of infection the bottle should only be used by one person.| Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?::: Call your child’s doctor if your child is bothered by signs such as insomnia dizziness tremor irregular heartbeat or elevated blood pressure after the use of Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops?::: Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Optocold P 0.05% Nasal Drops. Also check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Q. In what position should I make my child sleep when he is having a stuffy nose?::: To sleep with a stuffy nose make your child lie on his back with a pillow to help the mucus drain out. Abstain your child from sleeping on the side position since it may increase the congestion in one or both nostrils.