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Nocon 0.05% (Drops)

Manufactured by: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .05 % Nasal prep Similar medicine

Nocon 0.05% is indicated for

  • Sinusitis
  • Hay fever
  • Common cold
  • Acute or chronic rhinitis
  • Nasal congestion

Precautions and warnings

- Using this medicine for a long time can lead to your congestion coming back.
- Because oxymetazoline can cause side effects throughout the body, it should be used carefully in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or an overactive thyroid, or in those taking MAO inhibitor medications.

Side-effects

  • * Transient burning
  • dryness of the nasal mucosa
  • sneezing. * Nervousness
  • dizziness
  • headache. * Hypertension
  • palpitation or reflex bradycardia.

Drug Interactions

Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.

Mode of actions

Oxymetazoline is a medicine that directly affects certain nerves to make blood vessels in the nose narrower when used as a nasal spray. This reduces swelling in the lining of the nose.

Dosage & Administration

Adults and children 6 yrs of age and older : 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.
Children of age 2-6 : 2-3 drops in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days. Sprays are generally unsuitable for young children because of the small size of their nostrils. The drug is not recommended in children under the age of 2.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

10 ml bot x 6's pack Price : ৳210.83

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