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Brand name: Decongestant (Apohealth) TM

Active ingredients: oxymetazoline

What it is used for

Provides relief from nasal congestion due to colds, influenza, allergies and sinusitis.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

  • The way to take this medicine: Nasal
  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

A clear colourless liquid

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription.It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

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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