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CVS HealthSinus

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC.
Label updated
2026-08-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal Decongestant

Uses
  • ▪temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to the
  • ▪common cold
  • ▪hay fever
  • ▪upper respiratory allergies
  • ▪temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • ▪shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely
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 at (1-800-222-1222).

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. Push down cap while turning counter-clockwise and remove cap. Remove clip under rim. Before using the first time, prime metered pump by depressing pump firmly several times. To spray, hold bottle with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers without titling head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Replace clip under rim and secure cap after use.

Other information
  • ▪store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

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CVS Health

NDC# 69842-715-15

Compare to the active ingredient in AFRIN® Original Pump Mist*

Sinus

Nasal Spray

OXYMETAZOLINE HCl 0.05%

Nasal Decongestant

12 HOUR NASAL SPRAY

  • •Fast, powerful congestion relief
  • •Relieves painful sinus pressure
  • •Cold & allergies

0.5 FL OZ (15 mL)

IMPORTANT: KEEP THE CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ON FULL LABELING

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

2019 CVS/pharmacy

CVS.com

1-800-SHOP CVS, V-12431

  • ✓CVS Quality

    Money Back Guarantee

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Healthcare LLC, distributer of Afrin® Original Pump Mist.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c7840511-3a4f-4547-ae90-19b085a5874e · Version 8
NDC: 69842-715