Label: NASAL- oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray

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

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  • Active ingredient

    Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

  • Purpose

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
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    common cold
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    hay fever
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    upper respiratory allergies
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    temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
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    shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely
  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    heart disease
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    high blood pressure
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    thyroid disease
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    diabetes
    •
    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    When using this product

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    do not use more than directed
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    do not use for more than 3 days. Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen.
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    temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur
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    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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    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.
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    children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor

    To Use: Push firmly down on cap and turn counter clockwise. To spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Do not tilt head backward while spraying. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Secure cap after use.

  • Other information

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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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    retain carton for future reference on full labeling
  • Inactive ingredients

    benzalkonium chloride solution, benzyl alcohol, camphor, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, eucalyptol, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water

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    COMPARE TO the active ingredient of AFRIN® ALLERGY SINUS

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    OUR PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

    Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray

    Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

    Nasal Decongestant

    Fast, Powerful Congestion Relief from Allergies

    12 HOUR RELIEF

    Reduces Swelling of Nasal Passages

    1 FL OZ (30 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NASAL 
    oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30142-817
    Route of AdministrationNASAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: K89MJ0S5VY) (OXYMETAZOLINE - UNII:8VLN5B44ZY) OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE0.05 g  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    EUCALYPTOL (UNII: RV6J6604TK)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:30142-817-101 in 1 CARTON09/24/2001
    130 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34109/24/2001
    Labeler - Kroger Company (006999528)
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