CVS Severe Nasal Congestion Relief Clear and Cool
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: a cold hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure helps clear nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes 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: consult a doctor.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: a cold hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure helps clear nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes 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: consult a doctor. Shake well before use. To open: Push down cap while turning counter-clockwise and remove cap. Remove clip under rim. Before using for the first time, prime metered pump by depressing firmly several times. To spray, hold bottle with thumb at the base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress pump all the way down with a firm even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use. DO NOT DISCARD CAP. Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage do not use this product for more than 3 days. Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen this product may cause temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing, or an increase in nasal discharge the 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 at 1-800-222-1222.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage do not use this product for more than 3 days.
- • Use only as directed.
- • Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen this product may cause temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing, or an increase in nasal discharge the 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.
Interaction Notes
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