Lemsip Nasal Spray, 20ML

Product Information

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In most supermarkets and pharmacies, you’ll see brands like Lemsip and Nurofen alongside own-brand or unbranded alternatives.

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Lemsip First Action nasal spray is a medical device and Carragelose is not absorbed by the nasal mucosa. Any serious incident that occurs from the use of Lemsip First Action should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country. Note that, according to the NHS, decongestant nasal sprays and drops should not be used for more than a week at a time because using them for too long can make your stuffiness worse. Even better, avoid these products altogether and just take paracetamol instead, as the evidence for phenylephrine's effectiveness is weak anyway. Decongestant nasal spray Children aged 6 to 11 should take them for no longer than 5 days. Ask a pharmacist for advice about this.

Though the UK equivalent hasn’t yet followed suit, an independent Non-prescription Drugs Advisory Committee, part of the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) recently concluded that phenylephrine, the decongestant ingredient in cold and flu drink sachets, isn’t effective when taken orally.

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More serious side effects can also happen, such as hallucinations and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), but these are very rare. Taking decongestants with other medicines Live well, eat better, stay healthy: sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter for the latest insights delivered straight to your inbox We aim to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make confident decisions about your

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. Decongestant nasal sprays and drops should not be used for more than a week at a time because using them for too long can make your stuffiness worse.

2. Key facts

Slowly breathe in through your nose and press down on the widest part of the nozzle to squirt the spray once. Lemsip First Action contains Carragelose and kappa-Carrageenan which is clinically proven to help shorten the duration of cold and flu-like symptoms by up to 2 days, when used at 1st signs. 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.

For allergic rhinitis the usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril once a day. Do not use more than 2 sprays per nostril in 24 hours. and reviewed by health professionals. It isn’t intended to replace the medical information given toLemsip First Action contains Carragelose® and kappa-Carrageenan which is clinically proven to help shorten the duration of cold and flu-like symptoms by up to 2 days, when used at 1st signs. Paracetamol and ibuprofen bring down a fever and relieve pains such as headaches, sore throat, or general aches that you get with the flu. But you can still save by switching to own-brand medicines and being savvy about what works best. We explain where to find the cheapest cold and flu meds, why some aren't available any more and what to use instead. Lemsip First Action Nasal Spray is a medical device with local action and is not absorbed by the nasal mucosa. Any serious incident that occurs from the use of Lemsip First Action should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country.