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Nasal Decongestant

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Navarro Discount Pharmacies,LLC
Label updated
2012-10-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
  • common cold
  • hay fever
  • upper respiratory allergies
  • sinusitis
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings

Do not use this product for more than 3 days

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate

When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • use only as directed. frequent of prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen
  • temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, 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

  • To spray, squeeze bottle qiuckly and firmly
  • Do not tilt head backward while spraying
  • Wipe nozzle clean after use
  • Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24 hour period
  • 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
  • chlidren under 6 years of age: ask a doctor


Other information

  • store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59°-86°F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling
Inactive ingredients

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

Carton image

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b5b6fb87-7c02-4b8a-b185-2a53678b49d2 · Version 1
NDC: 59970-052