Lemsip Nasal Spray, 20ML

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You can also avoid cough syrups. They’re often high in sugar, and previous Which? research found the active ingredients in many of them (often guaifenesin) don't have good evidence behind their effectiveness either. At present, no other side effects besides very rare cases of allergic reaction are known. Studies on how this product interacts with other products have not been performed. Interactions between this product and others are not known. Seek advice if using other medication. It's always best to talk to your pharmacist about which medicine or combination of medicines is best for you. This is particularly important if you have other conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure, or if you're already taking any other medicines, as some cold and flu remedies may not be suitable for you. 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. Own-brand or generic alternatives can be around half the price of branded options, if not more. Here are the cheapest options we found versus the branded version for treating cold and flu symptoms: PainkillersFor hygiene reasons and to avoid transmission of pathogens, one Lemsip First Action nasal spray should always be used by one and the same person. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Examples include pseudoephedrine (sometimes called by the brand name Sudafed). Types of decongestants

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. It's a bit of a perfect storm for cold sufferers at the moment as, earlier this year, cold and cough medicines containing pholcodine were withdrawn from the market following a safety review .

It's also important to be careful when taking other medicines if you're using an "all-in-1" decongestant remedy. It's been known for years that the evidence for its effectiveness is weak, but it's still found in many cold and flu remedies.

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 the first sign of cold symptoms. 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.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. Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away: For nasal polyps the usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril once or twice a day. Do not use more than 4 sprays per nostril in 24 hours. How to use it 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. 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.