Normifrin 0.05% Nasal spray 20 ml
Medical Union Pharmaceuticals main planet MUP
Medical Union Pharmaceuticals main planet MUP
Composition
Each 1 ml drops contains
Oxymetazoline 0.05% or 0.25 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Benzalkonium chloride 50% sodium chloride, disodium hydrogen phosphate,
disodium edetate potassium dihydrogen phosphate and purified water.
Properties
This nasal spray contains Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride which is a decongestant. It relieves a stuffy, blocked nose by shrinking the blood vessels helping to open the nasal passages. It acts within a few minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours.
Indications
-Oxymetazoline is a nasal decongestant that clears blocked nostrils.
-It is used for the relief of blocked nose caused by colds, flus, sinusitis, hayfever or other allergic sinusitis
Directions for use
Adults and children over 12 years; 1-2 sprays in each nostril, every 12 hours.
Not more than a total of 8 sprays for adults should be given in 24 hours.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Normifrin should not be used for longer than 7 days unless prescribed by your doctor. An interval of several days should elapse before re-administration of the product.
Shake well before use. Before first use, prime the unit by depressing the pump several times until the first full spray is achieved.
While holding upright the spray nozzle should be inserted into each nostril in turn and squeezed firmly one or two times whilst breathing in.
After use, wipe nozzle clean. Use of this product by more than one person may spread infection.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Side Effects
Stop using oxymetazoline and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following which may be signs of an allergic reaction:
-difficulty breathing or swallowing;
-swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat;
-severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised bumps.
Common
Dryness or irritation of the nasal mucosa, nausea, headache, local burning sensation.
Very rare
Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching), blurred vision, irregular or fast heartbeat.
Contraindications
-hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline or any other ingredients of Normifrin
-undergone recent trans-nasal surgery;
-narrow angle glaucoma;
Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor if you have
-high blood pressure
-heart disease
-overactive thyroid
-diabetes
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should only use oxymetazoline during pregnancy or breast-feeding if recommended by your doctor.
You should not use oxymetazoline if you are taking certain medicines used for treatment of depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants).
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C
Package
Carton box holds a dropper bottle of 20 ml and paper instructions.