Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

In Nasal congestion (blocked nose) Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops is known as a nasal decongestant. It narrows the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. It is a safe medicine that can be used to treat congestion caused by colds or allergies such as hay fever. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). Talk to your doctor if your 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.

Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu hay fever and other allergies. It narrows the blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat the same for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. If you use this medicine too often or for too long it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.The most common side effects are nose irritation and dryness of the mouth or throat. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.It is generally a safe medicine but before taking it talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or prostate enlargement. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.To reduce the amount of Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops that reaches the breastmilk remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

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Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Irritation | Dryness in mouth | Dry throat

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. Is Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops addictive?::: Treatment with Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops does not cause mental addiction. However patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops. Hence it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.| Q. Is Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops a steroid/ antihistamine?::: No Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It belongs to a class of medications called adrenergic medicines that are used as nasal decongestants (to relieve congestion of the nose).| Q. Is Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops safe?::: Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. Does Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops cause cataract/keep you awake/ raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?::: There are no such reports which suggest occurrence of side effects such as cataract insomnia (inability to sleep) or drowsiness during treatment with Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops. However Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops can raise blood pressure when taken with medicines that are used to treat depression like selegiline and moclobemide. It can also decrease the effect of medicines used to treat blood pressure. Hence patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects and drug interactions.| Q. Can I take Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?::: Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal Drops.