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Brand name: Decongestant (Trust) TM
Active ingredients: oxymetazoline
What it is used for
Provides relief from nasal congestion due to colds, influenza, allergies and sinusitis
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Nasal. This medicine is given through the nose and absorbed through the nasal passages.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
a clear colourless liquid
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on September 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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