Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. As someone above said, take it properly for yourself when you either have a cold OR start getting one. I am aware that medicines should be used in accordance with recommendations for use as contained on the packaging and I confirm that I am purchasing for that use. These include a blocked or a runny nose, a sore throat, sneezing, a headache, a raised temperature, or a cough. When used at the first signs of a cold, First Defence nasal spray acts at the back of the nose directly where the cold virus takes hold and starts to develop(that's why it's a nasal spray).

Closely observe your child for any signs of side effects or discomfort, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if you have any concerns. Your doctor or pharmacist will assess your risk of adrenal insufficiency based on the type and dose of steroids you’re taking, and may recommend that you carry a steroid emergency card (red card). This usually varies depending on whether it is being used for constipation or a more specific bowel cleansing. The way an over-the-counter (OTC) medication or supplement works depends on the active ingredients it contains, as well as the intended purpose of the product.It also completely failed to show any difference between the active and placebo treatments on the primary outcome measure, the symptom score from days 2 to 7. Images shown may represent a range of products, or they may be for illustration purposes only and may not be exact representations. Product photos are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the actual product that you receive. Vicks First Defence was taken 2-3 times a day at 2-3 squirts per nostril during the week before the convention (husband had a cold) and during the bank holiday weekend convention. That's why we’ve asked our very own registered pharmacist, Shamir Patel, for some tips and tricks that will help you to make it through the winter months without catching the office cold.

The good news is, there is a wide range of treatments out there that will help provide relief for these symptoms and help you get over the cold or flu. Other factors such as storage conditions can impact the shelf life of Lemsip First Action Nasal Spray 20ml.I noticed Vicks First Defence on a shelf in Boots about a month ago whilst I was waiting in a queue to pay for something else. I travel by train and tube every day and have been surrounded by people who’ve had the cold/flu in the last 5 months.

A current Covid trial is undergoing after a weekend convention where a large percentage of participants are testing positive. Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.All I would say is that the mild symptoms I’ve been getting seem to last a long time, but I confess also to not using the product as described, just a couple of times a day, and stop when symptoms go away ( which then come back). However, children and teenagers need to have their height and weight monitored carefully if they're using high doses of a steroid nasal spray like mometasone for a long time.