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Oxymethazoline HCL .05 mg Spray, 1 bottle — NDC 68788-7516-3 (Billing 68788-7516-03)

by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 CARTON / 1 SPRAY in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY

This is a package of 1 bottle of Oxymethazoline HCL .05 mg Spray from Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., marketed since Feb 2020 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 68788-7516-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-7516-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 6, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 68788-7516-3 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
68788 labeler · 7516 product · 3 package
Package marketed since
Feb 11, 2020
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 6878875163 8
FDA record last changed
Aug 6, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-7516-3
Product NDC 68788-7516
11-digit billing NDC 68788751603
UNII K89MJ0S5VY
Application # part341
SPL Set ID cebf4a9c-b5c6-4ad8-ab7e-9bd3a80678c4
Established class (EPC) Vasoconstrictor
Physiologic effect Increased Sympathetic Activity; Vasoconstriction
Chemical class Imidazolines
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-02-11
Route NASAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68788-7516-3 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 68788-7516-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's really important not to use the nasal spray for more than 3 days in a row. If you keep using it longer, your nose can actually become dependent on it — and when you stop, the...
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Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
68788-7516-03 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 CARTON / 1 SPRAY in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY 2020-02-11 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Oxymethazoline HCL .05 mgthis 68788-7516-03 Preferred 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Oxymethazoline HCL .05 mg 71205-0383-30 Proficient 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Oxymethazoline HCL .05 mg 69618-0050-51 Reliable 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Feb 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Oxymetazoline inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • UNII MP1J8420LU
    A salt derived from edetic acid that binds to trace metals in medicines. It serves as a chelating agent and preservative to prevent metal-catalyzed breakdown of the drug and extend shelf life.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII FZ989GH94E
    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 22ADO53M6F
    A mineral salt derived from phosphoric acid, used as a buffer to maintain the pH balance of the medication and help stabilize the active ingredients.
  • UNII KH7I04HPUU
    A salt compound made from sodium and phosphoric acid, used as a buffer to help maintain a stable pH level in the medicine, and sometimes as a binder or filler in tablets and capsules.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesbenzalkoium cjloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium dihydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA applicationpart341 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68788
First marketedFeb 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio833 products on file

More NDCs from Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. labeler code 68788

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Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 27 words ▾

Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: - common cold - hay fever - upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure shrinks swollen nasal membranes

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 118 words ▾

Directions 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 10-12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doeses in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor.

Instructions for use: Shake well before use. to open, rotate cap to align the marks. Squeeze cap on toh sides in a counter-clockwise turn and pull to remove. To spray, hold bottles with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers.

Without tilting the head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use and snap cap back onto bottle.

⚠️ Warnings 84 words ▾

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 prduct do not use more than directed do not use more than 3 days. Use only as directed. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen. temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneexing, or an increased nasal discharge may occur use of this container by more than one person may spread infection

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Oxymetazoline HCL 0.05%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 20 words ▾

Inactive ingredients benzalkoium cjloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium dihydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Nasal decongestant

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 24 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 9 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms presist

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Other Information 20 words ▾

Other information store between 20º to 25º C (68º to 77º F) retain carton for future referance on full labeling

📄 Questions or Comments 14 words ▾

Questions or comments? call 516-341-0666, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 36 words ▾

NDC 68788-7516-3 Reliabel-1 Laboratories 12 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray Oxymetazoline HCL Pump Mist Anti-Drip Rapid & Powerful Congestion Relief 12 Hour Relief 1 FL OZ (30 mL) Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. Nasal Decongestant 12-Hour Spray

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 68788-7514-01 · Preferred 68788-7520-01 · Preferred →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.