OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCLORIDE

Do NOT use oxymetazoline solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in oxymetazoline solution
• you are also taking furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Temporary burning, stinging, dryness in the nose, runny nose, and sneezing may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have high blood pressure, enlarged prostate, diabetes, overactive thyroid, or heart disease

Interactions

If you are taking this product under your doctor’s direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

If you use too much oxymetazoline nasal spray or if someone swallows the medication, bring the victim to the hospital immediately.

Available brands:

• Drixine (Bayer)
• Nasofix (Jewim Pharma)
• Nasofree (Lloyd)