Drug Detail:Vicks sinex severe with vapocool (Oxymetazoline nasal [ ox-ee-me-taz-oh-leen-nay-sal ])
Drug Class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hours
Comments:
- Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period.
Uses: Temporary relief of nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, and
upper respiratory allergies
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
6 years or older:
2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hours
Comments:
- Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period.
- Children ages 6 to under 12 years of age should use this drug with adult supervision.
Uses: Temporary relief of nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever,
upper respiratory allergies
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Patient advice:
- To spray, the bottle should be squeezed quickly and firmly.
- The head should not be tilted backward while spraying.
- The nozzle should be wiped clean after use.
- The cap should be replaced tightly to maintain child resistance.
- Use of the container by more than one person may spread infection.
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