sofidexFor patientsAre you a clinician? Clinical site

Meds & supplements  ›  Oxymetazoline

Medicine

Oxymetazoline

Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies sinus congestion and pressure

Drug Facts

Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗

Drug facts

Used for
How to take it
  • 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…
  • children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor.

What it is used for

  • Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
    • common cold
    • hay fever
    • upper respiratory allergies
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • Shrinks swollen membranes so you can breathe more freely

What it does

Nasal Decongestant

How to take it

  • 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 sue: Share well before use.

Hold white tabs, Press grooved area of cap firmly and turn coner clockwise. then remove the clip.

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.secure cap and clip after use.

While you are taking it

  • 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.

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use and ask Doctor if Systoms persist

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

if pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of the reach of children. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%

Ask Doctor before use if you have

  • heart diease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyiod diease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged rostate gland.

Other information

  • store between 20-25°C (68° - 77°F)

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Oxymetazoline; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/oxymetazoline

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Oxymetazoline. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/oxymetazoline

AMA 11th

Oxymetazoline. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/oxymetazoline

The cited date is today’s, because a citation records when you read the page. The reviewed date is when a clinician last checked it.