Oxymetazoline (Nasal)
Brand Names : Afrin Cherry 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Afrin Extra Moisturizing 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Afrin Original 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Afrin Original 12 Hour Nose Drops, Afrin Sinus 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Afrin Original 12 Hour Pump Mist, Dristan 12-Hr Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus Up To 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Duration 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Genasal Nasal Spray Up to 12 Hour Relief, Nasal Relief 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour Extra Moisturizing Spray, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour Spray, Nostrilla 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, Twice-A-Day Extra Moisturizing 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Twice-A-Day Soothing 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Nasal Spray, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Ultra Fine Mist for Sinus Relief, 4-Way 12-Hour Nasal Spray, Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Mist, Dristan Long Lasting Mentholated Nasal Spray, Drixoral Nasal Solution
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong
with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although
not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical
attention.
When this medicine is used for short periods
of time at low doses, side effects usually are rare. However, check with your
doctor as soon as possible if any of the following occur:
Increase in runny or stuffy nose
Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed
into the body
Blurred vision; fast, irregular, or
pounding heartbeat; headache, dizziness, drowsiness,
or lightheadedness; high blood pressure; nervousness; trembling; trouble in sleeping; weakness.
The above
side effects are more likely to occur in children because there is a greater
chance in children that too much of this medicine may be absorbed into the
body.
Other side effects may occur
that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away
during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with
your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue
or are bothersome:
Burning, dryness, or stinging inside of nose; increase in nasal discharge; sneezing Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care
professional.
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