Oxymetazoline topical

Generic name: Oxymetazoline Topical
Brand names: Rhofade
Dosage form: topical cream (1%)
Drug class: Topical anti-rosacea agents

Usage of Oxymetazoline topical

Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels under the skin can cause redness.

Oxymetazoline topical (for the skin) is used to treat facial redness caused by rosacea.

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

Oxymetazoline topical side effects

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

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

worsening of your rosacea symptoms;

numbness, tingling, cold feeling in your hands or feet;

pale or purple appearance in your fingers or toes; or

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights.

Common side effects of oxymetazoline topical may include:

skin redness or itching;

pain; or

other skin reactions.

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 topical

You should not use oxymetazoline topical if you are allergic to oxymetazoline.

To make sure oxymetazoline topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

heart disease, high blood pressure;

blood circulation problems;

glaucoma; or

peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome, Buerger's disease, scleroderma, or Sjögren's syndrome.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether oxymetazoline topical passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Oxymetazoline topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Oxymetazoline topical

Usual Adult Dose for Acne Rosacea:

Apply a thin layer to cover the entire face (e.g., forehead, nose, cheeks, chin) once a dayComments:-The eyes and lips should be avoided during application.-Patients should wash their hands immediately after application.Use: Topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea

Warnings

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes.

What other drugs will affect Oxymetazoline topical

Other drugs may interact with oxymetazoline topical, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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