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Nasal

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
We Care Distributor Inc.
Label updated
2016-08-23
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
  • temporary relieves nasal congestion due to:
  • common cold
  • hay fever
  • upper respiratory allergies
  • sinusitis
  • shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely
Warnings

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

Label information

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 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 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

보관·기타 정보
  • store between 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling.
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or Comments?

1-888-705-WECARE (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST) or www.wecaredistributor.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Carton

WE CARE

12 Hour NASAL SPRAY
DECONGESTANT

oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Compare to active ingredient of Afrin

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8e33d7b8-2966-40da-8cee-789ef51cf317 · Version 2
NDC: 70005-038