children under 5 years of age should not use Afrin 0.05% Nasal Drops. Children with ages between 2 to 5 years can suitably use Afrin 0.025% paediatric Nasal drops.

oxymetazoline is used for its vasoconstrictor properties, acting on a-adrenoreceptors.it is used as a topical agent on the nasal mucosa where it causes vasoconstriction of the arterioles thus reducing