Description
Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 0.05% w/v Nasal Spray gets to work in just a few minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours to relieve congestion in the nose and sinuses which you get in conditions such as colds, catarrh and hayfever. It contains the active ingredient oxymetazoline hydrochloride, a decongestant that relieves a stuffy, blocked nose by shrinking the blood vessels, helping to open the nasal passages.
Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 0.05% w/v Nasal Spray is suitable for adults and children from 12 years.
View the Patient Information Leaflet for Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 0.05% w/v Nasal Spray
How to Use
Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and above:
- Hold the container upright, place the tip of the spray nozzle just into each nostril. Hold the other nostril closed.
- Lightly squeeze the c
- Wipe the nasal applicator with a clean, wet tissue and replace the cap immediately after application.
- The nasal spray dose may be applied up to twice daily, or used at bedtime to give relief through the night.
Do not exceed the stated daily dose or the specified number of doses. Do not use continuously for more than 7 days.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Warnings
Do not use Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 0.05% w/v Nasal Spray if you:
- Are allergic to oxymetazoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Have phaeochromocytoma (a rare benign tumour of the adrenal glands that produces high amounts of adrenaline and noradrenaline)
- Have had an operation to remove your pituitary gland or you have recently had an operation on your nose or sinuses
- Are already taking medicines to unblock your nose
- Have inflamed skin or mucous membranes of your nostrils or have scabs in your nose
- Have chronic nasal inflammation with very dry nasal passageways (atrophic rhinitis or rhinitis sicca)
- Have damage to the nerve in the eye caused by pressure inside the eye rising rapidly because fluid cannot drain out (angle closure glaucoma)
- Have coronary heart disease, or any other heart condition (e.g. angina)
- Have high blood pressure
- Have an over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or other problems with your thyroid function
- Have diabetes
- Are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression or used such treatments during the last two weeks
- Are under 12 years of age.
Talk to your doctor before using Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 0.05% w/v Nasal Spray if you:
- Have an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems (as there is a risk for development of difficulty passing urine)
- Have occlusive vascular disease (narrowed blood vessels)
- Are elderly
- Have kidney or liver problems
- Are taking tricyclic antidepressants for depression (e.g. amitriptyline, imipramine)
If symptoms persist or do not improve after 7 days, a doctor should be consulted. Do not use this medicinal product for more than 7 consecutive days to avoid drug induced stuffy and runny nose (rebound effect and drug induced rhinitis (rhinitis medicamentosa)).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or using, or have recently taken or used any other medicines, especially:
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors and/or Reversible Inhibitors of Monoamine Oxidase A (used for treatment of depression, e.g. moclobemide, rasagiline). If you are taking or have taken these medicines in the last two weeks, your blood pressure may increase significantly
- Beta-blockers or adrenergic neurone blockers (for treatment of high blood pressure). Do not use if you are taking beta blockers as their effect may be reduced
- Other decongestant products. Do not use if you are taking other decongestant products, e.g. ephedrine and pseudoephedrine
- Tricyclic antidepressants (drugs used in the treatment of depression such as amitriptyline and imipramine)
- High blood pressure medicines (such as bethanidine, debrisoquine and guanethidine) as their effect may be reduced
- Parkinson's disease medicine (bromocriptine and rasagiline) treatment may be affected if it is used at the same time
- Digoxin or digitoxin for heart failure, as it can cause irregular heartbeat (dysrhythmias) if it is taken at the same time
- Ergotamine or methysergide for migraine relief
- Medicines or supplements to reduce appetite or make you more alert (amphetamine-like psychostimulants) as these can give rise to additive effects
- Thyroid hormones e.g., levothyroxine
- Oxytocin used to assist birth or breastfeeding.
This medicine contains 0.4mg benzalkonium chloride in each 1ml which is equivalent to 6mg/15ml and 8mg/20ml. Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation or swelling inside the nose, especially if used for a long time. Benzalkonium chloride can also cause shortness of breath.
Contains thiomersal as a preservative which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) and discolouration. It may also cause allergic reactions. Tell your doctor if you have any known allergies.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
Do not use if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the nasal spray if you are breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby before taking this medicine.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05% w/v.
- Other Ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride, thiomersal, sodium chloride, menthol, eucalyptol, camphor, methyl salicylate, poloxamer, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid and purified water.
