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Medications for Nasal Congestion

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
pseudoephedrine
6.5 91 reviews for pseudoephedrine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand names:
Sudafed Congestion, Sudafed 12-Hour, SudoGest, Sudafed 24-Hour, Chlor-Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Suphedrine, Cenafed, Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant, Contac Cold, Genaphed, Nexafed Nasal Decongestant, SudoGest 12 Hour, Suphedrin
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
phenylephrine
6.1 21 reviews for phenylephrine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Sudafed PE Congestion, Neo-Synephrine, Contac-D, Nasop, Sudafed PE Children's Nasal Decongestant, Sudogest PE
Drug class:
vasopressors, decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Sudafed Congestion
6.9 16 reviews for Sudafed Congestion to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin
3.5 135 reviews for Afrin to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudafed 12-Hour
5.8 6 reviews for Sudafed 12-Hour to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
oxymetazoline
4.7 229 reviews for oxymetazoline to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Brand names:
Afrin, Afrin Original, Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion, Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Zicam Sinus Relief, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Afrin NoDrip Sinus, Afrin Severe Congestion, Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray, 12 Hour Nasal, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray, Afrin NoDrip Original, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Genasal, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Nostrilla, Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Claritin-D
6.2 50 reviews for Claritin-D to treat Nasal Congestion OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudafed PE Congestion
5.7 3 reviews for Sudafed PE Congestion to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Saline Nasal Mist
4.0 3 reviews for Saline Nasal Mist to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Loratadine-D 24 Hour
10 1 review for Loratadine-D 24 Hour to treat Nasal Congestion OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SudoGest
5.5 2 reviews for SudoGest to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
sodium chloride
4.9 79 reviews for sodium chloride to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Brand names:
Saline Nasal Mist, Ayr Saline Nasal, Deep Sea Nasal Spray, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit, Ocean, Simply Saline, Ayr Saline Nasal No-Drip Spray, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets, Saline Mist, Afrin Saline, Ayr Baby Saline, Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit, Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit Refill, ENTsol, Little Noses, Nasalcare Rinse Starter Kit, Neilmed Nasogel, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Hypertonic Packets, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Pediatric Kit, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Pediatric Packets, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Small Kit, Ocean Complete, Ocean Kids, Rhinaris, SaltAire, Sea Soft
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
phenylephrine
7.0 29 reviews for phenylephrine to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Brand names:
4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Spray, Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation), Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Little Noses Decongestant, Nasal Four, Neo-Synephrine Extra Strength Nasal, Neo-Synephrine Mild Nasal, Neo-Synephrine Nasal, Rhinall
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudafed 24-Hour
5.0 6 reviews for Sudafed 24-Hour to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ayr Saline Nasal
4.8 26 reviews for Ayr Saline Nasal to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Claritin-D 24 Hour
6.2 6 reviews for Claritin-D 24 Hour to treat Nasal Congestion OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
loratadine / pseudoephedrine
6.4 71 reviews for loratadine / pseudoephedrine to treat Nasal Congestion OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand names:
Claritin-D, Loratadine-D 24 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Clear-Atadine-D, Leader Allergy Relief D-24
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Deep Sea Nasal Spray
8.0 1 review for Deep Sea Nasal Spray to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
epinephrine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents, mouth and throat products
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit
7.5 12 reviews for NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Neo-Synephrine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ocean
1.0 2 reviews for Ocean to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Chlor-Trimeton Nasal Decongestant
10 1 review for Chlor-Trimeton Nasal Decongestant to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Claritin-D 12 Hour
7.7 6 reviews for Claritin-D 12 Hour to treat Nasal Congestion OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
doxylamine
1.0 1 review for doxylamine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC B N ✕
Generic name:
doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy
10 2 reviews for Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Simply Saline
9.0 1 review for Simply Saline to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Suphedrine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Afrin Original
6.2 5 reviews for Afrin Original to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ayr Saline Nasal No-Drip Spray
1.0 1 review for Ayr Saline Nasal No-Drip Spray to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Cenafed
Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant
9.0 1 review for Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Contac Cold
Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genaphed
Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets
3.9 23 reviews for NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Nexafed Nasal Decongestant
3.2 5 reviews for Nexafed Nasal Decongestant to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Saline Mist
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
SudoGest 12 Hour
1.0 2 reviews for SudoGest 12 Hour to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Suphedrin
Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Spray
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion
1.0 1 review for Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin Saline
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ayr Baby Saline
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit Refill
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
ENTsol
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Little Noses
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force
10 1 review for Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nasalcare Rinse Starter Kit
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Neilmed Nasogel
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Hypertonic Packets
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Pediatric Kit
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Pediatric Packets
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Small Kit
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ocean Complete
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ocean Kids
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Rhinaris
8.0 1 review for Rhinaris to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
SaltAire
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Sea Soft
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
sodium chloride nasal
Drug class:
nasal lubricants and irrigations
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray
4.4 9 reviews for Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation)
6.6 24 reviews for Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation) to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief
7.4 5 reviews for Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zicam Sinus Relief
10 1 review for Zicam Sinus Relief to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing
8.0 1 review for Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing
5.5 2 reviews for Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin NoDrip Sinus
5.0 1 review for Afrin NoDrip Sinus to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin Severe Congestion
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benzedrex
10 1 review for Benzedrex to treat Nasal Congestion OTC N N
Generic name:
propylhexedrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Contac-D
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine
9.4 16 reviews for dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand names:
Conex, Dixaphedrine, Drixoral Cold and Allergy
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Little Noses Decongestant
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
naphazoline
9.8 13 reviews for naphazoline to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
naphazoline nasal
Brand name:
Privine
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Nasal Four
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nasop
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Neo-Synephrine Extra Strength Nasal
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Neo-Synephrine Mild Nasal
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Neo-Synephrine Nasal
10 1 review for Neo-Synephrine Nasal to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Privine
9.8 12 reviews for Privine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
naphazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Rhinall
10 1 review for Rhinall to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudafed PE Children's Nasal Decongestant
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure + Pain
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudogest PE
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
12 Hour Nasal
2.0 1 review for 12 Hour Nasal to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray
5.7 3 reviews for 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acrivastine / pseudoephedrine
10 1 review for acrivastine / pseudoephedrine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx B N ✕
Generic name:
acrivastine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand name:
Semprex-D
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Afrin NoDrip Original
4.0 3 reviews for Afrin NoDrip Original to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus
8.0 1 review for Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus to treat Nasal Congestion OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aleve-D Sinus & Cold
10 1 review for Aleve-D Sinus & Cold to treat Nasal Congestion OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
naproxen / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
brompheniramine / phenylephrine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Brohist D, Decon-A, Dimetane Decongestant, Dimetapp Children's Cold & Allergy, Ru-Hist D, Rynex PE
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine
6.6 5 reviews for brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand names:
Bromaline, Lodrane D
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dallergy
6.0 1 review for Dallergy to treat Nasal Congestion OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
chlorcyclizine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray
10 2 reviews for Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Duramist Plus
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Four-Way Nasal Spray
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genasal
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Loratadine-D 12 Hour
Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nostrilla
6.7 15 reviews for Nostrilla to treat Nasal Congestion OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
propylhexedrine
10 2 reviews for propylhexedrine to treat Nasal Congestion OTC N N
Generic name:
propylhexedrine nasal
Brand name:
Benzedrex
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Semprex-D
10 1 review for Semprex-D to treat Nasal Congestion Rx B N ✕
Generic name:
acrivastine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Stahist AD
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
chlorcyclizine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol Sinus + Headache Day
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Relief
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Sinex Daytime
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist
Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
oxymetazoline nasal
Drug class:
nasal antihistamines and decongestants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day & Night (Night Formula), Delsym Night Time Multi-Symptom, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime Liquid
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Relief, Robitussin Peak Cold Daytime Cold + Flu, Sudafed PE Pressure+Pain+Cough, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough, Theraflu Warming Relief Daytime Severe Cold & Cough, Tylenol Cold Max Day
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure + Pain, Tylenol Sinus + Headache Day, Vicks Sinex Daytime, Contac Cold + Flu (Day Formula), Excedrin Sinus Headache, Mapap Sinus Congestion and Pain, Robitussin Peak Cold Nasal Relief, Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief
Rate Add review OTC N ✕
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Advil Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu
Rate Add review OTC N ✕
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Advil Sinus Congestion & Pain
Rate Add review OTC D N ✕
Generic name:
ibuprofen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aleve-D Sinus & Headache
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
naproxen / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Sparkling Original Effervescent Tablets
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Powerfast Fizz Night
Rate Add review OTC N ✕
Generic name:
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day & Night (Night Formula)
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Day and Night
Rate Add review OTC N ✕
Generic name:
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
AllerDur
Rate Add review Rx C N ✕
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allergy & Congestion Relief
Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
aspirin / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand name:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Sparkling Original Effervescent Tablets
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC N ✕
Generic name:
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Powerfast Fizz Night, Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Day and Night
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Brohist D
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bromaline
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
brompheniramine / chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine / pseudoephedrine
Rate Add review Rx C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand name:
SymPak II
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
chlorcyclizine / phenylephrine
6.0 1 review for chlorcyclizine / phenylephrine to treat Nasal Congestion OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
chlorcyclizine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand name:
Dallergy
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
chlorcyclizine / pseudoephedrine
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
chlorcyclizine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand name:
Stahist AD
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Chlorex A
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC N ✕
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief, Advil Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine systemic
Brand names:
Chlorex A, Nalex-A
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Clear-Atadine-D
Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cold Multi-Symptom (Nighttime)
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Conex
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Contac Cold + Flu (Day Formula)
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Decon-A
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Delsym Night Time Multi-Symptom
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Deltuss DP
Rate Add review OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dexbrompheniramine / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexbrompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand names:
AllerDur, Deltuss DP, Rescon, SuTan
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dimetane Decongestant
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dimetapp Children's Cold & Allergy
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dixaphedrine
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Drixoral Cold and Allergy
9.3 13 reviews for Drixoral Cold and Allergy to treat Nasal Congestion Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Excedrin Sinus Headache
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Histex-PE
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
phenylephrine / triprolidine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ibuprofen / phenylephrine
Rate Add review OTC D N ✕
Generic name:
ibuprofen / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Advil Sinus Congestion & Pain, Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Pain
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Leader Allergy Relief D-24
Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lodrane D
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mapap Sinus Congestion and Pain
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nalex-A
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
naproxen / pseudoephedrine
10 1 review for naproxen / pseudoephedrine to treat Nasal Congestion OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
naproxen / pseudoephedrine systemic
Brand names:
Aleve-D Sinus & Cold, Aleve-D Sinus & Headache
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Rescon
Rate Add review Rx C N ✕
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Peak Cold Daytime Cold + Flu
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Peak Cold Nasal Relief
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ru-Hist D
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Rynex PE
Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Pain
Rate Add review OTC D N ✕
Generic name:
ibuprofen / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Sudafed PE Pressure+Pain+Cough
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SuTan
Rate Add review Rx C N ✕
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SymPak II
Rate Add review Rx C N ✕
Generic name:
brompheniramine / chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine / pseudoephedrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough Caplets
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Theraflu Warming Relief Daytime Severe Cold & Cough
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol Cold Max Day
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime Liquid
Rate Add review OTC N N ✕
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Alternative treatments for Nasal Congestion

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Nasal Congestion. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Nasal Congestion.

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Rating 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).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Available for purchase by prescription only.
OTC Available for purchase over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Available for purchase by prescription or over-the-counter.
Alcohol The medication interacts with alcohol (if marked with "✕").
New approval The FDA has approved this medication within the past year.
Off-label The FDA may not approve this medication for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded access Expanded access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
✕ Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.

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