Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE. It is labelled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. taken by topical and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 51672-1405, application ANDA213584, label effective 20260508. It is one of 44 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE are most often described in connection with: oxymetazoline hydrochloride, topical treatment, persistent facial, erythema associated, rosacea adults, cream indicated, alpha adrenoceptor. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is an alpha 1A adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. ( 1 )

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For topical use only. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a pea-sized amount of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) avoiding the eyes and lips. Wash hands immediately after applying oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) Apply a pea-sized amount once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) avoiding the eyes and lips. ( 2 ) Wash hands after application. ( 2 )

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) are application site dermatitis, worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea, application site pruritis, application site erythema, and application site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. at 1-866-923-4914 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. A total of 489 subjects with persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea were treated with oxymetazoline hydrochloride once daily for 4 weeks in 3 controlled clinical trials. An additional 440 subjects with persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea were also treated with oxymetazoline hydrochloride once daily for up to one year in a long-term (open-label) clinical trial. Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 1% of subjects treated with oxymetazoline hydrochloride through 4 weeks of treatment are presented in Table 1 below. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Subjects through 4 Weeks of Treatment in Controlled Clinical Trials Adverse Reaction Pooled Controlled Clinical Trials Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N = 489) Vehicle Cream (N = 483) Application site dermatitis 9 (2%) 0 Worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea 7 (1%) 1 (<1%) Application site pruritus 5 (1%) 4 (1%) Application site erythema 5 (1%) 2 (<1%) Application site pain 4 (1%) 1 (<1%) In the long-term (open-label) clinical trial, the rates of adverse reactions over a one-year treatment period were as follows: worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea (3%), application site dermatitis (3%), application site pruritis (2%), application site pain (2%), and application site erythema (2%). Subjects with persistent erythema along with inflammatory lesions were allowed to use additional therapy for the inflammatory lesions of rosacea.

FDA lists 44 drug label records with OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is an alpha 1A adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. ( 1 )

Who makes Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride?
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is the labeler of record for Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride. 44 FDA label records share the active ingredient OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE?
Yes. 44 FDA drug label records list OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.