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Sinus Congestion Relief
Function better when pain and congestion make it hard to breathe and sleep with sinus and congestion medicine from CVS. Our wide variety of over-the-counter sinus medication provides solutions that match your symptoms, whether you're dealing with facial pressure, post-nasal drip or a stuffy nose. Choose from trusted brands, including Mucinex, Vicks and CVS Health, to take control of your comfort with the right sinus relief medicine for your needs.
How to Choose Sinus and Congestion Medicine for Your Symptoms
Finding the right sinus and congestion medicine starts with matching the product to your symptoms. For intense sinus pressure or facial pain, a decongestant, such as pseudoephedrine, may provide relief by shrinking swollen nasal tissues. Consider combination products that blend antihistamines with decongestants when a runny nose or sneezing bothers you most. When you want on-the-go relief without the side effects of sinus medication, try saline spray for a drug-free way to clear your nasal passages.
Oral sinus medication works throughout your body, while medicated nasal sprays target symptoms where they occur. Liquid formulations may suit children better, while adults may prefer fast-acting tablets or caplets for easy transport and convenient premeasured doses of decongestants and antihistamines.
Sinus Medication and Congestion Medicine: Options and Ingredients
Most sinus and congestion medicine falls into a few common categories:
Oral tablets and caplets that include pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine for full-body decongestant effects
Nasal sprays with medicated or saline options that reduce inflammation or moisturize nasal passages
Steroid-based nasal sprays like Flonase that may help reduce allergy-related swelling and headaches
Check ingredient labels carefully, especially if you're sensitive to certain ingredients. While pseudoephedrine offers stronger effects, regulations require showing identification to get this sinus relief medicine. Phenylephrine, however, sits on regular store shelves, making it a true over-the-counter congestion medicine.
Tips for Effective Sinus Relief Medicine Use
To get the most from your sinus and congestion medicine, follow all the packaging directions. Keep in mind that medicated nasal sprays can cause rebound congestion if used for more than 3 days in a row, but saline sprays don't carry this risk. In fact, you can typically use saline sprays daily without any drug contraindications, making this sinus relief option a great choice for pregnant people and those with high blood pressure or heart conditions. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist or if you're unsure of which congestion medicine to use alongside other medications you take.
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