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OLBAS FOR CHILDREN is a brand name for Eucalyptus Oil. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the relief of bronchial and nasal congestion caused by colds, catarrh, influenza and hayfever, rhinitis and minor infections of the respiratory tract.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For inhalation use.
Children aged 3 months to 2 years:
Sprinkle 4 drops on to a tissue placed out of the child’s reach.
Children aged 2 years and over:
Sprinkle 8 to 12 drops on to a handkerchief, or add to hot water and inhale the vapours. Not recommended for babies under 3 months old. Do not use for topical application.
No undesirable effects are likely with this product because of the low concentration of the active ingredients. However, local hypersensitivity, contact dermatitis and irritant effects of Levomenthol and Clove Oil are listed in the literature.
Methyl Salicylate may cause heartburn, wheezing, dyspnoea and the worsening of asthma. 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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Do not allow oil to remain in contact with skin for extended periods. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, a doctor should be contacted. Incorrect use or accidental exposure to Olbas for Children may be harmful. If the product is accidentally put into the nose or swallowed the patient should seek immediate medical advice.
If the product gets into the eyes or comes into direct contact with the surface of the eye(s) the patient should wash the eye(s) thoroughly and seek immediate medical advice.
Hypersensitivity to the active substances 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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