temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies sinus congestion and pressure.
From the official label (Oct 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
Ce que dit la notice officielle. Si un médecin vous l'a prescrit, suivez l'ordonnance. La notice de votre boîte prime si elle est différente.
Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies sinus congestion and pressure
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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. …
Symptoms persist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Prenez-le dès que vous y pensez, sauf s'il est presque l'heure de la dose suivante. Dans ce cas, sautez la dose oubliée. Ne prenez jamais deux doses à la fois pour compenser. Vérifiez votre notice, certains médicaments font exception.
Products with Oxymetazoline as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
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temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies sinus congestion and pressure (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Remove protective cap. Before using for the first time, prime the pump by firmly depressing its rim several times. Hold container with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting your head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm, even stroke and inhale deeply. adults & children 6 yrs. & older (with adult supervision): 2 or 3 spr…
Do not use this product for more than 3 days.
In many countries Oxymetazoline is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Oxymetazoline is sold under names such as Sinufrin Plus, Qlearquil Nasal Decongestant, Kovanaze, Rhofade, Afrin, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Four-way. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: symptoms persist. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 2 to under. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.