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Oxymetazoline

A decongestant nasal spray for a blocked nose.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • nasal congestion from colds or hay fever
  • sinus congestion and pressure

Common side effects

  • temporary burning or stinging
  • sneezing
  • increased nasal discharge

Cautions

  • do not use more than 3 days — congestion can rebound
  • ask a doctor first if heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or thyroid disease
  • sharing the spray can spread infection

Pregnancy: ask a health professional before use

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Major Nasal Decongestant (oxymetazoline 0.05%) spray label, setid a302e341-1c00-4c3d-b71f-c4c0b307aa67 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations19

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Axcel Oxymetazoline Nasal SprayNasal preparations ( Drops )0.05% w/v ( 10ml )State Trading Organization PlcPOM
Axcel Oxymetazoline Nasal SprayNasal preparations ( Drops )0.025% w/v ( 10ml )State Trading Organization PlcPOM
Nasivion 0.01% (mini)Nasal preparations ( Drops )0.01%/ml (0.01%) 10mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
Nasivion 0.025% (PAEDIATRIC)Nasal preparations ( Drops )0.25mg/ml ( 0.025%) 10mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
Nasivion 0.05%Nasal preparations ( Drops )0.5mg/ml (0.05%) 10mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
OXIZOLE 0.025%Nasal preparations ( Spray )0.025% W/VMeditime Pvt.Ltd (Green Pharmacy Godown)POM
OXIZOLE 0.05%Nasal preparations ( Spray )0.05% W/VMeditime Pvt.Ltd (Green Pharmacy Godown)POM
OxymetazolineNasal preparations ( Drops )0.05% in 10mlPOM
OxymetazolineNasal preparations ( Drops )0.025% in 10mlPOM
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride UspNasal preparations ( Drops )0.01%/ml (0.01%) 10mlPOM
OxynaseNasal preparations ( Drops )0.025% in 10mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
OxynaseNasal preparations ( Drops )0.05% in 10mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
OxynaseNasal preparations ( Spray )0.05% in 15mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
Oxynase 0.025%Nasal preparations ( Spray )0.025% in 15mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
Oxy-Nase Nasal DropsNasal preparations ( Drops )0.05% w/wDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Oxy-Nase Nasal SprayNasal preparations ( Spray )0.05% w/vDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Oxy-Nase Paediatric Nasal DropsNasal preparations ( Drops )0.025% w/v (10ml)Dial Trade and Travels Pvt. LtdPOM
Oxy-Nase Paediatric Nasal SprayNasal preparations ( Spray )0.025% w/vDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Xynose Nasal SolutionNasal preparations ( Drops )0.05% W/V(USP)authorized medicine importersPOM
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