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Zydus Cadila
SALT COMPOSITION
Oxymetazoline (50mcg)
Storage
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Product introduction
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies. It narrows the blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat the same for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended.If you use this medicine too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.
The most common side effects are nose irritation and dryness of the mouth or throat. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
It is generally a safe medicine but, before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), or prostate enlargement. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Oxyspray Nasal Spray
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
- Uveitis
- Pupil dilation
- Conjunctivitis
- Eye Irritation
Side effects of Oxyspray Nasal Spray
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Oxyspray
- Dryness
- Irritation
- Dry throat
- Sneezing
How to use Oxyspray Nasal Spray
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
How Oxyspray Nasal Spray works
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose is a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
- The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
- Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Sympathomimetics- Alpha-1 (Nasal)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Oxyspray with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Furazolidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Furazolidone with Oxymetazoline. If essential, consult your doctor. Concurrent use may cause a serious increase in blood pressure.
Sevoflurane (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Oxymetazoline. Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Tranylcypromine (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Oxymetazoline. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Oxymetazoline. Please consult your doctor. ... More
Sevoflurane (Inhalation Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Oxymetazoline. Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Safinamide (Oral Route) Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently. Concurrent use may increase the risk of a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
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Patient concerns
Which meducine is better for relief from nasal congestion.
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Use oxyspray , but should not be used more than 5 days at a stretch
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Hello sir my nose always remain block due to this I feel very safocation while sleeping I can't seat in ac or full fan pls kindly help me Sir I'm using dis nasal spray Sir table should I take Which tablet should I take
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
I Think you have allergic nose. Use long term flutiflo nasal spray 2 puff twice daily. Can try oxyspray bed time. Consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination for diagnosis
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Hello Respected I?ve been using nasal decongestant almost everyday,because without this my nose gets blocked especially during the night,(day time also,but since I?m awake so I can manage that) I?m using for the last 7-8 months Oxy spray (Oxymetazoline nasal spray ), before that otrivin,along with this problem I also experiencing snoring problem I visited ENT surgeon and took all possible tests(MR,ECG,Sleep test,Endoscope) but the result the doctor said,everything looks normal, May be you can do proper exercise that could improve the situation. Now my worry is 1.What are the side effects of using nasal decongestant like oxy spray everyday? 2.Any good suggestion to avoid snoring?
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Get serum IgE level check to rule out allergy long term oxyspray use will cause more blockage
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Nasal congestion, cough, vomiting, ear blocked and pain
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.
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Irritation in eye,pain,headache
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
It could be conjunctivitis. Get urself examined
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Irritation in eye, eye in red in color & puss from eye
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
It cud be conjunctivitis. Visit doctor for examination
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Red eye. Irritation and slight pain.
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
It cud be conjunctivitis. Get ur examination done
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User feedback
Patients taking Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose
Twice A Day
48%
Once A Day
27%
Thrice A Day
18%
Four Times A *
6%
*
Four Times A Day
What are you using Oxyspray Nasal Spray for?
Nasal congest*
83%
Others
17%
*
Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Poor
33%
What were the side-effects while using Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose?
Irritation
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*
No Side Effect
How do you take Oxyspray Nasal Spray?
With or witho*
100%
*
With or without food
Please rate Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose addictive?
Treatment with Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose a steroid/ antihistamine?
No, Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It belongs to a class of medications called adrenergic medicines that are used as nasal decongestants (to relieve congestion of the nose).
Is Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose safe?
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Does Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose cause cataract/keep you awake/ raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?
There are no such reports which suggest occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep) or drowsiness during treatment with Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose. However, Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose can raise blood pressure when taken with medicines that are used to treat depression, like selegiline and moclobemide. It can also decrease the effect of medicines used to treat blood pressure. Hence, patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects and drug interactions.
Can I take Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?
Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Oxyspray Nasal Spray for Relief from Blocked Nose.
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References
Biaggioni I, Robertson D. Adrenoreceptor Agonists & Sympathomimetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 140.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1041-42.
Drugs.com. Oxymetazoline. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details
Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad โ 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
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