How long it takes for the decongestant to take effect depends on the medicine and person. For example, Afrin’s nasal spray could start working immediately and last between three and 12 hours.

Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.

How long it takes for the decongestant to take effect depends on the medicine and person. For example, Afrin’s nasal spray could start working immediately and last between three and 12 hours.

How long it takes for the decongestant to take effect depends on the medicine and person. For example, Afrin’s nasal spray could start working immediately and last between three and 12 hours.

Nasal decongestant spray can definitely help you feel less stuffed up at first. But using them for more than three or so days can eventually make you feel worse once the medication wears off.

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How long it takes for the decongestant to take effect depends on the medicine and person. For example, Afrin’s nasal spray could start working immediately and last between three and 12 hours.

If a child accidentally swallows the eye drops or nasal decongestant spray, call the toll-free poison help line at 1-800-222-1222 and seek emergency medical care immediately.