Oxymetazoline

Oxymetazoline is used to treat any blockage of the nasal tract caused due to sinus infections, hay fever, and other allergic reactions in the upper respiratory tract like common cold. It is meant either to be administered orally or for topical application, and comes in the form of nasal drops, nasal sprays, tablets and syrups. The drug belongs to a class of medicines known as decongestants. It functions by constricting the blood vessels, resulting in the shrinking of congested and swollen nasal tissues. This leads to relief from congestion, improved breathing through the nose and better drainage of mucus. Nasal drops and nasal sprays have been found to act faster on the affected region than tablets and syrups.

You are strongly advised against using this medication if you are allergic to any of its components and / or if you are taking any other medicine containing an inhibitor of monoamine oxidase, or furazolidone. Do not take more than 2 doses every 24 hours. Every dose may consist of 2 to 3 sprays. You are advised to avoid using this medicine if you are a pregnant or a lactating woman. This drug could possibly cause high blood pressure and increased heartbeat.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Dryness

• Sneezing

• Irritation

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Oxymetazoline (topical), skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Oxymetazoline as ingredient

• Sinoxy Nasal Spray

  Nri Vision Care Pvt Ltd

• Vilco Nasal Drops

  Vilco Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Zoamet 0.03% Nasal Solution

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Sucon Mini Nasal Drops

  Thrift Pharmaceuticals

• Sucon Adult Nasal Drops

  Thrift Pharmaceuticals

• Oxymet Paediatric Nasal Drops

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Oxyspray 50Mcg Nasal Spray

  Zydus Cadila

• Sinarest Nasal Spray

  Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Otrivin Oxy 0.05% Fast Relief Adult Nasal Spray

  Novartis India Ltd

• Rinox 0.025% W/V Nasal Drops

  Micro Labs Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

Oxymetazoline is an antimuscarinic drug used to treat gastrointestinal muscle spasms . It works by blocking the activity of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors that control the smooth muscles apart from affecting these muscles directly as a musculotropic.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/oxymetazoline

• Oxymetazoline-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00935

• Oxymetazoline drop,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

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