Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 12 Capsules x 5 Boxes (60 Capsules)

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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. You don’t have to take a decongestant as part of your at-home treatment routine. Once your infection clears away or your allergies aren’t triggered, the congestion will clear up on its own. Can or should I take a sinus decongestant for a sinus infection? ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. Sudafed® Nasal Spray Solution contains xylometazoline hydrochloride. Non-Drowsy Sudafed® Decongestant Tablets contain pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Non-Drowsy Sudafed® Decongestant Syrup contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Sudapro™ Head Cold Tablets contain pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and ibuprofen. Non-Drowsy Sudaplus® Tablets contain paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Ask your pharmacist for advice.

Decongestants - NHS

If you have mild congestion caused by cold, flu, or seasonal allergies, you may want to consider an OTC nasal decongestant. This can help clear up your nasal passages and help you breathe more easily.

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It's also important to be careful when taking other medicines if you're using an "all-in-1" decongestant remedy. Children aged 6 to 11 should take them for no longer than 5 days. Ask a pharmacist for advice about this. Decongestants that contain only pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine are more typically recommended for a sinus infection. Decongestants with additional ingredients like antihistamines may suppress your body’s immune response and interfere with your body’s ability to clear the infection.

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They can help ease the symptoms of conditions such as colds and flu, hay fever and other allergic reactions, catarrh and sinusitis. If you’re having trouble breathing due to cold, flu, or allergies, sinus decongestants are designed to relieve your symptoms and help you carry on with your day.If you have cold or flu symptoms, you may be looking for a product that includes phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine. These ingredients work by shrinking your blood vessels, which can help you breathe more easily and reduce the symptoms of a sinus headache or a stuffy nose. antibiotics – if a bacterial infection is causing your symptoms and you're very unwell or at risk of complications (but antibiotics are often not needed, as sinusitis is usually caused by a virus) If you have sinusitis, a GP may be able to recommend other medicines to help with your symptoms, such as: When you’re figuring out which decongestant to buy, you’ll need to determine what’s causing your congestion. They should not be used by the following groups of people without getting advice from a pharmacist or GP first: