VICKS SINEX ALOE EUKALIPTUS NASAL SPRAY 15ML - MADE IN GERMANY - FREE SHIPPING

Product description

Vicks Sinex Aloe and Eucalyptus is a topical spray preparation to relieve symptoms of nasal congestion that occurs in the course of a cold or rhinitis. The active substance of the preparation - oxymetazoline hydrochloride, acts directly on the receptors of the blood vessels in the nose and paranasal sinuses, reducing their swelling and congestion. The effect starts after a few minutes and lasts up to 12 hours. Vicks Sinex Aloe and Eucalyptus can be used in both adults and children 6 years of age and older.

Indications

Topical for the relief of symptoms of nasal obstruction found in colds or sinusitis.

Composition

1 ml of solution contains:

• active ingredient: oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg,
• other ingredients: sorbitol, sodium citrate dihydrate, tyloxapol, chlorhexidine digluconate; solution, citric acid anhydrous, benzalkonium chloride, solution; potassium acesulfame, L-menthol, cineol, disodium edetate dihydrate, dry aloe extract, L-carvone, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

Action

Unblocking the nose and reducing swelling and congestion of the nasal mucosa.

Dosage

Adults and children over 10 years of age: 1-2 sprays into each nostril no more than 2-3 times a day.

Children 6-10 years of age: 1 spray into each nostril no more than 2-3 times a day.

Do not exceed the recommended dose. The preparation should not be used for a period longer than 5-7 days in a row. Prolonged use of the spray can cause nasal congestion. If symptoms worsen or do not improve within 3 days of starting treatment, consult your doctor.

Contraindications

Allergy (hypersensitivity) to oxymetazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of the preparation.

Use (currently or within the last two weeks) of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Severe heart disease or shortness of breath due to heart failure.

Increased pressure in the eye (narrow-angle glaucoma).

Inflammation of the skin or mucosa of the nasal vestibule or nasal crusts.

Do not use:

• in patients after pituitary removal,
• in children under 6 years of age.

Storage

Keep out of the sight and reach of children, at a temperature below 25 ° C.

Use within 12 months of first opening the bottle.

Side effects

Vicks Sinex Aloe and Eucalyptus, like any other medicine, can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• sneezing,
• dryness and irritation in the nose, mouth or throat.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• anxiety, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbance
• fast heart beat, palpitations, increase in blood pressure
• stuffy nose, nasal swelling, headache
• nausea,
• flushing, rash,
• blurred vision.

Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the preparations you are taking or have recently taken, and about any preparations you plan to take.

Vicks Sinex Aloe and Eucalyptus should not be used if MAO inhibitors have been taken within the last two weeks.

Please inform your doctor if you are taking:

• medicines to treat depression such as amitriptyline and imipramine
• beta-blockers or preparations used to treat high blood pressure,
• medicines for Parkinson's disease (bromocriptine).

Warnings and Precautions

You should discuss the initiation of the preparation with your doctor, especially if you:

• has high blood pressure
• has heart disease, including angina
• has diabetes
• has impaired thyroid function,
• has an enlarged prostate gland.

The preparation contains benzalkonium chloride (preservative), which may cause swelling of the nasal mucosa, especially with long-term use.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Due to insufficient data, Vicks Sinex Aloe and Eucalyptus should not be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Driving vehicles and operating machinery

The preparation does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.