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Manufacturer
Bayer
 
Contents
Oxymetazoline HCL
 
Indication
Afrin is an antihistamine nasal spray which used to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, runny nose. This medication is working by block the action of histamine, which reduces allergy symptoms. Also Afrin is used for treating such symptoms as runny nose or stuffy nose, and postnasal drip.
 
Instruction
Use Afrin exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Before using the spray for the first time, you must prime the spray pump. Shake the medicine well and spray into the air and away from your face, until a fine mist appears. Prime the spray pump any time you have not used your nasal spray for longer than 7 days.
Shake the medicine bottle well just before each use. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a week of treatment.
 
 
Drug interaction
Afrin interact with such medication as: cimetidine, sleep medicines, sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs for anxiety, narcotic pain relievers, antidepressants or other psychiatric drugs, other antihistamines. Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.