The 26 best nasal congestion relief brands

  • 26 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Afrin, NeilMed and Zicam lead our ranking of 26 nasal congestion relief brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Nasal Congestion Relief brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Afrin

    Oxymetazoline pump sprays, including a no-drip formula and a 12-hour version for blocked noses.

    Top products: No Drip Severe Congestion· Original 12 Hour· Extra Moisturizing No Drip

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    NeilMed

    Saline-based sprays and rinses, plus Sinufrin, a phenylephrine spray for quicker decongestion.

    Top products: Sinufrin

    Popularity 7.8/10

  3. 3

    Zicam

    Zinc-based cold remedies, plus a no-drip nasal spray with aloe for fast congestion relief.

    Top products: Extreme Congestion Relief No-Drip

    Popularity 4.7/10

  4. 4

    Vicks

    Menthol vapour inhaler sticks that you breathe in rather than a spray, for a gentler option.

    Top products: Vicks Inhaler

    Popularity 4.5/10

  5. 5

    BENADRYL

    Antihistamine tablets and allergy medicines make up the core of Benadryl, a pharmaceutical brand that produces over-the-counter medicines for allergies and nasal congestion. Its tablets are designed for quick relief of symptoms such as sneezing, itching and runny nose.

    Popularity 3.8/10

  6. 6

    4-Way

    Single-focus fast-acting nasal spray for sinus pressure and blocked noses, sold in one-ounce bottles.

    Top products: 4-Way Nasal Spray

    Popularity 3.3/10

  7. 7

    Nasacort

    Steroid spray for allergy stuffiness rather than a quick decongestant, with a 24-hour non-drowsy formula.

    Top products: Nasacort Allergy 24 Hr Non-Drowsy

    Popularity 3.3/10

  8. 8

    Arm & Hammer

    Baking-soda based sinus rinse kits, a gentle saltwater option rather than a medicated spray.

    Popularity 3.2/10

  9. 9

    Zyrtec

    Antihistamine tablets for allergy symptoms, with a Zyrtec-D version adding a decongestant for stuffiness.

    Popularity 3.2/10

  10. 10

    Mucinex

    Expectorant and decongestant tablets, plus a Sinus-Max nasal spray for severe blocked noses.

    Top products: Sinus Max Severe Nasal Spray

    Popularity 3.1/10

  11. 11

    Claritin

    Claritin anti-allergy bedding, anti- allergen sheets, blankets, comforters, childrens bedding, and pillows.

    Popularity 2.9/10

  12. 12

    Breathe Right

    Adhesive strips that lift the nose open mechanically, with no medicine and no drip.

    Top products: Extra Strength Nasal Strips

    Popularity 2.8/10

  13. 13

    Theraflu

    Powders and hot drinks for cold symptoms, plus a severe congestion mist built on oxymetazoline, a decongestant that works within minutes.

    Top products: Severe Congestion Relief Nasal Mist

    Popularity 2.5/10

  14. 14

    FLONASE

    Corticosteroid spray for allergy congestion, used daily and taking a few days to build effect.

    Popularity 2.3/10

  15. 15

    Sinus Plumber

    Sinus Plumber delivered the main hot pepper horseradish nasal splash in 2011. As of the present moment, the business offers a thorough determination of natural cures under the brand name Sinus Plumber, which are intended to briefly mitigate and keep...

    Popularity 2.2/10

  16. 16

    SUDAFED

    Health undoubtedly should be prioritized over anything, following the same SUDAFED works on providing health care services through their products primarily focusing on sinus and head conjugation. For head congestion, the medicine provided temporarily relieves the head and nasal and...

    Popularity 2.0/10

  17. 17

    Neo-Synephrine

    Cold and allergies can be the most irritating things sometimes and what we need to avoid the most is nasal congestion. With Neo-Synephrine, fight nasal congestion and experience the relief it has to offer. The sellers produce three kinds of...

    Popularity 2.0/10

  18. 18

    Xlear

    People looking for xylitol-based care for the nose, teeth and mouth can find Xlear's nasal sprays, toothpaste and sugar free gum. The brand's Xlear, Spry and Xylo lines each target a different part of daily oral and sinus care.

    Popularity 1.7/10

  19. 19

    Alkalol

    Established in 1896, Alkalol was James P. Whitter's brainchild. The brand is famous for its nasal relief solutions that are beneficial and effective on typical colds and coughs and can efficiently solve sinus issues. The saline base nasal wash incorporates...

    Popularity 1.7/10

  20. 20

    Otrivine

    Homeopathic nasal spray is the format Otrivine uses to clear blocked noses. The UK brand's sprays target congestion from colds, allergies, hay fever and sinusitis. Otrivine presents its spray as a non-addictive alternative to traditional decongestants.

    Popularity 1.6/10

  21. 21

    Kirkland Signature

    Vitamins are one of the most important elements the human body needs to function correctly. Various research has proved that nowadays, irrespective of age, most human beings suffer from vitamin deficiency. To get rid of this issue, Kirkland Signature was...

    Popularity 1.5/10

  22. 22

    Boiron

    Herbal medicines are getting popular now as they are easily available, less cost, and devoid of side effects. They are also easy to prepare, unlike allopathic medicines. Boiron company provides medicines made from natural resources to the patients. Natural medicines...

    Popularity 1.3/10

  23. 23

    Major Pharmaceuticals

    Major pharmaceuticals are one of the leading suppliers of multisource generic Rx and OTC products in the market. Patient care matters the most to them, and they aim to keep advancing the care step by step—strategic Solutions for the customers...

    Popularity 1.3/10

  24. 24

    Advil

    Not able to concentrate on your work due to a headache or feeling tired because of sleeplessness? Advil will resolve all those issues with their effective medicines. Their pain relievers contain ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that directly attacks the...

    Popularity 1.2/10

  25. 25

    Bayer

    Bayer grew from a dye and chemicals business in Germany and is now a multinational company in pharmaceuticals and health care. Its product range includes flea treatments for dogs, blood test products and anti-inflammatory medicines. The company describes its goal...

    Popularity 1.2/10

  26. 26

    Allegra

    Most of the population faces allergies and rashes for various reasons. Various kinds of research prove that allergies and rashes can lead to severe ingrown diseases, resulting in unexpected death. Allegra is a brand established to prevent all those unnecessary...

    Popularity 1.0/10