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OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC
Label updated
2024-12-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient Purpose

Oxymetazoline HCI 0.05% ....... Nasal decongestant

성분·작용
  • Rapid & Powerful Congestion Relief
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

Warnings 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 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 10-12 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 and turn in a counter-clockwise direction and pull off to remove. To spray, 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 back onto the bottle.
Other information
  • store between 20° -25°C (68°-77 °F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling

Questions or comments?
1-800-935-2362 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST)

Inactive ingredients

avicel, benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, camphor, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium dihydrate, eucalyptol, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water

Label information

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC mdistributor of Afrin No Drip Severe Congestion

Distributed by C.D.M.A. lnc.
43157 W 9 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48375
www.qualitychoice.com
Question: 800-935-2362

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: aebc7cf8-aaf7-4746-89f5-a64d0be1641e · Version 2
NDC: 63868-608