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OLBAS OIL is a brand name for Clove Oil. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Inhalation Use: For the relief of bronchial and nasal congestion caused by colds, catarrh, influenza and hayfever, rhinitis and minor infections of the respiratory tract. Cutaneous Use Symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis and rheumatic pain.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For inhalation use:
Adults and children aged 2 and over: Sprinkle 2 or 3 drops on a handkerchief, or add to hot water and inhale the vapours.
Children aged 3 months to 2 years:
Sprinkle 1 drop on a tissue placed out of the child’s reach. Not recommended for babies under 3 months old.
For cutaneous use:
Adults and children aged 12 and over: Apply lightly to the painful area three times daily. Not recommended for children under 12 years old.
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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If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, a doctor should be contacted. Incorrect use or accidental exposure to Olbas Oil 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.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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