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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
NASIVION CARE 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
NASIVION CARE 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 NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Nasivion 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops

Oxymetazoline(0.05% w/v)

Nasivion nasal drops uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of nasal congestion. It treats congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation, and the common cold.

How nasivion nasal drops works

NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS 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.

Common side effects of nasivion nasal drops

Irritation, Dryness in mouth, Dry throat

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Expert advice FOR Nasivion Nasal Drops

  • It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours. 
  • The right way to use the nasal spray:
    • Shake the bottle before using the medicine. 
    • Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
    • Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. 
    • Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
    • Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
  • Oxymetazoline can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).

Frequently asked questions FOR Nasivion 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops

Oxymetazoline

Q. Is NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS addictive?
Treatment with NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS a steroid/ antihistamine?
No, NASIVION CARE 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 NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS safe?
NASIVION CARE 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.
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Q. Does NASIVION CARE 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 NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS. However, NASIVION CARE 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 NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?
NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with NASIVION CARE NASAL DROPS.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)