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What is Vicks Sinex Micromist Decongestant Nasal Spray For Blocked Nose 15ml?

Vicks Sinex Micromist is a decongestant nasal spray that provides a relief from a blocked nose due to common colds and hayfever with a refreshing scent of Menthol and Eucaplyptus. The effect of the spray starts within minutes and last for up to 8 hours. The active substance is oxymetazoline hydrochloride.

What are the key features

Unblocks the nose in few minutes up to 8 hours
Metered spray bottle delivers an accurate therapeutic dose in an ultra fine mist
Refreshing scent of menthol and natural eucalyptus extracts
Contains oxymetazoline, relief of congestion due to common cold, hayfever. Always read the leaflet

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What are the active ingredients

Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05% w/v.

What are the other ingredients?

Levomenthol, Sodium citrate dihydrate, Tyloxapol, Citric acid anhydrous, Chlorohexidine Digluconate solution, Benzalkonium chloride solution, Camphor, Disodium edetate dihydrate, Eucalyptol, Sodium hydroxide and Purified water.

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How to use Vicks Sinex Micromist Decongestant Nasal Spray For Blocked Nose 15ml

Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 sprays per nostril every 6-8 hours unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
Do not use for more than 5 consecutive days.

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Precautions to consider before using Vicks Sinex Micromist Decongestant Nasal Spray For Blocked Nose 15ml

Do not use if you:

Are allergic to oxymetazoline or any other ingredients
Have taken MAOIs in the last 14 days
Have had nasal surgery, pituitary gland removal, or adrenal gland tumours
Have inflamed nasal skin, scabs, or narrow-angle glaucoma

Use with caution if you:

Have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, prostate enlargement, liver/kidney disease, or vascular disorders.

Are taking medications for depression, Parkinsons, or blood pressure.

Possible side effects include: Restlessness, Sleep disturbances, Hallucinations, Local irritation

Only use this medicine for a short time and to help with your symptom. Do not use for more than 5 consecutive days
Always follow the instructions on the packaging and Patient Information Leaflet which comes with the medicine, do not exceed the daily recommended dose and take note of the minimum time interval between doses.
Do not use alongside other oral and nasal forms of medicines used to treat a blocked nose, such as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine or ephedrine
See leaflet for further information and full directions.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you are taking any other medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25C.

Using this medicine for longer than the recommended duration can make your symptoms worse, your nose may become blocked again, and you may get other problems such as runny nose, sneezing, itching and irritation or your body can stop responding to the medicine.

Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 5 days, if you have been using for longer than recommended or if you experience ongoing congestion, irritation, sneezing, or a runny nose.

If you experience any side effects, speak to a healthcare professional and report them via the Yellow Card scheme.

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Vicks Sinex Micromist Nasal Spray 15ml

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