User:Mr. Ibrahem/Oxymetazoline

Oxymetazoline, sold under many brand name, is a medication used to treat a stuffy nose or eye redness due to minor irritation. It is available as a nasal spray or eye drops. Benefits are seen within 10 minutes and last for up to 6 hours. No more than 3 to 5 days of use is recommended; with use recommended against in those under 6 years.

Common side effects may include burning and nasal discharge. Other side effects may include recurrence of stuffiness following stopping use, headache, palpitations, and nervousness. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It works by activating alpha adrenergic receptor which cases small arteries to narrow.

Oxymetazoline was first made in 1961 and was approved for medical use in the United States in 1986. It is available as a generic medication and over the counter. In the United States 30 ml of solution costs about 12 USD as of 2021.