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CVS Health

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy,Inc.
Label updated
2026-08-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal Decongestant

Uses
  • ▪for the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • ▪temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • ▪shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely
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 and prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur and to 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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Symptoms persist.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at (1-800-222-1222)

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 within 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.
Other information
  • ▪store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol ,purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic.

Principal Display Panel

CVS Health

Compare to the active ingredient in Afrin® Original*

NDC 69842-575-15

Original

Nasal Spray

OXYMETAZOLINE HCl

Nasal decongestant

12 HOUR NASAL SPRAY

Fast, Powerful Congestion Relief

1/2 FL OZ (15 mL)

DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL OVER CAP IS TORN OR MISSNG

IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Inc., the distributor of Afrin® Original

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive,

Woonsocket, RI 02895

© 2015 CVS/pharmacy

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 56f08e70-bf16-4933-97bc-177bc190d12a · Version 8
NDC: 69842-575