Label: OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE spray, metered

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    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
    • helps clear nasal passages
    • shrinks swollen membranes
    • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • Warnings

    For nasal use only.

    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 result
    • 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 6-12 years of age (with adult supervision): Pump 2 or 3 times in each nostril without tilting your head. Sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use.
    • Do not use more often than once every 10 to 12 hours.
    • Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24 hour period.
    • Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor

    To use pump:

    • Remove cap and safety clip.
    • Hold with thumb at bottom of bottle and nozzle between fingers.
    • Before using the first time, prime pump by depressing several times.
  • Other Information

    • Retain carton for future reference on full labeling
    • Remove lock ring before each use
  • Inactive Ingredients

    aloe barbadensis gel, d-alpha-tocopherol-ester, disodium EDTA, disodium phosphate, ethylene & propylene oxide copolymer, eucalyptol, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxylated lecithin, menthol, monosodium phosphate, potassium sorbate, purified water

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
    One CVS Drive
    Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Carton

    CVS®
    pharmacy

    Compare to the active
    ingredient in Zicam®*

    NEW!

    Maximum
    SINUS RELIEF
    NO DRIP NASAL GEL
    OXYMETAZOLINE HCl 0.05%

    Quickly relieves sinus
    pressure & nasal congestion

    • Long-lasting
    • Non-drowsy

    12
    Hour
    Relief

    Menthol Eucalyptus

    0.5 FL OZ (15mL)

    Principal Display Panel - 15 mL Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray, metered
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:64762-864
    Route of AdministrationNASAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (UNII: K89MJ0S5VY) (Oxymetazoline - UNII:8VLN5B44ZY) Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride0.2 mg  in 0.4 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:64762-864-151 in 1 CARTON
    115 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
    2NDC:64762-864-221 in 1 CARTON
    222 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/04/2009
    Labeler - Dynamic Pharmaceuticals (617660712)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Dynamic Pharmaceuticals617660712MANUFACTURE
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