be trained Duramist Plus (Nasal) Generic Name: oxymetazoline (Nasal route) ox-i-me-TAZ-oh-leen Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. 4-Way Long Lasting Afrin Duramist Plus Duration Genasal Mucinex Full Force Mucinex Moisture Smart Nasacon Nasin Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour Nostrilla NRS-Nasal Relief Sinarest Nasal Vicks Sinex 12 Hour Available Dosage Forms: Solution Spray Therapeutic Class: Decongestant Chemical Class: Imidazoline Slideshow Seasonal Allergies: Top Prevention Tips Uses For Duramist Plus Oxymetazoline is used for the temporary relief of nasal (of the nose) congestion or stuffiness caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is available without a prescription. Before Using Duramist Plus In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of oxymetazoline. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment. Geriatric Many medicines have not been tested in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information about the use of oxymetazoline in the elderly. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Amineptine Amitriptyline Amitriptylinoxide Amoxapine Carteolol Carvedilol Clomipramine Desipramine Dibenzepin Doxepin Fentanyl Citrate Furazolidone Imipramine Iproniazid Isocarboxazid Labetalol Levobunolol Linezolid Lofepramine Melitracen Methylene Blue Metipranolol Moclobemide Nadolol Nialamide Nortriptyline Opipramol Oxprenolol Penbutolol Phenelzine Pindolol Practolol Procarbazine Propranolol Protriptyline Rasagiline Safinamide Selegiline Sotalol Tianeptine Timolol Tranylcypromine Trimipramine Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Dryness in nose or High blood pressure or Tachycardia (fast heart rate) or Trouble urinating from an enlarged prostate May make these conditions worse. Proper Use of oxymetazoline This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain oxymetazoline. It may not be specific to Duramist Plus. Please read with care. To use the nose drops: Blow your nose gently. Tilt the head back while standing or sitting up, or lie down on a bed and hang the head over the side. Place the drops into each nostril and keep the head tilted back for a few minutes to allow the medicine to spread throughout the nose. Rinse the dropper with hot water and dry with a clean tissue. Replace the cap right after use. To avoid spreading a cold or infection, do not use the container for more than one person and throw the container away after your cold is better. To use the nose spray: Blow your nose gently. With the head upright, spray the medicine into each nostril. Sniff briskly while squeezing the bottle quickly and firmly. If needed, blow the nose gently again and repeat the spray process until the total dose is used. Rinse the tip of the spray bottle with hot water, taking care not to suck water into the bottle, and dry with a clean tissue. Replace the cap right after use. To avoid spreading a cold or infection, do not use the container for more than one person and throw the container away after your cold is better. Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for longer than 3 days without checking with your doctor. To do so may make your runny or stuffy nose worse and may increase the chance of side effects. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For nasal dosage form (nose drops or spray): For nasal congestion or stuffiness: Adults and children 6 years of age and older Use 2 or 3 drops or sprays of 0.05% solution in each nostril every ten to twelve hours. Do not use more than two times in twenty four hours. Children up to 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Duramist Plus Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Blurred vision fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness high blood pressure increase in runny or stuffy nose nervousness trembling trouble in sleeping weakness Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Burning, dryness, or stinging inside of nose sneezing Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. 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