Decongestants For Allergic Rhinitis

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Many over-the-counter decongestants are available. The following are a few examples:

Brand Name	Generic Name
Afrin	oxymetazoline hydrochloride

Brand Name	Generic Name
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold	phenylephrine hydrochloride

Brand Name	Generic Name
Sudafed	pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Decongestants are available as nasal sprays, liquids, and pills.

In some states, medicines containing pseudoephedrine (such as Sudafed) are kept behind the pharmacist's counter or require a prescription. You may need to ask the pharmacist for it or have a prescription from your doctor to buy the medicine.

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Last updated:	August 08, 2007
Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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