Lemsip Nasal Spray, 20ML

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If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. What if I use too much?

If a fever occurs and/or symptoms persist for more than one week, you should consult a pharmacist or doctor. Which? analysis of pricing data from 10 retailers over the past two years found many products had jumped in price. Some had more than doubled. Insert the spray head carefully and not too deep into the nose. Tilt the head forward and spray one puff into one nostril while holding the other nostril closed. It's also important to be careful when taking other medicines if you're using an "all-in-1" decongestant remedy. For hygiene reasons and to avoid transmission of pathogens, one Lemsip First Action Nasal Spray should always be used by one and the same person. Keep out of sight and reach of children.Examples include pseudoephedrine (sometimes called by the brand name Sudafed). Types of decongestants It's a bit of a perfect storm for cold sufferers at the moment as, earlier this year, cold and cough medicines containing pholcodine were withdrawn from the market following a safety review . A traditional hot drink made from honey and lemon will have a similar effect if you need a soothing beverage for your throat. Why are some cold, cough and flu medicines no longer available? The review concluded that there was a small increased risk of a rare but serious complication when undergoing general anesthetic within 12 months of taking pholcodine, and the benefits didn't outweigh the risks.

Most decongestants can be bought over the counter from pharmacies without a prescription. Who can take decongestants Slowly breathe in through your nose and press down on the widest part of the nozzle to squirt the spray once.

2. Key facts

Keep out of sight and reach of children. If a fever occurs and/or symptoms persist for more than one week, you should consult a pharmacist or doctor. It's not clear whether it's safe to take any type of decongestant if you're pregnant, so you should only use them if told to by a healthcare professional. For nasal polyps the usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril once or twice a day. Do not use more than 4 sprays per nostril in 24 hours. How to use it