Afrin

Afrin is part of the drug classes:

• Sympathomimetics used as decongestants

• Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids

• Sympathomimetics, plain

Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is used for temporary relief of nasal congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have ongoing or worsening symptoms, or if you have severe burning or stinging in your nose after using the nasal spray

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using oxymetazoline nasal and call your doctor at once if you have:

• ongoing or worsening symptoms;

• severe burning or stinging in your nose after using the nasal spray;

• chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate; or

• severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or feeling short of breath.

Common side effects may include:

• mild burning or stinging of the nose;

• sneezing; or

• runny nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blurred vision
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness
• high blood pressure
• increase in runny or stuffy nose
• nervousness
• trembling
• trouble in sleeping
• weakness

Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Burning, dryness, or stinging inside of nose
• sneezing

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Data not available

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Patient advice:
-To spray, the bottle should be squeezed quickly and firmly.
-The head should not be tilted backward while spraying.
-The nozzle should be wiped clean after use.
-The cap should be replaced tightly to maintain child resistance.
-Use of the container by more than one person may spread infection.