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AfrinOriginal

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Label updated
2025-12-04
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
  • 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

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 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 carton for future reference on full labeling
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Bottle Carton

Afrin ®

Oxymetazoline HCl Nasal Solution-Nasal Decongestant

Original

NASAL SPRAY

Fast, Powerful

Congestion

Relief

Colds • Allergies

up to 12

Hour

Relief

Maximum

Strength

#1 Doctor & Pharmacist

Recommended Brand

1/2 FL OZ (15 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 89c165ba-3ad5-49b5-a5bb-423dc8e15bad · Version 12
NDC: 11523-1167