Revisado por Isabelle Baião de Mello Neto (CRF-MG 24309)Como o Afrin age no organismo?
Comprovado cientificamente
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Funcionamento do princípio ativo
A oximetazolina contrai os vasos sanguíneos oculares, reduzindo inflamações. Também auxilia no alívio de congestão nasal e preparação para exames ou cirurgias nasais.