Alpha-1 agonist (topical)
Oxymetazoline
Clear cream or solution
Typical Strength
1%
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₆H₂₄N₂O
Mol. Weight
260.38 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Alpha-1A adrenergic agonist that constricts superficial facial blood vessels, reducing the persistent erythema of rosacea for several hours. Provides on-demand redness control distinct from anti-inflammatory therapies.
What compounding can change
When Oxymetazoline is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.