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Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

OTC Topical RxCUI 1000990
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
Route
Topical
Label date
2025-02-14

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

Dosage and administration

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: consult a doctor shake well before use. Remove safety seal. To open, rotate cap to align the marks. Squeeze cap on both sides in a counter-clockwise 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 onto bottle.

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease 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 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.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

When using this product

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

and ask a doctor if symptoms persist.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Inactive ingredients

s benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol 1500, povidone k30, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate

Storage and handling

Other information store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F) keep carton for full labeling

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.