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AVON HeXashield Congestion ReliefOriginal

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Tai Guk Pharm. Co., Ltd.
Label updated
2025-01-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient

Oxymetazoline HCl 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

For external use only.

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:Shake well before use. To open, rotate cap to align the marks. Squeeze cap on both sides in a counterclockwise turn and pull off to remove. To spray, remove clamp and hold bottle with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting the head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use and snap cap back onto the bottle.
Other information
  • 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 400, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasi dihydrate, water

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-800-FOR-AVON

www.avon.com

Principal Display Panel

HeXasheild

ORIGINAL

NASAL RELIEF SPRAY

CONGESTION RELIEF

Oxymetazoline HCl-

Nasal Decongestant

Compare to the active ingredient in Afrin ®Original

Rapid & Powerful Congestion

Relief 12 Hour Relief

AVON

  • Original Nasal Spray - 12 HOURS
  • Pump Mist
  • Anti-Drip

NET WT 0.5 FL oz (15 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8f2c152c-c564-0cba-e053-2a95a90ab3c7 · Version 2
NDC: 43136-105