Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
Quick facts
- How it is given
- nasal
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Equate
- RxNorm ID
- 1000990
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Warnings For external use only; avoid contact with eyes. Do not use by mouth in nostrils on wounds or damaged skin with tight bandages Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland When using this product, do not 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 increased 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.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
When using this medicine
When using this product, do not 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 increased nasal discharge may occur use of this container by more than one person may spread infection
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Oxymetazoline HCL..........................0.05%
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf extract, benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, polyethylene glycol, PVP, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 8 October 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.