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It numbs nasal or throat tissue and constricts local blood vessels before specified nasal procedures or laryngoscopy. It may also help with removal of a nasal foreign body.
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- Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5% w/v and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v Topical Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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