Doctor consulted my friend: (sinarest nasal spray) oxymetazoline hydrochloride & sorbitol nasal solution to use what are side effects if used regularly please give me some answer.

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Dr. Vilas MisraENT Specialist29yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, these days there are little side effects but if used for a longer period of time it can cause side effects like its lose its purpose.

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Dr. Neeraj ShettyENT Specialistyrs exp

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Avoid use of oxymetazoline and xylometazoline drops for more than 5 days as it's duration of effect reduces with each use and leads to rebound of symptoms earlier.

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Dr. Bhavnish BidhuriENT Specialistyrs exp

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If you use this for long term you will develop rhinitis medicamentosa.

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