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Oxymetazoline (Ophthalmic route)
ox-i-me-TAZ-oh-leenBrand Name(s)
In the US: Ocuclear, Visine L.R.
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Classifications
Therapeutic: Decongestant; Chemical: Imidazoline
Uses of This Medicine
Oxymetazoline is used to relieve redness due to minor eye irritations, such as those caused by colds, dust, wind, smog, pollen, swimming, or wearing contact lenses.
Oxymetazoline is available without a prescription.
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
