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 For allergic rhinitis the usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril once a day. Do not use more than 2 sprays per nostril in 24 hours. Read the enclosers instructions leaflet before use. 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.

The review concluded that there was a small increased risk of a rare but serious complication when undergoing general anesthetic within 12 months of taking pholcodine, and the benefits didn't outweigh the risks.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: Painkillers Paracetamol and ibuprofen bring down a fever and relieve pains such as headaches, sore throat, or general aches that you get with the flu.

Decongestant medicines do not usually have side effects, and any side effects you may experience are usually mild. 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. For 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.

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They work by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which helps to open the airways.