Afrin鼻褔靈

Afrin

oxymetazoline

Manufacturer:

Bayer

Distributor:

Zuellig
/
Four Star
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Oxymetazoline HCl
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic relief of nasal & nasopharyngeal congestion due to common cold, sinusitis, hay fever or other upper resp allergies. Orifice use on nasal tampon to facilitate intranasal examination or before nasal surgery.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn ≥6 yr 2 or 3 sprays into each nostril bd, morning & evening.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
May cause rebound congestion if used >3 days. Patients w/ heart disease, HTN, thyroid disease, diabetes, or difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement. Pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <6 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Mild & transient burning, stinging, sneezing or increased nasal discharge.
Drug Interactions
Potentiated pressor effects w/ TCAs, maprotiline, or MAOIs.
MIMS Class
Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations
ATC Classification
R01AA05 - oxymetazoline ; Belongs to the class of topical sympathomimetic agents used as nasal decongestants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Afrin nasal spray 0.05 %
Packing/Price
15 mL x 1's
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