Afdicold Drop

Afdicold Drop belongs to a class of drugs known as nasal decongestant. It is used in the treatment of common cold, allergies, hay fever and flu. It provides relief to the nasal passage by shrinking the blood vessels. Afdicold Drop is therefore used in sinus and nasal congestion. It is sometimes also used to treat urinary or stress problems.

On using Afdicold Drop you may experience side effects such as a dry mouth, headache, nausea, constipation, stomach upset, dizziness and drowsiness. Certain severe reactions include seizures, hallucinations, irregular or slow heartbeat and difficulty in breathing.

Before using Afdicold Drop, have a word with your doctor and tell him/her if you have a history of heart, diabetes or thyroid disorders or high blood pressure. Also tell your doctor if you’re pregnant, are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

The dosage for Afdicold Drop should ideally be prescribed by your doctor. The medication comes in a tablet and solution form. Usually the dosage for adults is 30-60 mg (tablet or solution) every 4-6 hours. Should you suspect a drug overdose, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms of drug overdose include increasing blood pressure, breathing trouble and convulsions.

• Cough

• Allergic Reaction

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Afdicold Drop may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Afdicold Drop is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Afdicold Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.
  Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

Afdicold Drop works on alpha adrenergic receptors to a great extent and alpha adrenergic receptors to a lesser extent. This drug stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors and de-stresses bronchial smooth muscle, thereby ameliorating the symptoms of nasal/sinus congestion.