Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2015 Publisher: The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA Trading as: BCM
For the relief of nasal congestion associated with colds and hayfever.
Adults and children over 12 years: One capsule if necessary, up to four times daily.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.
Elderly: There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.
Symptoms of overdosage include irritability, restlessness, palpitations, hypertension, difficulty in micturition, nausea, vomiting, thirst and convulsions. In severe overdosage gastric lavage and aspiration should be performed. Symptomatic and supportive measures should be undertaken, particularly with regard to cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Convulsions should be controlled with intravenous diazepam. Chlorpromazine may be used to control marked excitement and hallucinations. Severe hypertension may need to be treated with an alpha-adrenoreceptor blocking drug, such as phentolamine. A beta blocker may be required to control cardiac arrhythmias.
Shelf life: 36 months.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.
Blister pack of pigmented 250 micron PVC coated with 40gsm PVdC and 20 micron aluminium foil.
Pack sizes: 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30, 36, 48, 50.
Not applicable.
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