Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Oxymetazoline Cream
Oxymetazoline Cream
| Generic name | Oxymetazoline |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topical anti-rosacea agent (alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist) |
| Forms | Topical cream (1%) |
Oxymetazoline cream is a prescription medicine applied to the skin to treat ongoing facial redness caused by rosacea. It works as a decongestant that narrows blood vessels in the skin, which reduces the redness that dilated blood vessels cause.
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