Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray

Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray is used in the treatment of nasal congestion in children. Nasal congestion /stuffy nose can be defined as the swelling of the tissue lining due to the inflammation of the blood vessels inside the nose. This causes difficulty for your child in breathing. Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray helps provide relief from stuffy noses caused by various allergic reactions in children. It helps to relieve discomfort and unpleasant symptoms, like blocked/runny nose, that occur due to allergic conditions, cold and flu-like symptoms, and hay fever.

Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray contains Xylometazoline belonging to the class of 'decongestants'. It works by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and thus provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage. This helps your child to breathe more easily.

Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray may cause certain side effects, such as nasal dryness, headache, diarrhoea, mild irritation at the application site, and headache. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your pediatrician. Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray should be used as advised by your doctor. 

Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray if your child is allergic to it. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, including his current medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Inform your paediatrician if your child has undergone any recent trans-nasal surgery (brain surgery where the operation was carried out through the nose or mouth), has any history of narrow-angle glaucoma, atrophic rhinitis (chronic nasal inflammation with dry nasal passages), liver/kidney disease as this medicine is contraindicated in such children. Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray is not recommended for use in infants below one year of age as the safety and efficacy are not established. This medicine is used for nasal application only. Avoid the application of Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray for other uses.

Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray contains Xylometazoline belonging to the class of 'decongestants'. It works by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and thus provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage. This helps your child to breathe more easily. Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray helps to relieve discomfort and unpleasant symptoms, like blocked/runny nose, that occur due to allergic conditions, cold and flu-like symptoms, and hay fever.

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Nasal dryness

• Headache  

• Mild irritation at the application site.

Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray should be avoided if he or she is allergic to it or any other components present in it. Inform your paediatrician if your child has undergone any recent trans-nasal surgery (performed through the nose or mouth), has any history of narrow-angle glaucoma (increased ocular pressure), atrophic rhinitis (chronic nasal inflammation with dry nasal passages), liver/kidney disease as this medicine is contraindicated in such children. Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray is not recommended for use in infants below one year of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray may interact with certain medicines such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg: isocarboxazid, seligiline), tricyclic antidepresents (eg: amitryptiline, Nortriptyline, imipramine

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering Dolocold Adult Nasal Spray if your child has any history of kidney/liver disease, Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes, Phaeochromocytoma, Prostatic Hypertrophy.

• The child’s immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. Hence try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.

• Sleeping for 7-9 hours each night can make your child stay fit and safe.

• It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.

• Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Nasal Congestion: Nasal congestion /stuffy nose can be defined as the swelling of the tissue lining due to the inflammation of the blood vessels inside the nose. This causes difficulty for your child to breath. It can be caused due to various reasons, such as cold or flu-like symptoms, hay fever, irritants, environmental changes, etc. Symptoms may include a stuffy nose, blocked/runny nose, and difficulty breathing.