nasal decongestants (systemic)
Last reviewed 01/2018
Although the efficacy of systemic nasal decongestants is doubtful they are not as bad as the local preparations which can cause rebound rhinitis.
Broadly speaking these compounds are sympathomimetics - thus should be avoided in diabetics, hypertensives, patients with hyperthyroidism or coronary artery disease or patients on MAO inhibitors.