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Nasal congestion
Approved treatments
- Temaril
- Chlophedianol
- Ocuzolin · Fougera Pharms
- Doxylamin · St. Petersburg Bekhterev Research Psychoneurological Institute
- Tussionex Pennkinetic · Teva
Tussionex Pennkinetic works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce pain and congestion. - Hispril · GSK
- Pyribenzamin · Novartis
- Bss · B Braun
ANTICOAGULANT CITRATE DEXTROSE SOLUTION USP (ACD) SOLUTION A prevents blood clotting by binding free calcium, a crucial co-factor in the clotting cascade. - Pyrilamine · Impax Labs
- Semprex-D · Auxilium Pharms Inc
- Bromanautine · Allergan/AbbVie
- Propadrine · Alpharma Us Pharms
- Synalgos-Dc · Caraco
- Phenazoline · Novartis
- Aminoacetic Acid 1.5% In Plastic Container · Baxter
- Tussionex Pennkinetic · Bayer
- Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
- Unisom · Chattem
- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE · B Braun
- Norgesic · Hikma
- Potassium Iodide · Roxane
- Marezine · GSK
- Benazolin
Benazolin works by blocking the action of histamine and other substances that cause nasal congestion. - Seldane
- Guaiastil
- Carbaphen
- Sudafed PE · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Levomethamphetamine
- Perazyl
- Mucinex · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Phenergan Vc W/ Codeine · ANI Pharmaceuticals
- prostacyclin · United Therapeutics
- Codeine · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Zyrtec · Generic (originally UCB Pharma)
- pecazine
- Simpatol
Simpatol works by binding to the Neuromedin-U receptor 2, which helps to regulate nasal and Eustachian tube function. - Akovaz
Akovaz works by releasing norepinephrine, a natural chemical in the body that helps to relieve symptoms of respiratory and allergic conditions. - Pentoxiverine
- Rhinol
Rhinol works by activating the alpha-2A adrenergic receptor to constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages. - sulfogaiacol
- Clarinex · Generic (originally Schering-Plough/MSD)
Active metabolite of loratadine with higher potency at H1 receptors and additional anti-inflammatory properties. - Claritin · Generic (originally Schering-Plough)
- Thenylene
- Sudafed · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Forthan
Forthan works by stimulating the brain's nasal congestion centers to reduce swelling and congestion. - Flolan · AstraZeneca
Flolan works by binding to the prostacyclin receptor, causing blood vessels to relax and dilate. - Tussionex Pennkinetic · Bayer
- Methylscopolamine · Fougera Pharms
- Azatidine
- Tavist
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Nasal congestion patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Nasal congestion treatment landscape brief
- Nasal congestion treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Nasal congestion
What drugs treat Nasal congestion?
Tracked treatments include Temaril, Chlophedianol, Ocuzolin, Doxylamin, Tussionex Pennkinetic, Hispril, Pyribenzamin, Bss.
What is the treatment for Nasal congestion?
Standard treatment for Nasal congestion includes Temaril, Chlophedianol, Ocuzolin, Doxylamin, Tussionex Pennkinetic. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Nasal congestion patent cliff · Nasal congestion CI report
- Treatment: Temaril
- Treatment: Chlophedianol
- Treatment: Ocuzolin · Fougera Pharms
- Treatment: Doxylamin · St. Petersburg Bekhterev Research Psychoneurological Institute
- Treatment: Tussionex Pennkinetic · Teva
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing