Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for OXY SPRAY N-INH and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 11.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 11.9 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for OXY SPRAY N-INH
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Overview
OXY SPRAY N-INH is a Schedule H drug.OXY SPRAY N-INH is composed of: OXYMETAZOLINE (50 MCG)
Oxymetazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.Oxymetazoline ophthalmic (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.Oxymetazoline (topical) is used in the treatment of nasal congestion. It treats congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation, and the common cold.Oxymetazoline (topical) is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.
Usage
OXYMETAZOLINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold, Hay Fever, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, ConjunctivitisOXYMETAZOLINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Redness, Eyes Swelling, Eyes Discomfort, Eyes Eye Irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for OXY SPRAY N-INH and its Constituents
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
- Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye.
- A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
- Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.
- Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Oxymetazoline (topical) can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
- It can cause temporary stinging, burning, or dryness in nose.
- Gently blow your nose before using this drug.
Symptoms of Overdosage
OXYMETAZOLINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Fainting, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Lightheadedness, NervousnessCommon Side-Effects
OXYMETAZOLINE : Eyes Burn, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Watery Eyes, Head Headache, Dizziness, Nervousness, Sneezing, Dry Mouth, Runny NoseSerious Side-Effects
OXYMETAZOLINE : Anxiety, Mood Swings, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Excessive Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Pounding Heart (pulse)Rare Side-Effects
OXYMETAZOLINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
OXYMETAZOLINE can interfere with: Glaucoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Corneal Abrasion, Diabetes MellitusTechnical Classification
OXYMETAZOLINE is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
2 Times Daily | 81% |
3 Times Daily | 9% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
1puff | 64% |
2puffs | 23% |
1 puff | 5% |
How long was it prescribed?
10 Days | 38% |
5 Days | 32% |
7 Days | 26% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 1% |
5 to 12yrs | 2% |
12 to 18yrs | 8% |
18 to 35yrs | 45% |
35 to 50yrs | 22% |
50 to 60yrs | 9% |
60 to 70yrs | 7% |
70yrs and above | 6% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 46% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
ENT | 89% |
Physician | 9% |
Pulmonologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
MONTAIR FX TAB | 36% |
SIGNOFLAM TAB | 20% |
ENDUROX 500MG TAB | 17% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
NCCT SCAN PNS (CT SCAN) | 14% |
NCCT SCAN NOSE (CT SCAN) | 11% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
Steam inhalation (Relief) | 14% |
Available Alternatives for OXY SPRAY N-INH
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
OXY SPRAY N-INH | INR 140 for 100 MDI NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 50 MCG |
OXYSPRAY 50MCG NASAL SPRAY | INR 140 for 100 MDI NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 50.0 MCG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
NASA A NASAL DPS | INR 59 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V |
NASELIN NASAL DPS | INR 44.5 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 % |
NASELIN NASAL SPRAY | INR 44.5 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 % |
NASIVION 0.025% PAEDIATRIC NASAL DPS | INR 50.5 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.025 %W/W |
NASIVION ADULT NASAL DPS | INR 65.8 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V |
NASIVION CLASSIC NASAL SPRAY | INR 69 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V |
NASIVION MINI 0.01% NASAL DPS | INR 47 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.01 % |
NASIVION MINI N-DPS | INR 38.27 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.1 MG/ML |
NASIVION MOIST NASAL SPRAY | INR 52 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V |
NASIVION N-DPS | INR 46 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG/ML |
NASIVION NASAL SPRAY | INR 50.88 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG/ML |
NASIVION P-N-DPS | INR 50.5 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.025 %W/V |
NASO NASAL DPS | INR 29.25 for 10 ML DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE |
NASOCAD NASAL DPS | INR 18.75 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.1 % |
NASOVIN NASAL SOLN | INR 37 for 10 ML SOLUTION | OXYMETAZOLINE |
NAZODEN NASAL DPS | INR 28 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 % |
OTRIVIN O 0.05% NASAL DPS | INR 60.95 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 % |
OTRIVIN PERFECT NIGHT 0.05% NASAL SPRAY | INR 55 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 % |
OXYLIN 0.25MG EYE DPS | INR 28.22 for 5 ML EYE DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.25 MG |
OXYLIN DROPS | INR 30 for 5 ML EYE DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.03 % |
OXYMET 0.5MG NASAL DPS | INR 52.5 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG |
OXYMET PEADIATRIC DPS DPS | INR 25 for 10 ML DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE |
OXYMETAZOLINE | OXYMETAZOLINE | |
OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5MG NASAL DPS | INR 10.48 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG/ML |
RHINOJET 0.5MG NASAL SPRAY | INR 48 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG |
RHINOJET 0.5MG SPRAY | INR 49.23 for 10 ML SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG |
RINOX 0.025% NASAL DPS | INR 32 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.025 % |
RINOX 0.05% NASAL DPS | INR 38 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 % |
SINAREST NASAL DPS N-DPS | INR 40.96 for 10ML DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG/ML |
SINAREST NASAL SPRAY | INR 60.18 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | SORBITOL 2.0 %W/V, OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V |
SINAREST PD NASAL DPS | INR 52.77 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.025 %W/V |
SINOXY NASAL SPRAY | INR 150 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE |
SUCON ADULT NASAL DPS | INR 30.75 for 15 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE |
SUCON MINI NASAL DPS | INR 39.5 for 15 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE |
SUCON NASAL DPS | INR 38.51 for 30 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE |
SUCON PEAD NASAL DPS | INR 45 for 15 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE |
SUDIN NASAL DPS | INR 49 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %V/V |
SYNARIN 0.05% NASAL DPS | INR 25.27 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 % |
SYNOX NASAL DPS | INR 32 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.5 MG |
VILCO NASAL DPS | INR 59.9 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE |
VILCO NORTIN TAB | INR 46.4 for 10 TABLETS | OXYMETAZOLINE |
VILCO PAEDIATRIC NASAL DPS | INR 44.2 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | GLYCINE 1.9 MG, OXYMETAZOLINE 0.25 MG, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.1 MG |
XYNOSE 0.05% LIQUID | INR 24.33 for 10 ML LIQUID | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 % |
XYNOSE DPS | INR 29 for 10 ML DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE |
ZOAMET 0.03% EYE DPS | INR 38 for 5 ML EYE DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.03 % |
ZOAMET 0.03% NASAL DPS | INR 52.25 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.03 % |
ZOAMET 0.05% W/V SPRAY | INR 58 for 10 ML SPRAY | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V |
ZOAMET PAED 0.03% NASAL DPS | INR 40 for 10 ML NASAL DROPS | OXYMETAZOLINE 0.03 % |
ZOMET 850MG DPS | INR 38.5 for 10 ML DROP | OXYMETAZOLINE 850.0 MG |