All Details About Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops
Description:
Noxil 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.Noxil 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.
Uses:
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Directions For Use:
Employ 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.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Noxil
- Irritation
- Dryness in mouth
- Dry throat
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Noxil 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
Noxil 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 Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
To reduce the amount of Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
FAQs:
Q. Is Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops addictive?
Treatment with Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops a steroid/ antihistamine?
No, Noxil 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 Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops safe?
Noxil 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 Noxil 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 Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops. However, Noxil 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 Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?
Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Noxil 0.05% Nasal Drops.
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