Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray is used for localised  relief of the symptoms of a blocked nose in association with a cold, hayfever or sinusitis (inflammation of the passages leading to the nose).

• The effect of the spray starts after several minutes and last for 6-8 hours
• Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray contains Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

See the Vicks Sinex Sprays product page for details of other Vicks Sinus Nasal Sprays

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Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray directions for use:

• Always read the full information in your own product
• For use in your nose only

Children under 12 years: Do not use

Dosage Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Sprays per nostril every 6-8 hours unless advised otherwise by your doctor

• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• Contact your doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days

Do not use for more that 7 days in a row: If used over a longer period Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray may cause a blocked nose.

Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray contains the active substance: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.5% mg/ml.

Also contains: Sodium citrate dihydrate, tyloxapol, citric acid anhydrous, chlorhexidine digluconate, menthol, benzalkonium chloride, camphor, disodium edetate, eucalyptol, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

Do not use Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray if you:

• Are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance oxymetazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients
• Are taking (or have taken during the last two weeks) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors are used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and depression)
• Suffer from acute heart disease or cardiac asthma
• Suffer from increased eyeball-pressure (narrow-angle glaucoma)
• Have had an operation to remove your pituitary gland
• Have inflamed skin or mucous membranes of your nostrils or have scabs in your nose

Tell your doctor before using Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray if you have:

• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Disturbance of your thyroid function

Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken any other medicines, even those obtained without a prescription:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• High blood pressure medicines
• Parkinson's disease medicine (bromocriptine)

Pregnancy and breast feeding: Ask your doctor for advice before using Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray

Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray contains Benzalkonium chloride:

• A preservative which may cause swelling of nasal mucosa, especially during long-term use.

Like all medicines Vicks Sinex Decongestant Nasal Spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them:

Uncommon - occurring in less than 1 in 100 people: Sneezing, dryness or irritation in the nose, mouth or throat.

Rare -occurring in less than 1 in 1,000 people: Anxiety, fatigue, irritability, disturbed sleep in children, rapid heart beat, palpitation, raised blood pressure, blocked nose, swelling of the nasal lining, headache, nausea, flushing, rash and visual disturbances.

If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any other side effects tell your doctor or pharmacist.