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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

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
oxymetazoline nasal
Brand names: 12 Hour Nasal, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Afrin, Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Afrin NoDrip Original, Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion, Afrin NoDrip Sinus, Afrin Original, Afrin Severe Congestion, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Duration, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Genasal, Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Nostrilla, Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray, Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Zicam Sinus Relief
4.7
228 reviews
azelastine nasal (Pro)
Brand names: Astelin, Astepro, Astepro Allergy
6.6
199 reviews
azelastine / fluticasone nasal (Pro)
Brand name: Dymista
5.9
162 reviews
xylometazoline nasal
4.9
74 reviews
phenylephrine nasal
Brand names: 4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Spray, Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Little Noses Decongestant, Nasal Four, Neo-Synephrine Extra Strength Nasal, Neo-Synephrine Mild Nasal, Neo-Synephrine Nasal, Rhinall, Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation)
7.1
30 reviews
ipratropium nasal (Pro)
Brand name: Atrovent Nasal
8.8
15 reviews
naphazoline nasal
Brand name: Privine
9.8
13 reviews
olopatadine nasal (Pro)
Brand name: Patanase
8.2
11 reviews
cromolyn nasal
Brand name: NasalCrom
7.8
8 reviews
mometasone / olopatadine nasal
Brand name: Ryaltris
7.5
4 reviews
propylhexedrine nasal (Pro)
Brand name: Benzedrex
10
1 review
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:

Further information

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