Allergy

This is a decongestant drug ie Oxymetazoline.

Oxymetazoline relives nasal congestion by vasoconstricting the respiratory microvasculature,in both resitane and capacitance blood vessels on the human nasal mucosa,leading to decreased nasal mucosal blood flow,edema and airflow resistance.

Nasal congestion ,, stuffiness caused by hay fever,, allergies,,cold,,sinus trouble.

Oxymetazoline nasal spray is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Burning,,stinging,,increased nasal discharge,,dryness inside the nose,,sneezing,,nervousness,,nausea,,dizziness

Warning : Inform your doctor if you are allergic to oxymetazoline or any other medications. Tell you doctor if you hae high bp,diabetes,difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland,or thyroid or heart diease.

Drug drug interaction : Oxymetazoline may interact with amitriptyline,carvedilol ,vlomipramine,desipramine.

Drug food interaction : During intake of oxymetazoline limit the intake of coffee,teas,chocolate and some herbal supplemets.

Drug disease interaction : Oxymetazoline may interact with high blood pressure,diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

if you miss a dose,take it as soon as you remember.if it is near the time of the next dose,skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule . Do not double the dose to catch up.

Consult your doctor before taking oxymetazoline ,if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy .Please inform your doctor before taking oxymetazoline if you have a breastfeeding baby.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture.

Blow your nose gently.Tilt the head back while standing or sitting up,or lie down on a bed and hang the head over the side. place the drops into each nostril and keep the head tilted back for a few minutes to allow the medicines to spread throughout the nose.