Nitric oxide

Information about Nitric oxide

Nitric oxide uses

Nitric oxide is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

How nitric oxide works

Nitric oxide when sprayed in nostrils acts as a physical and chemical barrier against SARS-CoV-2, preventing the virus from growing and spreading to the lungs.

Common side effects of nitric oxide

Limited data available

Available Medicine for Nitric oxide

  • ₹850
    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Nitric oxide

  • Do not use Nitric oxide immediately after washing your face. If it is mixed with certain soaps or gets diluted with water, its effectiveness may reduce.
  • This medicine is to be used only inside your nose. Do not use it in your eyes or ears.
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread the germs.
  • Do not use this medicine for longer periods of time than is advised by the doctor.


Content on this page was last updated on 05 September, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)