Novadryl 25mg Capsule is an antihistaminic medicine. It is used to treat symptoms of nasal allergy such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and watery eyes. It may also be used to treat insomnia and motion sickness.

Novadryl 25mg Capsule is best taken before a meal or at bedtime. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

Dizziness and drowsiness are the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activities while on treatment with this medicine. In some cases, it may cause also dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink more water and maintain good oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Novadryl Capsule

Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms
Motion sickness
Insomnia

Benefits of Novadryl Capsule

In Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms

Allergic reactions often involve the release of histamine, a chemical that leads to itching, redness, and inflammation on the skin. When applied, Novadryl 25mg Capsule blocks histamine receptors on the skin cells. By reducing histamine's effects, the medicine helps alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms associated with allergic skin conditions, providing relief from itching and reducing inflammation.

Side effects of Novadryl 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 Novadryl

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in paying attention
Fatigue
Headache
Sedation
Unsteadiness
Impaired coordination
Epigastric pain
Increased bronchial secretions
Dry mucous membrane
Constipation
Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Discomfort when urinating
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Double vision
Diaphoresis
Erectile dysfunction
Early menstrual periods
Decreased appetite
Allergic sensitization
Photosensitivity

How to use Novadryl Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Novadryl 25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Novadryl Capsule works

Novadryl 25mg Capsule is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Novadryl 25mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Novadryl 25mg 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

Novadryl 25mg 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 Novadryl 25mg Capsule may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Novadryl 25mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Novadryl 25mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Novadryl 25mg Capsule is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Novadryl 25mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Novadryl Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Novadryl 25mg 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.

Novadryl 25mg Capsule

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Quick tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Novadryl 25mg Capsule, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

Patient concerns

To feel giddy sometimes during driving

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take tab avomine for motion sickness

I feel uneasy during traveling in car i feel vomiting tendency

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

You may have motion sickness. Please see an ENT specialist.

Insomnia slipping disorders & allergy

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below for further understanding- http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/

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