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How to Take Oxymetazoline and it's Dose


It comes as a solution (liquid) to spray into the nose.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Nasal congestion- As 0.05% solution: Spray 1-3 doses into each nostril twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with increased eye pressure, raised thyroid hormone level, heart disease (including angina), increase in blood pressure, advanced arteriosclerosis conditions, children <6 year, allergy to the drug.

Drug Name : Oxymetazoline

This medication is a decongestant, used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion due to colds, allergies, and hay fever.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Oxymetazoline

India :


International :


Afrin, Afrin Nasal Sinus, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Duration, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Genasal, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour, Nostrilla, NRS Nasal, NTZ Long Acting Nasal, Oxyfrin, Oxymeta-12, Sinarest Nasal, Sinex Long-Acting, Twice-A-Day, 12 Hour Nasal, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Zicam Sinus Relief, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Afrin No Drip Severe Congestion, Mucinex Moisture Smart, Mucinex Full Force, Afrin Pump Mist, Afrin Extra Moisturizing, Afrin Severe Congestion, Afrin Severe Congestion NoDrip, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Afrin All Night NoDrip, Afrin No Drip Sinus, Sudafed OM Sinus Congestion, Sudafed OM Sinus Cold, Nasal Mist, Dristan 12-Hour, OcuClear and Visine LR
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