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Decongestant (Pharmacy Choice) TM
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Active ingredients: phenol
Pack: Decongestant (Pharmacy Choice) 0.05% nasal spray, 20 mL, pump pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY CHOICE DECONGESTANT NASAL SPRAY oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.5mg/mL solution bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Provides relief from nasal congestion due to colds, influenza, allergies and sinusitis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Spray, nasal
- Nasal
- Solution is a clear, colourless, odourless liquid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 20mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient phenol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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