Rhinostat is a nasal spray kit meant to assist people in gradually weaning off of topical decongestants. It was created to help patients suffering from rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa) when nasal sprays are being overused.
There are four different types of Rhinostat. The type of Rhinostat that is best for you will depend on the kind of nasal spray you are addicted to.
The kit includes two bottles. The first contains an exact formulation of the decongestant you have been using. The second contains this same formula minus the active ingredient. By combining the bottles, the dosage of decongestant given can be more precisely controlled by the patient.
Variation of Rhinostat:
- oxymetazoline
- Phenylepherine hcl
- Xylometazoline hcl
- Naphazoline hcl (rarely used in the United States)
Rhinostat is not a new medication. The manufacturers claim that the way they dispense their nasal sprays makes it easier to control the dose, and therefore makes it easier to wean a person off of the nasal spray they are addicted to. Rhinostat should only be used under the supervision of a physician. Side effects of this medication are specific to the active ingredient (above).
Source:
Rhinostat.com. How Does Rhinostat Work? Accessed: April 28, 2010 from http://www.rhinostat.com/how_it_works.htm
