Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop comprises of purified salt solution. It is used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose). It moisturizes and loosens the mucus inside of the nose and provides rapid relief from nasal congestion.

Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop works by moisturizing the inner surface of the nose. It helps in providing relief from stuffy nose due to common cold or allergies. This medicine is for external use only. You should use it in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Before using this medicine, check the label. You have to tilt your head as far back as possible. Hold the dropper close to the nose. Make sure that you do not touch the nozzle. Squeeze the dropper gently so that the medicine gets placed in the nose. After few minutes, you can bend your head forward.

It is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it might cause nasal irritation at the time of application. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are on any medication or are allergic to this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, if you miss any dose.

Uses of Dicolead-NS Nasal Solution

Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Benefits of Dicolead-NS Nasal Solution

In Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop moisturises the inside of the nose, gives a soothing effect to the irritated skin inside the nose and provides rapid relief from nasal congestion that lasts for several hours. It is a safe medicine which can be used to treat congestion caused by colds or allergies such as hay fever. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Side effects of Dicolead-NS Nasal Solution

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 Dicolead-NS

Nasal irritation

How to use Dicolead-NS Nasal Solution

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How Dicolead-NS Nasal Solution works

Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop is a purified salt solution. It moisturizes the inner surface of the nose and helps relieve stuffy nose due to common cold or allergies.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Dicolead-NS Nasal Solution?

If you miss a dose of Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop, please consult your doctor.\n

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

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.
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause the 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkali Metal Chlorides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Crystalloids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Dicolead-NS with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Tolvaptan (Nasal Route) Moderate

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Patient concerns

I have been detected Denguee. I am not sure about it.

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Internal Medicine

Get dengue NS 1, IgM dengue serology to be sure

I am suffering from viral fever but don't know if it is malaria dengue or chikangunia. From last 4 days my fever shoot up to 102 degrees and by the evening it gets to normal and again next morning same repeats. And I even had to put cold wipes on forehead to bring down the temperature. I am taking medicine from local physician. What kind of fever could this be and how much time will it take to cure?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Get Dengue NS!, MP, Chikungunya IgM, CBC and Urine REME tests done

Sir , I have fever from Thursday ,I have pain in my throat and my body is paining heavily, one of neighbour has recently effected by dengue , and today when I went to doctor he advised me to wait till Sunday and if I didn't recovered from fever on Sunday then go for with blood test. My query is that should I wait till Sunday for blood test or not ??

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

you can get Dengue NS 1 test done today and platelet count

Nasal congestion, cough, vomiting, ear blocked and pain

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

FAQs

Can I use Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop for nebulizer?

Yes, Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/Drop can be used in the nebulizer. It is used to produce phlegm and sputum which can help to improve lung function in patients with lung diseases. It may also be used to dilute other medications to be inhaled through a nebulizer. However, all these uses would depend upon your doctor’s prescription.

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