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Is Xylometazoline vegetarian?

Xylometazoline

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Xylometazoline is a synthetic imidazoline derivative used as a nasal decongestant due to its vasoconstrictive, alpha-adrenergic agonist activity. It is manufactured synthetically, not derived from animals or plants.

Also known as 1H-Imidazole, 2-((4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl)methyl)-4,5-dihydro-, xylometazoline, Xylometazoline (INN) and its salts, Xylomethazoline
INCI name Xylometazoline
CAS number 3788-16-7
EC number 208-390-6
CosIng ID 29696
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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