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Nasal Sprays

Also called: Antibiotic & Decongestant Nasal Sprays, Antihistamine Nasal Sprays, Anticholinergic Nasal Sprays, Decongestant Nasal Sprays, Lubricant Nasal Sprays

- Summary
- About nasal sprays
- Types and differences
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Norman Klein, M.D., FAAAAI

Conditions of concern with nasal sprays

Before using nasal sprays, patients should inform a physician if they have experienced or been diagnosed with any of the following:

  • Allergic reactions to medications
  • Special dietary habits or concerns
  • Allergic reactions to food or additive sensitivities
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma (eye disease characterized by increased pressure inside the eyeball)
  • Asthma
  • Herpes simplex of the eye
  • Bacterial, viral or fungal infections
  • Recent nose surgery
  • Injury to the nose or sores inside the nose
  • Osteoporosis (a disorder in which the bones lose mass and density)
  • Heart problems
  • Nose bleeds

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Review Date: 06-18-2007

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