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XYLOMETAZOLINE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
526-36-3
CAS number
C16H24N2
formula, see observation
CONT

Xylometazoline is used for the temporary relief of congestion or stuffiness in the nose caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Otrivine and Otrivin.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H24N2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
526-36-3
CAS number
C16H24N2
formula, see observation
CONT

[Des] méthodes ont permis de mettre en évidence l'action décongestionnante nasale de la xylométazoline chez des volontaires sains et des patients présentant une rhinite.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Otrivine et de Otrivin.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H24N2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
526-36-3
CAS number
C16H24N2
formula, see observation
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Record 2 1991-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Direction du service des laboratoires judiciaires, Gendarmerie royale du Canada.

Spanish

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