BOOTS BLOCKED NOSE RELIEF is a brand name for Phenylephrine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the relief of nasal congestion associated with colds and hayfever.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
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.
Adverse effects may include tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, palpitations, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, headache and occasionally urinary retention in males. 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. uk/yellowcard.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with occlusive vascular disease including Raynaud’s Phenomenon. Do not take for longer than 7 days, unless your doctor agrees. If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Warning:
Do not exceed the stated dose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency of glucose-galactose malabsorbtion should not take this medicine.
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Avoid in patients with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, closed angle glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, prostatic enlargement and phaeochromocytoma. 5).
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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