Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray [Oxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)]

Use 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. Direct 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.

Use 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. Direct 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.

'- Alcohol : None

No interaction found/established

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray 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

Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray 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 Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

- Driving : None

No interaction found/established

- Kidney : None

No interaction found/established

- Liver : None

No interaction found/established

bottle of 10 ml Nasal Spray

Chemical Class :: Imidazole Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY
Action Class :: Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)

Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray addictive?::: Treatment with Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.| Q. Is Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray a steroid/ antihistamine?::: No, Nosivak 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).| Q. Is Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray safe?::: Nosivak 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.| Q. Does Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray 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 Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray. However, Nosivak 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.| Q. Can I take Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?::: Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Nosivak 0.05% Nasal Spray.