Nasal Drops is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Sagar Pharmaceuticals. It is mainly used in treatment of Acute and Chronic sinusitis.
Sinurex Nasal Drops Indication
Acute and Chronic sinusitis
Dosage
4 to 8 drops in each nostril instillation of Sinurex drops.
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
How to use ?
Before instillation of drops, face should be gently massaged with warm sesame oil for 5 minutes and exposed to mild steam for 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Each ml contains Shigru – Moringa oleifera – 40 mg
Trivrit – Operculina turpethum – 40 mg
Guda – Jaggery – 80 mg
Shunti – Zingiber officinale – 80 mg – It balances Kapha, useful in productive cough, asthma, chronic respiratory diseases, throat disorders etc Til taila – sesame oil – Sesamum indicum – 90%
Tailaparna taila – Eucalyptus oil – 10% – Relieves nasal congestion
Time-tested combination of Shunti- Zingiber officinale and Guda for instant relief from pain.
The mild irritant action clears the obstruction in sinuses. Relieves anosmia
Sinurex Nasal Drops Side effects
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine. It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children. Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy. Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given.
Presentation, Manufacturer, Shelf life
Presentation: 15 ml dropper.
Manufactured By: Sagar Pharmaceuticals
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
With Other Medicines
Can this product be taken along with Allopathic medicines (English medicines)? It may react with some medicines. Consult your doctor for the right advice. When English and Ayurvedic medicines are advised together, it is best to take English medicine first, give a gap of half an hour and then take Ayurvedic medicines.
Can this be taken while taking multivitamin tablets? Yes, generally. Your consulting doctor will be good judge on this topic.
How long does it take to start showing results? Depends on the dosage and other products suggested with this. Usually 1 – 2 weeks time.
Can it be used in people with diabetes? Yes. But an eye should be kept on the blood sugar level. Your doctor should help you in this regard.
It is sold in plastic bottles. Is it fine? If the quality of the bottle material is very good, it should not be problem, if stored for a short period of time.
Can this be taken without consulting a doctor? No. In many cases, this product alone might not work. More often this is given in combination with a few Ayurvedic medicines. Your Ayurveda practitioner will be the best judge to decide on those things.
Pathya
Can one take non vegetarian food while taking this medicine? Yes, unless your practitioner has asked to avoid it.
Is there any Pathya (diet rules to be followed while taking this product? No product specific diet is mentioned. If the practitioner has advised diet control based on disease, one has to follow that. Avoid excess spicy foods, junk foods, aerated drinks, frozen and canned foods
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
