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# **nasal decongestant**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 96Growth 8Conversion 96Competition 14Returns 100Price range 0Avg price 38Brand share 0Review moat 23Quality gap 24

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Incredible****$3.5M**

$3.5M/yr · 2.4M searches

**Conversion**

**Incredible****13.9%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Avg price**

**Okay****$10.58**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****7,152.89**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Bad****84%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Growth**

**Bad****-33.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Brand share**

**Bad****100%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Price range**

**Bad****$8.20–$12.68**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 84% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**4 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**61**

**Top-5 brand share**

**100%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Sudafed77% - GenCare8% - ValuMeds7% - HealthA2Z7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%15%$525K30%$1.1M45%$1.6M60%$2.1M1K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 9 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy 10 mg Phenylephrine HCI Decongestant for Sinus Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Due to Cold or Allergies 36 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QRCItHfnL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy 10 mg Phenylephrine HCI Decongestant for Sinus Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Due to Cold or Allergies 36 Count**Sudafed**$12.27**4.6★11,494 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GX9HII) [2![Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b8rqUiuiL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT**Sudafed**$9.19**4.7★11,739 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ITQYYA) [3![Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WAdl2un1L.jpg)**Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct**Sudafed**$10.05**4.7★3,679 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZB43K) [4![GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fiBRRT5KL.jpg)**GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE**GenCare**$12.68**4.6★5,447 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XK6KNR3) [5![HealthA2Z Decongestant PE | Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief Due to Cold & Allergies (300 Count (Pack of 1))](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kIbH1-NeL.jpg)**HealthA2Z Decongestant PE | Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief Due to Cold & Allergies (300 Count (Pack of 1))**HealthA2Z**$12.63**4.6★5,896 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096CQMCSV)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant PE Non-Drowsy for Adults | Maximum Strength Phenylephrine HCl 10mg to Relieve Sinus Pressure from Cold or Allergies | Comparable to Sudafed PE Congestion | 100 Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iwSAty+sL.jpg)**ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant PE Non-Drowsy for Adults | Maximum Strength Phenylephrine HCl 10mg to Relieve Sinus Pressure from Cold or Allergies | Comparable to Sudafed PE Congestion | 100 Tablets**ValuMeds**$8.20**4,469 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3XL6CB) [![ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults | Compare to Sudafed PE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41He2f4+dnL.jpg)**ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults | Compare to Sudafed PE**ValuMeds**$11.13**4,469 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF5CBJM6) [![HealthA2Z Decongestant PE | Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief Due to Cold & Allergies (300 Count (Pack of 1))](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kIbH1-NeL.jpg)**HealthA2Z Decongestant PE | Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief Due to Cold & Allergies (300 Count (Pack of 1))**HealthA2Z**$12.63**5,896 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096CQMCSV) [![GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fiBRRT5KL.jpg)**GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE**GenCare**$12.68**5,447 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XK6KNR3) [![Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Day + Night Maximum Strength Decongestant & Antihistamine Tablets with Phenylephrine HCl & Diphenhydramine HCl Helps Nasal & Sinus Pressure & Congestion 20 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uweqpNR8L.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Day + Night Maximum Strength Decongestant & Antihistamine Tablets with Phenylephrine HCl & Diphenhydramine HCl Helps Nasal & Sinus Pressure & Congestion 20 ct**Sudafed**$8.94**5,689 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758JCJX7)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant PE Non-Drowsy for Adults | Maximum Strength Phenylephrine HCl 10mg to Relieve Sinus Pressure from Cold or Allergies | Comparable to Sudafed PE Congestion | 100 Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iwSAty+sL.jpg)**ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant PE Non-Drowsy for Adults | Maximum Strength Phenylephrine HCl 10mg to Relieve Sinus Pressure from Cold or Allergies | Comparable to Sudafed PE Congestion | 100 Tablets**ValuMeds**$8.20**4.6★**▲ 76%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3XL6CB) [![GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fiBRRT5KL.jpg)**GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE**GenCare**$12.68**4.6★**▲ 32%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XK6KNR3) [![Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b8rqUiuiL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT**Sudafed**$9.19**4.7★**▲ 19%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ITQYYA) [![Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WAdl2un1L.jpg)**Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct**Sudafed**$10.05**4.7★**— 0%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZB43K) [![Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy 10 mg Phenylephrine HCI Decongestant for Sinus Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Due to Cold or Allergies 36 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QRCItHfnL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy 10 mg Phenylephrine HCI Decongestant for Sinus Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Due to Cold or Allergies 36 Count**Sudafed**$12.27**4.6★**— 3%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GX9HII)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -33.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

80K60KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**21%

*“Great value”*

**Sinus Relief**18%

*“Best sinus medicine”*

**Efficiency**13%

*“It works fast”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“The price, the quality and the ease in ordering the pills”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Allergies**4%

*“Best for allergies”*

**Cold Relief**3%

*“Relief the flu”*

**Cough Relief**3%

*“Seems to be working pretty good for my common cough and cold”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“it comes in handy”*

**Side Effects**2%

*“which works really well as a decongestant”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**23%

*“Not Effective”*

**Sinus Relief**12%

*“sinus headache brings”*

**Allergies**8%

*“Allergies”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“not worth it”*

**Ingredients-Overall**5%

*“Read the ingredients, it is not the same at all”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“it is not the same at all”*

**Dosage**2%

*“I won't take another pill from this bottle”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Size is small”*

**Side Effects**2%

*“Did nothing for runny, watery nose”*

**Regulates Digestion**2%

*“It will definitely make you cough up sputum”*