apollo
0

Welcome User

Login/Sign Up

Home
Buy Medicines
Lab Tests
Doctor Consult
Circle Membership
insurance
Blogs
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Return & Refunds
Need Help
Terms and Conditions
  1. Home
  2. Medicine

  3. Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml

Prescription drug
Trailing icon
Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml, Pack of 1 Spray
coupon
coupon
coupon
Extra 15% Off with Bank Offers

Composition :

GLYCERYL TRINITRATE-0.40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

SUBLINGUAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, used to treat angina at the onset of an attack. It is also used for the prevention of angina, which can be brought on by physical effort, emotional stress, and exposure to cold. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen due to narrowed blood vessels.

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, which is a vasodilator in nature. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the heart's demand for oxygen. As a result, it reduces the heart's workload and prevents angina attacks.

You may experience side effects like headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling faint upon standing up, and changes in heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml may not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to nitrates or any of the ingredients in Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml or are taking medication for hypertension, glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anaemia. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Learn how to use the spray before the onset of an angina attack, as you may need to use it quickly.

Uses of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is used in the treatment of heart-related chest pain (angina). The detailed uses of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml are as follows:

  • Angina Pectoris Relief: Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is effective in preventing chest pain (angina) by enhancing blood flow to the heart muscle.
  • Prevention of angina attacks: Used before activities that can cause chest pain, like physical activity or emotional stress.
  • Treatment of coronary artery disease symptoms: Improves blood flow in patients with narrowed heart arteries.

Have a query?

Directions for Use

  • The recommended dose is 1-2 sprays at the onset of an attack or as advised by your doctor.
  • Sit down and hold the canister upright, aiming the spray under the tongue.
  • Close your mouth immediately after using the spray. Do not inhale the spray.
  • After using the spray, rest for a while. When you stand up, rise slowly, as you may feel faint.

Medicinal Benefits

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, used to treat angina at the onset of an attack. It is also used for the prevention of angina, which can be brought on by physical effort, emotional stress, and exposure to cold. Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, which is a vasodilator in nature. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the heart's demand for oxygen. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

How Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml Works

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, which is a vasodilator in nature. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the heart's demand for oxygen. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml

Do not use more than the prescribed dose of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml as it may cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Let the doctor know if you have severe low blood pressure, shock caused by low blood pressure, severe anaemia, heart problems, low heart rate, brain problems, glaucoma, an underactive thyroid, liver or kidney problems. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Taking Vardenafil and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Taking Avanafil and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Procaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking procaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Etidocaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Mepivacaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mepivacaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloroprocaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateLevobupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Levobupivacaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml can increase the risk and severity of developing methemoglobinemia, (Red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium nitrite and Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Quit smoking as smoking increases the heart rate and the heart’s workload.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Eat a healthy, balanced diet, including plenty of fluids, vegetables, proteins, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products. It will also help to reduce weight and lower the risk of a heart attack.
  • Regular exercise keeps the heart and blood vessels in good condition, reducing the chances of an attack.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS
bannner image

Alcohol

Unsafe

Concomitant use of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml and alcohol may increase side effects. So, the intake of alcohol should be avoided with Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Caution

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is a pregnancy Category C medicine. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

The safety of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is not known in breastfeeding women. Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. Therefore, driving or operating machinery that requires concentration should be avoided until this feeling subsides.

bannner image

Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult the doctor before using Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml if you have liver disease.

bannner image

Kidney

Consult your doctor

Consult the doctor before using Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml if you have kidney disease.

bannner image

Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml in children have not been established. Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is not recommended for children.

bannner image

Heart

Let your doctor know if you have heart disease before using Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

bannner image

Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml can be used in elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualised care. If you have any concerns about using Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml is used in preventing attacks of angina (chest pain).

Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, which works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the heart's demand for oxygen. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Yes, Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml may cause a headache as a side effect. Consult the doctor if the headache persists or worsens.

It is advised to consult the doctor before using Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml if you have severe anaemia (low levels of iron in blood), as it may not be recommended in such cases.

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose. Use Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml only as advised by the doctor. If your angina is not relieved even after 5 minutes of using the first dose, you may use a second spray. Seek immediate medical attention if the pain persists for 15 minutes or longer, despite using the spray.

Side effects of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml include headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling faint upon standing up, and changes in heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Nitrocin 0.4 mg Spray 5 ml may not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Other Info - NIT0056

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Aug 12, 2025 | 7:56 AM IST

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Reference

  1. https://patient.info/medicine/glyceryl-trinitrate-for-angina-gtn-glytrin-nitrolingual
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/glyceryl-trinitrate-gtn/how-and-when-to-take-glyceryl-trinitrate-gtn/
  3. https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/g/glyceryl-trinitrate-spray
  4. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.674.pdf

Buy best Cardiology products by

whatsapp Floating Button