Label: NASAL- phenylephrine hydrochloride spray

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient

    Phenylephrine hydrochloride 1%

  • 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
  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    heart disease
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    diabetes
    •
    thyroid disease
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    high blood pressure
    •
    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. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to come back or get worse.
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    use only as directed
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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 12 years and over: 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours
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    children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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    Use instructions: with head in a normal, upright position, put atomizer tip into nostril. Squeeze bottle with firm, quick pressure while inhaling. Wipe nozzle clean after each use.
  • Other information

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    store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    benzalkonium chloride solution, benzyl alcohol, boric acid, purified water, sodium borate

  • Questions or comments?

  • Principal Display Panel

    CVS™

    FAST ACTING

    Decongestant

    NASAL SPRAY

    Phenylephrine HCl 1%

    Nasal Decongestant

    Compare to 4 Way® Fast Acting active ingredient

    Fast Acting Relief of:

    Nasal congestion

    Sinus congestion

    Sinus pressure

    Swollen nasal membranes

    Package Contains One Bottle

    1 FL OZ (30 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NASAL 
    phenylephrine hydrochloride spray
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-648
    Route of AdministrationNASAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE1 g  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    BORIC ACID (UNII: R57ZHV85D4)  
    SODIUM BORATE (UNII: 91MBZ8H3QO)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-648-101 in 1 CARTON06/25/2018
    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 DrugM01206/25/2018
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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