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 Medicine

Along 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.