OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.05%w/v IP

A nasal decongestant spray that treats congestion in the nose caused by common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, and allergies. An intranasal decongestant that provides rapid relief of nasal obstruction and offers fast symptom relief. (H M Druce, 2018) Open up nasal passages by reducing swelling in the blood vessels in the nose and enabling patients with a blocked nose to breathe more easily. Exerts decongestive effect via activation of-adrenergic receptors, resulting in vasoconstriction of the blood vessels and allows resumption of nasal airflow. A topically applied nasal decongestant that has a vasoconstrictive effect on the nasal mucosal blood vessels and ameliorates the symptoms of nasal congestion. (Larissa Bickford, 1999) Reduces blood flow through the nasal mucosa and relieves the sensation of nasal congestion. (Larissa Bickford, 1999) Offers fast and long-lasting (up to 12 hours) relief of nasal congestion with improvement in nasal airflow in acute rhinitis patients. (H M Druce, 2018)