Using afrin for cuts

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I cut my finger the other day while cleaning a knife. It bled quite a bit. Someone told me to use Afrin to help with the bleeding. What do you know about this remedy?

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Dr. Devisetty Homeopath 23 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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You can use it if the cut is minor, if it's a deep cut it's better to visit a doctor to see if you require any dressing and a tetanus injection as well

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