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Nasal decongestant

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
H-E-B
Label updated
2017-09-15
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
  • sinusitis
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Warnings

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 exceed recommended dosage
  • 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 occur
  • 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 to under 12 years of age (with adult supervision): 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period.
  • children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor

To use Pump

  • shake well before use
  • to open the cap, hold the bottle with one hand, use the other hand to press groved area of cap firmly and turn counter closwise
  • line up the grooved line on the pump
  • to spray, hold with thumb at bottom of the bottle andnozzle between fingers. Before using the first time, prime pump by depressing pump firmly several times.
  • insert tip of nozzle into nostril. Pump 2 or 3 times into each nostril and sniff deeply without tilting head.
  • wipe nozzle clean after each use
  • to close the cap, turn unitl it 'clicks'
Other information
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labelling
Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water,

sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 35577fee-9d81-687f-e054-00144ff8d46c · Version 3
NDC: 37808-832