StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies. It narrows the blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is used in the treatment of blocked nose in common cold and flu

Uses of StayHappi Nasal Drops

Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Benefits of StayHappi Nasal Drops

In Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is known as a nasal decongestant. It narrows the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. It is a safe medicine that can be used to treat congestion caused by colds or allergies such as hay fever. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Side effects of StayHappi Nasal Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of StayHappi

Irritation
Dryness in mouth
Dry throat

How to use StayHappi Nasal Drops

Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.

How StayHappi Nasal Drops works

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Sympthatomimmetics- alpha 1 (Nasal)

Patient concerns

Nasal congestion, cough, vomiting, ear blocked and pain

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

Nose blocked unable to breathe. Used nasal clear still blocked

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Can be due to deviated septum Visit ent specialist

FAQs

Is StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops addictive?

Treatment with StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops a steroid/ antihistamine?

No, StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It belongs to a class of medications called adrenergic medicines that are used as nasal decongestants (to relieve congestion of the nose).

Is StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops safe?

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Does StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops cause cataract/keep you awake/ raise blood pressure/insomnia/drowsiness?

There are no such reports which suggest occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep) or drowsiness during treatment with StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops. However, StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops can raise blood pressure when taken with medicines that are used to treat depression, like selegiline and moclobemide. It can also decrease the effect of medicines used to treat blood pressure. Hence, patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects and drug interactions.

Can I take StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ phenylephrine/ pseudoephedrine?

StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with StayHappi Oxymetazoline 0.025% Nasal Drops.

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