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Oxymétazoline (oxymetazoline) · solution pour pulvérisation
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This is a US label.
The official US FDA label for oxymetazoline (published as OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE), effective September 4, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.
Prescription medicine: follow the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Official US FDA label for oxymetazoline
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.
Uses
Uses • for the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. • temporary relieves sinus congestion and pressure • shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely
Dosage
US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.
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. • To spray , squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Do not tilt head backward while spraying. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Other information • store at room temperature.
Warnings and precautions
Warnings 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 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 Centre right away at 1-800-222-1222.
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Composition
| Substance | Strength | ATC code |
|---|---|---|
| CHLORHYDRATE D'OXYMÉTAZOLINE (oxymetazoline) | 0,050 g / 100 ml de solution | — |
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.
Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.