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Oxymetazoline

Nasal decongestant
Solution · Drops44 brands · 32 makers
Oxymetazoline is a nasal decongestant. Uses, temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure, shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely. Oxymetazoline is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Ear, Nose and Throat Preparations and Dental Preparations.
Generic nameoxymetazoline
Therapeutic classEar, Nose and Throat Preparations and Dental Preparations > 28.1 Ear, nose and throat preparations
Form & strength (NLEM)Solution (nasal drops): 0.025%, 0.05%; [a] > 6 years
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Uses, temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure, shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxymetazoline. Full label: DailyMed.

Uses, temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure, shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxymetazoline. Full label: DailyMed.

Adults and children 6 to under 12 years of age (with adult supervision): 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period., children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor To Use: Shake well before use. Hold white tabs, SQUEEZE grooved area of cap FIRMLY and turn counter clockwise.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Ask a doctor before use if you have, heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product, do not use more than directed, do not use for more than 3 days. Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen., temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur, use of this container by more than one person may spread infection Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

44 products from 32 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Blockfree 0.05% Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Uniza Healthcare LLPpump bottle of 10 ml Nasal Spray
Cinus 0.5mg Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.5mg)Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdpacket of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Clinovin 0.5mg Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.5mg)Lividus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Dehale-OM Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Floreat Medica Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Ecnoz Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Curever Pharma Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Solution
Maxtra-O Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Zuventus Healthcare Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Solution
Medinoze 0.05% Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)MDC Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Spray
Medinoze Junior 0.025% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)MDC Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Mesol 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Sumac Pharma Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Nasivion Child Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Nasopass Paediatric Nasal Drops/SprayOxymetazoline (0.25mg/ml)Winystra Pharmaceuticals Pvt . Ltd.bottle of 10 ml Nasal Solution
Nasoryl 0.05% Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Spray
Nasoryl Junior 0.01% Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.01% w/v)Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Spray
Nesoclear 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Themis Medicare Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Nosivak 0.05% Nasal SprayOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Devak Formulationsbottle of 10 ml Nasal Spray
Nosvin Mini 0.01% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.01% w/v)Rhine Biogenics Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Nosvin P 0.025% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)Rhine Biogenics Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Noxil 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Tzana Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Noxil P 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Tzana Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Noxyvin Plus Nasal SolutionOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Norris Medicines Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Solution
Nozy Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Olamic Healthcarebottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Olfamist Nasal SolutionOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Strides shasun Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Solution
Optolin Eye DropOxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)Chethana Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Otrifresh O 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Oxeon 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Rowez Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.bottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Oxeon P 0.025% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)Rowez Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.bottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Oxydrops Adult 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Chethana Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Oxydrops Infant 0.01% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.01% w/v)Chethana Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Oxydrops Paediatric 0.025% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)Chethana Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Oxyinoz 0.05% Nasal DropsOxymetazoline (0.05% w/v)Gen-Biotec Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F), retain carton for future reference on full labeling

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

Medicines for the same conditions

Oxymetazoline is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Conjunctival decongestant, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion.

For Sinusitis: Beclomethasone dipropionate, Erythromycin, Flucloxacillin, Roxithromycin, Xylometazoline.

For Hay fever: Beclomethasone dipropionate, Fexofenadine.

For Common cold: Desloratadine.

For Nasal congestion: Ephedrine, Xylometazoline.

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