Medicines that help to relieve the blocked nose associated with allergies such as hay fever and perennial allergic rhinitis. Available as tablets and nasal sprays based on Ephedrine.
Drugs used to reduce congestion and blockage of the nose, which can result from a cold or allergy. Usually these drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system to shrink the blood vessels supplying the nose.
A class of medicines that reduce congestion or swelling. Nasal decongestants can reduce stuffiness to make breathing easier.
Substances used to relieve nasal congestion as occurs during upper respiratory infections.
Decongestants reduce blood flow to the nose, eyes or ears, which allows less fluid in the area, clearing up congestion and symptoms of stuffy nose and difficult breathing.
A class of medications used for nasal congestion. Decongestants are available in oral doses, nasal sprays, or eye drops (for conjunctivitis).
Medications that shrink swollen nasal tissues. By opening up nasal passages, they reduce nasal congestion. Decongestants offer relief from nasal congestion after it has begun and are effective for temporary relief. If nasal decongestant sprays are used for more than 3 to 5 consecutive days, symptoms can become worse as the medication wears off.