Nocsprei
Drug name: Nocsprei
Other names used:
- Afrin®
- Dristan®
- Duramist®
- Neo-Synephrine®
- Nostrilla®
- Vicks Sinex®
Active Ingredients:
- oxymetazoline and volatile oils
Therapeutic actions: Nocsprei belongs to vasoconstrictive agents used in otorhinolaryngology. When nocsprei is administered in the nasal cavity, it causes the constriction of arteriols in the mucous lining of the nasal cavity. Thus, Oxymetazoline lowers edema, hyperemia, exudation, restores nasal breathing, reduces the intensity of rhinorrhea(running nose).
Volatile oils prevent the irritation of nasal mucous lining caused by oxymetazoline and protect it from excessive desiccation. Therapeutic effect of Nocsprei lasts 10-12 hours.
Indications: Nocsprei is indicated in the following conditions:
- Acute rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Eustachitis
- Otitis media
- Allertic rhinitis
- While Rhinoscopy procedure
Nocsprei baby is intended specifically for children.
Contraindications and cautions: Nocsprei should not be used in:
- Children under 6 years of age
- Known individual intolerance to any of the medication ingredients
- Closed-angle glaucoma
- Atrophic rhinitis
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Nocsprei should be used with caution in people suffering from hypertension, coronary heart diseases, abnormal heart rhythm.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Nocsprei will experience it or any other.
The medication is usually well tolerated. In some cases itching, dryness and irritation of mucous lining in nasal cavity are observed.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Nocsprei, please read the information provided with Nocsprei or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Nocsprei. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Nocsprei should not be used in conjunction with other vasoconstrictive agents, MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants. Timolol may impair therapeutic effect of Nocsprei.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Nocsprei with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
