Oxymetazoline is a fast acting nasal decongestant, relieving the feeling of clogging and runny nose.
This medicine can be found in nasal spray pharmacies for adults and children under the names Nasivin, Afrin or Freenal and is marketed by the EMS or Merck laboratories, for example.
Price of oxymetazoline
The price of oxymetazoline varies between 2 and 10 reais, depending on the brand and quantity.
Indications of oxymetazoline
Oxymetazoline is indicated for the symptomatic relief of nasal and nasopharyngeal congestion due to the common cold, sinusitis, fever or other allergies of the upper respiratory tract.
How to use oxymetazoline
In adults and children over 6 years of age, 2 or 3 jets should be applied to each nostril every 12 hours.
Side effects of oxymetazoline
The most common side effects are pain, dryness and irritation of the nasal mucosa, sneezing, headache, dizziness, insomnia and palpitation.
Contraindications of oxymetazoline
Oxymetazoline is contraindicated for patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes or difficulty urinating due to enlarged prostate unless indicated by the doctor.
