What is Xylometazoline nasal?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Otrivine Anti-Rhinitis Otrivin Nasal Spray Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray
Xylometazoline is a decongestant used for the temporary relief of congestion or stuffiness in the nose caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-allergic rhinitis | 2 | 1 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 2 | 0 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | 2 | |
| Eustachian tube dysfunction | 1 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 | |
| Itchy arms | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Xylometazoline nasal
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinitis (nasal inflammation) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Xylometazoline nasal
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Personal research | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Xylometazoline nasal
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Xylometazoline nasal and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine-fluticasone (Dymista) | 1 |
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