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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
azelastine / fluticasone nasal (Pro)
5.8
 158 reviews
azelastine nasal (Pro)
6.6
 189 reviews
cromolyn nasal
8.0
 7 reviews
ipratropium nasal (Pro)
8.2
 11 reviews
mometasone / olopatadine nasal
10
 2 reviews
naphazoline nasal
9.9
 14 reviews
olopatadine nasal (Pro)
8.2
 11 reviews
oxymetazoline nasal
4.7
 223 reviews
phenylephrine nasal
7.0
 32 reviews
propylhexedrine nasal (Pro)
10
 1 review
tetrahydrozoline nasal
No reviews
xylometazoline nasal
5.0
 75 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:

Further information

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