Label: NASAL- oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray, metered

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient

    Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

  • Purpose

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    heart disease
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    high blood pressure
    •
    thyroid disease
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    diabetes
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    When using this product

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    do not use more than directed
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    do not use for more than 3 days. Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen.
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    temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur
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    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).

  • Directions

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    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.
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    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.

  • Other information

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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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    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

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    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    NASAL SPRAY

    OXYMETAZOLINE HCl

    NASAL DECONGESTANT

    NO DRIP

    Fast, powerful congestion relief

    For colds & allergies

    12 HOUR

    1 FL OZ (30 mL)

    nasal spray image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NASAL 
    oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray, metered
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-6319
    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
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (to off white, viscous) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11822-6319-11 in 1 CARTON12/05/2018
    130 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY; Type 2: Prefilled Drug Delivery Device/System (syringe, patch, etc.)
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01212/05/2018
    Labeler - Rite Aid Corporation (014578892)
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