Oxymethazoline HCL

Oxymethazoline HCL is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is OXYMETHAZOLINE HCL. It is labelled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. taken by nasal and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 68788-7516, application part341, label effective 20260729. 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 OXYMETHAZOLINE HCL are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, nasal congestion, due common, cold hay, fever upper, respiratory allergies, pressure shrinks. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: - common cold - hay fever - upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure shrinks swollen nasal membranes

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 10-12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doeses in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor. Instructions for use: Shake well before use. to open, rotate cap to align the marks. Squeeze cap on toh sides in a counter-clockwise turn and pull to remove. To spray, hold bottles with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting the head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use and snap cap back onto bottle.

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 prduct do not use more than directed do not use 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, sneexing, or an increased nasal discharge may occur use of this container by more than one person may spread infection

What is Oxymethazoline HCL used for?
Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: - common cold - hay fever - upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure shrinks swollen nasal membranes

Who makes Oxymethazoline HCL?
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for Oxymethazoline HCL.

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

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

Has Oxymethazoline HCL been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

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.