O Din Oral Drops 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.
O Din Oral Drops should 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. This medicine is generally very safe.
It is generally a safe medicine with little or no side effects. However, it may cause dry mouth, weakness, or sleepiness in some people. Consult your doctor if you experience any of it that persists or gets worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
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.
O Din Oral Drops 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, O Din Oral Drops 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 O Din Oral 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 O Din
Sleepiness
Weakness
Dryness in mouth
Stomach pain
Abnormal liver function tests
How to use O Din Oral Drops
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. O Din Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How O Din Oral Drops works
O Din Oral Drops 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
O Din Oral Drops may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
O Din Oral Drops is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
O Din Oral Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether O Din Oral Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
O Din Oral Drops is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of O Din Oral Drops may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
O Din Oral Drops is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of O Din Oral Drops may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take O Din Oral Drops?
If you miss a dose of O Din Oral Drops, 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 O Din Oral Drops 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 O Din Oral Drops at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzoxepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
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Can O Din Oral Drops be used in sneezing and running nose?
O Din Oral Drops can be used in a condition called allergic rhinitis which causes allergic inflammation of the nose. The medicine helps in controlling the symptoms like sneezing and running the nose. It can also be given in conditions associated with skin disorders like hives and itch.
How do we take O Din Oral Drops?
Take this medicine only when it is prescribed by your doctor and follow the instructions as directed. Usually, one tablet is prescribed to be taken twice daily in the morning and after dinner. The exact dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.
Can O Din Oral Drops be taken for a long-term itching condition?
Yes, O Din Oral Drops can be taken in long-term itching conditions. Such type of condition is termed chronic urticaria. Before starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.
Can O Din Oral Drops be taken in hay fever?
Yes, O Din Oral Drops can be used in the condition like hay fever caused by pollen grains also called pollinosis. However, if you have hay fever contact your doctor before starting this medication. Usually, in case of pollinosis, the medication should be taken for a full season of pollen to prevent recurrence of the condition.
Is O Din Oral Drops a steroid?
No, O Din Oral Drops is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. O Din Oral Drops is an anti-allergy medicine which helps to reduce allergic symptoms.
Is O Din Oral Drops effective?
O Din Oral Drops 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 O Din Oral Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can O Din Oral Drops cause eye irritation?
Usually, O Din Oral Drops does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.
Can a child use O Din Oral Drops?
O Din Oral Drops can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with O Din Oral Drops have not been established. Therefore, the use of O Din Oral Drops should be avoided in children of such age group.
Does O Din Oral Drops make you sleepy?
Usually, using O Din Oral Drops does not make you sleepy. However, in some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.
How long can you use O Din Oral Drops?
The O Din Oral Drops should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with O Din Oral Drops will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.
Can O Din Oral Drops be used in sneezing and running nose?
O Din Oral Drops can be used in a condition called allergic rhinitis which causes allergic inflammation of the nose. The medicine helps in controlling the symptoms like sneezing and running the nose. It can also be given in conditions associated with skin disorders like hives and itch.
How do we take O Din Oral Drops?
Take this medicine only when it is prescribed by your doctor and follow the instructions as directed. Usually, one tablet is prescribed to be taken twice daily in the morning and after dinner. The exact dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.
Can O Din Oral Drops be taken for a long-term itching condition?
Yes, O Din Oral Drops can be taken in long-term itching condition. Such type of condition is termed as chronic urticaria. Before starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.
Can O Din Oral Drops be taken in hay fever?
Yes, O Din Oral Drops can be used in the condition like hay fever caused by pollen grains also called pollinosis. However, if you have hay fever contact your doctor before starting this medication. Usually, in case of pollinosis, the medication should be taken for full season of pollen to prevent recurrence of the condition.
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