BOOTS BLOCKED NOSE RELIEF Nasal spray Ref.[6428] Active ingredients: Oxymetazoline

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: The Boots Company PLC, 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, NG2 3AA Trading as: BCM

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, patients with cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, angle closure glaucoma or prostatic enlargement.

Special warnings and precautions for use

Keep away from the eyes.

Not to be used for children under 12 years without medical advice.

The spray should not be used in excess of the stated dosage nor for longer than seven days without medical advice.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Boots Nasal Spray should not be given to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 14 days of ceasing such treatment.

Pregnancy and lactation

The safety of Boots Nasal Spray during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but is not thought to constitute a hazard during these periods.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

No adverse effects known.

Undesirable effects

Occasionally may cause local irritation and dryness of the mouth and throat.

Prolonged use may cause rebound congestion and rhinitis medicamentosa.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Incompatibilities

Not applicable.

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