I can not find this product anywhere. I have ask many pharmist why the product is off the shelves but at this time no one has answered me they just tell me that they have not heard of any reason I continue to look for the product with out any luck
Why cant I find 4way nasal spray anywhere in my city?
Question posted by harleyman2ooo on 20 May 2012
Last updated on 13 August 2017
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DzooBaby
21 May 2012
If I remember right, 4Way is phenylephrine. Can you find a generic for phenylephrine-a store brand perhaps? I'm pretty sure Walgreens and CVS have a generic version. It will work just as well.
DzooBaby
21 May 2012
I think that Neo-Synephrine is the same thing.
DzooBaby
21 May 2012
I found the problem. Let me see if I can add a link to the FDA website. They are pulling it because of the phenylephrine. fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/EnforcementActivitiesbyFDA/WarningLettersandNoticeofViolationLetterstoPharmaceuticalCompanies/UCM168271.pdf
DzooBaby
21 May 2012
I found it on the FDA website. Here is the deal: this spray contains pyrilamine maleate which IS approved as an oral antihistamine but is not FDA approved as a topical so it is considered a "new" drug and will have to go through approvals again. It may be quite awhile or they my need to reformulate it without this particular drug. I tried to add a link to the actual letter to Bristol-Meyers Squibb but the site moderators are holding it and probably wont allow it since it was directing you to another site. If you want to read it, go to the FDA website and type in a search for 4 Way nasal spray and a link will come up to the letter.
harleyman2ooo
21 May 2012
Thanks for investigating that for me. In the mean time I shall use the generics. Maybe it's just me but it seems like I use the generics more often than the brand. Anyway I appericiate your imput.
DzooBaby
22 May 2012
They may not have all the same ingredients. They will all have the phenylephrine but may not have the exact same other ingredients. You do know that stuff isnt good to use on a daily basis? Of course this is the pot calling the kettle black but I have gotten myself addicted to the 12 hour nose sprays and I know how difficult it is to come off of them with the rebound stuffiness and I just HATE not being able to breathe but I know of more than one person who had to have sinus surgery after years of nasal spray use so I try not to use very often. I use Nasonex instead to keep me from getting stuffed up in the first place.
harleyman2ooo
22 May 2012
yea your right, but I have to tell you, I have been using 4way spray for 30+ years and as far as I know it's hurt my pocket maybe more than my body. Like I said thats as far as I know. one thing for sure I do like not being all stuffed up so I figure I will keep using one of the brands
chazzzer
16 Sep 2012
@DzooBaby: "I found it on the FDA website. Here is the deal: this spray contains pyrilamine maleate which IS approved as an oral antihistamine but is not FDA approved as a topical so it is considered a "new" drug and will have to go through approvals again. It may be quite awhile or they my need to reformulate it without this particular drug."
Nice try, but the date on that letter is from 1998. I'm pretty sure that isn't the issue 14 years later.
newyearsbaby
29 April 2013
Until a couple of years ago 4 way was the only spray I used. Since, I've tried several other namebrands & generics also. 'Without exception,' NONE worked as well. NONE of the pharmacists that I asked, no one was able to tell me if/when they may stock the product in the future. HAS ANYONE HEARD IF THEY WILL?? Thank you..
betheprice
26 July 2013
Walgreens has one, Wal-Four, just not one that also has the menthol. I have used 4-Way for over 20 years as a decongestant for my allergies. Most days I only need it a couple of times.
Inactive
20 May 2012
dear Harley, many of the over the counter sprays like that were also pulled because they contained a decongestant. Last time I checked, vicks had one out, it had the antihistamine and OXYMETAZEOLINE, (sorry, sure spelling is wrong, but iPad will not let me type it in non capitals) as the decongestant. Different cities may have different rules on any meds containing psuedophed or other decongestants, some make them only available by asking the pharmacist and showing your drivers license. You may have noticed the over the counter decongestant called pseudophed, now is called psuedophedPE because of these laws and the people who buy up large quantities of the original formula, and they have been making meth out of the pseudophed. Patti
kaismama
20 May 2012
It is made by Novartis. They have had some citations from the FDA regarding potential for contamination, and quite a few of their meds were pulled off the shelves. Most of them are expected back on the shelves mid year, I don't have a date for the nasal spray.
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