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Vicks Early Defense Nasal Decongestant MicroGel Spray

Vicks Early Defense Nasal Decongestant works fast to relieve nasal congestion as soon as you feel the first sign of a stuffy nose. It provides up to 12 hours of congestion relief. The unique scent signals the product is working as you experience freer breathing. You’ll begin to feel the product working in your nose quickly to provide long-lasting decongestion.

Use Vicks Early Defense Nasal Decongestant at the first signs of a cold to help stop nasal congestion before it stops you.

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Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredient (Purpose)
Oxymetazoline HCI 0.05% Nasal decongestant

Inactive Ingredients
Benzyl alcohol, disodium succinate hexahydrate, disodium EDTA, eucalyptol, eugenol, fragrance, menthol, poloxamer 407, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, purified water, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, succinic acid, xylitol


Uses

Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:

  • Colds
  • Hay fever
  • Upper-respiratory allergies

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Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

When using this product:

  • Do not exceed recommended dosage.
  • Use of this container by more than one person may cause infection.
  • Temporary burning, stinging, or sneezing may occur.
  • Temporary increase in nasal discharge may occur.
  • Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • Symptoms persist more than 3 days

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

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


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Directions

Adults and children 6 years and older (with adult supervision):

  • Remove cap.
  • Hold bottle with thumb at bottom and nozzle between fingers.
  • Before using the first time, prime pump by depressing several times.
  • Insert nozzle into nostril.
  • Without tilting your head, quickly and firmly depress rim, applying 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril.
  • For best results, wipe/clean nozzle tip after each application.
  • Do not use more often than every 10 to 12 hours.
  • Do not exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
  • Under 6 years: Ask a doctor.


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Other Information

  • Store at room temperature.
  • Does not meet USP requirements for pH

Questions? Call 1-888-671-7036.

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