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Vicks Sinex SEVERE CONGESTION MOISTURIZING ULTRA FINE MIST

OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Remove protective cap. 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. 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 Remove protective cap.

Before using for the first time, prime the pump by firmly depressing its rim several times.

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 Remove protective cap. 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. 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 enlarged prostate gland

Monitoring

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

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.