Oxymetazoline

from source

C16H24N2O · 260.37 g/mol

Afrin · Oximetazolinum · Hazol · Iliadin

Also sold as Afrin, Vicks Sinex, Zicam from source

What is Oxymetazoline?

The nasal spray decongestant in Afrin. It narrows blood vessels in the nose, and using it for more than a few days causes rebound congestion. from source

CategoryOTC medicine

Chemical familyAmines Aromatics Phenols

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCC1=CC(=C(C(=C1CC2=NCCN2)C)O)C(C)(C)C

Where you'll find it

Sold over the counter, without a prescription. Sold as Afrin, Vicks Sinex, Zicam. See the rest of the otc medicine group.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

1.1 mg/kg · extremely toxic · LD50 rat other from source

1 more reported value

0.8 mg/kgLD50 · oral · rat

DangerCorrosiveToxicH300, H318, H330, H412from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 4636
Wikidata: Q417813
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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