Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (Cream)

Vasoconstrictor/Venotonic

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এই ক্রিমটি রোসেশিয়া নামক ত্বকের রোগের কারণে মুখে হওয়া স্থায়ী লালচে ভাব কমাতে ব্যবহার করা হয়। গর্ভাবস্থায় ও স্তন্যদানকালে এর নিরাপত্তা প্রতিষ্ঠিত নয়, তাই সতর্কতার সাথে ব্যবহার করা উচিত।

Indications

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults.

Pharmacology

Oxymetazoline is an alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline acts as a vasoconstrictor.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.
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.

Side Effects

Most common side effects are application site dermatitis, worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea, application site pruritis, application site erythema and application site pain.

Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety of oxymetazoline during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this period is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Precautions & Warnings

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.

Overdose Effects

Oxymetazoline is not for oral use. If oral ingestion occurs, seek medical advice. Monitor patient closely and administer appropriate supportive measures as necessary

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30° C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

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