Tecnimede Oxymetazoline 0.5 Mg/Ml Nasal Spray Solution 1 Bottle, 15 ml

It is a nasal spray solution that serves as a local and temporary nasal decongestant in case of common cold or rhinitis.

This product can be used by adults and children over 6 years of age.

It is advisable to use one spray in each nostril every 12 hours. One in the morning and one at night before going to sleep.

It is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the product, in pregnant women, breastfeeding or children under 6 years of age.

In the case of elderly adults, they should consult their doctor beforehand.

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody suffers from them.

The following side effects have been observed during the period of use of oxymetazoline, the frequency of which cannot be established with certainty.

The most frequently occurring side effects are as follows:

• Stinging at the application site, dryness, itching of the nasal mucosa or sneezing.
• Rarely occurring adverse effects may include:
• Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, hallucinations, tremors and sleep disorders in children.
• Tachycardia, palpitations, increased blood pressure.
• Headache, nausea, rash (reddening of the skin).
• Excessive or continued use may lead to nasal congestion.

• You are being treated with antidepressant drugs, phenothiazine (tranquilliser) or methyldopa (to lower blood pressure).
• You have had or are suffering from any of the following diseases or symptoms, even if it has happened only once:
• If you have high blood sugar levels(diabetes mellitus).
• If you have high blood pressure (hypertension).
• If you have a heart or circulatory system disease.
• If you have prostate disease with difficulty urinating (prostatic hypertrophy).
• If you have thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism).
• If you have ever suffered from insomnia or dizziness when you have been treated with other sympathomimetic medicines, such as, but not limited to, those used to treat heart disease, hypotension (low blood pressure) or to treat asthma.

In rare cases, oxymetazoline, because of its temporary effects and prolonged use, may increase rather than decrease nasal congestion; this is known as the rebound effect.

Rarely, insomnia may occur after using the medicine. If this occurs, avoid use in the late afternoon or evening.

The active substance is oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Each ml contains 0.5 mg oxymetazoline hydrochloride (35 micrograms per 0.07 pulse).

The other ingredients (excipients) are: benzalkonium chloride 0.2 mg/ml, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate, purified water.

It is advisable not to use more than the recommended dose, i.e. not more than twice a day, once every 12 hours. This could produce a rebound effect and cause more congestion the more you use it. As well as no more than 3 days in a row for the same reason.

Before applying it, we must clean the nose so that the product can have a good effect, as it has a local action, as well as cleaning the applicator once we have finished using it.

If you notice a slight itching in the area, this is normal during the first few applications and will disappear after several doses. If it persists or becomes more intense, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

The price of non-prescription medicines is established by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Tecnimede Oxymetazoline Nasal Spray at a discount of up to 10%, which is the legal maximum allowed.