Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray 15ml

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Description

Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray is a medicine which is used to help clear the stuffy, blocked up feeling in your nose and sinuses caused by colds and allergies such as hay fever.

The spray contains xylometazoline hydrochloride, which is a topical decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion.

Directions

Follow the instructions and study the pictures in the leaflet to ensure that you use Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray correctly:

  • Step 1. Remove the plastic cap from the nozzle.
  • Step 2. When using the spray for the first time, press the plunger downwards while supporting the base with your thumb as shown in the diagram and release until a single spray is  delivered.
  • Step 3. Hold the bottle upright and place the nozzle into one nostril. Press the plunger downwards and at the same time breathe in through your nose. Release the plunger and remove the nozzle from the nostril. Repeat this process for the other nostril.
  • Step 4. Wipe the nozzle and replace the plastic cap after use.

Do not use more than the stated dose shown in the table.

Children under 12 years:

Do not give to children under 12 years old.

Adults and Children aged 12 years and over:

One spray into each nostril 2 or 3 times a day.

Do not take more than 3 doses in 24 hours.

Do not use continuously for more than 7 days.

If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.

If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency Department (Casualty) taking the leaflet and pack with you.

If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed provided that you do not take more than 3 doses in 24 hours. Do not take a double dose.

Patient Information Leaflet
Warnings

If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency Department (Casualty) taking the leaflet and pack with you.

If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed provided that you do not take more than 3 doses in 24 hours. Do not take a double dose.

Do not take this medicine:

  • If you have ever had a bad reaction (e.g. rash, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing) to any of the ingredients.
  • If you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
  • If you have recently had neurosurgery.
  • If you have had your pituitary gland removed.
  • If you are pregnant.

If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

  • If you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
  • If you have diabetes.
  • If you have an overactive thyroid gland. 

If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant.

If you are breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Some of the ingredients can cause problems

Benzalkonium chloride is an irritant which may cause skin reactions.

Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild.

  • Occasionally people may experience local irritation such as burning, soreness, dryness, stinging, itching or sneezing.
  • Nausea and headache may rarely occur.

If this medicine is used continuously for long periods, congestion symptoms may return.

If you experience any side-effects not included above leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not store above 25ºC.

Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use your medicine after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1% w/v.

Other ingredients are: Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium monohydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, sorbitol solution, purified water.

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Dion Parry on 08/02/2024

Verified purchase 08/02/2024 |

C S on 30/10/2023

This really worked and kept my nose clear. It's well worth the cost, I will be buying it again.

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