Description
Sudafed Sinus-Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray is a medicine which is used to help clear the blocked up feeling in your nose and sinuses, and helps relieve congestion caused by sinusitis, colds and hayfever. The metered spray gives an exact dose that lasts for up to 10 hours. The spray contains xylometazoline hydrochloride, which is a topical decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Uses / Instructions
Children under 12 years
DO NOT give to children under 12 years old.
Adults and Children aged 12 years and over
Adults and children aged 12 years and over:
- One spray into each nostril 2 to 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 or worsen, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use 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.
- For a child under 12 years old
If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Sudafed Sinus-Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray.
For a full list see the patient information leaflet.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them.
- 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.
For a full list see the patient information leaflet.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Sudafed Sinus-Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray is: Xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1% w/v.
Other ingredients are: Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium monohydrogen phosphate,
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