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Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

Dosage form
SPRAY, METERED
Labeler
Dynamic Pharmaceuticals
Label updated
2009-12-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal Decongestant

Uses

Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:

  • common cold
  • hay fever
  • upper respiratory allergies
  • helps clear nasal passages
  • shrinks swollen membranes
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings

For nasal use only.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • do not use for more than 3 days. Use only as directed.
    Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen
  • temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may result
  • use of this container by more than one person may spread infection

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children, If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • adults and children 6-12 years of age (with adult supervision): Pump 2 or 3 times in each nostril without tilting your head. Sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use.
  • Do not use more often than once every 10 to 12 hours.
  • Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24 hour period.
  • Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor

To use pump:

  • Remove cap and safety clip.
  • Hold with thumb at bottom of bottle and nozzle between fingers.
  • Before using the first time, prime pump by depressing several times.
Other Information
  • Retain carton for future reference on full labeling
  • Remove lock ring before each use
Inactive Ingredients

aloe barbadensis gel, d-alpha-tocopherol-ester, disodium EDTA, disodium phosphate, ethylene & propylene oxide copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxylated lecithin, monosodium phosphate, potassium sorbate, purified water

Label information

Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Carton

CVS®
pharmacy

Compare to the active
ingredient in Zicam®*

NEW!

Maximum
CONGESTION
RELIEF
NO DRIP NASAL GEL

OXYMETAZOLINE HCl 0.05%

Quickly relieves nasal
congestion & sinus pressure

  • Long-lasting
  • Non-drowsy

12
Hour
Relief

Aloe Vera

0.5 FL OZ (15mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1ffa8f03-4296-4a7c-bc65-610f655c494e · Version 1
NDC: 64762-865