If you notice any of these side effects, stop using the spray for more than seven consecutive days. You can't use decongestant nasal sprays such as Galpharm Nose Relief for more than a week at a time. This is because using them for a prolonged period may worsen the stuffiness. Speak to your doctor or Pharmacy Online pharmacist if your symptoms do not get better after this time. They can help ease the symptoms of conditions such as colds and flu, hay fever and other allergic reactions, catarrh and sinusitis. Most individuals tolerate Galpharm Nasal Spray well and experience no side effects. However, as with all medications, side effects can occur. Discontinue using this nasal spray and consult your GP or visit your local A&E department promptly if you experience any of the following:

Decongestants reduce swelling of the blood vessels inside your nose. This helps to open up your nasal airway, making breathing easier.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 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.

Active ingredient - Phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2 mg. Other ingredient: maize starch, lactose monohydrate, pregelatinised starch, magnesium stearate. The capsule shells are made of gelatin and contain the colours quinoline yellow (E104), titainum dioxide (E171). The patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine will say who should not use it and who should get advice before using it. How to use decongestants It's also important to be careful when taking other medicines if you're using an "all-in-1" decongestant remedy. Children aged 6 to 11 should take them for no longer than 5 days. Ask a pharmacist for advice about this.

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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. Some products may just contain decongestant medicine, but many are sold as "all-in-1" remedies that contain decongestants, painkillers or antihistamines. They should not be used by the following groups of people without getting advice from a pharmacist or GP first: Examples include pseudoephedrine (sometimes called by the brand name Sudafed). Types of decongestants Decongestants that come as tablets, liquids or powders that you swallow are not recommended if you're breastfeeding.