Oxymetazoline is used for the temporary relief of nasal congestion or stuffiness caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble.

Adults and children 6 years of age and older: 2 or 3 drops in each nostril 2 times a day, in the morning and evening. Children age 2 to 6: 2 or 3 drops of 0.025 solution in each nostril 2 times a day, in the morning and evening. Use in children: This drug is not recommended for children under the age of 2. CONTRAINDICATIONS: * Hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline * Narrow-angle glaucoma. PRECAUTIONS: * Prolonged use (>1 week) may result in rebound congestion. * Use with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism as oxymetazoline may have systemic adverse effects. SIDE-EFFECTS: * Burning, stinging, dry nasal mucosa (transient) * Sneezing * Hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias * Nervousness, nausea, dizziness, headache, blurred vision. USE IN PREGNANCY & LACTATION: Pregnancy: Oxymetazoline has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems if taken during pregnancy. Lactation: It is not known whether oxymetazoline passes into breast milk; caution is advised. Consult your doctor for advice. DRUG INTERACTIONS: * Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): Oxymetazoline combined with an MAOI can result in a severe hypertensive reaction. Ensure a 2-week washout period before using oxymetazoline. * Tricyclic antidepressants may increase the effects of oxymeta- zoline on blood pressure.