Oxymetazoline nasal drops should only be used for short periods of time (maximum consecutively for 5 to 7 days). A treatment-free period should precede any repeated use to minimise risk of rebound nasal congestion.
| Steps | Description |
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| 1 | Blow your nose gently. |
| 2 | Check the dropper tip to make sure that it is not chipped or cracked. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your clean nose. |
| 3 | Tilt your head as far back as possible, or lie down on your back on a flat surface (such as a bed) and hang your head over the edge. |
| 4 | Place the correct number of drops into your nose. |
| 5 | Remain in this position for a few minutes. |
| 6 | Clean the dropper tip with warm water. Cap the bottle right away. |
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Inform your healthcare professional if:
Occasionally, you can experience burning or dryness of the nasal mucosa and sneezing.
In rare cases, after the effect has worn off, you may feel an intense sensation of “blocked” nose (reactive hyperaemia) and nose bleed (epistaxis).
Overuse of oxymetazoline nasal drops may lead to systemic sympathomimetic effects like palpitations, accelerated pulse (tachycardia) and increase in blood pressure.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Discard six months after opening.Disclaimer:
