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 hayfever.

• Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray contains Xylometazoline hydrochloride which is a topical decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion

Sudafed Blocked Nose Metered Spray is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• Unblocks your nose fast
• Lasts for up to 10 hours
• Non-Drowsy

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Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray Directions:

• Always read all of the information in your own product

Follow the pictures and text information in your own product:

• Holding the bottle upright place the nozzle into one nostril
• Press the plunger and at the same time breathe in through your nose
• Release the plunger and remove the nozzle from the nostril
• Repeat for the other nostril

Dosage for Adults and children age 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

Do not give to children under 12 years old

If anyone has too much Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency Department (Casualty) taking your 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.

Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray contains the active ingredient: Xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1% w/v

Also contains: Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium monohydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, sorbitol solution, purified water.

Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray is suitable for most people but a few should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this product if you:

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

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

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• high blood pressure or heart disease
• diabetes
• an over active thyroid gland

If any of these apply to you now or in the past talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Pregnant and Breast-feeding:

• Do not use this product if you are pregnant
• If you are breast-feeding ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine

Some of the ingredients in Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray can cause problems:

• Benzalkonium chloride is an irritant which may cause skin reactions

Possible side effects: 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 notice any side-effects not included in your own leaflet, or are about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist