Diconal Nasal Drops
Product introduction
Diconal 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.
Diconal 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 discomfort, nasal irritation, sneezing, and dry nose. 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 this medicine, 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.
Diconal 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 discomfort, nasal irritation, sneezing, and dry nose. 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 this medicine, 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 Diconal Nasal Drops
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Benefits of Diconal Nasal Drops
In Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Diconal Nasal Drops clears a blocked nose caused by common cold or allergies such as hay fever. This reduces congestion and helps in easy breathing. Diconal Nasal Drops contains a moisturizing agent that gives relief from dryness in the nose. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). It is advisable to talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after taking Diconal Nasal Drops. Regular steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus can give you relief from a blocked nose.
Side effects of Diconal 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 Diconal
- Dry nose
- Nasal discomfort
- Nasal irritation
- Sneezing
How to use Diconal 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 Diconal Nasal Drops works
Diconal Nasal Drops is a combination of two medicines: Xylometazoline and Sorbitol. Xylometazoline is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels, providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Sorbitol is a moisturizing ingredient which reduces the symptoms of dryness and irritation in the nose, providing a soothing effect.
Safety advice
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Diconal Nasal Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Diconal Nasal Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Diconal Nasal Drops 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 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- ScienceDirect. Xylometazoline. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Sorbitol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: East African (India) Overseas
Address: Plot No 1 248001,Uttrakhand, Pharma City Rd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248011
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Diconal Nasal Drops. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Diconal Nasal Drops. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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