Manufacturer: Sumac Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Oxymetazoline(0.05% w/v)
Bottle of 10ml Nasal Drops
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Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat the same for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. If you use this medicine too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.
The most common side effects are nose irritation and dryness of the mouth or throat. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
It is generally a safe medicine but, before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), or prostate enlargement. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Mesol 0.05% 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.
Oxymetazoline relieves nasal congestion by vasoconstricting the respiratory microvasculature, in both resistance and capacitance blood vessels on the human nasal mucosa, leading to decreased nasal mucosal blood flow, edema, and airflow resistance.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mesol
Irritation
Dryness in mouth
Dry throat
overactive thyroid gland.
diabetes.
closed angle glaucoma.
high blood pressure.
coronary artery disease.
hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.
enlarged prostate.
Mesol 0.05% 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.
No interaction found/established
Mesol 0.05% 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 Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Oxymetazoline nasal spray is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Oxymetazoline nasal spray should not be used to treat children younger than 6 years of age unless it is recommended by a doctor.
OXYMETAZOLINE may interact with antihypertensives, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (antidepressants), other antidepressants (desipramine and imipramine), medications used to treat heart diseases, a medication used to treat migraine (ergotamine) and medications used to treat enlarged prostate gland.
Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.
Q. Is Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops addictive?
Treatment with Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops a steroid/ antihistamine?
No, Mesol 0.05% 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 Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops safe?
Mesol 0.05% 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.
Q. Does Mesol 0.05% 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 Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops. However, Mesol 0.05% 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 Mesol 0.05% Nasal Drops with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?
