Label: PREFERRED PLUS 12 HOUR NASAL ORIGINAL- oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated March 25, 2013

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  • Active Ingredient

    Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride, 0.05%

  • Purpose

    Nasal Decongestant

  • Uses

    • Temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
    • Shrinks swollen membranes so you can breathe more freely
  • Warnings

  • 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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persists.

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

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

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.  In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • 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
    • To spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly.  Do not tilt head bacward while spraying.  Wipe nozzle clean after use.
  • Other information

    • Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
    • Retain carton for future reference on full labeling
  • Inactive ingredients

    benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic, water

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PREFERRED PLUS 12 HOUR NASAL  ORIGINAL
    oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61715-048
    Route of AdministrationNASAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: K89MJ0S5VY) (OXYMETAZOLINE - UNII:8VLN5B44ZY) OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE50 mg  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS (UNII: 8NLQ36F6MM)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61715-048-021 in 1 CARTON
    1NDC:61715-048-0130 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/31/2008
    Labeler - Kinray (012574513)
    Registrant - Lee Pharmaceuticals (056425432)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Kinray012574513label(61715-048)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Lee Pharmaceuticals056425432pack(61715-048)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Samson Pharmaceuticals088169581manufacture(61715-048)