Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Nasal Spray , 20 ml Nasal Drops 0.025% / 0.05% w/v

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Nasal Spray , 20 ml Nasal Drops 0.025% / 0.05% w/v

Product : Oxymetazoline HCL Nasal Spray

Specification : 0.025% / 0.05%, 20ml

Standard : BP, USP

Packing : one bottle/box

Description :

Oxymetazoline Nasal Spray contains Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride which is a decongestant. It relieves a stuffy, blocked nose by shrinking the blood vessels helping to open the nasal passages. It acts within a few minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours. The medicine is a solution which is sprayed into the nostrils to relieve the congestion in the nose and sinuses which you get in conditions such as colds, catarrh and hayfever.

How to use Oxymetazoline Nasal Spray

For nasal use only

If you use too much:

If you have used more spray than the stated dose, talk to a doctor or pharmacist immediately.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Most people use this nasal spray without any problems, but, like all medicines it can have side effects. Allergic reaction Stop using the nasal spray and contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately if you notice:

• skin rashes or itching

• sneezing or stinging or burning of the nose

• swelling of the nose, lips, tongue or throat

• shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing. Other side effects

• Irritation, dryness or soreness in the nose, mouth or throat

• Eye irritation, dryness, discomfort or redness

• Headache, dizziness

• Weakness, fatigue and trembling

• Anxiety, fear, irritability, nervousness, restless or not sleeping, confused or seeing things

• Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), less saliva than usual in your mouth, decreased appetite

• Flushing and visual disturbances

• Effects on the heart e.g. rapid or irregular heartbeat, palpitations

• Effects on the circulation e.g. cold feet or hands, high blood pressure

• If the spray is used regularly over a long period it may cause a condition called rebound congestion. This is an unusual swelling of the lining of the nose, leading to itching, sneezing and a blocked nose following the last dose of the spray. Therefore do not use the spray continuously for more than 7 days

• This product contains thiomersal as a preservative and it is possible that this may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) and discolouration around the nose. It may also cause an allergic reaction (see above)

• Prolonged and/or heavy use beyond the recommended use of 7 days, may lead to cardiovascular and/or CNS effects.