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Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour
  • Treatments
  • Nasal Congestion

Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour

Generic name:oxymetazoline nasalox-ee-me-TAZ-oh-leen-NAY-sal ]
Brand names: 12 Hour Nasal, Afrin, Afrin No Drip Sinus, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Dristan 12-Hour, ... show all 18 brands
Drug class:Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 13, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour?

Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold.

Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour (for the nose) is used for temporary relief of nasal congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Stop using Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour and call your doctor at once if you have ongoing or worsening symptoms, or if you have severe burning or stinging in your nose after using the nasal spray

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether oxymet