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OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Shake well before use. Hold white tabs, SQUEEZE grooved area of cap FIRMLY and turn counter clockwise. Before using for the first time, prime the pump by firmly depressing its rim several times. Hold container with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting your head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and inhale deeply. Secure cap after use. adults & children 6 yrs. & older (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 24 hours. children 2 to under 6 yrs. ask a doctor children under 2 yrs. do not use
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves • nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies • sinus congestion and pressure
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves • nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies • sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions Shake well before use.

Hold white tabs, SQUEEZE grooved area of cap FIRMLY and turn counter clockwise.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves • nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies • sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions Shake well before use. Hold white tabs, SQUEEZE grooved area of cap FIRMLY and turn counter clockwise. Before using for the first time, prime the pump by firmly depressing its rim several times. Hold container with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting your head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and inhale deeply. Secure cap after use. adults & children 6 yrs. & older (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 24 hours. children 2 to under 6 yrs. ask a doctor children under 2 yrs. do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • thyroid disease • diabetes • high blood pressure • trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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. • 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).

Monitoring

  • Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • thyroid disease • diabetes • high blood pressure • trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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.
  • • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.