Afrin 0.05% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to yo...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Afrin 0.05% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Afrin 0.05% that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with ...
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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Afrin 0.05% 0.05% Nasal Drop
Introduction
Afrin 0.05% is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies. It shrinks blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.
Afrin 0.05% should be used as yo...
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Uses of Afrin 0.05%
Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Side effects of Afrin 0.05%
Common
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Nasal discomfort
Watery eyes
How to use Afrin 0.05%
Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Tilt your head as far back as possible and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine...
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How Afrin 0.05% works
Afrin 0.05% is a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Quick Tips
It works right away and each dose provides relief for up to 12 hours.
The right way to use the nasal spray:
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
Afrin 0.05% can make nasal congestion worse if used for more than 3 or 4 days in a row (called rebound congestion).
Brief Description
Indication
Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion
Adult Dose
Nasal
Nasal congestion
Adult: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days.
Child Dose
Nasal
Nasal congestion
Child: <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Child: >6 yr: Instil 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily f...
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.
Mode of Action
Oxymetazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically and in turn reduces ...
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Precaution
Prolonged use may result in rebound congestion.
Since oxymetazoline has systemic adverse effects, it should be used with caution in patients with hyp...
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Side Effect
Local stinging or burning, sneezing, dryness of mouth and throat. Prolonged or frequent use may cause rebound congestion. Headache, insomnia, tachycar...
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Interaction
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
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