Label: AFRIN SEVERE CONGESTION- oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray

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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
    • 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.

  • 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 spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Do not tilt head backward while spraying. 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, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

  • Questions or comments?

    Questions or comments? 1-800-317-2165

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Bottle Carton

    11523-7020Afrin®

    Oxymetazoline HCl Nasal Solution-Nasal Decongestant

    Severe Congestion

    NASAL SPRAY

    Fast, Powerful
    Congestion
    Relief

    Colds • Allergies

    up to 12
    Hour
    Relief

    Maximum
    Strength
    plus Menthol

    #1 Doctor & Pharmacist
    Recommended Nasal Brand

    BAYER

    1/2 FL OZ (15 mL)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    AFRIN  SEVERE CONGESTION
    oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11523-7020
    Route of AdministrationNASAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: K89MJ0S5VY) (OXYMETAZOLINE - UNII:8VLN5B44ZY) OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE0.05 g  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    EUCALYPTOL (UNII: RV6J6604TK)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11523-7020-11 in 1 CARTON08/31/2000
    115 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 DrugM01208/31/2000
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)
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