How to open an Afrin child-resistant cap
Here’s how to open either cap – spray or pump mist.
FAQs
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IS IT SAFE TO USE AFRIN EVERY DAY?
Do not use Afrin products for more than three days. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen.
If you still need a nasal decongestant after using Afrin for 3 days, please consult your healthcare professional. In addition:
- Carefully read the product label
- Use only as directed
- Call 1-800-317-2165 (Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm EST) with any questions.
WHICH AFRIN SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Whether you have a cold, allergies, or both, Afrin Nasal Sprays can help relieve your nasal congestion when used as directed. Every single product has same active ingredient. You can learn more about each product from the PRODUCTS page.
No Drip formulas come in a pump mist bottle and won’t drip down your nose or throat. Nasal Sprays come in a squeeze bottle – though you can get Afrin Original as either a pump mist or a spray. Each one (ages 6+ years and above) works instantly and provides up to 12 hours of nasal congestion relief due to cold or allergies:
- The Night products are specifically formulated with a soothing chamomile scent. The glycerin in Afrin moisturizes your nasal passage.
- Severe Congestion products provide a maximum strength formula with cooling menthol.
- Extra Moisturizing products contain glycerin that soothes and moisturizes dry irritated nasal passages.
- Allergy Sinus products provide fast, powerful relief from your nasal and sinus congestion due to cold or allergies.
- Children’s Afrin® products unblock stuffy nose fast and last for up to 12 hours.
In addition:
- Carefully read the product label
- Use only as directed
- Call 1-800-317-2165 (Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm EST) with any questions.
IS IT SAFE TO GIVE AFRIN TO MY CHILD?
Children’s Afrin Extra Moisturizing Stuffy Nose Pump Mist is formulated for young children ages 2 to under 6 years. Children’s Afrin No Drip Extra Moisturizing Stuffy Nose Pump Mist is formulated for children 6+ years. Ask your doctor before giving all other Afrin nasal spray products to a child under 6 years old. Children ages 2 to 12 years should always take Afrin with adult supervision. In addition:
- Carefully read the product label
- Use only as directed
- Call 1-800-317-2165 (Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm CST) with any questions.