Vilco Nasal Drops is a combination medicine used in the treatment of nasal congestion. It treats congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation and common cold. It also reduces the dryness or irritation in the nose and provides a soothing effect.
Vilco Nasal Drops should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. 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.
The most common side effects are nasal irritation, dry 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.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Vilco Nasal Drops
Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Side effects of Vilco Nasal Drops
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 Vilco
Dry nose
Nasal irritation
Sneezing
How to use Vilco Nasal Drops
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.
How Vilco Nasal Drops works
Vilco Nasal Drops is a combination of two medicines: Oxymetazoline and Glycine. Oxymetazoline is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels, providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Glycine maintains the pH of the composition.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vilco 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vilco 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.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Gently blow your nose before using Vilco Nasal Drops to clear out mucus and allow better absorption of the medicine.
Keep your head upright while using Vilco Nasal Drops, as tilting it back may cause the medicine to run down your throat.
Avoid using it for more than 3 consecutive days, as overuse can worsen nasal congestion (rebound effect).
Do not share your medicine with anyone to prevent spreading infections. Your symptoms may be similar to those of others, but might be of a different cause.
Clean the medicine tip/nozzle after each use with a tissue or clean cloth to keep it hygienic.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
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.
Sir I feel loss of balance vertigo plz give me adrees hospital Sir my nose is blocked without nasal congestion 4year pehle maine sinus opreat karvaya thaa plz medicine name jisse mere nose khul jaye
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
First u need complete examination of your nose as well as we have to see for vertigo. I practice in Gurgaon
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References
ScienceDirect. Glycine. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: