Zetovin 0.05% Nasal Drops

Zetovin 0.05% Nasal Drops is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies. It narrows the blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.

Zetovin 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.

• Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Zetovin 0.05% Nasal Drops is known as a nasal decongestant. It narrows the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. It is a safe medicine that 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.

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 Nosivak

• Irritation
• Dryness in mouth
• Dry throat

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. 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. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

Zetovin 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.

• 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.

• Zetovin 0.05% Nasal Drops can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).

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