AfrinOriginal Pump Mist (Oxymetazoline hydrochloride) spray, metered
Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Afrin
Original Pump Mist
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
POVIDONE
EDETATE DISODIUM
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
WATER
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
OXYMETAZOLINE

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

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 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.

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.

Shake well before use. Before using the first time, remove the protective cap from the tip and prime metered pump by depressing pump firmly several times. To spray, hold bottle with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use.

Other information

  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • retain carton for future reference on full labeling

Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride solution, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic