Oxymetazoline nasal

Generic name: Oxymetazoline Nasal
Dosage form: nasal spray (0.05%)
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Usage of 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.

Oxymetazoline nasal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Oxymetazoline nasal may cause serious side effects. Stop using oxymetazoline nasal and call your doctor at once if you have:

ongoing or worsening symptoms;

severe burning or stinging in your nose after using the nasal spray;

chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate; or

severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or feeling short of breath.

Common side effects of oxymetazoline nasal may include:

mild burning or stinging of the nose;

sneezing; or

runny nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Oxymetazoline nasal

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

enlarged prostate or urination problems.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether oxymetazoline nasal 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 oxymetazoline nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Oxymetazoline nasal

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion:

2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hoursComments:-Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period.Uses: Temporary relief of nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, andupper respiratory allergies

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion:

6 years or older:2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hoursComments:-Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period.-Children ages 6 to under 12 years of age should use this drug with adult supervision.Uses: Temporary relief of nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever,upper respiratory allergies

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

What other drugs will affect Oxymetazoline nasal

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use oxymetazoline nasal if you are also using any of the following drugs:

an antidepressant--amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline;

ergot medicine--ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine; or

an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine.

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with oxymetazoline nasal. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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