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Diconal is a prescription medicine that is available as a Spray. Blocked Nose, Sneezing are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Diconal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Diconal as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Diconal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Diconal is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Diconal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diconal related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Diconal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Diconal may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Diconal is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Diconal is used to treat the following -
Main 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
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Is the use of Diconal safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Diconal. It is best to stop taking Diconal immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Diconal safe during breastfeeding?
Diconal may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Diconal on the Kidneys?
Diconal is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diconal on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Diconal on the liver.
What is the effect of Diconal on the Heart?
You can take Diconal without any fear of damage to the heart.
Diconal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diconal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diconal habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Diconal has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diconal will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Diconal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Diconal for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diconal
Taking Diconal with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diconal
Information about the interaction of Diconal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Diconal does not cause loss of smell (anosmia). It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. However, if you are experiencing loss of smell and you are in doubt that this drug is causing it, then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Diconal 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.
Yes, Diconal might cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, high blood pressure has been very rarely associated with the Diconal and it cannot be estimated with the presently available scientific evidence.
Yes, Diconal can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Diconal does not cause nosebleed (epistaxis). It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. In fact, it can be used to control nose bleed because it can cause constriction (shrinking) of blood vessels which can prevent the nose bleeding.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 136