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CVS Health Sinus

OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard 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 Shake well before use. Push down cap while turning counter-clockwise and remove cap . Remove clip under rim. 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 titling head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Replace clip under rim and secure cap after use.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely Dosage and administration 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely Dosage and administration 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. Push down cap while turning counter-clockwise and remove cap . Remove clip under rim. 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 titling head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Replace clip under rim and secure cap after use. Warnings and cautions Warnings

Monitoring

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Interaction Notes

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