Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop
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Product introduction
Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop 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.
Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop 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. Before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have, such as heart problems, high blood pressure (hypertension), an 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 Tencol Nasal Solution
- Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Benefits of Tencol Nasal Solution
In Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Nasal congestion occurs when the blood vessels in the nasal passages become swollen due to colds, allergies, or sinus infections, leading to a stuffy or blocked nose. This can make breathing difficult, disrupt sleep, and cause discomfort. Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop is used to provide quick relief from nasal congestion. It works by shrinking the swollen blood vessels inside the nose, allowing for easier airflow. This helps restore normal breathing and provides relief from pressure and discomfort associated with blocked nasal passages.
Side effects of Tencol 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 Tencol
- Dryness
- Dry throat
- Irritation
- Sneezing
How to use Tencol Nasal Solution
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Tencol Nasal Solution works
Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Tencol Nasal Solution?
If you miss a dose of Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop, use 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.
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Quick tips
- Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop works right away, and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine, and clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- 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.
- Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xylenols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Sympathomimetics- Alpha-1 (Nasal)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Tencol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Oxymetazoline. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Oxymetazoline. Please consult your doctor
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Oxymetazoline.
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Oxymetazoline.
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Do not consume Furazolidone with Oxymetazoline. If essential, consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a serious increase in blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop addictive?
Treatment with Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop a steroid/antihistamine?
No, Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop 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 Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop safe?
Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop 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 Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop cause cataract/keep you awake/raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?
There are no such reports that suggest the occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep), or drowsiness during treatment with Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop. However, Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop 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 Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop with diphenhydramine/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine?
Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop should not be taken simultaneously with diphenhydramine/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Tencol Nasal Spray/Drop.
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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
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Name: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Address: 6th Floor, “B” Wing, Manubhai Towers,Sayajigunj, Vadodara - 390005 Gujarat. India
Country of origin: India
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₹60.94
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