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Oxymetazoline

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Oxymetazoline is a nasal preparation which is a kind of ears, nose, throat agents.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Afrin • Seamist • Pretz • Nasal • Ocean

Side Effects

Common

Sneezing
Dizziness
Restlessness
Heart palpitations

Serious

Angina

Treats

Nasal polyps
Condition

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