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Afrin Original Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%; nasal spray.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
See Also
How Supplied
Original nasal spray—30mL; No Drip Original, Severe Congestion, Extra Moisturizing, Allergy Sinus—15mL
Manufacturer
Afrin Original Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion.
Afrin Original Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: individualize. ≥6yrs: 2–3 sprays in each nostril not more than every 10–12 hours. Max 2 doses/day.
Afrin Original Contraindications
Contraindications
Use >3 days; may worsen nasal congestion.
Afrin Original Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Afrin Original Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Heart disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Urinary retention. Enlarged prostate. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Afrin Original Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Afrin Original Interactions
Not Applicable
Afrin Original Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local effects (eg, burning, stinging, sneezing, increased nasal discharge).
Afrin Original Clinical Trials
See Literature
Afrin Original Note
Not Applicable
Afrin Original Patient Counseling
See Literature
