What is Oxymetazoline nasal?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
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Oxymetazoline nasal is a decongestant that acts by constricting blood vessels in the nose and sinuses. It is a short-term treatment for the congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation, and the common cold. Prolonged use of this product may result in rebound congestion.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal congestion | 9 | 14 | |
| Nosebleeds (epistaxis) | 2 | 0 | |
| Seasonal allergy | 2 | 0 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 2 | 4 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 13 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Oxymetazoline nasal
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry nasal passages | 1 | |
| Sinus congestion | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Oxymetazoline nasal
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 6 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Oxymetazoline nasal and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine-fluticasone (Dymista) | 1 | |
| Fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase Nasal Spray) | 1 |
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