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Dristan12 hr

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Foundation Consumer Brands
Label updated
2025-10-24
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 a cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • shrinks swollen membranes
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
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 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
  • may cause temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge
  • the use of this container by more than one person may spread infection

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor ifsymptoms 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 to 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 spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Do not tilt head backward while spraying. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Replace cap tightly to maintain child resistant closure.
Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • container is filled to proper level for correct spray action
  • retain carton for full labeling
Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, hypromellose, phosphoric acid, purified water, sodium chloride

Questions or comments?

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Label information

Distributed by:
Foundation Consumer Brands, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Bottle Carton

Dristan ®
12
HOUR
NASAL
SPRAY

Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%
Nasal Decongestant

Fast Acting Relief
Sinus & Nasal
Congestion

Relieves:

  • Sinus Congestion & Pressure
  • Nasal Congestion due to
    Colds & Allergies
  • Swelling of Nasal Passages

0.5 FL OZ (15 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 522876fe-a412-4ca8-bfad-a313e3cbc1af · Version 3
NDC: 80070-400