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Is Naphazoline Hydrochloride vegan?

Naphazoline Hydrochloride

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Naphazoline hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of naphazoline, a synthetic imidazoline derivative used as a topical decongestant in nasal and ophthalmic products due to its vasoconstrictive properties.

Also known as 1H-Imidazole, 4,5-dihydro-2-(1-naphthalenylmethyl)-, monohydrochloride
CAS number 550-99-2
EC number 208-989-2
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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