Sudafed Plus Blocked Nose Spray - 10ml

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Sudafed Plus Nasal Spray Patient Information Leaflet

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Sudafed

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What is Sudafed Plus Nasal Spray?

Sudafed Plus is a nasal spray including the medicines xylometazoline hydrochloride and dexpanthenol. This nasal spray is used to clear a blocked nose and sinuses in adults and children aged over 12 years, helping to relieve congestion caused by sinusitis, colds and allergies such as hay fever.

Is Sudafed Plus Nasal Spray right for me?

Like all medicines, Sudafed Plus Nasal Spray can cause side effects, but these won’t affect everyone. Side effects include:

Hypersensitivity reactions including swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, skin rash, itching
Nose bleeds
Palpitations
Fast heartbeat
High blood pressure
For more information about potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects
Stop taking this medicine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following side effects which could be signs of a severe allergic reaction:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, swelling of the face, mouth or throat
Rash, hives (itchy, raised red weals)

Warnings
Do not take Sudafed Plus Nasal Spray if:

You are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have dry inflammation of the lining of the nose with the formation of crusts (rhinitis sicca)
You have had your pituitary gland removed
You have recently had brain surgery
You are taking, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, drugs for depression known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
You are under 12 years old
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Sudafed Plus Nasal Spray if:

You have high blood pressure or heart disease
You have elevated pressure inside the eye (glaucoma), particularly if you suffer from narrow-angle glaucoma.
You have chronic rhinitis
You have an overactive thyroid gland
You have diabetes
You have an adrenal marrow tumour (pheochromocytoma)
You have a metabolic disorder called porphyria
You have an enlarged prostate
You are taking any other medicines

Important information

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