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Brand name: Drixine Decongestant TM
Active ingredients: oxymetazoline
What it is used for
Indicated for symptomatic relief of nasal and nasopharyngeal congestion associated with the common cold, hayfever and sinusitis, and to facilitate visual intranasal examination. By decreasing congestion around the eustachian tube ostia, Drixine Nasal may be useful in the adjunctive treatment of congestion associated with middle ear conditions.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Nasal. This medicine is given through the nose and absorbed through the nasal passages.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 21 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless soluton
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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