Administration
Administer topically to nasal mucosa or conjunctiva.  
Intranasal Administration
Administer nasal solution intranasally as sprays or nasal pumps.
Prior to initial use of metered sprays, prime nasal inhaler by depressing the pump firmly several times.
Administer nasal spray or pump into each nostril while head is erect.
Ophthalmic Administration
Administer ophthalmic solution topically to the conjunctiva. 
Avoid contamination of the dropper tip.
Remove contact lenses before administering ophthalmic solution. 
Do not administer discolored or cloudy solutions.
Dosage
Available as oxymetazoline hydrochloride; dosage expressed in terms of the salt. 
Pediatric Patients
Nasal Congestion
Intranasal
For self-medication in children ≥6 years of age: 2 or 3 sprays of a 0.05% nasal solution in each nostril every 10–12 hours (usually in the morning and evening), up to 2 times daily. 
Conjunctival Congestion
Ophthalmic
For self-medication in children ≥6 years of age: 1 or 2 drops of a 0.025% ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) every 6 hours as needed.
Adults
Nasal Congestion
Intranasal
For self-medication: 2 or 3 sprays of a 0.05% nasal solution in each nostril every 10–12 hours (usually in the morning and evening), up to 2 times daily. 
Conjunctival Congestion
Ophthalmic
For self-medication: 1 or 2 drops of a 0.025% ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) every 6 hours as needed.
Prescribing Limits
Pediatric Patients
Nasal Congestion
Intranasal
Self-medication in children ≥6 years of age: Maximum of 2 times (2 doses) in a 24-hour period. (See Advice to Patients.)
Adults
Nasal Congestion
Intranasal
Self-medication: Maximum of 2 times (2 doses) in a 24-hour period. (See Advice to Patients.)
