oxymetazoline hydrochloride Drug Label Information

Zicam

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers to stop using certain Zicam nasal cold remedy products, saying they can cause users to lose their sense of smell permanently.

Zicam® offers a range of products for nasal cleansing and congestion/sinus relief products. Homeopathic, for non-drowsy relief of sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes.

Serious side effects

• Blurred vision.
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat.
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness.
• high blood pressure.
• increase in runny or stuffy nose.
• nervousness.
• trembling.
• trouble in sleeping.

Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Yes, Zicam products are regulated as OTC drugs by the FDA.

Suggested Use. As a dietary supplement, adults take three (3) gummies daily.

pump 2 times into each nostril. avoid inhaling deeply. wipe away any excess. dose every 3 hours, not to exceed 5 doses in one 24 hour period.

Federal drug regulators warned consumers to stop using Zicam, a popular homeopathic cold remedy, because it could damage or destroy their sense of smell.

Using the medication too long or too often may worsen your symptoms or cause nasal congestion to clear up and come back. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment.

The most commonly reported side effects were discomfort or irritation in the nose, mouth or throat, and sneezing.