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Afrin

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.
Label updated
2024-10-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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
  • 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 • diabetes • thyroid disease • 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 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.

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 spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Do not tilt head backward while spraying. Wipe nozzle clean after use.

Other information
  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • retain card for future reference on full labeling
  • SAFETY SEALED: Do not use if "Afrin® Security Seal" imprinted on bottle is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride solution, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

Questions

Call 1-800-317-2165, M-F 8am-5pm

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 65bf1556-f234-9439-e053-2a91aa0a3194 · Version 5
NDC: 67751-185