Indications and uses
temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies sinus congestion and pressure
Vicks
- Manufacturer
- Procter & Gamble Manufacturing GmbH,
- Effective date
- 2026-10-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 5
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-06 02:04:19
Label at a glance#
ProductVICKS SINEX SEVERE CONGESTION ORIGINAL Ultra Fine Mist
Active ingredientOXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure12 sections
Dosage and administration
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 & children 6 yrs. & older (with adult supervision) 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril, not more often th...
Storage and handling
store at no greater than 25°C
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%
Purpose
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves
- nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies
- sinus congestion and pressure
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 exceed recommended dosage
- do not use this product 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 increased 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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
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 & children 6 yrs. & older (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 24 hours. |
| children 2 to under 6 yrs. | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 yrs. | do not use |
Other information
- store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, edetate disodium, fragrance, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbitol
Questions?
1-800-873-8276
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Only selected information is listed on the bottle label. Keep this carton for future reference.
TAMPER EVIDENT:CARTON DEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION.
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
MADE IN GERMANY
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE
CINCINNATI OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Bottle Carton
VICKS ® Sinex™
SEVERE CONGESTION
Oxymetazoline HCl Nasal Decongestant
ULTRA FINE MIST
ORIGINAL
- Fast Relief for Sinus & Nasal Congestion
- Sinus Pressure
- Allergy Nasal Congestion
12 HOUR RELIEF
0.5 FL OZ
(15 ml)
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Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- VICKS SINEX SEVERE CONGESTION ORIGINAL Ultra Fine Mist
- Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
- OXYMETAZOLINE
- BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
- BENZYL ALCOHOL
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- EDETATE DISODIUM
- POLYSORBATE 80
- WATER
- SODIUM CITRATE
- SORBITOL
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 64336-003 | 64336-003-01, 64336-003-02 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE | K89MJ0S5VY | ACTIB |
| BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | F5UM2KM3W7 | IACT |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | LKG8494WBH | IACT |
| ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID | XF417D3PSL | IACT |
| EDETATE DISODIUM | 7FLD91C86K | IACT |
| POLYSORBATE 80 | 6OZP39ZG8H | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1Q73Q2JULR | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2026-04-09 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:53:19 |
| 2 | 2026-03-12 | monthly-update | 2026-06-03 17:58:48 |
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