The 4 way nasal spray is a decongestant that is most of the time referred to as Oxymetazoline.

Many people tend to think that the nose becomes congested from too much mucus but actually it is the tissue lining in the nose that become swollen leading to inflamed blood vessels. This leads to difficulties in breathing, and instead of using inhalers; it is more advisable to use the spray.

The spray is a formulation that acts directly on the blood vessels and the nasal tissues. Constriction of the vessels in the nose and sinuses leads to drainage in these areas and leads their congestion. The 4 ways nasal sprays are used to treat allergies, hay fever, irritation of the sinus and the common cold. Other purposes may be recommended by the physician.

The most important thing to note about the 4 way nasal spray is that it should not be used longer than 3 to 5 days. This is because its extended use could lead to the damage of the nasal tissue and these would ultimately lead to chronic congestion.

Those prohibited from using the 4 ways nasal spray:

If you have taken MOA inhibitor in the last 14 days: This could be very dangerous because the two drugs do not interact and it could have very serious side effects.

Patients with high blood pressure

Any individual who has any kind of a heart disease, hardening arteries or irregular heartbeats

Patients with thyroid problems

Increased pressure in the eye or glaucoma

Enlarged prostate or difficulties in urinating

Patients with a previous record of liver or heart disease

A patient should not use 4 way nasal sprays than it is recommended by the physician or as indicated by the physician. This is because one may not know whether they require a higher or lower dose or if they may need special monitoring during the therapy.

It is not known whether the 4 way nasal sprays has any kind or harm to the unborn baby; it is therefore important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

In cases of infants or children who are less than 6 years old, it is not advisable to use the medicine without first consulting the doctor; this because they are known to be particularly sensitive to the side effects. Mothers who are also breastfeeding should also not use the dug.

Individuals who are above the age of 60 are also advised not to use the drug for they are more prone to the side effects, but with the doctors recommendation they may require a lower dose to reduce their nasal congestions.