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Privine

Dosage form
SUSPENSION/ DROPS
Labeler
Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2011-01-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Naphazoline Hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (per drop)

Naphazoline HCl, USP 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

Uses

for the temporary relief of nasal congestion

  • due to a cold
  • due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • helps clear nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Do not use this product in children under 12 years of age because it may cause sedation if swallowed.

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing, or an increase in nasal discharge may occur
  • do not use for more than 3 days. Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to come back or get worse.
  • the use of this container or dropper 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 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 drops in each nostril not more often than every 6 hours.
  • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Other information
  • store at room temperature 20°–25°C (68°–77°F).
  • Keep carton for full drug facts.
Inactive Ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, disodium edetate, monobasic sodium phosphate, purified water and sodium chloride.

Questions

Call 1-800-344-7239

Label information

Distributed by:
INSIGHT Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Langhorne, PA 19047-1749

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mL Drops Carton

Fast
relief
of
stuffy
nose

Privine®
nasal drops

naphazoline HCl, USP
Nasal Decongestant

Important: Do not use if seal under bottle cap imprinted
with "Sealed for your protection" is missing or broken.

0.83 fl oz (25mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ac1410ce-ae7f-498d-b84c-a6d32e1c87a6 · Version 2
NDC: 63736-663