Which Is a Nasal Decongestant?

Common decongestants include: Afrin, Dristan, Vicks Sinex (oxymetazoline) Sudafed

Sudafed
Chemistry. Pseudoephedrine is a diastereomer of ephedrine and is readily reduced into methamphetamine or oxidized into methcathinone.
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What is the safest nasal decongestant?

In the drug realm, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), cetirizine (Zyrtec), and loratadine (Claritin) can help with a stuffy nose are safe for the heart.

What is the most widely used decongestant?

A number of decongestants are available for oral use, but the most commonly used decongestant is pseudoephedrine.

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