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.

• Dryness in mouth
• Dry throat

• Q. Q. Is Olfamist Nasal Solution addictive??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Is Olfamist Nasal Solution a steroid/ antihistamine??
  Ans: 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).
• Q. Q. Is Olfamist Nasal Solution safe??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Does Olfamist Nasal Solution cause cataract/keep you awake/ raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Can I take Olfamist Nasal Solution with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine??
  Ans: 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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