Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: the common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies 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: ask a doctor To use pump: to open, hold the actuator to squeeze and turn cap hold with thumb at bottom of bottle and nozzle between fingers before using the first time, prime pump by depressing several times place tip of nozzle just past nasal opening (approximately 1/8") pump 2 or 3 times in each nostril without tilting your head.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: the common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies 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: ask a doctor To use pump: to open, hold the actuator to squeeze and turn cap hold with thumb at bottom of bottle and nozzle between fingers before using the first time, prime pump by depressing several times place tip of nozzle just past nasal opening (approximately 1/8") pump 2 or 3 times in each nostril without tilting your head. Sniff deeply. wipe nozzle clean after use to close, turn cap until it 'clicks' Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not use more than directed do not use 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 result 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.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not use more than directed do not use 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 result 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
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