Oxymetazoline

What is Oxymetazoline?

Oxymetazoline is a selective alpha-1 agonist and partial alpha-2 agonist topical decongestant, used in the form of Oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Oxymetazoline is available over-the-counter as a topical decongestant in the form of oxymetazoline hydrochloride in nasal sprays such as Afrin.

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is it okay to use oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal droid on pregnancy?

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Yes, in prescribed doses.

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Hi doctor..my kid my mistake drank nasivion paediatric nasal drops, oxymetazoline hydrochlorode...Could it be dangerous, please advise..he would...

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5ml should not cause harm

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5ml of oxymetazoline should not cause harm. It might cause a...

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Is Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% a mood altering drug

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No it is not so

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The Oxymetazoline is a drug which helps in contraction or...

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