Major Pharmaceuticals Nasal Decongestant Drug Facts

Major Pharmaceuticals Nasal Decongestant Drug Facts
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SPL
SPL Set ID e5d62463-4074-3851-e053-2995a90aa758
Route
NASAL
Published
Effective Date 2022-08-09
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Oxymetazoline (0.05 g)
Inactive Ingredients
Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Unspecified Form Edetate Disodium Microcrystalline Cellulose Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified Form Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Unspecified Form Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Povidone, Unspecified Water Benzalkonium Chloride

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: white
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL Active Since 2018-10-12

Description

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal decongestant


Medication Information

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

Description

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

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
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.

Active Ingredient

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Other Information
  • store at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling
Inactive Ingredients

benzalkonium chloride solution, benzyl alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

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).

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Structured Label Content

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
Purpose

Nasal decongestant

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.

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Other Information (Other information)
  • store at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

benzalkonium chloride solution, benzyl alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

When Using This Product (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 (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

symptoms persist

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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