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OxymetazolineOver the counter
Pronounced ox-i-met-AZ-oh-leen
Brand names: Afrin
Type: Decongestant nasal spray · All Allergy Medicines
What Oxymetazoline is used for
- Nasal congestion from colds and allergies
- Nosebleeds, as an aid in clinic settings
Common side effects
- Temporary nasal burning or dryness
- Sneezing
- Increased congestion after stopping
Important cautions
- Using it for more than a few days in a row causes rebound congestion that is hard to break
- Young children can be seriously harmed if they swallow it — keep out of reach
How it comes
Nasal spray. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Related medicines — Allergy Medicines
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.