Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%; contains benzalkonium chloride. <6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs: 2–3 sprays in each nostril not more than every 10–12hrs; max 2 doses/24hrs for 3 days.

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Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%; nasal spray; contains benzalkonium chloride. <6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs: 2–3 sprays in each nostril not more than every 10–12hrs; max 2 doses/24hrs for 3 days.

Nasal decongestants. If you're really stuffed up and need instant relief, you can try a decongestant spray like Afrin or Vicks Sinex. These sprays shrink the blood vessels in your nasal passages.