Oxymetazoline is a fast-acting nasal decongestant that relieves the sensation of congestion and nasal discharge.
This medicine is available in pharmacies in the form of nasal spray for adults and children, under the names Nasivin, Afrin or Freenal and is marketed by EMS or Merck laboratories, for example.
The price of oxymetazoline varies between 2 and 10 reais, depending on the brand and quantity.
Oxymetazoline is indicated for symptomatic relief from nasal and nasopharyngeal congestion due to colds, sinusitis, fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
In adults and children over 6 years of age, 2 or 3 jets should be applied to each nostril every 12 hours.
The most common side effects are pain, dryness and irritation of the nasal mucosa, sneezing, headache, dizziness, insomnia and palpitations.
Oxymetazoline is contraindicated in patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes or difficulty urinating due to enlarged prostate, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.