Label: NASAL DECONGESTANT- oxymetazoline hcl spray

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

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Updated January 15, 2021

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  • Active ingredient

    Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

  • Purpose

    Nasal decongestant

  • 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
  • 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 (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

    To Use: Shake well before use. Hold white tabs, SQUEEZE grooved area of cap FIRMLY and turn counter clockwise. 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 tilting head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Secure cap after use.

  • Other information

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

    benzalkonium chloride solution, benzyl alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water

  • Questions or comments?

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  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 50090-5281

    NDC: 50090-5281-0 30 mL in a BOTTLE, SPRAY / 1 in a CARTON

  • NASAL DECONGESTANT (OXYMETAZOLINE HCL) SPRAY

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NASAL DECONGESTANT 
    oxymetazoline hcl spray
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50090-5281(NDC:0904-6761)
    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
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (to off white, viscous) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50090-5281-01 in 1 CARTON10/21/2020
    130 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34110/12/2018
    Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    A-S Medication Solutions830016429RELABEL(50090-5281)