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Brand name: Decongestant (Pharmacy Choice) 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
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 30 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
Solution is a clear, colourless, odourless liquid.
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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