Information

DECON- P is brand name of Oxymetazoline HCl 0.25mg. This medicine is used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever and other allergies. It narrows the blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage.

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Therapeutic Class

 Nasal decongestant

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Dose and Direction of Use

Tilt your head back and hold the dropper close to the nose without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in the nose. Bend your head forward for a few minutes.Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.

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Mode of Action

It works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

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Uses

Blocked nose/ Nasal Congestion

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Contraindications

Don't use this medicine if you have:

• Hypersensitivity to this medicine

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Precautions and Warning

• Shake the bottle before using the medicine. 
• Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
• Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. 
• Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
• Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
• Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
• Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.

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