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==Administration==
*Type: [[Decongestant]]; Adrenergic Agonist Agent; Imidazoline derivative 
*Dosage Forms: Solution; Nasal spray
*Routes of Administration: Intranasal
*Common Trade Names: 12-Hour Nasal Relieve Spray, Afrin, Mucinex, Distran, Neo-synephrine

==Adult Dosing==
*Instill 2-3 sprays for each nostrils twice daily for ≤3 days

==Pediatric Dosing==
*Children ≥6 years: Instill 2-3 sprays for each nostrils twice daily for ≤3 days

==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: Safety during pregnancy has not been studied. 
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: Not available
===Renal Dosing===
*Adult: Not needed 
*Pediatric: Not needed
===Hepatic Dosing===
*Adult: Not needed
*Pediatric: Not needed

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug
==Warnings/Precautions==
*Use with caution in patients with hypertension, heart failure or coronary artery disease
*Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus
*Use with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism
*Use with caution in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*Rebound nasal congestion may occur with extended use

===Common===

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: not available
*Metabolism: not available
*Excretion: not available

==Mechanism of Action==
*Stimulates α-adrenergic recepter in arterioles of nasal mucosa, produce vasoconstriction

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==See Also==

==References==
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