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Sucon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Sucon safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Sucon for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Sucon safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sucon on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sucon will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Sucon on the Kidneys?
Sucon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucon on the Liver?
Sucon may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Sucon on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sucon for the heart.
Sucon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sucon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucon habit forming or addictive?
Sucon is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Sucon does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Sucon is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sucon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sucon
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Sucon, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucon
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sucon with alcohol will be.
Sucon contains oxymetazoline which is a nasal decongestant that works by causing constriction (shrinking) of blood vessels which are present in our nose. This results in the decrease of swelling and congestion in the nose which opens the nasal passages and relieves from nasal stuffiness that allows easy nasal breathing.
Put 1 - 2 drops or 1 spray of Sucon in each nostril 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus, and hepatic or renal disorder.
Sucon is a brand name of oxymetazoline and it is available in the form of nasal drops and nasal spray. It belongs to the class of drug known as an alpha-adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic agent). It is an over the counter (OTC) drug that is used to provide relief from nasal congestion associated with common cold, hay fever, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.
Yes, Sucon can be discontinued without doctors advice if you are taking it by yourself. However, if it has been prescribed by your doctor and you are planning to discontinue it, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1404
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 136
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rhofade™ (oxymetazoline hydrochloride)