Olfamist Nasal Solution 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.

Olfamist Nasal Solution 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.

Uses of Olfamist Nasal Solution

Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Side effects of Olfamist Nasal Solution

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 Olfamist

Dryness
Irritation
Dry throat
Sneezing

How to use Olfamist Nasal Solution

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How Olfamist Nasal Solution works

Olfamist Nasal Solution 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olfamist Nasal Solution 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

Olfamist Nasal Solution is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Olfamist Nasal Solution that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

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.
Olfamist Nasal Solution can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)

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.

Nose blocked unable to breathe. Used nasal clear still blocked

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Can be due to deviated septum Visit ent specialist

FAQs

Is Olfamist Nasal Solution addictive?

Treatment with Olfamist Nasal Solution does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Olfamist Nasal Solution. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Olfamist Nasal Solution a steroid/ antihistamine?

No, Olfamist Nasal Solution is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It belongs to a class of medications called adrenergic medicines that are used as nasal decongestants (to relieve congestion of the nose).

Is Olfamist Nasal Solution safe?

Olfamist Nasal Solution is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Does Olfamist Nasal Solution cause cataract/keep you awake/ raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?

There are no such reports which suggest occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep) or drowsiness during treatment with Olfamist Nasal Solution. However, Olfamist Nasal Solution can raise blood pressure when taken with medicines that are used to treat depression, like selegiline and moclobemide. It can also decrease the effect of medicines used to treat blood pressure. Hence, patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects and drug interactions.

Can I take Olfamist Nasal Solution with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?

Olfamist Nasal Solution should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Olfamist Nasal Solution.

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