Topical decongestants are decongestants applied directly to the nasal cavity. Their effectiveness by themselves in the common cold appears to have a small
be used as decongestants and antihistamines can be used to alleviate runny nose, nasal itch, and sneezing. Topical decongestants on topical application
Oxymetazoline, sold under the brand name Afrin among others, is a topical decongestant and vasoconstrictor medication. It is available over-the-counter
membrane via vaporization. Examples are nasal topical decongestants and smelling salt.[citation needed] A topical drug classification system is designed from
pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine can be used either as oral or as topical decongestant. Due to its stimulating qualities, however, the oral preparation
corticosteroid nasal spray may be useful in reversing this condition. Topical nasal decongestants include: Oxymetazoline Phenylephrine Xylometazoline Combination
an effective nasal decongestant; at recommended doses it performs no better than placebo. It remains effective when applied topically to the nasal mucosa
nasal congestion suspected to be brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline
Benzedrex among others, is an alkylamine primarily utilized as a topical decongestant. Its main indications are relief of congestion due to colds, allergies
cinnamate and geranyl acetate. Eucalyptus oil is a common ingredient in decongestant formulations. The European Medicines Agency Committee on Herbal Medicinal