<unk> , also spelled<unk> , is a medication used to reduce symptoms of nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Use is not recommended for more than seven days. Use is also not recommended in those less than three months of age and some say not less than 6 years of age. It is used directly in the nose as a spray or drops. Side effects include trouble sleeping, irritation of the nose, nausea, nosebleed (3%), period pain (10%) and headache (3%). Long term use (> 10 days) is not recommended due to a rhinitis medicamentosa when stopped. Use is not recommended during pregnancy.<unk>  is in the decongestant and alpha-adrenergic agonist families of medication.<unk>  was patented in 1956 and came into medical use in 1959. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.<unk>  is available as a generic medication.
Xylometazoline
Methylergometrine
Indometacin
Indometacin farnesil
Oxymetazoline
Ergometrine
Alclometasone
Beclometasone