Crm. Afrin
Cream · Topical · 1% · 50 gm
৳350
Crm.
Afrin
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (Cream)
— Aristopharma Ltd.
1%
· 50 gm
Presentation
Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
For topical use only, it is not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. Apply a little amount of the cream, once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek and chin) avoiding eyes and lips. Wash hands immediately after applying the cream.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
N/A
Oxymetazoline is an alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline acts as a vasoconstrictor.
Most common side effects are application site dermatitis, worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea, application site pruritis, application site erythema and application site pain.
Oxymetazoline is not for oral use. If oral ingestion occurs, seek medical advice. Monitor patient closely and administer appropriate supportive measures as necessary
The safety of oxymetazoline during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this period is not considered to constitute a hazard.
Alpha-adrenergic agonists may impact blood pressure. Advise patients with ardiovascular disese, orthostatic hypotension and/or uncontolled hypertension or hypotension to seek medical care if their condition worsens. Use with caution in patients with cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, thromboangiitis obliterans, scleroderma or Sjögren’s syndrome and advisepatients to seek medical care if signs and symptoms of potentiation of vascular insufficiency develop. Advise patients to seek immediate medical care if signs and symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma develop.
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