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Saina Nasal Drops Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Saina Nasal Drops is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine mainly used in treatment of sinus headache. It is effective in acute and chronic sinusitis.

Medicinal uses

Effective in Sinus headache, Common cold, Running nose, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Influenza
Reduces Nasal secretion and congestion.
Possess anti allergic and anti inflammatory properties.
Promotes sinus drainage

Dosage

3 drops in each nostril or as directed by physicians

Direction for use

Preferably before instillation of Saina drops, face should be gently massaged with warm sesame oil for 5 minutes and exposure to mild steam for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

Each 1 ml contains:

Bhringaraj – Eclipta prostrata – whole plant – 402.5 grams – Used in headache, hair fall, improve eye sight etc
Eranda – Ricinus communis – root – 50 grams – Relieves headache, pain, neurological disorders, improve digestion etc
Tagar – Valeriana wallichi – rhizome – 2.5 grams
Shatapushpa – Anethum sowa – fruit – 2.5 grams
Jivanti – Leptadenia reticulata – root – 2.5 grams
Vidanga – Embelia ribes – fruit – 2.5 grams
Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata – leaves – 2.5 grams
Yasti – Glycyrrhiza glabra – root – 2.5 grams
Sunthi – Zingiber officinale – rhizome – 2.5 grams
Saindhava – Rock salt
Tila taila – Sesamum indicum – Sesame oil – 100 ml
Milk – 100 ml

Side Effects

Saina 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.

Presentation, Shelf life

Presentation: 10 ml dropper.

Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to start showing results?
Depends on dosage and other products suggested with this. Usually 1 – 2 weeks time.

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 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. This product can alter blood sugar levels.

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.

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

Can this be taken while taking multivitamin tablets?
Yes, generally. Your consulting doctor will be good judge on this topic.

Can this product be applied after steam therapy?
Yes. As per Ayurveda, for nasal drops administration, first oil massage is given over face and neck and then mild steam therapy is given over face and neck, avoiding eyes.
After that, nasal oils are instilled.

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

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