Adroyd 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Adroyd 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blocked nose in common cold and flu
Uses of Adroyd Tablet
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Side effects of Adroyd Tablet
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 Adroyd
- Sneezing
- Dryness
- Irritation
How to use Adroyd Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adroyd 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adroyd 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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
Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
To reduce the amount of Adroyd 5mg Tablet that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Driving
SAFE
Adroyd 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adroyd 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adroyd 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
- Adroyd 5mg Tablet can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Adroyd 5mg Tablet addictive?
Treatment with Adroyd 5mg Tablet does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Adroyd 5mg Tablet. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Adroyd 5mg Tablet a steroid/ antihistamine?
No, Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet safe?
Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet. However, Adroyd 5mg Tablet 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 Adroyd 5mg Tablet with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?
Adroyd 5mg Tablet should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Adroyd 5mg Tablet.
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Country of origin: India
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