Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray 10.0 ml in 1 bottle

All Details About Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray

Description:

Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray 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.

Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray 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. Earlier taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have, such as heart problems, high blood pressure (hypertension), an 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:

Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Directions For Use:

Employ this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Crucialct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Orinase Oxy

Dryness
Dry throat
Irritation
Sneezing

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

FAQs:

Is Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray addictive?

Treatment with Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray a steroid/antihistamine?

No, Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray 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).

Is Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray safe?

Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray 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.

Does Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray cause cataract/keep you awake/raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?

There are no such reports that suggest the occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep), or drowsiness during treatment with Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray. However, Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray 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.

Can I take Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray with diphenhydramine/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine?

Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray should not be taken simultaneously with diphenhydramine/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Orinase Oxy AD 0.05% Nasal Spray.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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