Drixoral

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A medicine used to clear a blocked nose and help you breathe during colds or allergies

noun

Archaic

: Drixoral

I took Drixoral to relieve my cold symptoms.

Examples

When Drixoral was discontinued, many patients had to switch to other decongestants.
He found that Drixoral worked more effectively than other over-the-counter remedies.
My doctor prescribed Drixoral to help relieve my sinus congestion during allergy season.
Have you ever used Drixoral for allergies?
Taking Drixoral helped relieve my symptoms when I had a cold and couldn't breathe properly.
My doctor recommended Drixoral to treat my nasal congestion during allergy season.
After taking Drixoral, I noticed my breathing became easier and my stuffy nose cleared up.

Surface Forms

Drixoral singular

Drixorals plural

Etymology

Drixoral is a brand name that looks like a mix of dry and oral, and a helpful way to remember it is to think 'dry' + 'oral' meaning 'to dry mucus by mouth'. So, Drixoral was a medicine taken by mouth to reduce congestion and help you breathe more easily.