Adroyd 5mg Tablet

Composition Oxymetazoline (5mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Imidazole Derivative
Action Class Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Parke Davis India Ltd
Manufacturer address 1216/4A PAVILLE HOUSEOFF VEER SAVARKAR MARG PRABHADEVI MUMBAI MH 400025 IN

Adroyd 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever, and other allergies. It narrows blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.

Adroyd 5mg Tablet should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. 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 for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. 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 irritation or discomfort to the nose and sneezing. 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 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.

Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adroyd 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Adroyd 5mg Tablet is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.

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It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours. 

Adroyd 5mg Tablet can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).

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.

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.

Q. Is Adroyd 5mg Tablet addictive?

Treatment with Adroyd 5mg Tablet does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Adroyd 5mg Tablet. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Adroyd 5mg Tablet a steroid/ antihistamine?

No, Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet safe?

Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet. However, Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?

Adroyd 5mg Tablet should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Adroyd 5mg Tablet.

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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

Irritation

Dryness

Sneezing

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adroyd 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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

Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving:SAFE

Adroyd 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Adroyd 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Adroyd 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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