oxymetazoline
Purpose Nasal decongestant
Available in 4 countries
- Spain24
- ANTIRRINUM ADULTOSOTC
- UTABON NIÑOS 0,25 mg/ml GOTAS NASALES EN SOLUCIONOTC
- RESPIR 0,5 mg/ml SOLUCION PARA PULVERIZACION NASALOTC
- Canada13
- NASAL CONGESTION SPRAYOTC
- DRIXORAL NASAL CONGESTIONOTC
- CLARITIN ALLERGY DECONGESTANTOTC
- Italy1
- Vicks SinexOTC
- Singapore1
- IliadinOTC
From the manufacturer’s label
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the FDA-approved drug label via openFDA. Reference only — confirm with a pharmacist before using a medicine.
Adult dose
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.
Warnings
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).
When not to use
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
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
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active & inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride solution, benzyl alcohol, camphor, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, eucalyptol, menthol, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water
Storage
Other information • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • retain carton for future reference on full labeling
Source: FDA drug label