Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
What are Nasal antihistamines and decongestants?
Nasal antihistamines and decongestants are products that contain either an antihistamine or a decongestant, in a device suitable for nasal use.
Antihistamines block the action of histamine which is released by cells in response to allergens. Nasal antihistamines relieve symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, or postnasal drip.
Nasal decongestants constrict dilated blood vessels within the nose, reducing swelling which allows air to flow more freely, relieving symptoms of congestion.
List of Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Drug Name |
Avg. Rating |
Reviews |
oxymetazoline nasal Brand names: Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Genasal, Nostrilla, 12 Hour Nasal, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Zicam Sinus Relief, Afrin, Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Afrin Severe Congestion, Afrin Original, Afrin NoDrip Original, Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Afrin NoDrip Sinus, Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray, Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray, Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray |
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228 reviews |
azelastine nasal (Pro) Brand names: Astelin, Astepro, Astepro Allergy |
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200 reviews |
azelastine / fluticasone nasal (Pro) Brand name: Dymista |
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162 reviews |
xylometazoline nasal
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74 reviews |
phenylephrine nasal Brand names: Rhinall, Neo-Synephrine Nasal, Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Little Noses Decongestant, Neo-Synephrine Extra Strength Nasal, Neo-Synephrine Mild Nasal, 4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Spray, Nasal Four, Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation) |
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30 reviews |
ipratropium nasal (Pro) Brand name: Atrovent Nasal |
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17 reviews |
naphazoline nasal Brand name: Privine |
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13 reviews |
olopatadine nasal (Pro) Brand name: Patanase |
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11 reviews |
cromolyn nasal Brand name: NasalCrom |
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9 reviews |
mometasone / olopatadine nasal Brand name: Ryaltris |
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4 reviews |
propylhexedrine nasal (Pro) Brand name: Benzedrex |
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2 reviews |
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with nasal antihistamines and decongestants:
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