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Mucinex Nasal Spray Dosage

Generic name: Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.5mg in 1mL
Dosage form: nasal solution
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 29, 2024.

  • adults and children 6 to under 12 years of age (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 any 24-hour period.
  • children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor

Shake well before use. Before using the first time, remove the protective cap from the tip and prime metered pump by depressing firmly several times. To spray, hold bottle with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress pump all the way down with a firm even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use.

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