Dristan
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride · Spray · Nasal
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%
Purpose
Purpose Nasal decongestant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies shrinks swollen membranes temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not use more than directed do not use for more than 3 days use only as directed frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen may cause temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge the 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. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
When using this product
When using this product do not use more than directed do not use for more than 3 days use only as directed frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen may cause temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge the use of this container by more than one person may spread infection
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions adults and children 6 to under 12 years of age (with adult supervision): 2 to 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10 to 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doses in any 24-hour period. children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor To spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Do not tilt head backward while spraying. Wipe nozzle clean after use. Replace cap tightly to maintain child resistant closure.
Other information
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) container is filled to proper level for correct spray action retain carton for full labeling
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, hypromellose, phosphoric acid, purified water, sodium chloride
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-888-594-0710 weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Foundation Consumer Brands (revised Oct 24, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride in 1 product
Dristan NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80070-400 | Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride .5 mg/mL Spray | Foundation Consumer Brands | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dristan used for?
Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies shrinks swollen membranes temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Who makes Dristan?
Dristan is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Foundation Consumer Brands.