Medications Percentage of Pharmacists' Votes
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#1 Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) Most Pharmacist Votes 55%
#2 Claritin-D 13%
#3 Allegra-D 9%
#4 Sudafed PE (phenylephrine) 8%
What's best for nose congestion?
Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water. Drink lots of fluids. This will thin out your mucus, which could help prevent blocked sinuses. Use a nasal saline spray.27 Jan 2020
What is better for a sinus infection Sudafed or mucinex?
Sudafed has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for nasal congestion. Mucinex has been shown to be safe and effective in treating chest congestion.16 Dec 2019
Is it safe to use nasal decongestants?
Nasal decongestants are useful medications for the common cold and for allergic rhinitis with congestion. They are safe for most patients, but their labeling includes a host of precautions. Failure to follow the label can increase the risk of adverse reactions in users.
What is a natural decongestant for sinuses?
Essential oils. Although evidence is limited, it's believed that some essential oils may help relieve congestion symptoms. In a 2010 study , an essential oil spray containing peppermint, eucalyptus, oregano, and rosemary was applied to participants five times a day for 3 days.23 Aug 2019
Which decongestants are safe for high blood pressure?
For those with high blood pressure, phenylephrine is an alternative to pseudoephedrine. They are in the same drug class known as nasal decongestants, which help relieve sinus congestion and pressure. You can buy products containing phenylephrine right off the shelf at the pharmacy.29 Jan 2020
Is pseudoephedrine better than phenylephrine?
Studies have shown that pseudoephedrine is a much more effective decongestant than phenylephrine. Phenylephrine's decongestant effects may not be significantly different from that of a placebo. The effects of both drugs may be augmented with concurrent use of other products that affect rhinitis, such as antihistamines.25 Feb 2020
Why is phenylephrine considered less effective than pseudoephedrine?
The main reasons for a lack of effectiveness of PE include: Although both PE and PDE are well absorbed from the gut, PE is extensively metabolized in the gut wall. This means only about 40% of a dose reaches the bloodstream and only 3% is excreted unchanged.17 Aug 2021
What is the most effective decongestant?
- Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion Ultratabs.
- Best OTC sinus decongestant for a headache. Advil Sinus Congestion and Pain.
- Afrin No-Drip Severe Congestion.
- Little Remedies Decongestant Nose Drops.
- Sudafed PE Day and Night Sinus Pressure Tablets.
- Cabinet Nasal Decongestant Tablets.
- Mucinex Nightshift Cold and Flu Liquid.