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AFRIN ORIGINAL

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Generic Name for AFRIN ORIGINAL

Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%; nasal spray.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Pharmacological Class for AFRIN ORIGINAL

Sympathomimetic.

Manufacturer of AFRIN ORIGINAL

Merck & Co., Inc.

Indications for AFRIN ORIGINAL

Nasal congestion.

Adults and Children:

<6yrs: individualize. ≥6yrs: 2–3 sprays in each nostril not more than every 10–12 hours. Max 2 doses/day.

Also:

Contraindications for AFRIN ORIGINAL

Use >3 days; may worsen nasal congestion.

Warnings/Precautions for AFRIN ORIGINAL

Heart disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Urinary retention. Enlarged prostate. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Adverse Reactions for AFRIN ORIGINAL

Local effects (eg, burning, stinging, sneezing, increased nasal discharge).

How is AFRIN ORIGINAL supplied?

Original nasal spray—30mL; No Drip Original, Severe Congestion, Extra Moisturizing, Sinus, All Night—15mL

Related Disease:

Congestion, nasal~nasal preparations

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