Normifrin 0.05% Nasal spray 20 ml

Normifrin 0.05% Nasal spray 20 ml

Composition:

Each 1 ml drops contains:

Oxymetazoline 0.05% or 0.25 mg

Inactive Ingredients:

Benzalkonium chloride 50% sodium chloride, disodium hydrogen phosphate,

disodium edetate potassium dihydrogen phosphate and purified water.

Properties:

This nasal spray contains Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride which is a decongestant. It relieves a stuffy, blocked nose by shrinking the blood vessels helping to open the nasal passages. It acts within a few minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours.

Indications:

-Oxymetazoline is a nasal decongestant that clears blocked nostrils.

-It is used for the relief of blocked nose caused by colds, flus, sinusitis, hayfever or other allergic sinusitis

Directions for use:

• Adults and children over 12 years; 1-2 sprays in each nostril, every 12 hours.
• Not more than a total of 8 sprays for adults should be given in 24 hours.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Normifrin should not be used for longer than 7 days unless prescribed by your doctor. An interval of several days should elapse before re-administration of the product.
• Shake well before use. Before first use, prime the unit by depressing the pump several times until the first full spray is achieved.
• While holding upright the spray nozzle should be inserted into each nostril in turn and squeezed firmly one or two times whilst breathing in.

• After use, wipe nozzle clean. Use of this product by more than one person may spread infection.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Side Effects:

• Stop using oxymetazoline and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following which may be signs of an allergic reaction:

-difficulty breathing or swallowing;

-swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat;

-severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised bumps.

• Common:

Dryness or irritation of the nasal mucosa, nausea, headache, local burning sensation.

• Very rare:

Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching), blurred vision, irregular or fast heartbeat.

Contraindications:

-hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline or any other ingredients of Normifrin

-undergone recent trans-nasal surgery;

-narrow angle glaucoma;

Warnings and precautions:

• Tell your doctor if you have:

-high blood pressure

-heart disease

-overactive thyroid

-diabetes

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should only use oxymetazoline during pregnancy or breast-feeding if recommended by your doctor.

• You should not use oxymetazoline if you are taking certain medicines used for treatment of depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants).

• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C

Package:

Carton box holds a dropper bottle of 20 ml and paper instructions.