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Medicine Details

Olfamist Nasal Solution

Manufacturer: Strides shasun Ltd

Salt Composition: Oxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Nasal congestion (blocked nose) Olfamist Nasal Solution 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.

Benefits: Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Description: Olfamist Nasal Solution 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. Olfamist Nasal Solution 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.

How to Use: Olfamist Nasal Solution is a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Olfamist Nasal Solution 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 - Olfamist Nasal Solution 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 Olfamist Nasal Solution 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

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Packaging: Bottle

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Primary Use: Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Side Effects: Dryness in mouth | Dry throat

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Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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