Tetrahydrozoline Nasal Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 0.1%; 0.05%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
2 to 4 drops of 0.1% solution in each nostril every 4 to 8 hours as needed
or
3 to 4 squirts of 0.1% spray in each nostril every 4 to 8 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
>=2 years to < 6 years:
2 to 3 drops of 0.05% solution in each nostril every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
>= 6 years to < 18 years:
2 to 4 drops of 0.1% solution in each nostril every 4 to 8 hours as needed
or
3 to 4 squirts of 0.1% spray in each nostril every 4 to 8 hours as needed.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Avoid doses greater or more frequent than those recommended. Administration should never be more often than every 3 hours.
Dialysis
Data not available
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