Label: AFRIN ORIGINAL PUMP MIST- oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray, metered

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

  • Purpose

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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

  • 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. Before using the first time, remove the protective cap from the tip and 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.

  • Other information

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

    benzalkonium chloride solution, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Bottle Carton

    Oxymetazoline HCl Nasal Solution-Nasal Decongestant

    Afrin ®
    Pump Mist

    Original
    PUMP MIST

    Fast, Powerful
    Congestion
    Relief

    Colds • Allergies

    up to

    12
    Hour
    Relief

    Maximum
    Strength

    #1 Doctor & Pharmacist
    Recommended Nasal Spray Brand

    BAYER

    1/2 FL OZ (15 mL)

    11523-1159

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    AFRIN  ORIGINAL PUMP MIST
    oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray, metered
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11523-1159
    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
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11523-1159-11 in 1 CARTON07/14/1975
    115 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 2: Prefilled Drug Delivery Device/System (syringe, patch, etc.)
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/14/1975
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)