Afrin® WOWs Parents with Launch of Children’s Acute Medicated Nasal Sprays – Because One Sick Kid Can Throw Everything Off in An Instant

Children’s Afrin® products provide ridiculously FAST nasal congestion relief, so busy parents can get their families back on track. The WOW is REAL!

WHIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Afrin®, the #1 doctor and pharmacist recommended nasal spray brand¹, announced today the launch of Children’s Afrin®, the children's acute medicated nasal spray that works fast and lasts up to 12 hours. Available in retail stores nationwide, the line of children’s medicated consumer products includes Afrin® Extra Moisturizing Stuffy Nose Spray and Afrin® No Drip Extra Moisturizing Stuffy Nose Spray.

Children’s Afrin® provides targeted fast relief, for children who suffer from nasal congestion due to colds or allergies. The children’s medicated product line offers nasal spray products for children two to six and six and up:

• Afrin® Extra Moisturizing Stuffy Nose Pump Mist, for ages two to six years old, is specially formulated for young children and unblocks a stuffy nose fast
• Afrin® No Drip Extra Moisturizing Stuffy Nose Pump Mist, for ages six years old and up, targets nasal congestion in seconds without dripping down the nose or throat

“There’s nothing worse than when you’re almost out the door, and your child runs over with their stuffy and snotty nose complaining of being sick because you know your plans for the day have been thwarted. That’s why we’re excited to bring the power of Afrin’s fast congestion relief to the whole family, so all ages can breathe more freely,” said Catherine Vennat, VP/GM, Upper Respiratory, Bayer Consumer Health U.S. “Children suffering from colds or allergies now have access to nasal congestion relief that works fast and allows children to feel like themselves again, and their busy parents to get their families back on track while juggling multiple responsibilities.”

The nasal sprays offer fast relief to children for up to 12 hours, providing comfort to children and their parents, all day or all night. Children’s Afrin® Medicated Nasal Sprays are available at mass retail locations. For more information, please visit https://www.afrin.com/ or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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¹ Pharmacy Times Survey 2020