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Nasal Decongestant (Pharmacy Action) TM
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Active ingredients: oxymetazoline
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY ACTION NASAL DECONGESTANT oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.5mg/mL spray solution bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Provides relief from nasal congestion due to colds, influenza, allergies and sinusitis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Spray, solution
- Nasal
- A clear, colourless liquid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 20mL pump pack pack
- 20mL refill pack pack
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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