What do you do after the 3 days are up with the Nasal Decongestant?

Question

I have some of that nasal decongestant spray for your nose and it says do not use for more than 3 days, why and what do you with it after??

Answer 1

you can unknowingly become dependant on it.. its not recommended that you use it more than needed.. trust me i got addicted to it and didnt even know it till my husband said something to me bout using it all the time.. you can keep the bottle till it expires for any usage in the future

Answer 2

The problem with these nasal sprays is that after 3 days of use you can get what is called rebound congestion. Your will more swollen than when you started. If you are having continuous congestion, you do need to see a doctor. It could be allergies, sinus infection and the doctor needs to determine if it is viral or bacterial. Until you see your doctor you can do things like take hot showers and inhale the steam, use a saline nasal spray, drink plenty of water and proving you have no allergies to medications, high blood pressure or kidney disease, you can try an over the counter medication such as Benadryl (can make you sleepy), Claritin or Claritin-D, or some plain pseudoephedrine. But please call your doctor.

Answer 3

Claritin D-12 works best but I would say you may have a sinus infection. You need to call the Doc.

Answer 4

The manufacturer thinks and claims congestion will disappear in three days.
If it doesn`t buy another bottle preferably of another brand.

Answer 5

Throw it out. When you have that problem again, buy a new box.

Answer 6

Go to your doctor,You may have a infection that needs antibiotic,s