AFRIN NO DRIP SEVERE CONGESTION- oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray, metered

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: K89MJ0S5VY) (OXYMETAZOLINE - UNII:8VLN5B44ZY)

Available from:

Bayer HealthCare LLC

Administration route:

NASAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

AFRIN NO DRIP SEVERE CONGESTION- OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE SPRAY,
METERED
BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
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AFRIN NO DRIP SEVERE CONGESTION
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
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.
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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, benzyl alcohol, camphor, edetate
disodium, eucalyptol,
menthol, microcrystal