Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Oxymetazoline (0.05%w/v)
Maxtra-O Nasal Spray is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies.
Nasal Solution
Maxtra-O Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat the same for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. If you use this medicine too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Maxtra-O Nasal Spray 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.
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. Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Treatment with Maxtra-O Nasal Spray does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted; they may experience a strong urge to use Maxtra-O Nasal Spray despite medical advice against it. Therefore, only use it at the prescribed dose for the prescribed duration as instructed by your doctor.
No, Maxtra-O Nasal Spray 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).
Maxtra-O Nasal Spray is safe when taken in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Follow instructions exactly; do not miss any doses. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions and inform them if any side effects bother you.
There is no evidence suggesting that Maxtra-O Nasal Spray causes problems such as cataract, insomnia, drowsiness or raise blood pressure. However, it can interact with medications used to treat depression (like selegiline and moclobemide), which may lead to a rise in blood pressure. It might also decrease the effect of blood pressure medication. Please consult your doctor regarding possible side effects and drug interactions.
Maxtra-O Nasal Spray should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine), phenylephrine, or pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medication together with Maxtra-O Nasal Spray.