BOOTS DECONGESTANT Tablets Ref.[7059] Active ingredients: Pseudoephedrine

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2018  Publisher: The Boots Company PLC, 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, NG2 3AA

Therapeutic indications

For the relief of nasal and sinus congestion without causing drowsiness.

For oral administration.

Posology and method of administration

Adults and children over 12 years

One tablet if necessary, up to four times daily at intervals of not less than 4 hours.

Children under 12 years

Not recommended.

Elderly

There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.

Overdose

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

Shelf life: 36 months.

Special precautions for storage

None.

Nature and contents of container

Blister pack of white or clear 250 microns PVC coated with 40gsm PVdC and 20 micron aluminium foil.

Pack sizes: 6, 7, 10, 12 tablets.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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