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Nasorest 8mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Nasorest 8mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes.
Nasorest 8mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
The most common side effect is dizziness. This is usually mild and goes away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart as antihistamines can cause your heart to beat faster.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Nasorest 8mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
The most common side effect is dizziness. This is usually mild and goes away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart as antihistamines can cause your heart to beat faster.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Uses of Nasorest Capsule
Benefits of Nasorest Capsule
In Allergic conditions
Nasorest 8mg Capsule provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Nasorest 8mg Capsule may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Nasorest Capsule
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 Nasorest
- Dizziness
How to use Nasorest Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nasorest 8mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Nasorest Capsule works
Nasorest 8mg Capsule is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Nasorest 8mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nasorest 8mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nasorest 8mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Nasorest 8mg Capsule may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Nasorest 8mg Capsule may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Nasorest 8mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nasorest 8mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nasorest 8mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nasorest 8mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nasorest Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Nasorest 8mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Nasorest 8mg Capsule to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Nasorest 8mg Capsule at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Triprolidine Analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Nasorest with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Serious
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Moderate
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Nasorest 8mg Capsule the same as Diphenhydramine?
No, Nasorest 8mg Capsule and Diphenhydramine are different medicines. However, they belong to the same group of medicines called antihistamines (medicine to relieve allergy). Both medicines have similar actions, though their uses and effects may vary. Diphenhydramine belongs to the first generation of antihistamines which have sedative (sleep-inducing) effects, whereas Nasorest 8mg Capsule belongs to a newer generation of antihistamines which have non-sedative effects.
Q. Is Nasorest 8mg Capsule effective?
Yes, Nasorest 8mg Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Nasorest 8mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Does Nasorest 8mg Capsule cause anxiety?
No, Nasorest 8mg Capsule is not known to cause anxiety. However, if you have any symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, racing thoughts or unwanted thoughts, fatigue or sweating, excessive worry, fear, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea and palpitations, it may be due to some other reason that needs to be taken care of. Please consult your doctor for better understanding of your condition otherwise your condition may worsen.
Q. Is Nasorest 8mg Capsule an anticholinergic?
Antihistamines often have anticholinergic activity, however, Nasorest 8mg Capsule belongs to a newer generation which is non-sedative and has a low potential to act on the central nervous system; Nasorest 8mg Capsule lacks significant anticholinergic activity.
Q. Is acrivastine better than cetirizine?
Nasorest 8mg Capsule and Cetirizine belong to the same category of medicines called antihistamines. Both are safe and equally effective in treatmenting allergic symptoms.
Q. Can I take acrivastine with cetirizine/ loratadine?
There are no reports which suggest any drug interaction (negative effect) between Nasorest 8mg Capsule and cetirizine/ loratadine if both are used together. However, this does not confirm that it is safe to take these drugs together. Always consult a doctor before taking any other medicine while using Nasorest 8mg Capsule.
Q. How long does Nasorest 8mg Capsule last?
The effect of Nasorest 8mg Capsule may last for around 2 hours in your system after a single dose. While, it may last approximately 5 hours after multiple recommended doses.
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