Respibien spray nasal 15 ml

What is respibien and what is it used for
This medicine belongs to the group of medicines called sympathomimetics. It is a nasal decongestant medication that contains oxymetazoline as the active ingredient. Oxymetazoline administered through the nose produces constriction of the blood vessels locally, decongesting the nasal mucosa.

It is indicated for the local and temporary relief of nasal congestion, in adults and children from 6 years. You should see a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 3 days of treatment.

How to use respibien
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The recommended dose is:
Adults and children over 6 years: 1 spray in each nostril no more than 2 times in 24 hours.

Use in children younger than 6 years: This medicine cannot be used in children younger than 6 years (see section 2. Do not use respibien).

Elderly patients (over 65 years): Consult your doctor or pharmacist as elderly patients are more sensitive to the adverse effects of this medicine.

How to use
This medicine is used nasal.
Before applying this medicine, you must remove the existing nasal fluids, blowing your nose well.

If this is your first time using this product or you have not used it in a long time, you need to charge the sprayer. To do this, keeping the container away from the body, press the sprayer several times until a finely pulverized liquid comes out.

To avoid infection, after each use and before closing the container, the end of the applicator should be wiped with a clean, damp cloth. In addition, each container must be used only by 1 person.

If it worsens or does not improve after 3 days of treatment, stop the treatment and consult your doctor.

If you use more breathing than you should
By applying excessive or very continuous doses, or if you swallow the product accidentally, you may notice: headache, tremors, insomnia, excessive sweating, palpitations, tachycardia, increased blood pressure or sleep disturbances.

In children, these effects may include: hallucinations, excitability, hives, nausea and vomiting, hysteria, drowsiness or numbness, abnormal gait, facial edema.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forgot to use respibien
Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If necessary, use it again as directed in section 3 How to use breathing.

LEAFLET