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What does drixine nasal spray do to your nose when you use it for more than a year?
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Rebound congestion: Drixine nasal spray contains oxymetazoline which is a nasal decongestant (vasoconstictor). If it is used for more than about 5-8 days in a row, some people can develop rhinitis medicamentosa which is a fancy word for rebound nasal congestion when a person tries to stop using it. The nasal congestion can be severe and difficult to treat and frequently prescription medication is needed.
Answered 6/23/2017
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