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EPHEDRINE NASAL is a brand name for Ephedrine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the relief of nasal congestion.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Nasal, by application to the mucous membranes. RECOMMENDED DOSE Instil one or two drops into each nostril. DOSAGE SCHEDULE As required, but not more than 4 times a day. The above dose and schedule are recommended for adults, the elderly and children over 12 years.
The following undesirable effects have been reported following use of ephedrine and may arise following use of ephedrine nasal drops. 4).
Metabolism and nutrition disorders:
Hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia. Psychiatric disorders: hallucinations, paranoia.
Nervous system disorders:
Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, tremors, headache, tolerance, dependence, insomnia, dizziness and fainting.
Eye disorders:
Mydriasis.
Cardiac disorders:
Palpitations, arryhythmias.
Vascular disorders:
Hypertension (vasoconstriction with hypertension), vasodilation with hypotension, flushing, impaired circulation to the extremities. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: dyspnoea.
Gastrointestinal disorders:
Nausea, thirst, dry mouth, anorexia, vomiting, increased salivation.
Skin & subcutaneous tissue disorders:
Sweating, dermatitis, piloerection.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders:
Muscular weakness.
Renal and Urinary disorders:
Difficulty in micturition in patients with prostatic enlargement, urinary retention.
General disorders and administration site conditions:
Local irritation, dryness, pain, rebound congestion and drug-induced rhinitis. 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.
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Store below 25°C. Do not allow to freeze. Keep all medicines away from children. Warning: asthmatics should consult their doctor before using this product. Ephedrine should be used with care in the elderly and in patients with prostatic hypertrophy, diabetes mellitus or renal impairment.
The product should not be used for longer than 7 days. Avoid contamination during use. Keep away from eyes. 10ml pack label states: do not share the drops with anyone. 10ml pack states: discard any unused drops 2 months after opening. Do not give to children under 12 years.
3. 5). 5) It should be used with caution in patients receiving halogenated anaesthetics. Ephedrine nasal drops should not be used concomitantly with other sympathomimetic decongestants. It should also be avoided in patients with cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hyperexcitability, phaeochromocytoma, closed-angle glaucoma and urinary retention.
Ephedrine nasal drops should not be used after nasal or sinus surgery. Excessive and/or frequent use of a nasal decongestant should be avoided. Children under 12 years of age. Hypersensitivity to ephedrine or to any of the excipients.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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