Who should not take OTC decongestant?
high blood pressure. significant uncontrolled high blood pressure. severe disease of the arteries of the heart. enlarged prostate.
Is it OK to take a decongestant every day?
Is it safe to take for a long time? Decongestants should only be used for a short time, usually less than 10 days. If you take them for longer, you’re more likely to get side effects. Only take pseudoephedrine for longer than 10 days if a doctor has said it’s OK.
What is the most common side effect of decongestant use?
The most common side-effects of oral decongestants are central nervous system (nervousness, insomnia, irritability, headache) and cardiovascular (palpitations, tachycardia) effects. In addition, these drugs may elevate blood pressure, raise intraocular pressure and aggravate urinary obstruction.
Why shouldnt you take decongestants?
Taking a decongestant can temporarily ease congestion, but it can also create a slight increase in your blood pressure. If you already have high blood pressure, especially if it’s not controlled, this may be a concern. Decongestants also can interfere with the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications.
Is Decolgen a decongestant?
Decolgen® Forte contains Phenylpropanolamine HCl, Chlorphenamine Maleate, and Paracetamol. Phenylpropanolamine HCl is a strong nasal decongestant, clears obstructed and congested air passages in a stuffy nose and clogged nasal sinuses, making breathing easier.
Is lemsip a decongestant?
Lemsip max cold & flu sachets contain two active ingredients, the painkiller paracetamol (1000mg) and a decongestant called phenylephrine hydrochloride (12.2mg). Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.
Who should not take decongestants?
They should not be used by the following groups of people without getting advice from a pharmacist or GP first:
- people taking other medicines.
- people with diabetes.
- people with high blood pressure.
- people with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
- men with an enlarged prostate.
Is Bioflu a decongestant?
Can I take Bioflu®? Bioflu® contains phenylephrine HCl (nasal decongestant), chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and paracetamol (fever reducer and pain reliever).
Why is lemsip banned?
LONDON – An ad for Lemsip’s Cold and Flu Sinus 12-Hour that was set on a plane has been banned after a complaint that the product containts an ingredient that is not allowed to be used by cabin crew. It is the only one to help treat your sinus pressure pain and congestion for up to 12 hours.”