Introduction
Oxynex 0.05% is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies. It shrinks blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.
Oxynex 0.05% 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 irritation or discomfort to the nose and sneezing. 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 Oxynex 0.05%
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Side effects of Oxynex 0.05%
Common
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Nasal discomfort
- Watery eyes
How to use Oxynex 0.05%
Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.
How Oxynex 0.05% works
Oxynex 0.05% 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.
Indication
Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion
Adult Dose
Nasal
Nasal congestion
Adult: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.
Child Dose
Nasal
Nasal congestion
Child: <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Child: >6 yr: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.
Mode of Action
Oxymetazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically and in turn reduces oedema of the nasal mucosa.
Precaution
Prolonged use may result in rebound congestion.
Since oxymetazoline has systemic adverse effects, it should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism or in those receiving MAO inhibitors.
Side Effect
Local stinging or burning, sneezing, dryness of mouth and throat. Prolonged or frequent use may cause rebound congestion. Headache, insomnia, tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, nausea, dizziness, palpitation, arrhythmia.
Interaction
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.