Oxymetazoline vs. Xylometazoline

Oxymetazoline vs. Xylometazoline — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Oxymetazoline and Xylometazoline

Oxymetazolinenoun

A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.

Xylometazolinenoun

A drug used as a topical nasal decongestant that works by constricting the blood vessels in the nose.

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