(ox ee me TAZ oh leen NAY sal) Brand: 12 Hour Nasal, Afrin, Afrin No Drip Sinus, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Dristan 12-Hour, Duramist Plus, Duration, Mucinex Full Force, Mucinex Moisture Smart, Nasal Mist, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour, Nostrilla, NRS Nasal, Sinarest Nasal, Sinex Long-Acting, Sudafed OM Sinus Cool, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Zicam Sinus Relief
• Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is used for temporary relief of nasal congestion caused by allergies or the general cold.
• Stop using this medication 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
• Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can reason nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
• Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the general cold.
• Oxymetazoline nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use oxymetazoline nasal if you are allergic to it.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to take this medication if you have another medical conditions, especially:
· heart malady, tall blood pressure, coronary artery disease;
· diabetes;
· a thyroid mess; or
· enlarged prostate or urination problems.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether oxymetazoline nasal will harm an unborn child. Speak 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 child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Using the medicine too long or too often may worsen your symptoms or reason nasal congestion to clear up and come back.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment.
• Do not share this medicine with other person, even if they have the same symptoms you have. Sharing a nasal spray bottle can spread infection.
• To use the nose drops (nasal solution):
· Blow your nose gently. Tilt your head back as far as possible, or lie down and hang your head over the side of a bed. Keep the dropper over your nose and seat the correct number of drops into your nose.
· Sit up and bend your head slightly forward, then move it gently left and right. Remain seated with your head bent forward for a little minutes.
· Avoid sneezing or blowing your nose for at least a little minutes after using the nose drops.
• To use the nasal spray:
· Blow your nose gently. Hold your head upright and insert the tip of bottle into one nostril. Press your another nostril closed with your finger. Breathe in quickly and gently spray the medication into your nose. Then use the spray in your another nostril.
· Do not blow your nose for at least a little minutes after using the nasal spray.
• Do not use the nasal spray more than 2 times in 24 hours.
• Wipe the tip of the spray bottle with a clean tissue but do not wash with water or soap.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Hold the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
• Hold this medication out of the reach of children. Certain nasal medications can reason serious medical problems in a young baby who accidentally sucks on or swallows medication from the nasal spray bottle.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• 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, quick or uneven heart course; or
· severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or feeling short of breath.
• General side effects 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 message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to use oxymetazoline nasal if you are also using any of the next 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 another drugs may interact with oxymetazoline nasal. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about oxymetazoline nasal.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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