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Vicks Sinex 12 Hour UltraFine Mist

Vicks® Sinex® 12 Hour UltraFine Mist provides fast relief of sinus and nasal congestion: Sinex® gives fast relief of nasal stuffiness that often accompanies colds, hay fever, or allergies. It is an effective decongestant that relieves sinus pressure and shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely.


Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredients (Purpose)
Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05% (Nasal decongestant)

Inactive Ingredients
Benzalkonium chloride, camphor, chlorhexidine gluconate, disodium EDTA, eucalyptol, menthol, potassium phosphate, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, tyloxapol

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, sneezing, or increased 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 for 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.

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

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Directions

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 and children 6 years and older (with adult supervision): 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril, not more often than every 10-12 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.

Questions? Call 1-800-873-8276.

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