How does it work?

This inhalant chest rub contains menthol and a mixture of volatile oils. The inhalation of the vapours from these ingredients stimulates the membranes of the respiratory tract loosening the mucus and catarrh in the nasal passages, relieving congestion. This preparation is used for the symptomatic relief of nasal catarrh and congestion due to colds.

What is it used for?

Symptomatic relief of nasal catarrh and congestion due to colds.

Warning!

This preparation is for external use only.

Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.

Do not apply to the nostrils

Not to be used in

Infants under 3 months of age

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Blistering

Allergic inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis)

Hypersensitivity reactions such as narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm), swelling of the lips, throat and tongue (angioedema) or severe skin reaction (toxic epidermal necrolysis)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

Thre are no reported interactions with this preparation.

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