Oxymetazolin is a decongestant that relieves congestion in the nose. It can also be used for stuffy noses due to head colds and hayfever.

Do not take oxymetazolin if you:

1.      are allergic to oxymetazolin

2.      are taking nonoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

3.      Have cardiovascular disorders

Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:

1.      are pregnant or planning to be pregnant

What to do if you missed a dose?

If you forget to take a dose, skip the missed dose. Then take your next dose as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Most common side effects?

The most common side effects with oxymetazolin are headache, nausea, allergy, increased heart rate.