Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels under the skin can cause redness.

Oxymetazoline topical (for the skin) is used to treat facial redness caused by rosacea.

Oxymetazoline topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to oxymetazoline.

To make sure oxymetazoline topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease, high blood pressure;
• blood circulation problems;
• glaucoma; or
• peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome, Buerger's disease, scleroderma, or Sjögren's syndrome.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether oxymetazoline topical passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Oxymetazoline topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Use Oxymetazoline Topical (Topical) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• worsening of your rosacea symptoms;
• numbness, tingling, cold feeling in your hands or feet;
• pale or purple appearance in your fingers or toes; or
• blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights.

Common side effects may include:

• skin redness or itching;
• pain; or
• other skin reactions.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes or mouth.