Oxymetazoline nasal

Generic name: oxymetazoline nasal [ ox-ee-me-TAZ-oh-leen-NAY-sal ]
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Dosage forms: nasal solution (0.025%; 0.05%); nasal spray (0.05%)
Drug class:Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

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

What is oxymetazoline nasal?

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

Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold.

Oxymetazoline nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is used for temporary relief of nasal congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Stop using oxymetazoline nasal 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 oxymetazoline nasal 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:

• heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder; or

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