Nasal Congestion
Self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.
As effective as other topical vasoconstrictors.
Labeled and has been used for self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with sinusitis;  however, efficacy data are lacking and/or controversial.   In October 2005, FDA issued final rule to remove this indication from labeling of OTC nasal decongestants. Compliance date for preparations with annual sales <$25,000 is October 11, 2007; compliance date for all other preparations is April 11, 2007.
Conjunctival Congestion
Self-medication for temporary relief of ocular redness due to minor irritation.
Otitic Barotrauma
Has been used for self-medication for symptomatic prevention of otitic barotrauma† (aerotitis [barotitis] media);   however, no more effective than placebo.
