Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is afrin (oxymetazoline) allergy ok for kids?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Afrin (oxymetazoline): Afrin should only be used for 2 to 3 days. Longer use can cause rebound nasal congestion due to down regulation of the number of Alpha receptors in the nasal tissue. Avoid using afrin in children under the age of 6.
Answered 6/24/2014
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Chronic post nasal drip=can't sleep even on incline! rare eustachian draining. Manage reflux, no allergies. Afrin works but anything better long term?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is afrin (oxymetazoline) safe to use in the second trimester? I've used it atleast twice a day for the last two weeks? Is the baby ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had a bad cold and used afrin (oxymetazoline).. On 5th day now. Only needed it once today unlike other days. Is it ok to still use tomorrow since i'm needing it less?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Should i stop using afrin (oxymetazoline) before a laparoscopy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a pregnant woman take afrin (oxymetazoline)?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Allergy tested (none) daytime clear. Night stuffy , afrin (oxymetazoline) works wonderful. Does this mean no or slight deviated septum? The fact that afrin (oxymetazoline) helps lots
Any helpful ideas for how to more comfortably wean down from chronic afrin (oxymetazoline) during allergy season? The rebound rhinitis is tough!
I took Sudafed, Flonase and Afrin (oxymetazoline) but getting no relief for allergy congestion, can I take Claritin on top of the other meds?
Can i take zyrtec (cetirizine) together with nose spray containing oxymetazoline hci ? Not sure if i can take the 2 together while they both say for allergies
If I use afrin nasal spray as needed for nasal allergies for 3 days in a row, how long do I have to wait before it is ok to use afrin again?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
