Drugs / Oxymetazoline
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Oxymetazoline

Other / unclassified

Developed for
rosacea · allergic rhinitis · ptosis · presbyopia · nasal disorder · autonomic nervous system disorder · chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · chronic rhinitis
+11 more · conjunctivitis · cranial nerve neuropathy · obstructive sleep apnea syndrome · orthostatic hypotension · otitis media with effusion · pulpitis · adenoid hypertrophy · eye allergy · nasal cavity disorder · seasonal allergic rhinitis · vasomotor rhinitis
Investigated by
St. Renatus, LLC · Rho, Inc. · Allergan · Triligent International · Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories, Inc. · Brian J Lipworth
+37 more · Egalet Ltd · Ground Zero Pharmaceuticals · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans · Lumbini Medical College · Optall Vision · RDD Pharma Ltd · RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Virginia Commonwealth University · Washington University School of Medicine · Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. · Applied Biology, Inc. · Bayer · Beijing Tongren Hospital · Candela Corporation · Cuneyt M. Alper · Daniel Alain, Inc. · Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital · Duke University · Eli Lilly and Company · Follea International Limited · Henley Ion · Janssen Research & Development, LLC · Levation Pharma, Ltd. · Locemia Solutions ULC · Mayo Clinic · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) · Padagis LLC · Richard Cartabuke · Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Sorlandet Hospital HF · Spaulding Clinical Research LLC · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. · United States Department of Defense · University of Miami · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Vanderbilt University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed isolated blepharochalasis 1 milestone
Filed Japan (PMDA) — isolated blepharochalasis 2024-12-26

“has filed an application in Japan for manufacturing and marketing approval of STN1013800 (generic name: oxymetazoline hydrochloride) for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis.” santen.com ↗

Approved Indication not stated 1 milestone
Approved US (FDA) OCUCLEAR — 1986-05-30 fda.gov ↗

Trials 58

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT07402330 Apr → Oct 2026 expected chemotherapy-induced alopecia, chemotherapy-induced toxicity Applied Biology, Inc. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT06874244 Aug 2024 → Jun 2025 — Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 112 trials
Phase 1 NCT05006911 Aug → Sep 2021 presbyopia Optall Vision Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05006898 Jun → Jul 2020 presbyopia Optall Vision Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03529487 Aug 2018 → Dec 2023 — RDD Pharma Ltd Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05148689 Feb 2018 → Mar 2019 — Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02154334 Jun → Oct 2014 allergic rhinitis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01925729 Oct 2013 → Mar 2019 allergic rhinitis, otitis media Cuneyt M. Alper Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02778100 Mar → Apr 2013 common cold Eli Lilly and Company Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01579084 Apr → Jun 2012 rosacea Allergan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02457806 Aug → Oct 2011 — St. Renatus, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01365650 Dec 2007 → Feb 2008 allergic rhinitis Egalet Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT05715346 Feb → Jun 2023 ptosis Levation Pharma, Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02299557 Nov 2014 → Jun 2015 spinal cord injury RDD Pharma Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 216 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 2 NCT07582328 Apr → May 2026 nasal disorder Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07168148 Nov 2025 → Mar 2026 chronic rhinitis Washington University School of Medicine Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT06830109 Oct 2024 → Dec 2026 expected nasal disorder Washington University School of Medicine Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04104789 Sep 2020 → Sep 2021 dental caries, periodontitis Virginia Commonwealth University Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT03962634 Aug → Sep 2019 dental caries, periodontitis Virginia Commonwealth University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02780115 May 2016 → Oct 2017 presbyopia Allergan Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT02595528 Apr 2016 → Oct 2017 presbyopia Allergan Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT02197806 Jul → Oct 2014 presbyopia Allergan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02062996 Jun → Jul 2014 nasal disorder Richard Cartabuke Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01952990 Sep → Oct 2013 — St. Renatus, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 311 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 3 NCT05945615 Jan 2024 → Jan 2026 cranial nerve neuropathy, facial paralysis, ptosis Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03565887 Jun 2018 → Apr 2019 ptosis RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT03536949 Jun 2018 → Mar 2019 ptosis RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03352323 Oct → Dec 2017 rosacea Padagis LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02132117 Jun 2014 → Apr 2015 rosacea Allergan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02131636 May → Nov 2014 rosacea Allergan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02095158 Apr 2014 → Aug 2015 rosacea Allergan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01844830 May → Jul 2013 — St. Renatus, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01745380 Feb → May 2013 — St. Renatus, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01710787 Oct 2012 → Feb 2013 — St. Renatus, LLC Completed Met primary
Phase 412 trials
Phase 4 NCT07390578 Dec 2026 → Aug 2027 expected ptosis Duke University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07593898 Jan 2025 → Jan 2026 allergic rhinitis Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04831047 Jun 2021 → Apr 2022 conjunctivitis, ptosis University of Miami Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04712799 Jan 2021 → Jan 2024 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nasal disorder Sorlandet Hospital HF Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04153188 Jan 2019 → Nov 2020 rosacea Candela Corporation Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03590912 Sep 2018 → Feb 2020 otitis media with effusion Lumbini Medical College Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03620513 Sep 2018 → Jan 2019 disorder of pharynx Lumbini Medical College Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03502135 Sep 2018 → Jun 2019 pulpitis University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03368391 Jan → Jun 2018 dental pulp disorder, local anesthetic poisoning Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03380390 Dec 2017 → Jun 2018 rosacea Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable3 trials · 1 missed
— NCT06480071 Jan → Mar 2022 — Sahlgrenska University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT03506178 Sep 2017 → May 2018 obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Beijing Tongren Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT02285634 Nov 2014 → Dec 2016 hypertensive disorder Mayo Clinic Completed Missed primary
Comparator or background therapy17 trials
Phase 1 NCT05001243 Comparator Aug 2021 presbyopia Optall Vision Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06789549 Comparator Jan → Mar 2024 — Padjadjaran University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01986582 Comparator Oct 2013 → Feb 2014 allergic rhinitis Association Asthma, Bulgaria Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01275105 Comparator Jan → Mar 2011 eye allergy Eye Therapies, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00552110 Comparator Jul 2007 → Feb 2008 seasonal allergic rhinitis Organon and Co Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2026-01-08 RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Regulatory RVL Pharmaceuticals Announces Santen Obtains Manufacturing and Marketing Approval in Japan for UPNEEQ® Mini Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% rvlpharma.com ↗
This milestone expands access in Japan to the first approved non-invasive treatment for blepharoptosis, where treatment options have primarily been limited to surgical procedures.
2025-12-22 Santen Gmbh Regulatory Santen Obtains Manufacturing and Marketing Approval in Japan for UPNEEQ® Mini Ophthalmic Solution 0.1%, a Treatment for Acquired Blepharoptosis santen.com ↗
2024-12-26 Santen Gmbh Regulatory Santen Applies for Manufacturing and Marketing Approval in Japan for STN1013800 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride), Eye Drops for Treatment of Acquired Blepharoptosis santen.com ↗
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Santen) announced today that it has filed an application in Japan for manufacturing and marketing approval of STN1013800 (generic name: oxymetazoline hydrochloride) for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis.

All press releases naming this drug 12 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 20 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 79 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Oxymetazoline “followed by six drops of hydrochloride Oxymetazoline (Otrivin adult nasal drops 0.1%, 10 ml of 1 mg/ml; Novartis Consumer Health, UK Ltd, 980 Great West Road, Brentford,...” NCT05738564 ↗
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“Pilocarpine, brimonidine, oxymetazoline combined with hyaluronic acid and bromfenac combined in an ophthalmic solution to be randomly instilled in one eye.” NCT05006898 ↗

“Administration: Subjects in the 4- and 2-spray cohorts will be administered the same total dose of 12 mg tetracaine HCl/0.2 mg oxymetazoline HCl.” NCT01479517 ↗

“After 20 min. rest, 1 spray with Otrivin®(Oxymetazoline 0,1 mg/ml) is administered to each nostril.” NCT04712799 ↗

“RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution 0.1%” NCT03536949 ↗

“RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution 0.1%” NCT03565887 ↗

“Tetracaine HCl, Oxymetazoline HCl, NDC # 69803-100-10” NCT03962634 ↗

“Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%” NCT01701505 ↗

“Topical Oxymetazoline 0.1% - 7mL” NCT07402330 ↗

“Oxymetazoline ophthalmic gel” NCT05715346 ↗

NCT05348148 ↗

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Known as Afrazine “Single intranasal dose of oxymetazoline hydrochloride (Afrazine®) (3 sprays of a 0.05% solution into each nostril)” NCT01363089 ↗
Known as Afrin ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02601235 ↗
Known as Afrin (commercial name for oxymetazoline hydrochloride) “Afrin (commercial name for oxymetazoline hydrochloride)” NCT06830109 ↗
Known as AGN-199201 “Oxymetazoline HCL Cream 1.0% (AGN-199201) applied to the face once daily for 29 days.” NCT02132117 ↗
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NCT02780115 ↗

NCT01735201 ↗

NCT01579084 ↗

NCT02131636 ↗

NCT02197806 ↗

NCT02595528 ↗

Known as Nasivion “plus oxymetazoline (Nasivion) 0.025%, 4 drops twice daily for two weeks” NCT03590912 ↗
Known as Otrivin “After 20 min. rest, 1 spray with Otrivin®(Oxymetazoline 0,1 mg/ml) is administered to each nostril.” NCT04712799 ↗
Known as Otrivin adult nasal drops “Oxymetazoline (Otrivin adult nasal drops 0.1%, 10 ml of 1 mg/ml; Novartis Consumer Health, UK Ltd, 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS, UK)” NCT05738564 ↗
Known as OXY “nasal decongestant Oxymetazoline (OXY, its differential effects on alpha 1 and alpha 2 adrenoreceptors” NCT00487032 ↗
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“the intranasal decongestant oxymetazoline (OXY) is effective against nasal congestion” PMID 23562197 ↗ Mar 2013

“0.05% intranasal oxymetazoline hydrochloride (OXY)” NCT01847131 ↗

Known as Oxymetazoline - Iliadin nasal drop 0,05% “Oxymetazoline - Iliadin nasal drop 0,05%” NCT06789549 ↗
Known as oxymetazoline HCL “3 sprays of Kovacaine Mist (Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%) in each nostril (bilateral dosing) administered 4 minutes apart” NCT02457806 ↗
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“Oxymetazoline HCL Cream 1.0% (AGN-199201) applied to the face once daily for 29 days.” NCT02132117 ↗

“Oxymetazoline HCL Cream 1.0% applied to the face once daily for 52 weeks.” NCT02095158 ↗

“Daily application of Oxymetazoline HCL 1% cream for the 6-month study.” NCT04153188 ↗

“Tetracaine HCl, Oxymetazoline HCl, NDC # 69803-100-10” NCT04104789 ↗

“Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%” NCT01844830 ↗

“Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%” NCT01304316 ↗

“Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%” NCT01710787 ↗

“tetracaine HCl and oxymetazoline HCL” NCT03368391 ↗

“Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05% nasal gel” NCT07582328 ↗

NCT01745380 ↗

Known as Oxymetazoline hydrochloride “a combination nasal spray (K305; 3% tetracaine hydrochloride and 0.05% oxymetazoline hydrochloride) compared with a tetracaine-only spray and a placebo spray would be safer and...” PMID 26892312 ↗ Feb 2016
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“This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of oxymetazoline hydrochloride (HCl) cream 1.0% (AGN-199201) once daily compared to vehicle for the treatment of persistent...” NCT02132117 ↗

“A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study: Combined 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment and Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Topical Cream Superior to Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream...” PMID 34233378 ↗ Jul 2021

“Participants in this group will receive a one-time dosing of oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% (1 drop applied to ocular surface of each eye of patients in the treatment group)” NCT04831047 ↗

“a tetracaine hydrochloride-oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal spray bilaterally with sham injection” PMID 23690356 ↗ May 2013

“RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution 0.1%” NCT03536949 ↗

“RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution 0.1%” NCT03565887 ↗

“Decongestant nasal spray (oxymetazoline hydrochloride (0.05%))” NCT07000877 ↗

“0.05% intranasal oxymetazoline hydrochloride (OXY)” NCT01847131 ↗

“Oxymetazoline hydrochloride Cream, 1%” NCT05148689 ↗

“Drug: Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride” NCT01365650 ↗

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Known as oxymetazoline hydrochloride (HCl) “The study drug, oxymetazoline hydrochloride (HCl) 0.05% nasal gel, is a gel form of a well-known decongestant that is typically available as a nasal spray.” NCT07582328 ↗
Known as Oxymetazoline hydrogen chloride “Oxymetazoline hydrogen chloride (HCL) Cream 1.0% (AGN-199201) in patients with persistent erythema associated with rosacea.” NCT02095158 ↗
Known as Rhofade “Rhofade™ (oxymetazoline) cream, 1%” NCT05148689 ↗
Known as RVL-1201 “RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution 0.1%” NCT03565887 ↗
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“RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution 0.1%” NCT03536949 ↗

Known as Upneeq “Oxymetazoline 0.1% (Upneeq)” NCT07390578 ↗
Action Activate “nasal decongestants (sympathomimetics acting on alpha receptors)” NCT00487032 ↗
Modality Other / unclassified “the intranasal decongestant oxymetazoline (OXY)” PMID 23562197 ↗ Mar 2013
Route Intranasal “Oxymetazoline 0.05% nasal solution” NCT00223691 ↗