Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray


Product Info

Prescription required No
Marketer Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Methylcobalamin (250mcg/ml)
Salt Synonyms Mecobalamin
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassCobalamin Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassVitamins
User Rating4.4
User Reviews577

FAQ

Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray Reviews

Cobaswift NS Nasal is a medicine which helps replenish vitamin B12 level in your body. Vitamin B12 plays important roles in the body by keeping the nerves and blood cells healthy. Thereby helping in the treatment of certain anemias and nerve problems.

Cobaswift NS Nasal should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril.

It is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause mild nasal discomfort in some people. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you are bothered by it. 

Before using the medicine, let your doctor know if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. Before starting to use this medicine you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.

How Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray Works

Cobaswift NS Nasal is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.

How to Use Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

Benefits of Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray

  • In Vitamin B12 deficiency: Cobaswift NS Nasal is a supplement of vitamin B12. It is used to treat low levels of vitamin B12 in your body. Vitamin B12 is essential in the formation of red blood cells and helps in the absorption of iron in the body. It also helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. In combination with other vitamins, it helps in strengthening the immune system, improves the metabolism of the body, and is important for the nervous system.

Uses of Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

Cobaswift NS Nasal Spray Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cobaswift NS Nasal is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cobaswift NS Nasal may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. 
  • Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. 
  • Shake the bottle before using the medicine. 
  • The right way to use the nasal spray:Shake the bottle before using the medicine. Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
  • Avoid taking hot food and coffee for at least 1 hour after using Cobaswift NS Nasal.
  • Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
  • Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin.
  2. Cyanocobalamin [Prescribing Information]. Spring Valley, New York: Strativa Pharm; 2011.
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  4. ScienceDirect. Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin.

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